I'm Melyssa — a double board-certified lifestyle medicine coach. And I help people forget the fads and create a healthy lifestyle that lasts!
You’re probably on this page because you want to know who I am and what I do...
But before I rattle off the credentials, certifications and fancy titles, let me be REALLY real with you:
This journey hasn't been "easy!"
A multipassionate, animal-loving boss b*tch with nothing more than passion, a laptop, and a stubborn belief that healthy living doesn’t have to suck, I’ve built a career helping people make lasting changes without giving up everything they enjoy along the way!
Through my book - Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK, my podcast, memberships, coaching programs, and speaking engagements, I help busy humans like you build healthy habits that actually last...without the shame, the fads, or the guilt trips!
But before we get into all that, let me be really real with you…
This isn’t one of those “I lost ### pounds and now my life is perfect” success stories…far from it, actually! I’m a double board-certified lifestyle medicine coach, yes...but I’m also a woman who’s struggled with body image all her life, who has lived in stretchy leggings because her jeans didn’t fit anymore, and who has fallen face-first into burnout more times than I’d like to admit.
I’m here to walk with you through the messy middle, because I’ve been there too!
That’s exactly why my work is different:
I’m not here to hand you a rigid plan or pretend I have it all figured out...
Former animal trainer, recovering perfectionist, and multipassionate entrepreneur!
I didn’t start here. I started in the trenches of diet culture, perfectionism, and self-sabotage...! Even with degrees in psychology and biology, and a master’s in clinical psychology, I still wrestled with my own health and well-being. It wasn’t until I combined the science of lifestyle medicine with the tools of positive psychology and health coaching that things really began to click!
From training dolphins as a kid living her dream job at SeaWorld, to working on employee health and well-being teams for healthcare organizations with over 50K+ staff, to becoming a double board-certified lifestyle medicine coach, to teaching sweaty barre classes, to writing Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK, I’m living proof that…
Healthy living doesn’t happen in a one-size-fits-all box (and it definitely doesn’t have to suck).
I believe you have to bring your whole self to the table if you truly want to thrive! It means ditching the toxic wellness rules that tell you “no carbs, no fun, no excuses” and learning how to create habits that work in your real life.
Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to be perfect to be healthy.
And you definitely don’t have to do it alone!
I’ll partner with you to bring wellness to the workplace in a way that boosts your employees' energy, morale, and performance!
Leading a team that’s running on fumes?
I’ll show you that it is possible to build lifestyle medicine habits that fit into your real, busy life!
Want to feel healthier without feeling deprived?
I’ll help you discover why habits don’t stick and how to find what actually works best for YOU!
Tried all the fads diets and trending programs…and still feel stuck?
Here are a few ways I might be able to help you:
- Public Speaking
- Behavior Modification
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT)
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Stress First Aid Facilitator
- PAVING the Path to Wellness Facilitator
- Full Plate Living Facilitator
SKILLS
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine
- Inlightened
- Cenfluence
- The Wellness Alliance
- WBENC
- Business Networking International (BNI)
- East Orlando Chamber of Commerce (EOCC)
- Women in Tech & Entreprenership (WTE)
MEMBERSHIPS
- ACLM Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional
- NBHWC Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
- AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- SITA Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
CERTIFICATIONS
- Biology, BS
- Psychology, BS
- Clinical Psychology, MA
- Adjunct Faculty for UCF College of Health Professions & Sciences
education
POSITIVITY
We embrace a can-do mindset, focusing on possibilities and solutions to create a supportive, uplifting environment for everyone!
EMPOWERMENT
Through encouragement and guidance, we help others unlock their potential, building confidence to lead healthier, more fulfilled lives!
ENJOYMENT
Health and well-being should be rewarding, so we infuse fun and joy into everything we do, making the journey as fulfilling as the goal!
COMPASSION
We approach every person with understanding and respect, valuing each journey as unique and honoring the courage it takes to prioritize wellness!
LOVE OF LEARNING
Curiosity drives us forward, and we’re dedicated to ongoing growth and discovery to bring the best in lifestyle medicine to our community!
MY VALUES
Mission
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Vision
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Through multidisciplinary, evidence-based approaches, we strive to inspire the adoption of health promoting behaviors that support total well-being with a variety of services that encourage positive changes in mindset, lifestyle, and behavior.
To create a world where the healthy choice is the easy choice and we are able to empower people to adopt enjoyable, sustainable lifestyle changes that support them in feeling, performing, and living their best!
Change doesn't happen overnight...it happens one small, intentional habit at a time.
So if you’re tired of the “start-over-Monday” cycle, if you’re done with diet culture telling you you’re not enough, if you want to create a life that feels good instead of guilt-ridden...
WELCOME TO THE PARTY!!!
Through my podcast, book, memberships, coaching programs, and corporate workshops, my mission is simple: to prove that healthy living doesn’t have to suck, and to help you create habits that actually fit your life!
No matter where you’re starting from: stuck in the “start-over-Monday” cycle, burned out from work, or just tired of trying things that don’t stick...you have the power to shift your mindset, habits, and behaviors that ultimately transform your entire life!
And when you change your life, you change the world around you, too.
Yes, this is my business. Yes, I sell programs and services (and I’m proud to earn a living doing what I love). But you should also know this: a huge part of what I create — from my podcast to my resources to my monthly newsletter — is 100% free, because this work should be accessible to EVERYONE who’s ready for change!
Melyssa with a WHY was built on equal parts science and sass... with a whoOOOOle lot of love and empowerment sprinkled in!
I’m here because I believe and know that change is possible for you...even when it feels messy, slow, or impossible.
I’m not here to stand on a pedestal and tell you I’ve got it all figured out. I’ve been through burnout, grief, setbacks, and plenty of “WTF am I even doing?!” moments. I’m sure I'll go through more, too. But what I will do is keep showing up with honesty, with evidence-based tools, with a little humor (okay, sometimes a lot!), and with the encouragement you need to keep going...even on the hard days!
So grab one of my freebies, hop into my newsletter, or just say hi — I’d love to hear your story, too!
Because you, my friend, are a Change Maker. And I can’t wait to see what you do next!
This is just the beginning of our journey together.
I’m so glad you’re here!
If you’ve read this far...thank you!
I'm obsessed with . . .
In my world, if it doesn't get written down - it gets forgotten about! So I have an army of worksheets and planners to help me stay on track...!
to-do lists
From my podcast playlists to my audiobook library, you'll find anything and everything by Mel Robbins and Simon Sinek!
personal development
My K-POW Nutrition chocolate collagen peptides mixed in with my morning coffee!
my morning coffee ritual
