Melanie has over 30 years of experience in the Somatic Movement/ Healing Arts/ Psychology/Spiritual Counselling/Therapeutic Education and Performing Arts fields. She holds a BFA, BA, and MA in these related fields. Melanie is on faculty at The Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College and is the Resident Choreographer and Director of Dance and Somatic Movement Meditation and Mindfulness/Wellness at the Harvey School. Melanie is a guest teacher/ speaker/and ordained minister and maintains a private practice in the Lower Hudson Valley, Westchester and Connecticut. Melanie is also on the Board of ISMETA and is an active member of CTA and Watermark Arts.