Today we’d like to introduce you to Audra Smith.
Hi Audra, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
A Health and Wellness Shop was born from a lifelong passion for movement, education, and helping people feel their best.
For over 15 years, our founder Audra spent her career as a college track & field coach and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, working closely with athletes to build strength, resilience, and long-term health. With a Master’s degree in Health Education, she developed a deep appreciation for evidence-based wellness — and just as importantly, the understanding that health looks different for everyone.
After moving to Austin for a new chapter, Audra was drawn to the energy, authenticity, and strong sense of community that defines the city — and especially Steiner Ranch, which quickly felt like home. What started as a love for the wellness industry grew into a vision for something more: a space that brings together trusted products, expert guidance, and genuine human connection.
A Health and Wellness Shop was created to be more than a retail space. It’s a place where wellness feels approachable, conversations are encouraged, and community comes first. From curated supplements and clean nutrition to local favorites like Jasper Coffee, everything we offer reflects our belief that small, consistent choices create meaningful change.
Today, the shop is rooted in family, community, and purpose. Audra, her husband Raul and son Griffin live in Steiner Ranch and believe wellness is not just something you practice — it’s something you live and share.
They are honored to be part of the Steiner Ranch community and grateful to support each person who walks through our doors on their wellness journey.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Biggest thing is to continue to spread awareness that we exist in Steiner Ranch. Adding Coffee to our shop has been a good boost in foot traffic.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I coached college Track and Field for over 15 years. I was ran track in college and never wanted to leave the sport. I fell in love with coaching pretty quickly. In addition, I have been a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and worked with multiple sports. This has aloud me to have a variety of skills. Transitioning into sports nutrition just made sense because as an athlete it is what we literally eat and breath every day. I am most proud of taking the jump to venture into something totally different besides coaching and its been amazing seeing how integrated this shop has become into the community within one year.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
We moved to this neighborhood only knowing one family. The biggest risk was opening this shop in a place and area where no one knew us and we didn’t know them. But because this community is so supportive, it didn’t take long. Risks are scary and doing new things can be scary. My perspective is…if you want to change just go for it! What is the best that could happen?
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ahealthandwellness.shop/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthandwellnessshop/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/A-Health-and-Wellness-Shop-61573015824452/
