About

I am lucky to have come into this world with an optimistic, buoyant nature. I blend my ability to laugh, and find the humor in a situation, with deep empathy, an analytical mind, and a commitment to transparent communication.
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I have been shaped by 12 years in the social work field, two years of international travel where I studied permaculture and sustainability all over the world, and seven years as an environmental activist. Since 2015, I've utilized somatic therapy and nervous system techniques with individuals, couples and groups.
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While working in the social work field, through the courage of my clients, I learned how strong human beings are, how stress effects our lives, and how imperative it is to respond to stress on an individual level and a societal level.
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Traveling taught me how many different ways there are to create culture and address human needs.
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As an environmental activist, changing existing building codes to successfully legalize sustainable building practices, I became resolute about activating the power that community members have over the rules and laws that govern them.​​
While I was an activist I started, what would become five years of Somatic Experiencing therapy, with a truly gifted therapist. She taught me about the nervous system, and the whole world began to make sense. Understanding human behavior and reactions through the lens of the nervous system offers us a profound opportunity to improve our lives and our society.
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My nervous system education includes: five years of life-changing therapy, becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, studying neuroscience, and the neurobiology of attachment.
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​What I offer is a summation of the best tools I’ve found, through my personal exploration, and my work supporting others in caring for themselves, their relationships, and their purpose.
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​I am deeply committed to teaching people how to have agency and self-determination over the health of their nervous system.


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Traveled to 34 countries
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BA in Sociology, minors in Fine Arts and Women's Studies
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BS in Social Science, minor in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience
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Primary caregiver for 82 year-old lovely mom, Ellen
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Over three decades of Facilitation experience
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Trained in Consensus Decision-Making
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Over 250 hours of Permaculture training
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12 years in the social work field
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7 years legalizing sustainable building practices
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Lover of Project Management and Organizational Design
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Neurobiology of Attachment with Diane Poole Heller
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Floral Designer and student of Japanese flower arranging
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Human Rights Training with Loretta Ross's Calling in Culture
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Over 100 hours of DEI training with Multnomah County
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Strongly committed to the continued practice of Democracy
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Adopted by cute neighborhood cat, Coconut
Testimonial
"My ex-partner and I ended our relationship during rocky times, and having Melora's attentive care for our transition allowed us to meet each other in ways we never would have without her. Through her caring guidance we were able to see each other more clearly, and therefore act more compassionately. Her relational repair coaching technique is astounding, embedded with nervous system knowledge. Hands down she's my go-to for couples work around conflict and transformation."
Brian Johnson
