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“Mel is a pleasure to work with and our employees have thoroughly enjoyed her weekly yoga and mindfulness sessions. It’s a great way to release any tensions, and help the mind and body to relax and refocus during a stressful work day.”

“I reached out to Mel during the long Auckland lockdown in 2021. I found her to be immediately kind, giving and open. She has assisted our team with her ‘mind fit’ wellness sessions, teaching us valuable techniques to combat the mental and physical challenges of lockdown, as well as everyday life. She has made us feel safe, refreshed and focused. Thank you, Mel for your hard work and all that you do”

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the Yoga session at Waitakere Resort. We all talked about it during breakfast and were impressed about how much better we felt after the session.”

“Mel successfully peeled my protective layers to uncover my hidden challenges. Her sensitive, warm, non-judgmental approach was key to my personal growth.”

“Amazing Mel”

“I had developed a limp … which I’d read is a problem within itself. The knee surgeon (s) had given me options of a full knee and half knee replacement but I felt I was limping before feeling any actual pain .. almost like I was pre-empting pain when I walked. I told Mel. I attended some group yoga and more importantly some private sessions … it has changed my life. My limping stopped ❤️

I now know not to limp and how to control my thought pattern, how to give my body a chance to tell me when I need to stop and recognise it’s sore instead of limping in case it’s painful! Mel’s visits were over two years ago and I’ve been walking my dogs every day since , doing my gym work and using natural anti-inflammatory creams if needed. I wish I lived on Waiheke permanently as I would then still visit Mel regularly, but I go when I’m there if I can.”