Sarah Warhaftig, Founder
Throughout her career, Sarah has been driven by a commitment to strengthening the well-being of those in the trades and construction industry.
In 2017, she founded Wellness Tools for the Trades, dedicating her work to providing construction and skilled trades professionals with practical resources that support self-care, resilience, and overall mental well being.
In addition to her work across traditional construction environments, she also partners with women in the trades, offering dedicated workshops and mentorship programs that support their growth, well-being, and long-term success in the construction trades industry.
Sarah is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and QPR for Construction Instructor. She is trained in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills), Stress First Aid, and Psychological First Aid. She has completed a 200-hour yoga teaching certification and is a certified Mindfulness Coach.
Sarah is a trained CISM responder (Critical Incident Stress Management)
Sarah has presented at numerous conferences and industry events, sharing her expertise on mental health, wellness, and suicide prevention, including:
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American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Chapters : San Jose, Los Angeles, San Francisco
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North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Tradeswomen Build Nations
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Union Women Stronger Together (California)
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Homebuilders Association of Greater Kansas City
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The Builders Chapter, AGC
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American Subcontractors Association of Colorado
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Local 1547 Shop Steward Conference (Anchorage)
An avid surfer, Sarah has explored waves along the California coast, Hawaii, Nicaragua, and Tofino, British Columbia.
Erin Mariani, Founder
Erin Mariani has experience working with individuals and groups for more than eight years at One Medical, an innovative primary care practice focused on long-term health.
She is currently the coaching lead at Galileo, a modern medical practice. Erin’s specialty has been on a skills-based approaches to stress and anxiety management. A national board-certified health and wellness coach (NBC-HWC) with a master’s degree in counseling (MA, Educational Counseling), Erin is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to be the healthiest version of themselves.
Erin is trained in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) from UCSF and is a certified yoga instructor trained by Rusty Wells. She recently completed a training with the Veterans Yoga Project. Erin is also passionate about improv and has studied at The Groundlings, The Second City in Hollywood, and Secret Improv Society and BATS in San Francisco.
