I’m Melissa Shigematsu
Licensed Therapist (LCSW/LICSW) | Coach | Entrepreneur | Yoga Instructor 250 CYT | Intuitive | Author | Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP)
Closing the Space Between Who You Are, and the Life You're Living.
My work is rooted in the core belief that success- however you choose to define it- does not need to cost you your health, your relationships, or your sense of self.
I also believe that resourced, happy people do AMAZING shit!
The people I work with are capable, intelligent, and tend to be deeply self-aware (even if they don’t see themselves that way).
On the outside, they’ve “done everything right.” And yet, something feels "off" or incomplete.
They’re exhausted, over functioning, or quietly disconnected from the life they’re living.
For some, this shows up in business or leadership. For others, it shows up in relationships, caregiving, or a persistent sense that something else is calling.
My work sits at the intersection where science meets Soul.
I blend my background as a licensed therapist with coaching, somatic practices, and spiritual + intuitive insights to help people increase their capacity — not by doing more, but through expansion without burnout.
This work is personal.
Earlier in my life, I knew what it felt like to live disconnected from myself — to override intuition, to settle, to push through the pain, and to mistake survival for strength.
The fears that keep a person “playing small” and shrinking back are not something I've been immune to either.
What I’ve learned is that transformation doesn’t come from force or seeking perfection.
It comes from raw honesty, support, and the willingness to listen to what your body and inner wisdom are trying to tell you. It comes from flow + alignment.
I’ve built the life I have now with great intention- and I continue to build and grow as I evolve as a human, a mother, a business owner, a creative and a spiritual being.
I’ve created a career that supports my life, I have amazing people in my life, and a sense of freedom rooted in self-trust rather than external validation.
I'm living proof that beautiful things are possible when we stop abandoning ourselves… and let’s be honest- women and men are both taught to do this in different ways (think toxic masculinity or martyrdom...)
I’m known for being able to see patterns quickly — especially the most deeply rooted ones blocking the path forward.
I bring a grounded, intuitive presence to my work, and I’m not afraid to name what’s misaligned, especially when it challenges familiar narratives around roles, success, hustle, or “doing it all”…I'm here to help you release limits, not reinforce them.
If you’re someone who knows you’re meant for a life that feels more fully authentic, embodied, and sustainable — whether you’re navigating burnout, a life transition, reinvention, or just need to figure out how to navigate all the noise in the world today — you don’t need “fixing”.
You need the space, clarity, and support to design + consciously co-create what comes next.
And that’s where this work begins.
Outside of coaching and running my private practice, I’m a proud mom and dog mom, I love art, writing, painting and spending time in nature (hiking, mountains and sun bathing on a beach are my favorite!) I love traveling with my son, my friends or by myself ("How to Become an Expat" by Ann Fourt is a recent acquisition- #goals!).
I’ve described myself as a “hippy-yogi-meets-CEO” because, well…it fits! Like any other person, I’m multifaceted.
The real fun begins when we stop trying to fit into a singular box and simply start living in alignment with all the beautiful, messy + magical parts of ourselves and I’m excited to help you get there!
Wishing you abundance & joy,
~Melissa
Ready to Embark on Your Radiant Path?
If you’re ready to find clarity + create ease and alignment in your business or your life, but still have questions- drop them in the form & I’ll get back to you within 1-3 business days!

