Mel has experienced firsthand the benefits of practicing Yoga, Hypnobirthing and Active Birth Skills throughout pregnancy and the difference it can make in setting yourself up for a positive birth experience. Being physically and mentally prepared for whatever may come is a gift women can give themselves as they embark on this exciting stage of life. Mel hopes to remove the fear of birth and teach practical skills to use during labour and early parenthood.
Mel also loves to welcome back Mamas following their births with Mums & Bubs Yoga Classes. With a special interest in Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation) garnered from personal experience, Mel hopes to create a peaceful space where Mothers can come to recharge their batteries and help nurture their bodies as they tackle the rollercoaster of motherhood.
Active Birth Professional Training (Active Birth Centre London, UK)
Complete birth preparation course created and taught by world-renowned childbirth educator Janet Balaskas
Certified Janet Balaskas Active Birth Workshop© International Teacher
Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner Training
Qualified Hypnobirthing Practitioner & Childbirth Educator (HPCE)
Basics of Hypnotherapy
Introduction to Childbirth
Spinning Babies®
2 Day Spinning Babies® Workshop w/ Fiona Hallinan & Jenny Blyth
Optimizing the physical relationship between the bodies of the mother and baby for the easing of childbirth.
Hypnobirthing Australia™ Caesarean Birth Practitioner Training
Qualified Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Caesarean Practitioner
3000 hrs (3 years Full-Time)
Diploma of Yoga Teaching
Academy of Yoga Science – AYS (Formerly SYA)
NSW Vocational Education & Training NTIS: 91080NSW
Accredited with Yoga Australia
Graduated in 2008
Yoga Australia – Registered Senior Teacher
85 hrs
Mindful Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training
Mindful Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training (MPYTT)
Internationally accredited with Yoga Alliance
50 hrs
The Yoga of Birth – Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
One Heart Yoga & Meditation
Accredited with Yoga Australia
22 hrs
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Bliss Baby Yoga
Internationally accredited with Yoga Alliance
65 hrs
Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
Bliss Baby Yoga
Internationally accredited with Yoga Alliance
10 hrs
Yoga After Birth – Post-Natal Training
One Heart Yoga & Meditation
Accredited with Yoga Australia
100 hrs
Myofascial Fertility & Yin Teacher Training
Mindful Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training (MPYTT)
Internationally accredited with Yoga Alliance
5 hrs
Prenatal and Postnatal Anatomy & Physiology Extension Certificate
Bliss Baby Yoga
Internationally accredited with Yoga Alliance
5 hrs
Pelvic Floor Anatomy & Physiology for Women’s Health
Bliss Baby Yoga
Internationally accredited with Yoga Alliance
