Melissa Heckman is an integrative life coach. She uses meditation, journaling, guided imagery, art, gentle yoga, readings and affirmations to facilitate a creative, fun and unique coaching experience.
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. Melissa currently works part-time as a medical social worker for Kaiser Permanente.
With her successful social work and counseling background and her committed spiritual and yoga practice, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and an edge to you in her life coaching practice. She serves as your partner in the process, unlike traditional coaching.
Melissa has successfully worked with individuals and groups in the following areas:
 Relationships |
Transitions/change |
| Identity/purpose |
Grief/loss |
| Self-esteem |
Stress/anxiety management |
| Job/career change |
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 dynamic, peaceful, healing retreat center."
Melissa draws inspiration from many people including her family, close friends and colleagues as well as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Denise Linn, Marianne Williamson, SARK, A Course in Miracles, The Bible, The Tao Te Ching and The International Center for Attitudinal Healing.
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 peaceful waters of Lanikai, deep jungle hiking, swimming with dolphins and the sweet scent of Jacaranda trees of Upcountry Maui.
Melissa currently lives and works in San Francisco and travels to Hawaii for rejuvenation and continued inspiration for her life coaching practice.