I’m Melissa. A deep feeler, giver of smiles and someone who believes in kindness to all kinds.

Do I have everything in life worked out? Absolutely not! None of us do and that is part of both the fun and struggle of life. We are all works in progress.

So what’s my story? I’m a country girl at heart and have always felt a connection to nature. Quietly intuitive, I have spent my life noticing people’s needs before anything is said. There has always been a strong pull for me to help others and after years of hard work I went to uni to study medicine and became a doctor. There have been amazing highs and almighty lows throughout my career. Perfectionism, people pleasing and struggling with boundaries are a perfect storm for burnout. And that is exactly where I landed in 2022. I hit the wall hard. Exhausted, with an empty cup and wondering what the future held for me. I had some big decisions to make and a lot of introspection and healing to do. I did, and continue to do, the work. Rest doesn’t need to be earnt and productivity doesn’t determine your worth. These are reminders we all need.

I have spent years as a gynaecologist sitting across from women in some of their most vulnerable moments and the same patterns keep showing up. Women who put up with things for so long — heavy and painful periods, chronic pain, exhaustion — that they start to believe it is something they must endure. Nobody had ever told them their needs mattered enough to ask for help. And I know it isn’t just the women I see. It is my colleagues, friends and to be honest - most women!

I continue to practice as a doctor and have also become a yoga teacher and life coach. The medicine I offer isn’t only from my medical degree. For the women who are ready to re-claim their joy and decide that their needs matter. I’m here for you. Xo