I see MAGIC in you.

Hi! I’m Melissa

I imagine a world where everyone has access to the resources they need to feel safe, supported and whole.

I spend my life encouraging people to think differently about what we are literally made of because I believe a population in touch with their internal resources is the key to healing the world.

I draw upon my experience as a Registered Nurse, Yoga + Meditation Teacher and Reiki Master Teacher to teach somatic-based strategies that unlock the body’s natural healing and creative potential.

I do this work because I know that once enough of us light up from the inside out — WE’LL SET THE WORLD ON FIRE 😉

Special support during COVID-19:

For Healthcare Workers

For Companies + Teams

For Individuals

Donation-Based Yoga via Zoom:

Corona Yoga -- Wednesdays at 12pm PT

Shake out the stressies in this all-level Vinyassa Flow.

Restorative Flow -- Thursdays at 6pm PT

Runs like a healing session, feels like a facilitated nap 🙂

100% of donations go directly to providing stress-relief services for frontline healthcare workers. You can learn more about this work and make a contribution here.

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Corporate Offerings

Do you want your employees to be healthy, empowered individuals ready to take on the world’s challenges in and out of the workplace?

Fire Up Your Business

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Digital Workshops

Are you keen to up your self-care game and tap into the resources you need to thrive in a flexible and accessible format?

I've Got You

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1:1 Support

Could you use extra support right now? Let’s chat about how I can help with stress regulation + mindset management.

Let's Connect

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What People Are Saying

“Melissa is a secret treasure. The shift after my Energy Restoration session with her was ENORMOUS. Prior to my session I was sluggish and couldn’t think straight or complete my work — I was in complete shut down mode. I woke up the morning after my session feeling 100%. I was jamming! It was like all of my neurons were firing again.”

Heather L.

“I had been trying out various meditation practices for several years, but nothing stuck for me until I took Melissa’s course. Thrive Zone helped me understand the neurology related to mindfulness and self-care which really motivated me to develop a daily ritual/practice by the end of the course. Melissa’s voice is very calming and centering and her style is extremely accepting and validating of each individual in the course.”

Lindy A.

“Melissa is serious and fun at the same time. I’ve had other yoga teachers remind the class to lighten up and smile, but no one needs to be reminded with Melissa!”

Phoebe G.

“Melissa’s way of teaching forces me to forget about all the stress in my life. She calms me down and strengthens and stretches me all at the same time. She is my weekly therapy.”

Dani C.