Hello, I’m Melissa

I have been in the field of wellness, healing and body centered practices for 30 years. All of my unique life experiences have led me to where I am today. I am here to assist you on your journey to vitality and wellness.

I am here to witness and hold space for you…

While you discover yourself and embody your true birthright, which is vitality, wellbeing, alignment and a resilient nervous system.

I learned so much in Zimbabwe, not only about myself, but about people, resilience and community.

In 1999, after I graduated from UCSC, I attended Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts where I studied: Shiatsu, Chi Gong, Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Acupressure and Lymphatic Drainage.

After massage school I decided to return to Zimbabwe to continue my studies in music and dance, while going deeper into the rich culture and healing traditions.

Fast forward to 2002, I gave birth to my first son and lived a life of teaching and performing Zimbabwean music and dance while continuing to provide massage and healing to clients.

In 2007, while being a single mother I was called back to school to study Hellerwork Structural Integration. I fell in love with this work. I experienced deep profound changes in my body and my being. Hellerwork opened up many pathways of healing in my life. I became very aware of my nervous system and the generational patterns that I was repeating. I became curious about the word trauma and wanted to learn more.

In 2014, I gave birth to my second son and married a Rolfer. During this time my son came down with an autoimmune condition called PANS. This was the most difficult challenge of my life yet. I knew in my gut that we had to get to the root cause of his illness and to heal him. This sent me on a journey diving into functional medicine, where I attended the Institute of Functional Medicine to deepen my understanding of the gut, the brain, the immune system and toxicity. My son is almost recovered and even though this experience brought me to my knees my depth of empathy, compassion, trust and connection to source is more solid now than ever. I am now able to help clients all over the world understand how and why their systems have become out of balance and to help them get to the root cause of their suffering.

In 2015 I started the process of becoming a Hellerwork Trainer/Teacher.

Now in 2023 I am one of the Lead Trainers of Hellerwork SI at the Universal College of the Healing Arts in Omaha Nebraska.

I have a passion for sharing and teaching and developing online courses.

I am also a devoted spiritual seeker, meditator, nature lover, animal lover, mother, partner, dancer, plant lover and devoted student to the unfolding of this mystery we call life.

I currently have a thriving private practice in Duncan and Victoria, British Columbia. I live with my 2 boys, partner, 3 cats, dog and our chickens on the unceded traditional territory of the Quw’utsun Peoples on Vancouver Island.

I continue to grow and deepen and embody this work. I am dedicated to educate, connect, and support all of those who I work with. My mission is to help people find their vitality again! To find their purpose and to connect with who they really are.