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Meet Coach Melinda & Chef Mey: The Power Duo Behind the Wellness Experience
Grounded in spirit and rich in wisdom, Melinda—better known as Coach Mel—has a gift for guiding people through transformation with clarity and heart. Blending soulful insight with practical tools, her presence brings calm, her words bring direction, and her coaching brings results.
As a Yoga Teacher Trainer, Life Coach, and Relocation Guide, Mel supports others on their wellness and purpose journeys—offering both the strategy and the soul work. No fluff, no abstract theory—just step-by-step support to help you rise with intention and live your truth.
Alongside her is Chef Mey, the culinary soul of the operation. With over 30 years of experience, Mey’s meals are more than food—they’re nourishment. Fusing bold flavor with mindful ingredients, she turns every bite into a moment of joy. Whether it’s at a private retreat or a dinner service, her dishes are made to heal and delight.
Together, Mel and Mey create spaces where growth is guided, meals are meaningful, and transformation feels like home. Partners in life and in purpose, they invite you to experience healing that’s rooted, real, and delicious.
melinda (coach mel) rhoden
Yoga Life Coach
Coach Mel has always been a lifelong learner and a natural guide. Her passion for teaching and supporting others is rooted in a deep well of wisdom and spiritually grounded energy. People are drawn to her because they feel truly seen—held by her calm presence and empowered by her no-nonsense, heart-centered approach.
She began her journey as a career coach, but a powerful spiritual awakening expanded her path. Mel evolved her offerings to include spiritual life coaching, yoga, Reiki, Thai yoga massage, and soul-nourishing retreats. She’s lived in 7 U.S. states and 4 countries, finally landing in Costa Rica in March 2021. Within months, she hosted her first retreat.
While managing a retreat center in Costa Rica’s central valley, fate introduced her to Mey—the head chef at the center. The two connected deeply, and after Mel moved on from her role in September 2022, their love blossomed. By November, they were married.
Today, Coach Mel and Chef Mey pour their love and purpose into every offering, blending healing, nourishment, and soul-level transformation.
meybelin (chef mey) reyes
Private Chef
Chef Mey’s cooking doesn’t just satisfy your hunger—it makes your taste buds sing and your spirit light up. With a joyful energy that fills every room (and every plate), her bubbly personality is as nourishing as her food. A lifelong chef, she spent nine years as the head chef at a Costa Rican retreat center before joining Coach Mel full-time in the adventure of hosting transformational retreats.
She’s also a devoted mother to her 12-year-old daughter, Meybelin. Together with Mel, they’ve built a loving home on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
As a duo, Coach Mel and Chef Mey are pure magic. Their chemistry, care, and combined expertise create an experience that’s not just memorable—it’s life-changing. They know exactly how to care for your body, mind, and soul… and make you feel like you truly belong.