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Writer: Melissa CarrickMelissa Carrick

Hello world! Thank you for visiting my pages and reading my words. I'm creating this blog to share all things birth, massage, and yoga...but mostly birth! I am a birth doula, massage therapist, and yoga instructor and find myself sharing and saying the same things over and over again with clients and friends. Education and learning are my passion! In this space, I will share those common topics, in addition to websites and videos that I like to frequent. I'd love for the content to be influenced by YOU, the readers. So...leave a comment: What do YOU want to read about?


Some may be cited, factual, evidence based information; some of it may be opinion pieces, and others, a little bit of both! As with all information, when it comes to making decisions for yourself, please do your own research, explore all options, and choose what is best for you. Anything that I say or share here is not to be taken as medical advice or otherwise. Please talk to your healthcare provider before implementing decisions that will affect you. This is a safe space to comment and share. Let's keep it positive! Feel free to like, share, comment, contact me. I look forward to it!


I appreciate you! Have a great day and be well!


 
 
 

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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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