Healing Through Guidance and Connection
Guiding survivors and seekers alike to rebuild strength, restore balance, and rediscover confidence — because I’ve walked this path too.
A Mentor Who’s Been There
At 45, I heard the words no one ever wants to hear: “You have cancer.”
In an instant, life shifted from carpools and deadlines to scans, surgeries, and survival. What followed was a blur of treatments — a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation — all during COVID, when every appointment meant facing the storm alone.
But in that isolation, I discovered something unexpected: community, resilience, and a new understanding of strength.
Today, I help others find their own way through — as a cancer coach, Pilates educator, and speaker. My story isn’t just about surviving cancer. It’s about learning to live again.
We’ll work together so you’ll have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to support you through all steps of your journey.
I support women through the following ways:
Cancer Care Coaching
Melissa’s concierge-style coaching offers intensive, personalized support to help you turn the cancer journey into an opportunity for growth and resilience.
Motivational Speaking
A thought leader on resilience and reinvention, Melissa blends courage, creativity, and growth into an unforgettable message of strength and renewal.
Pilates Training
This training helps Pilates instructors safely support breast cancer patients—building strength, mobility, and resilience through targeted movement and breathwork.
Healing Retreats
These retreats are more than a trip — they’re a gathering of women who understand. Through Pilates, guided discussions, and moments of quiet connection, you’ll build strength, find support, and leave with a renewed sense of hope and belonging.
See What All the Buzz Is About
When I heard my diagnosis, it was as if everything became a blur. My mind started spinning and I couldn't sleep or focus. Melissa helped me put my diagnosis into perspective, plan for my kids' busy middle school schedule, and organize a list of questions for my doctors. After 5 sessions with Melissa, I felt organized, confident, and in charge. Melissa helped me understand that cancer treatment is a journey, and I needed to keep moving forward, no matter the road bumps."
- Leslie G.,
Coaching Client
“I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I met you at the Inspire Women in Orthopaedics Summit sponsored by Rothman Institute and Jefferson Health Systems and I can honestly say that your words truly changed my perspective on life!”
- Jennifer,
Atlantic Health System
“Melissa’s candid style and humor won over the packed house of faculty and staff the moment she began speaking. And to no surprise, she received the highest ratings of all our speakers. So much so in fact, that we booked her for next year. If you get a chance to bring her into your organization or conference, do it before someone else books her!”
- Jane,
State Farm Insurance
“The energy and level of engagement was beyond expectation. I truly feel that you have changed people’s mindset. It was the highlight of the day.”
- Timothy,
Stockton University
