meet our team
Passionate about learning and supporting others, Melinda (AKA Coach Mel) radiates grounded spiritual energy. Her unique blend of practical wisdom sets her apart, empowering people in a way that resonates. Drawn by her presence and pragmatic style, individuals find solace in her calm aura.
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Melinda seamlessly combines intuition with strategy, offering support on health journeys. As a Yoga Instructor, Spiritual Life Coach, and Wellness Retreat Leader, she merges personal growth with proven methods. Her mission? To equip you with both a plan and tools to face challenges and embrace purpose.
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No abstract concepts here. Melinda's approach is all about practical, step-by-step progress. She attracts like-minded souls who crave tangible support for their dreams. Her magnetic healing energy is a force for change, guiding you towards a life you truly desire.
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But that's not all – there's Chef Mey, the culinary genius behind the journey. With a passion for flavor and a flair for creativity, Mey brings delectable nourishment to your wellness experience. From vibrant retreats to daily life, she crafts culinary delights that enrich your journey.
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Melinda's fusion of intuition and strategy is complemented by Mey's culinary artistry. Together, they create a space where health and transformation thrive. As partners in life and business, their combined energies guide you towards a purposeful, delicious existence.
melinda (coach mel) rhoden
Yoga Life Coach
Coach Mel has always had a passion for learning/teaching, and for supporting those around her with her vast knowledge and spiritually grounded energy. People are drawn to her because they feel seen and heard; they value her calm presence and pragmatic approach. She started her own business as a career coach and then she went through a spiritual awakening, and transitioned her offerings to spiritual life coaching, yoga, Reiki, Thai yoga massage and retreats. She's lived in 7 States and 4 countries. She moved to Costa Rica in March 2021, and hosted her first retreat a few months later. Then while managing a retreat center in the central valley of Costa Rica, she met her wife Mey in May 2022. Mey was the head chef at the retreat center. The two started dating once Mel left the position a few months later in September, fell in love and got married in November 2022.
meybelin (chef mey) reyes
Private Chef
Chef Mey’s cooking skills will make your taste buds sing, and your spirit dance. Her bubbly personality will bring a smile to your face and stomach. She has been cooking all her life, and spent 9 years as head chef at a retreat center before leaving her position to join Mel in her adventure of hosting retreats. ​She is the mother of an 12 year old daughter, also named Meybelin, and together with Mel, live on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Together Coach Mel and Chef Mey, will make you feel warm, welcomed and ready to take on the world. This dynamic duo are a perfect blend, and their skills in each of their perspective fields lend brilliantly to help each retreat guest experience a life altering journey. They know how to treat your Soul just right.