Melissa Herst

Melissa Herst

As a coach, I help individuals move more purposefully, authentically, and creatively in the world.

My specialty is guiding people to reconnect their mind with their body, reignite their creativity, and shift the way they relate to others.

Over the years, I've worked with individuals who want to take the next step in their lives - whether it's starting a business, finishing a writing project, or relating more wholeheartedly - but feel blocked in some way. Based in San Francisco, I have been coaching since 2009.


Background

IMy work is focused on helping people realign their mind and body, so they can live, work, and connect more healthily and happily. My specialties include unblocking creativity, clarifying life purpose, building self-confidence, navigating difficult transitions, improving stress management, balancing work with life, and deepening personal connections. I also teach Open Floor Movement, which is an approach to learning mindfulness that uses movement and interaction. Sitting still isn’t the only way to drop into the present! 

Approach

My clients know me as someone who is warm, down-to-earth, and open. I have a natural talent for building strong relationships and getting to deep issues quickly. Many people seek coaching because they want to create meaningful change that can be difficult to achieve alone. I've found that one of the most effective ways to help people get unstuck and build forward momentum is to work with the body and mind together.

I draw from a variety of approaches, including values/purpose discovery, mindfulness, and relational inquiry. My work helps deepen self-awareness, manage difficult emotions, connect more authentically, and clear the cobwebs, so you can bring your ideas to life.

Transparency is a core value of mine, and I am never one to hold back. You can count on me to be 100% real, bringing a spirit of wholeheartedness and honesty to everything I do.