Founder and director of HappyTree Yoga studio in Montreal, Melanie leads Hatha, Yin, and Gentle Yoga Teacher Trainings. She is the winner of the 2014 Quebec Notable Award for Social Entrepreneurship and was recognized as an outstanding citizen by CTV’s The Power of One for her work with cancer patients and underprivileged youth. Melanie is a sought-after speaker and workshop leader (TEDx Montreal Women, MUHC Nurses’ Conference, Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation, Yoga Festival Montreal, Wanderlust Tremblant) and published writer on the topics of yoga, health and self-empowerment.