From Lupus Warrior to Wellness Leader.
Movement, mindset, and nature-based living — that’s my approach to helping women heal, lead, and live well.
I’m Melissa Coulier — pain-free movement specialist, wellness speaker, lupus warrior, and full-time nature lover. I help women reconnect with their bodies, breathe with intention, and move through life with clarity and strength.
Through joyful movement, breathwork, and nature-rooted rituals, I guide you back to the strongest, clearest, most energized version of yourself. Whether it’s on a retreat, in a class, or right here online — this is your space to reset, recharge, and reclaim what it means to live well and lead well.
Let’s make wellness feel exciting again. You in?
Hire Melissa to Speak
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1) Reclaiming Recess: Why Adults Need Breaks, Play & Permission to Pause
We don’t grow out of the need for recess—we grow out of giving ourselves permission to take it. In this engaging and energizing talk, Melissa breaks down the neuroscience behind breaks, movement, and play, showing how “adult recess” can improve creativity, productivity, and well-being. From corporate executives to caregiving parents, every audience member walks away with permission to pause—and a new appreciation for what happens when we do.
Audience Takeaways:
How short breaks boost cognitive function and reduce burnout
Simple strategies for building “recess” into busy schedules
Why playful movement is the antidote to adult overwhelm
2) From Chronic Pain to Lupus Warrior: A Journey of Healing, Resilience & Reinvention
Melissa shares her deeply personal journey of living with Lupus—navigating hospital visits, chronic pain, and burnout—before discovering a path to healing through functional movement, holistic nutrition, and mindfulness. In this raw and relatable keynote, Melissa unpacks the physical, emotional, and professional toll chronic illness can take and offers hope and tangible tools for turning pain into purpose. Perfect for healthcare events, women's leadership forums, and resilience summits.
Audience Takeaways:
How to reclaim your health through lifestyle changes
Why self-advocacy matters in healing
How to turn adversity into impact
3) The Power of Movement Snacks: Small Bursts, Big Impact
Think you don’t have time to work out? Think again. Melissa introduces the concept of “movement snacks”—short, intentional bursts of movement that reduce inflammation, improve focus, and build strength without requiring an hour at the gym. Backed by science and rooted in functional fitness, this talk is ideal for busy professionals, hybrid workers, and wellness-forward companies looking for simple ways to boost team health.
Audience Takeaways:
What “movement snacks” are and how to use them
The link between movement, mood, and longevity
Easy exercises to integrate into the workday
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Melissa customizes each talk to meet the needs of your group—whether you're leading a boardroom, a retreat, or a statewide movement.
Inquire hello@melissacoulier.com
The Recess Club
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We never grow out of the need for a reset—we just stop giving ourselves permission to take one.
The Recess Club is Melissa’s free community built around one powerful idea: adults need recess, too. It’s a reminder to step away from your screen, breathe deeper, move your body, and reconnect with joy. Whether you’re in Michigan or miles away, Recess Club members receive weekly reminders to pause with intention, exclusive invites to local meetups, and playful prompts to bring more movement, mindfulness, and curiosity into your day.
Because wellness shouldn’t feel like another thing on your to-do list—it should feel like a break.
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Your first step toward reclaiming your recess is absolutely free.
Just sign up with your email to get weekly Recess Club inspiration, access to exclusive events, and that long-lost permission slip to take a break.
👉 Join the club!
Live Well Lead Well (co-founder)
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Live Well Lead Well is a holistic wellness company dedicated to empowering female leaders through health-focused strategies. We believe that to lead effectively, you must prioritize your greatest asset—you. By combining functional movement, mindful breathwork, and bio-individual nutrition, we help women achieve balance, reduce stress, and lead with clarity. Our services include retreats, workshops, one-on-one coaching, and corporate wellness programs, all designed to equip women with the tools they need to thrive in leadership and life.
Our mission is to foster healthier, stronger female leaders who can lead with purpose and resilience.
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Explore our services, listen to our podcast, join our membership, or simply sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop on upcoming retreats, pop-up events, and wellness tools to fuel your mind, body, and mission.
www.livewellleadwell.us
more about Melissa.
Melissa Coulier is a nationally recognized wellness advocate, certified Function First Pain-Free Movement Specialist, ACE Certified Fitness Instructor, and award-winning photographer. As the co-founder of Live Well Lead Well, she helps women—especially leaders—reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and build strength through functional movement, breathwork, and mindfulness.
Melissa holds a robust list of credentials, including certifications as a Function First Pain-Free Movement Specialist, ACE Certified Fitness Instructor, Certified Brain Health Trainer, and ACE Senior Fitness Specialist. She has completed specialized training in chronic pain and exercise, movement strategies for physically demanding careers, AED/CPR, and the Group Fitness Instructor Advantage Program. Her multifaceted expertise allows her to safely and effectively guide high-functioning professionals, caregivers, and aging adults toward greater strength, resilience, and vitality.
Before launching her wellness brand, Melissa built a thriving career in editorial and advertising photography, capturing celebrity portraits and creating vibrant campaigns for clients like Cherokee Global Brands, HarperCollins, Tony Hawk, and People magazine. Her creative journey began in Montana, where nature and storytelling first captured her heart. After studying photography in Florence and having a successful career in Los Angeles, she co-founded Bring Media and later launched TrendRevo—a sustainable fashion brand offering modern wardrobe pieces through a rent-and-return model that encourages mindful consumption and reduces fashion waste.
Diagnosed with lupus, Melissa transformed her life through holistic living—healing inflammation with whole foods, mindful movement, and intentional daily practices. Now pain-free and medication-free, she is on a mission to help others reclaim their health and energy—starting with one simple idea: reclaim your recess. Through her signature talks, Melissa encourages audiences to return to play, presence, and movement as a daily tool for mental and physical well-being.
Today, she speaks nationally at wellness events, leadership summits, and corporate gatherings, offering science-backed, story-driven keynotes that inspire people to pause, breathe, and build sustainable habits that support their highest potential. She also teaching fitness classes, leads retreats, seminars, and coaching programs through Live Well Lead Well, empowering women to lead with strength, clarity, and intention.
Currently rooted in Michigan, Melissa is a passionate advocate for a healthier state—collaborating with local leaders and organizations to expand access to nourishing food, movement opportunities, and mind-body tools for all.
Melissa lives in Metro Detroit with her husband—actor and America’s funniest uncle, Dave Coulier—and their two dogs, Cooper and Ziggy. Whether she’s teaching a class, exploring outdoors, or capturing life through her lens, Melissa brings joy, depth, and a fierce belief that healing is always possible.
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