Living in Joy, Healthy Nutrition, Serving the Highest in All
Melissa Epple
Natural Therapeutic Specialist/ LMT, RCT Practitioner, Health & Wellness Consultant, Ordained Minister
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Seasoned Ordained Minister offering 10 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by Inner Source knowledge. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Ordained Minister
Self Employed Services
Santa Fe, NM
05.2013 - Current
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Natural Therapeutic Specialist/Licensed Massage Therapist
Self-employed
Santa Fe, NM
09.1984 - Current
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve balanced life style goals.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Educated clients and families on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health to promote harmony, understanding and support of care for their bodies.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans, with soon to be parents, athletes, and others working in professional careers.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and Reconnective Therapy to clients to bring equinimity in their life experience.
Youth Mentor Volunteer/Art Therapist Intern
New Mexico Children's Psychiatric Center
Albuquerque, NM
09.1978 - 07.1979
- Provided guidance and support to participants to promote memorable experiences.
- Complemented paid staff to successfully execute organization's mission.
- Participated in session wrap up to provide feedback for continuous improvement of program.
- Monitored and observed participants and reported concerns to supervisor for immediate attention.
- Adhered to privacy policies and procedures for served populations.
- Maintained confidentiality of children and medical conditions or issues.
- Provided positive role modeling for youngsters through dress and personal behavior.
- Coordinated activities providing safety requirements for participation.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
Education
Diploma And Title - Natural Therapeutic Specialist - 1000 Hours of Natural Therapeutics
02.1984 - 07.1984
- Awarded AMTA Meritorious Award, September 22, 2005
- Annual Ethics Courses, October 1984-2022, with Bhanu Norgaard Harrison
- Professional Development: Ethics - Trauma & the Body, March 5, 2011, w/ Bhanu Harrison
- Professional Development: Certificate of Completion, Bodywork for the Child-Bearing Year, 24 hours, September 2014, w/Carol Osborne Sheets
- Certificate of Attendance Moving Forward: Treating the Spectrum of Addictions, Central Michigan University, August 19, 2016
- Professional Development: Certificate of Completion, Neural Reset for the Lower Body, October 27-28, 2018, w/Ralph Stevens
- Certificate Infection Prevention Training, Rejuvenate, April 2019
- Professional Development: Side Lying Massage SFe School of Massage, August of 2019
- Professional Development: Intuitive Presence, SFe School of Massage, October 2019
- Professional Member of American Massage Therapy Association, Fall 1984 - Current
- New Mexico Licensed Massage Therapist, Fall 1984 - Current
- Professional Development: Certificate of Completion: 12 Hours Hot Stone Massage, Albuquerque, School of Healing Arts, October 2022
- Certificate Side Lying Massage, Santa Fe School of Massage
Skills
Public speaking
undefinedAffiliations
Member of Clergy of Universalist Life Church
Interests
Magdalena Healing Society Member, November 2020 - December 2023
Completed study as a Magdalena Healing Practitioner in 2020, completed all curriculum requirements to be admitted into the Magdalena Healing Society including rigorous Ethics study and successfully passed examination, following the required standards and practices.
Timeline
Ordained Minister - Self Employed Services
05.2013 - Current
Natural Therapeutic Specialist/Licensed Massage Therapist - Self-employed
09.1984 - Current
New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics - Diploma And Title - Natural Therapeutic Specialist, 1000 Hours of Natural Therapeutics
02.1984 - 07.1984
Youth Mentor Volunteer/Art Therapist Intern - New Mexico Children's Psychiatric Center
09.1978 - 07.1979