Hello! I'm Carla.
Thank you so much for visiting Soul to Sole Wellbeing. My name is Carla McLean, and I’m truly happy you’re here.
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I created Soul to Sole Wellbeing because I love to empower and help people feel better — in their body, their mind, and their heart. I’m passionate about supporting people to reconnect with their wellbeing, find their joy, and live their best life now.
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Over the years, I’ve seen (and experienced) the powerful impact of holistic therapies, life coaching, yoga, energy/vibrational work, retreats, and learning. Sometimes one of these tools is exactly what someone needs — and sometimes it’s the beautiful combination of them that creates real transformation.
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I feel incredibly grateful to do work that I genuinely adore. It feeds my soul, and it never stops inspiring me. I’m deeply passionate about self-discovery, growth, and personal development — and I know that will always be part of who I am.
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My own journey has given me a deep empathy for what people go through, and I’m so thankful for every teacher, mentor, and experience along the way. I truly believe: when you serve your purpose, your purpose serves you.
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Namaste, 💖 Carla .
What Makes My Heart Sing?
One of my favourite parts of my work is seeing the shift in people — sometimes in just one session.
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Clients often leave a holistic treatment or yoga class feeling more balanced, more relaxed, and with less pain or tension in their body. Watching people experience that sense of relief and wellbeing is such a gift.
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I also love teaching workshops — whether it’s energy therapies, self-love, spiritual growth, or empowerment tools. Seeing people leave with new practices they can use immediately (and feeling the difference straight away) is so rewarding.
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Life coaching is another huge passion of mine. I love witnessing the moment a client reconnects with their confidence and clarity, and walks away with a plan that feels realistic, supportive, and empowering for their life
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One of the most meaningful things I see again and again is how even one session can inspire more self-compassion — drinking more water, slowing down, taking a bath, walking on the beach, speaking more gently to themselves, or even buying themselves flowers. These small shifts matter. They create change.
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And this is exactly why retreats have always been a dream of mine.
Over the last few years, that dream has come true — and I’m so proud and grateful to be hosting international yoga and wellbeing retreats that help people reconnect with themselves in a deeper way.
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Supporting people to grow in mind, body, and spirit is a privilege. I feel honoured to play even a small part in their journey of self-discovery, peace, and self-love.
My Story
I understand what it feels like to be stressed in multiple areas of life — and how quickly that stress can affect your health, your happiness, and your sense of self.
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Before creating Soul to Sole Wellbeing, I worked for eleven years in the corporate world of recruitment in London — a job I genuinely enjoyed. It was fast-paced, demanding, and required constant energy, focus, and performance.
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During that time, I relied on reflexology and Reiki to help me manage stress, stay grounded, and keep myself functioning at a high level.
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Looking back, I know I would have benefited hugely from wellness support in the workplace — especially life coaching and holistic wellbeing tools. Now, I use these tools every day in my own life, and I’m deeply passionate about sharing them with others.
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Because I know first-hand: when you feel supported, you feel stronger. And when you feel stronger, everything becomes possible.​
Meet The Family
Esteban
Costa Rican born with the waves, Esteban is known for his world class surfing for both beginner and advanced surfers.
Luna
Born in Sweden and living in Costa Rica for over three years. Luna is known for her unique teachings of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga.
Veronique
Passionate about cooking delicious, natural feel good food, Veronique is our on site French chef for our Costa Rica retreat.
Laura
Naturally fulfilled by the enjoyment and benefits that yoga can bring to children, Laura leads yoga for the little people on our family retreats.
"The greatest gift you can ever give another person is your own happiness".
Esther Hicks
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