WHY

This fast-paced digital world with ALL the things happening makes it even more imperative that you take the time to retreat, cultivate greater awareness and trust, connect or reconnect with your purpose, and return refreshed and ready to be who you really are ~ your relaxed and chilled best self.  Negative stress can creep in (or crash in) to rob you of happiness.  We're human, so stress happens.  However, negative stress impacts your ability to perform at your best. Relentlessly pushing forward can sometimes seem like the best solution, though this can lead to wasted time due to increased errors, even higher stress and adverse health conditions, then ultimately burnout. 
Let's prevent you from being a part of these statistics:
In a recent Blind survey, an alarming 57.16% of tech employees reported that they’re burned out by their jobs.  According to a comprehensive Gallup study in 2016, 67% of workers said they are either not engaged or are actively disengaged at their jobs.  Now with the pandemic, we are in the midst of the Great Resignation going mainstream. 
Choose a mindful way ~ take the time to slow down and optimize ~ for your wellbeing and for those you love ~ choose to joyfully live your one precious life

HOW

Personalized retreats and workshops that
integrate wellness activities, connection,
and inclusion practices provide real time results.
Going a step further by being in a natural location
allows for deep transformation through authentic
healing of nature that manifests into joy. 
Live mindful, balanced, and free from negative
stress, while executing high performance and
​productivity. 
​Operate as the optimal version of you...

          WHAT

Choose a joyful and skilled guide who understands the pressures and demands alongside the exhilaration and rewards of professional careers such as tech, science, healthcare and human services.  We will work together in designing exactly what fits your needs. 
From one hour speaking engagements and workshops to weekend and longer retreats, your program is customized to deliver the results you value.   

Feedback from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction participants at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Maui

“I feel better overall, stronger and healthier, less ‘monkey brain’, more mindful, a lot less preoccupied with thoughts, a lot more present. Happier!  Melissa is very good, knows her stuff. Love it!”

​“Awesome, Melissa is cool and a fantastic instructor.  Patient as well as on task and greatly knowledgeable in the MBSR and related subjects.”

“It has helped me start to focus on helping myself. It has given me tools and methods to breathe and be positive.  I am more grounded and calmer.  I can make a choice to pull myself up out of the depths.”

“I am able to cope with pain much better.  I am much better prepared to live an active life. Melissa is an excellent instructor!”

“I learned that I am capable of being non-judgemental! That is a big one for me! Not judging myself or my kids - such peace!! Melissa is awesome!”

“I feel I am learning that I’m becoming more calm with MBSR and more focused on what is important to put energy into. Love this class!”

“It helped me to see things in a different light and to understand my family better. I really enjoyed Melissa’s laugh and perspective.”

“I’m learning patience, trust in the process, that I need to practice. Breathing has helped me to realign with the present. Melissa is great!  She made us all feel important.” 

“It is informative and transformational. Daily practice of MBSR enriches one’s life!  Thank you Melissa for guiding the course!” 

“I’m seeing and becoming aware of patterns and learning about new, supportive, helpful ways to face challenges.  I am feeling safer and have more energy to address emotional pain and anxiety.”
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“Melissa was soothing and accepting without judgement. She was great! Perfect for the role of guided meditation.”

“Melissa was very responsive, calm, supportive and overall extremely helpful.  Her style of facilitation was great! Her voice is clear and soothing. Thank you!!”

“Melissa, thank you for listening and sharing. Thank you for helping our cohort advance. Consider recording your voice or a website where we can access recordings of your voice for a minimal fee or with class registration - you sound better than JKZ!”

​“Melissa is excellent!”

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