A little about Melissa…
Since 2011, Melissa has been passionate about sharing her creativity, knowledge, and personal discoveries about healing with others. She went to Montclair State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Fine Art, focus on sculpture.
In college Melissa’s anxiety was overwhelming and stuggled emotionally. This lead her deeper into art and found yoga.
The study of yoga has led Melissa to find and explore other wellness practices. She became a Healing Touch and Reiki practitioners. Continuing her study in healing, Melissa is learning herbal medicines. In an energy session Melissa can combines reiki, healing touch, aromatherapy, cupping, massage, stretching and herbalism.
During Melissa yoga training, the topic of prenatal clients and anatomy was eye opening. Her teach , Carrie Parker said, “you can not be pro-choice and not be pro-birth”. This sparked an interests in the female anatomy, history of women and birth. Melissa did her birth doula training with Birth Arts International. She loves to empower and support you and your family during a life change experience.
Melissa strives to provide an overall healthy, safe, and healing experience for all, fulfill their wellness needs. She supports all lifestyle choices and is willing to work with you if you require special accommodations for any of her services. Although many of Melissa services were created with women in mind she gladly welcome and encourage people of all genders to join her in the quest for a better well-being.
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Look to the Future…..
When Melissa was young she took trips to Puerto Rico, reconnect to her maternal side of the family. These visits opened her up to see colonization, connect to my ancestors and culture that was lost, heal ancestry trauma.
While traveling to Guatemala, she did a bike tour learning the history, current state and possiable future of the country through food, music, art, coffee, and connection to the people. It was amazing experience that inspired her.
Melissa hopes to permanently live in Puerto Rico and create a space for education, connection and holistic healing.
Ways to support Melissa are booking her for services, taking her classes or donations.