Training & Credentials
Summary
Melanie has worked in the wellness industry since 2007. She is curious by nature with a deep desire for learning, growing, sharing, and supporting others in their desire to be better, do better, live better. Below is a list of current certifications and trainings that inform Melanie's unique somatic approach to coaching.
*Please note: Coaching is not a substitute for medical care or behavioral health therapy. Melanie does not diagnose or prescribe. She is happy to collaborate as part of your broader wellness care team.
Health & Lifestyle Management
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
- Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness Specialist, Behavior Change Specialist (ACE)
- ProCoach (Level 1)
- Navigating Life Transitions (MEA)
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
- Standard Process Nutrition Provider
- Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach (SparkPro DPP)
- Certified Emotional & Binge Eating Specialist (Eating Freely)
- Board Certified Clinical and Medical Support Hypnotherapist (HAA)
- Licensed Clinical & Neuromuscular Massage Therapist
Mental Wellness | Trauma-Informed
- Mental Health First Aid (National Council for Mental Wellbeing)
- QPR Suicide Prevention (QPR Institute)
- Clinical Certification for Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Regulation (HeartMath®)
- Trauma-Sensitive Certified Practitioner (HeartMath®)
- Somatic Experiencing (Beginning I)
Trainer & CE Provider
- Body Psychology Continuing Education Provider (NCBTMB)
- HeartMath Resilience Advantage™ Certified Trainer
Human Resources
- Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Total Rewards Compensation & Benefits Specialist (SHRM)
- Workplace Mental Health Competency (SHRM/PsychHub)
Degrees
- Master of Science, Integrative Health & Wellness
- Bachelor of Arts, English/Spanish
