About Melissa Terese
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Breath Facilitator. Priestess. Shamanic Arts Practitioner. Guide of Healing in Altered States
Melissa's Story
Melissa Terese is a visionary in the world of breathwork and shamanic healing, dedicated to helping others access deep transformation through the power of breath and expanded states of consciousness. Her journey began in 2014 with a profound personal healing—using her own breath to recover from a back injury. That moment set her on a path of deep study, blending ancient shamanic wisdom with holistic healing practices to create her unique approach: Ceremonial Breath.
Melissa’s work is rooted in the belief that breath is the bridge between worlds—the key to releasing emotional blockages, reducing stress, and awakening the body’s innate ability to heal. Over the years, she has refined this practice into a structured facilitator training and developed a clear, accessible path for students to integrate breathwork and shamanic energy tools into their own healing journeys.
As the founder of Breathwork Worldwide and Circle of Sacred Breath, Melissa offers immersive group circles, and in-depth trainings, empowering others to harness the breath as medicine.
She holds a B.A. in Mass Communication from Emerson College and multiple certifications in Breath Facilitation, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Shamanic Arts, Neuroscience, Light Energy Healing, Sound Healing, and Entheogen Plant Facilitation & Integration.
Melissa’s healing arts practice is based in Powhatan, Virginia, where she has cultivated a vibrant community. Currently, she resides in Los Angeles, CA, where she continues her work while spending time with her son and reconnecting with her West Coast tribe.
The Mission
Breathwork Worldwide’s mission is to merge ancient wisdom with modern healing, making these practices accessible to all who seek transformation. We believe that the breath is the most powerful tool for self-healing, guiding individuals to release trauma, restore balance, and awaken their true essence. Through Ceremonial Breath, shamanic energy work, and facilitator training, we empower people to reclaim their wholeness and embody their fullest potential.
Our approach honors the sacred traditions of breathwork while integrating contemporary science, ensuring a deeply grounded and accessible experience.
Whether through private sessions, group circles, or in-depth training, Breathwork Worldwide is committed to creating safe, supportive spaces for healing, growth, and reconnection to the wisdom within.
Why Breath?
Right now our world is experiencing a profound shift. I strongly feel the Ceremonial Breath I share with others is vital to many aspects of a more complete human restoration. It is clear to me this is so needed for all of us to enjoy the gift of awakened knowledge around options other than prescriptions or surgery for DIS-EASE. As a guide of healing, I feel a sense of responsibility towards others in need, regardless of their beliefs, culture, or creed… hurt, pain and suffering do not discriminate. Every human being on this planet needs some form of healing.
Part of my philosophy in offering this modality is beautifully expressed through the words of Yogi Ramacharaka in his book ‘The Science of Breath…’
“The abnormal manner of living adopted by civilized man – the shadow that falls upon civilization – has robbed us of our natural habit of breathing, and the race has greatly suffered thereby. Man’s only physical salvation is “get back to Nature.”
By focusing on something as simple as breathing, we provide the necessary elements to rejuvenate the cellular structures of our bodies. In turn we are more able to calm our minds which invites the power of our divinity and connect to the Source of all life.”
I believe in the absence of suffering. I believe that healing and becoming whole should be easy… as simple as taking a breath.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re ready to embark on a journey of healing, wholeness, and deep transformation, explore our offerings at Breathwork Worldwide. Whether you’re here to reconnect with yourself, step into your purpose, or guide others in their own healing, your path starts now.
Let’s breathe life into what’s possible.
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