Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, is a double-board certified lifestyle medicine coach with over 15 years of experience in behavior modification. She received her Bachelors in both Biology and Psychology, along with her Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Author and podcast host of Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK, Melyssa utilizes a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach of lifestyle medicine, positive psychology, and acceptance and commitment coaching to guide individuals, companies, and communities towards lasting positive lifestyle changes.

Melyssa contributed a chapter titled Prioritizing Well-Being for Healthcare Professionals in the textbook Mental Health and Wellness in Healthcare Workers: Identifying Risks, Prevention, and Treatment, showcasing her dedication to addressing unique challenges in the healthcare sector. Within her own book, she empowers her readers, or "Change Makers," to overcome challenges to behavior change through reflective prompts, interactive exercises, and goal planning activities. Melyssa strives to make a global impact through encouraging small, sustainable behavior changes that create total lifestyle transformations over time.

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