Saori Okada

Saori Okada is a certified holistic wellness coach, author, keynote speaker, and founder of Mogami Wellness, a London-based Japanese wellness company focused on sharing the principles of Japanese well-being with a global audience. Okada studied holistic wellness and earned her Certified Transformation Nutrition Coach credential from the Institute of Transformational Nutrition in the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. Her professional background includes more than seven years in the marketing and media analytics industry in New York City and Toronto, where she served as director of customer success and obtained her Project Management Professional certification.

Okada’s journey into wellness entrepreneurship began with her personal experience overcoming an eating disorder. Through addressing her mind, body, and soul, she developed a holistic perspective on health. She chronicled this experience in her memoir, "Until the Death of Me – A 15-Year-Old Eating Disorder Recovery Journey," which explores her decade-long struggle with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and restricted eating. The memoir highlights the importance of holistic wellness and raises awareness about eating disorders.

Combining her expertise in wellness and her personal transformation, Okada launched Mogami Wellness. As founder and managing director, she aims to make Japanese wellness principles accessible through coaching, online learning, group mindfulness experiences, and organizational partnerships. Mogami Wellness connects cultures by integrating authentic Japanese wellness practices into contemporary health and personal development contexts.

Okada has studied Japanese calligraphy for more than 20 years, initially under Grand Master Shihan Kurosawa in Sendai and Aomori, and currently with Grand Master Shihan Chisai in Kanagawa. This artistic discipline informs her corporate wellness workshops and speaking engagements, where she emphasizes mindfulness and cultural authenticity. She has curated and moderated artist talks, including for the Japanese Textile & Craft Festival in London.

Okada is also the author of "The Wisdom of Ancient Japan: Timeless Lessons to Live By," published by Michael O'Mara Books. The book presents 60 Japanese philosophies and reflects her broader work at Mogami Wellness, where Japanese philosophy and mindfulness are integrated into leadership, mental health, and personal growth programs. As a keynote speaker, Okada addresses topics such as mental health, mindfulness, resilience, empowerment, business leadership, and change management, drawing on her corporate experience, cultural heritage, and personal transformation to engage audiences in wellness and personal development.