Meet Melissa Duncan.

01 / About Melissa

PLAY~LEARN~GROW=TOGETHER WE THRIVE

Melissa has a Bachelor’s degree in Education and has worked with children and families for over the past two decades. First as a teacher for 13 years in first and third grade, and now going into homes as a home visitor working with families as a support team. In this role, she has been empowering families with children under three along with pre- and postnatal mommas, helping them feel strong and confident during some of the most important years of life. Melissa enjoys engaging with families and has developed close lasting relationships with them as a home visitor. She has a trustworthy, non judgemental demeanor, where they feel comfortable to open up and share life as it is for them. She has come alongside them to set goals and THRIVE through consistent, developmentally appropriate play, learning, and emotional support. Having had a baby that didn’t sleep for more than three hours at a time for the first 15 months of life, she knows firsthand how important it is to support a mothers’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during these transitions. Melissa believes children develop best when we build on what they already know and keep routines steady. She also believes children learn at their own pace—through exposure, interaction, and PLAY in order to LEARN and GROW. Melissa enjoys figuring out the root cause of challenges so families feel clear on what’s happening and what might come next. She has worked in collaboration with many types of therapies and has learned a lot to pass along, including insights from occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, and even pediatric chiropractors, to help families with different needs. Melissa would love to work with you to meet your needs and goals that are most important for you and your family. She is currently pursuing a sleep coach certification for different ages and stages. She offers a free 15-minute consultation to make sure she’s a good fit for you because she is confident, Together We THRIVE!