About Me

Welcome! I’m Melissa Tuell, a passionate wellness advocate with over 29 years of experience in healthcare, including 8 years as a yoga teacher, 9 years as a wellness coach, and nearly three decades as an occupational therapist. My mission is to help people live life the healthy, happy, and sexy way—by embracing holistic well-being and the transformative power of practices that can expand, evolve, elevate your mind, body, soul.

 

My Journey

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with individuals across all walks of life, helping them improve not only their physical health but also their emotional and mental well-being. As a yoga teacher and wellness coach, I’ve seen firsthand how integrating regular movement, mindfulness, and self-care practices can unlock sustainable transformation. My background as an occupational therapist gives me a deep understanding of how our everyday environments and habits shape our well-being.

 

Philosophy and Approach

I’m a firm believer in the power of the Blue Zones approach—living in harmony with nature, practicing regular movement, mindfulness, nourishing our bodies with whole foods, nurturing relationships, and keeping our sense of purpose alive. My work incorporates the principles of Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on sustainable, evidence-based practices that promote long-term health and vitality. Whether you're looking to improve your physical fitness, enhance your mental clarity, or simply feel more vibrant, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. It’s not just about living longer—it’s about living better.

 

Woman-Owned Small Business

As the founder of LOTUS WELLBEING, a woman-owned small business, I offer a range of health and fitness services and products designed to inspire and empower -> personalized coaching (Women’s Health / Hormone Balance / Thyroid Function), (Pranayama Breath Work / Ayurvedic Nutrition / Mindfulness), yoga classes (26+2 (Hatha) / CorePower (Ashtanga)), workshops, retreats, carefully created wellness merch and curated wellness ebooks -> my goal is to provide the tools and resources you need to manage challenges with equanimity, resilience, and harmony; feel grounded and centered in body, balanced in breath, enlightened in mind and soul; lead a life filled with joy, vitality, and balance. Just like a LOTUS, we have the ability to grow and rise from the mud, bloom out of darkness and trust in bright light, radiate into the world and believe in a new start with transformation of our mind, body, soul WELLBEING.

 

Connect with Me

Join me on this journey toward holistic well-being, and follow me on social media instagram @lotusxwellbeing for daily inspiration, tips, and updates on all things wellness. Thank you for being here! I’m excited to share this transformative journey with you.

 

Highlights

8y Yoga Teacher
9y Wellness Coach
29y Occupational Therapist
Live Life The Healthy Happy Sexy Way
Self-Help and Personal Transformation - Blue Zones and Lifestyle Medicine
Woman-Owned Small Business - Health and Fitness, Wellness, Services and Products
social media instagram @lotusxwellbeing

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Credentials

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Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT) 200+300+300

26+2 (Hatha) / CorePower (Ashtanga)

 

Yoga Alliance (YA)

​Continuing Education Provider (CEP)

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Wellness Coach

Pranayama Breath Work / Ayurvedic Nutrition / Mindfulness​

Women’s Health / Hormone Balance / Thyroid Function

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Master Occupational Therapist Registered Licensed (MOTRL)

 

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muddy lotus

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Just like a lotus of countless petals, the heart/soul/spirit unfolds itself. - Kahlil Gibran

 

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Let garden and kitchen be your first pharmacy.

Let food be your first medicine. - Ayurvedic Proverb

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When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use.

When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. - Ayurvedic Proverb

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Food can heal and is anti-aging medicine. - Deepak Chopra

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Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates

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The food you eat can be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison. - Ann Wigmore

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Pure water is the world's first and foremost medicine.

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Tea is the elixir of a peaceful life. - Lao Tzu / Laozi / Lao Tze

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