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Melisa Oliva

Integrative Health & Wellness Coach, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Employee Wellness

PRONOUNS she/her/hers

Melisa Oliva
Pronouns she/her/hers
Alma mater(s)
  • M.A in Expressive Arts Coaching, Consulting and Education
  • B.S in Philosophy
Affiliated Department(s)
  • Osher Center for Integrative Health at ¶¶Òõ̽̽
  • ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Employee Wellness

BIO

Melisa Oliva, M.A., NBC-HWC, holds certifications from the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC) and is a Lifestyle Medicine Certified Coach recognized by The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). Her commitment to the mind-and- body approach and expressive arts method shines through her work. She has 19 years of experience in the world of health and wellness. Her enthusiasm for collaborating with people is palpable, and her bilingual fluency in English and Spanish allows her to connect deeply with diverse communities.

Melisa’s impact extends beyond coaching. She has facilitated mental health crisis prevention groups for farmers, managed community outreach for her farm Ananda Gardens, and contributed to The Farm-Based Education Network (FBEN).

Melisa Oliva is dedicated to empowering individuals, helping them discover their optimal health potential, and promoting well-being within communities.

Awards and Achievements

Certified in/by: 

  • American College of Lifestyle Medicine
  • National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches
  • Whole-Food, Plant-Based Nutrition 
  • Yoga Teacher 
  • Reiki Master

Area(s) of expertise

Behavioral change

Bio

Melisa Oliva, M.A., NBC-HWC, holds certifications from the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC) and is a Lifestyle Medicine Certified Coach recognized by The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). Her commitment to the mind-and- body approach and expressive arts method shines through her work. She has 19 years of experience in the world of health and wellness. Her enthusiasm for collaborating with people is palpable, and her bilingual fluency in English and Spanish allows her to connect deeply with diverse communities.

Melisa’s impact extends beyond coaching. She has facilitated mental health crisis prevention groups for farmers, managed community outreach for her farm Ananda Gardens, and contributed to The Farm-Based Education Network (FBEN).

Melisa Oliva is dedicated to empowering individuals, helping them discover their optimal health potential, and promoting well-being within communities.

Awards and Achievements

Certified in/by: 

  • American College of Lifestyle Medicine
  • National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches
  • Whole-Food, Plant-Based Nutrition 
  • Yoga Teacher 
  • Reiki Master

Areas of Expertise

Behavioral change