She holds a Master's in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Melissa assists students in finding their personal edge, allowing them to discover the physical and emotional balance between effort and surrender with upbeat, vinyasa flow (linking movement with breath) with the application of precise alignment, meditation, visualization, and intention to create an inner journey towards healing and empowerment. Her classes are fun and challenging. She uses breath and music to compliment the different aspects of her class and to help open and soften the mind, body and spirit. Her calm and nurturing presence creates an environment where students feel safe to explore and grow.