Melissa has always loved moving. She discover yoga 25+ years ago after graduating with a BA in dance from Point Park Conservatory. Yoga called her to her mat often for the same reason it does so many...a place to be rather than do, a deep connection with self, breath and mind, and inner calm she had never felt.

In 2014 she earned her first 200 hr certification from CorePower Los Angeles, her second 200 hr in 2015 and finally her 300 hr in 2023. Melissa is a versatile E-RYT 500 with extensive knowledge in vinyasa, power, gentle, slow flow and yin yoga. She has a deep love and understanding of anatomy and alignment which she loves to share in her classes. Nothing makes her happier than to watch her students discover there own abilities and strengths throughout class.

In 2025 she gathered all her knowledge and created Parinama Yoga School based in Greensboro, NC where she hold annual 200 hr teacher trainings and graduates the most authentic local yoga teachers. Nothing fills her more than helping students on their journey to discovering and rediscovering themselves. Melissa firmly believes yoga is for everybody and every body!