Our practitioner: Melissa Rivard
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Melissa is a degree-qualified registered Clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Health Coach. She takes a client-centred, holistic, and evidence-based approach, addressing the upstream drivers of health concerns rather than merely managing symptoms. She places strong emphasis on reinforcing the foundational elements of long-term wellbeing, including movement, nutrition, mindset, mindfulness, rest and sleep, and positive human connection. Grounded in health education and behaviour change science, Melissa empowers clients to understand their holistic health needs, build agency, and make sustainable, personalised, and life-integrated changes.
Wellkind founded in 2022
Melissa founded Wellkind with a simple belief: supporting individuals to strengthen their holistic health creates a ripple effect in the communities around them. She is passionate about bringing preventative, integrative, and holistic approaches to healthcare, helping people prioritise wellbeing before concerns become crises.
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At Wellkind, Melissa helps clients reconnect with the key foundations of health - nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, mindfulness, mindset, and positive human connection. She believes lasting wellbeing comes from small, consistent actions, guided by flexibility and resilience to navigate life’s challenges and adapt to different seasons and stages.
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Her mission is restore health, build resilience, and promote vitality through health education and evidence based, holistic clinical support grounded in lifestyle and nutrition medicine.
Wellkind’s vision is a future where everyone has the agency, support, and strong foundations in holistic health to flourish, uplifting the wellbeing of the communities they belong to.
Qualifications and Memberships
Awards
Registered Naturopath & Medical Herbalist with Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists of New Zealand (NMHNZ) (Registration number: 205)
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Registered Health Coach with Health Coaches Australia and New Zealand Association (HCANZA) (Registration number: 2023495)
Registered Nutritionist with Clinical Nutritionist Association (CNA) (Registration number: 9906413)
Bachelor of Natural Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Honours)
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Health Coaching Certificate (Prekure) (2023)
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Advanced Mental Health Coaching Certificate (Prekure) (2024)
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Qualified Yoga Teacher
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Level 1 Crossfit Coach
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NASM Personal Training Certification
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Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certificate with PN specialist certifications in metabolic health, change psychology, and athlete nutrition
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Clinical Mentorship with Rachel Arthur Nutrition (2023)
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Hormone and Reproductive Health Clinical Mentorship with Rhiannon Hardingham (2025)
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Perimenopause & Menopause Management Clinical Mentorship Rhiannon Hardingham (2026)
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​​​​South Pacific College of Natural Medicine Excellence in Clinical Practice Award 2021 (courtesy of SPCNM Board of Directors)
