“Melaca encouraged me to set boundaries and be bold in saying "no" to manage my stress and get sufficient rest, which is important self-care necessary for me to care for others.”

“Our weekly sessions gave me a space to be heard, and encouragement to continue advocating for myself. Outside of family, Melaca was my only cheerleader through the loneliness of disease.”

“I was able to have a more open mind to allow for some positivity to influence my journey, which has made a world of difference in healing.”

“Melaca is a great listener and immediately put me at ease to talk about anything – that alone, being vulnerable, was a tremendous help and offered me insight just by sharing with a trusted and objective person.”

“Melaca worked with me through discussions on goals and on developing a realistic plan that puts my needs and health before other issues. I now recognize that taking care of myself needs to be a primary concern, I should not be last on the list.” 

“Melaca always seemed to understand underlying issues whether I could communicate them or not. I am so glad I took this chance and gained awareness of what is now my priority list. I have confidence now to objectively see what barriers I created that prevent me from obtaining my health and work life balance.”

“I would recommend her to anyone who wants to feel better or improve their health no matter what your goals are. I feel her strong nursing background enabled her to guide our sessions surrounding my health care needs. I really appreciate all she has done for me.”

“She’s been a great resource for me, and I’ve learned a lot from her. And more importantly, she’s helped me look at my health in new ways and to start making changes. She knows I have a lot to deal with and has helped me identify key issues and find manageable ways to get started.”

"Her support has been amazing, like having my own supersmart cheerleader. She makes me feel positive about my health journey and it’s easier with her support."

“I loved working with Melaca as my mindfulness partner. She always brought positivity and uplifting energy to our sessions.”