About Melissa

Hi! My name is Melissa.  I am an herbalist of 20 years, a chef, a plant talker, NTP certified Nutritionist, Mother, RCP practitioner, and INNATE Postpartum Doula.  

I am passionate about mothering the mothers. It is a joy and an honor to serve you and your family.  I offer nourishing food, tea, healing resources, deep listening, gentle bodywork, home tending, herbal care, and deep respect for your intuition as a mother.  I am here to see your needs, hold you with care, and resource your body, mind, spirit, and family with holistic support.

With a deep bow I honor my teachers and lineage.

This work is a culmination of 20 years of varied education in Herbalism, Functional Nutrition, nourishing food preparation, mothering, magic, bodywork, and movement.

I completed my INNATE postpartum care certification training in 2022 with Rachelle Garcia Seliga and her powerhouse team of teachers. Rachelle’s teachings are informed by her ‘God Parents’ Donna Maria Camps and Kanucas Drantant Littlefish, as well as, her training as a traditional midwife, wise women Whapio, the wisdom of her lived experience, her keen vision for truth, and her children. The terms “Thriving Life” comes directly from Rachelle and her brilliant work.

In addition I have studies with Esther Cohen R.D. of Seven Bowls Nutrition School, Kimberly Ann Johnson, Dr. JJ Purcell, Jaci Guerena of Sunnyside Herb School, Kiva Rose of the enchanters green, Collette Gartner of the Blue Iris School, Paul Bergner of North American Institute of Clinical Herbalism, Jim McDonal of Herbcraft school, Morely Robbins of the Root Cause Protocol and of course, my own children.

Thank you for being here. When the mothers are well, the children are well, and we then have a chance at a well future.