MELISSA MARTIN

Growing up I had early aspirations of becoming a brain surgeon. In my young brain, this was the way to help people when they were having a bad day, sad, or feeling stuck- I wanted to literally “fix their brain.” Looking back I see this as the beginning of a path that has led me where I am today, coaching people to go after their goals and transform their life.

In high school I volunteered at a local hospital where I was able to experience firsthand the incredible power of connection and healing through deep conversations with patients. It was in those moments of sitting with people, listening to their life stories, that I discovered the profound impact of a connection and relational based approach to healing and growth.

After high school graduation, I pursued a degree in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, still set on going to medical school. I was most interested in my psychology classes and towards the end of college decided to pursue a minor in psychology. I felt an unmistakable pull toward the psychology field. I faced the decision of whether to pursue research or work directly with people, and my heart guided me towards the latter.

I took a position at a mental health treatment center and where I met our Co-Founder Will, was introduced to the world of life coaching. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of my deep dive into helping individuals develop and achieve their personal goals. It was here that I discovered the profound healing power of building self-confidence, self-trust, and belief in oneself.

Continuing my educational journey, I obtained a master's degree in psychology and ventured into therapy work. However, my heart always gravitated towards coaching. While I have a profound love and respect for therapy work and its role in people’s journeys, the transformative impact of coaching sparked an intense love within me, and I knew this was the path I wanted to continue pursuing.

After over a decade doing coaching work I co-founded Verdure Wellness, a platform born out of a deep desire to increase awareness of tools and provide unwavering support for personal growth. My mission is to support people in cultivating the mindset, implementing the tools, and building the confidence to actualize the life they want. Through individualized 1-1 coaching, I create a supportive environment where you can explore and utilize these foundational pillars. With a strong focus on accountability, I provide the necessary guidance and encouragement to help you implement these principles effectively, resulting in meaningful and lasting transformation.