Melissa is a certified Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner and Childbirth Educator based in the South-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery and is currently studying a Bachelor of Naturopathy and Health Sciences.  Having worked for a number of years as a midwife, caring for women throughout all stages of their pregnancy, birth and postnatal periods: She understands the importance of the mind-body connection and the nurturing of a woman’s innate strength to create an empowered and positive birth experience for both the woman and her partner.

Melissa has a passion for women’s health and believes that all women; whether they are first-time mums, LQBTIQ+, pregnant with their second child or have just settled in Australia after seeking refuge have access to a space that is safe to learn and to flourish as strong powerful individuals ready to take on childbirth without fear.

Melissa is excited to have the opportunity to teach expectant mothers and their birth partners the incredible benefits of hypnobirthing, arming them with the tools and techniques required so that a calm and positive birth experience can be achieved.