About Unplug Academy

About Melissa

Hi, I'm Melissa

Melissa is Greek means "Honey Bee." I go by both.

I began my wellness journey in 2010, when I had to relearn how to walk after two Herrington rods were placed along my spine. Within a year after my surgery, I completed a sprint triathlon and continued my love for tennis. As a teenager, I was immersed in technologies "promise" for connection and learning. From social media to homework, screens were integrated into my life before there was any research that showed the harms of too much screen time. When I was 22 after realizing my habits were toxic to my health and well-being I went from an IPhone to a flip phone, and completely transformed my relationship to screens. I completed four yoga trainings, a Digital Wellness Certificate, and continue my love for learning and teaching every day. You can hear more about my story, and self-care through meditation and digital wellness through my book, "Conscious Adulting: In the Digital Age."

Conscious Adulting Book

Mission of Unplug Academy

To combine ancient yogic sciences for the digital age so individuals can create a harmonious relationship within their own body, mind and spirits in addition to a value-based approach to technology usage.

My Personal Mission

Help educate, create, and celebrate a relationship with technology that aligns with a persons values, aligns with nature, and aligns with a present and fulfilling life.

Offerings

Unplug Yoga Teacher Training

September 2024

Unplug Yoga Teacher Training combines ancient yogic sciences for the digital age. We are dedicated to teaching students to become teachers who are centered in who they are and equip with the knowledge and skills to cultivate their own practice as well as teach a variety of different formats, populations, and at different locations.

Speaking & Workshops

For schools, parenting groups, and entrepreneurs

Unplug YTT

Do you think your child would benefit from learning how to use technology in a way that is responsible, safe, and productive? What if you , as a parent, learned how to improve your own habits and lead by example? I (Melissa) offer a variety of different workshops and speaking opportunities to help parents, entrepreneurs and children develop the skills needed to thrive in the digital age.

Connect with Me

Digital Detox Retreats

Located in Alachua Florida

Hosted in a healing space for wellness and cleansing at the Ayurveda Health Retreat in Alachua, FL. A Digital Detox Retreat allows one to reset in body, mind and spirit. We will com together for workshops, vegetarian meals, and yoga, and individually receive wellness sessions such as Abyhanga (Ayurvedic Massage).

Digital Wellness Coaching