Melissa Heckman is an Integrative Life Coach. Her dynamic coaching masterly weaves together New Thought and metaphysical spiritual teachings with the principles of Attitudinal Healing. Melissa creatively integrates gentle yoga, guided imagery, journaling, art, meditation, prayer and affirmations with her love of Hawaii to give you an exceptional coaching experience.
Melissa excels by helping you to open, let go, forgive and appreciate. With warmth and clarity of spirit, Melissa inspires and motivates you to rise up to living your truth. Melissa helps you navigate your internal world so you are able to re-structure your thinking. She gives you new tools to make better choices in life.
Melissa is a Unity of Berkeley Prayer Chaplain where she leads the annual World Prayer Day and World Meditation Day events.
Melissa earned her Masters degree from Tulane University and has over fifteen years of experience as a strengths-based, solutions-focused social worker helping people from all walks of life. She has worked in non-profit organizations, educational arenas and with private practice therapy offices. Melissa has performed individual, couples and group therapy. She has also led and trained social work teams.
In addition to life coaching, Melissa is the Director of the Center Programs at CorStone (formerly The International Center for Attitudinal Healing) in Sausalito, CA.
Melissa has successfully worked with individuals and groups in the following areas:
 Identity/ Purpose |
Relationships |
Spirituality |
| Self-esteem |
Job/Career Change |
Transitions/ Change |
| Grief/loss |
Stress/anxiety management |
Who is Melissa and why is she here?
"My purpose and passion in life is to be whole and complete in the eyes of God and to serve others in order to help them be their highest selves. I am dedicated to a thriving life coaching practice and intend to evolve my practice into a peaceful healing retreat center."
Melissa draws inspiration from many people including her family, close friends and colleagues as well as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Jerry Jampolsky, Dr. Diane Cirincione, Marianne Williamson, A Course in Miracles, The Bible and The Tao Te Ching.
Melissa is also inspired by her love of nature and the Hawaiian Islands where she grew up. She loves the majestic sunsets on the West Shore of Maui and the North Shore of Oahu, views of the pristine blue-green waters of Lanikai, deep jungle hiking, swimming with dolphins and the sweet scent of Jacaranda trees of Upcountry Maui.
By practicing what she teaches, Melissa “shows up” as a peaceful, positive and caring coach who motivates and inspires others to behold the significance of living a deeply meaningful life. Her spirit and energy radiates a true love and passion for her work.
Melissa currently lives in San Francisco and travels to Hawaii for rejuvenation and to hold workshops and trainings.