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Melissa Carrick
Owner, Wellness Within
Birth Doula & Educator, Placenta Specialist
Holistic Health Practitioner

It is my passion to see and assist others’ in their journeys. I have always had a heart for educating and empowering myself in order to help others to do the same.  I have a medical background as a surgical technologist, blended with a holistic background in massage therapy, yoga instructor, birth doula, and muscle testing.

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As a holistic health practitioner, I utilize muscle testing as a non-invasive, safe and effective way to identify root cause issues and offer holistic, supplemental and lifestyle solutions. You can find me at Synergy Nutrition & Wellness, at our East Aurora location.  Many people come here as a "last resort," or "a medical mystery," unable to figure out what is wrong, therefore a solution.  It is also a great place to start, for prevention and wellness, to achieve optimum balance and wellness!

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In 2016 I took my yoga teacher training, followed by my birth doula certification.  Although not having kids of my own at the time, I was able to relate birth to life, seeing that the skills and mindset needed for both, paralleled each other.  Birth imitates life. It is my intention to educate, empower, and nurture families on this transformative journey.  In July, 2021, I gave birth to a baby girl, as a surrogate.  Being a doula myself, experiencing birth, advocating for myself when plans drastically changed, while also considering the parent's wishes, brought many lessons and blessings my way. 

 

Three years into my doula practice, I expanded birth coaching into life coaching!  Life imitates birth.  As an avid learner and perpetual student myself, it is my mission to always be expanding, growing, learning, and loving... For myself. For you. For us.  By leading myself first, I can help other's do the same... Together we RISE!

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I'm here to help guide, empower, excite, expand, nourish, build confidence, listen, and support you...

In all your needs!

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Vision
To live a life of desire & abundance, in alignment with my true purpose
To lead myself & always be expanding spiritually, mentally, & emotionally
To show others it is possible & they can do the same
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Mission
To create a vibe & a tribe, with other's who understand & embody expansion of their own self & power
To guide other's on a journey of the soul 
To help each other recognize all our strengths are innate & intuitive
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Values
Lead. Guide. Support. Challenge. Expand. 
Love.

Great Buffalo and surrounding areas of WNY

716.566.8050

melrae619@yahoo.com

Kind Words

Melissa sets a tone that is comfortable and nurturing, all before she drops her knowledge and skill into the mix. Her demeanor, her attention and her focus is second to none. She is compassionate, curious and holds one accountable to their goals. She asks the right questions and keeps the path flexible yet still moving forward. Working with Melissa, I discovered ways to slow down and take more time to understand the why behind my desire to act. She helped open my mind and heart to adopting new processes that are in better alignment with who I want to be."

~ Amy P,  Life Coaching Client

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I had never worked with a life coach before and I immediately saw the benefits. If I’m being truly honest, working with a life coach has been more productive than mental health counseling. That is not to say MHC is not important. This is only true for me and wouldn’t necessarily be the case for anyone else. I like having things to actively work on. I need to feel productive, that I am moving forward. Life coaching gets right to it. Melissa is very skilled at holding you accountable in the most non threatening way. She is firm but loving. She is wonderful at holding space AND challenging your beliefs. She keeps you focused and redirects you to get back on the path that leads to your desired destination. I can’t speak more highly of Melissa. She is an emerging star in this field!"

~ Lisa B, Life Coaching Client

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"I'm just in awe at how empowered I felt! I really loved that I had guidance from Melissa ahead of time to prepare myself mentally because that was a huge component  to the positive outcome I had.  Those key principles we worked through to eliminate fear, tension, control have actually been super helpful during postpartum life.  I'm so thankful to know how to manage that!"

~Erica C., First Time Mom/ Doula Client

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"If I didn't have these weekly classes I don't know how I would have made it through this pregnancy.  It literally saved my emotional and mental health!  Melissa's techniques, mantras, and overall kindness helped me in so many ways and I cannot begin to properly thank her  As a first time mom to be, no one can ever prepare you for the up and down emotional and mental rollercoaster you can experience. This class, the other mamas, and Melissa provided support that I didn't even know I would need, but am so thankful I found.  I know that physically and mentally I'm more prepared for labor and birth than without this class.  (Update: The doctor and labor & delivery nurses give Melissa a BIG THANK YOU- they said they were impressed with how calm I was able to be, and how focused my breathing was!)"

~Remy M., First Time Mom, Yoga Student

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