The Wellness Collective Team
Who We Are
Melinda
Studio Owner & Founder
Melinda is an inspirational, certified, experienced yoga teacher and certified holistic health coach, wife of 32 years to Alan, momma to Isabella (29) and Olivia (22) and Lovie to the sweetest Grandson, Sage (4). She thrives on enriching the lives of others by building community and teaching yoga and holistic wellness in a very relatable way.
She is committed to contributing to the greater good and causing a ripple effect of powerful leadership and connection. Over the past decade, Melinda has successfully created 2 thriving yoga communities in Austin, TX, remains a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, and a Wellness Consultant for the Greater Austin YMCA. She has co-facilitated and led several yoga teacher trainings, created and held a variety of workshops, as well as both local and international wellness retreats. She has treasured every moment of her service, and embraces teaching and mentoring, while remaining a lifelong learner herself.
Since 2011, Melinda has accrued over 1000 hours of extensive yoga teacher training. A large portion of her training was under world renowned teacher, Baron Baptiste, and a variety of other impeccable master teachers. She holds certifications in Yoga Nidra, sound healing with crystal singing bowls, and is in the midst of obtaining her breath-work and mindfulness coaching certifications. Melinda also graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching and Immersion programs in 2015. Her greatest accomplishment has been creating a strong and healthy family that is rooted in love.
Kim
Certified Yoga Teacher
After completing a Master’s degree in Exercise Science, I spent many years working in the fitness industry. My yoga journey began in 1998 after giving birth to my first child. While battling postpartum anxiety, my nervous system needed help, something more than physical exercise. After attending my first yoga class, I knew that this practice would change me forever. Immediately, I started studying yoga and began sharing it with others.
My style of teaching is a mesh of the trainings and workshops I have attended, while allowing my intuition to guide me.
I just call it YOGA.
Join me on your mat to move, breathe, release stuck energy, and open up your body.