group wellness & workshops
Wellness experiences, workshops, and presentations for teams and organizations designed to support stress reduction and burnout recovery
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I partner with businesses, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and community groups to offer nervous-system-focused experiences that help people slow down, reconnect, and recover from chronic stress and burnout. Offerings can be customized based on the needs of your team, space, and goals.
ways we can work together
Every group is different. The offerings below can be tailored to support the unique needs, stressors, and goals of your team or organization.
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Grounded, accessible yoga experiences designed to support nervous system regulation, stress reduction, and mind-body awareness.
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A quiet, restorative group experience using the Five Needle Protocol (5NP) to support stress reduction, emotional regulation, and relaxation.
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Shorter educational offerings focused on stress reduction, burnout recovery, nervous system regulation, breathwork, and simple somatic tools for daily life. These presentations can also incorporate experiential practices such as grounding exercises or 5NP treatments.
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More immersive half-day or full-day experiences that may combine psychoeducation, yoga, breathwork, somatic practices, discussion, guided rest, and 5NP ear acupuncture to support stress reduction and burnout recovery.
core pillars of this work
stress relief
Simple, accessible practices that help teams slow down, regulate stress, and reconnect with the body.
burnout recovery
Support designed for helping professionals, caregivers, and high-stress work environments navigating chronic stress and fatigue
nervous system education
Practical, easy-to-understand guidance about the stress response, overwhelm, and emotional regulation.
collective care
Meaningful group experiences that foster reflection, connection, and restoration within teams and organizations.
who this is for
Healthcare organizations
Helping professionals & caregivers
Nonprofits & community organizations
Schools & universities
Teams navigating chronic stress and burnout
common formats
Lunch-and-learn presentations (may also include 5NP treatments and grounding practices)
Staff wellness events
Half-day or full-day workshops
Ongoing yoga or 5NP support for teams
Retreats, trainings, or community gatherings
meet your facilitator
Hi, I’m Mel Rolfes. I’m a licensed therapist, yoga instructor, and certified 5NP ear acupuncture practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting people through stress, burnout, and mental health challenges.
Throughout both my academic and professional career, I’ve presented at research conferences and professional organizations on topics related to mindfulness, mental health, and wellness. I’ve also facilitated a wide range of group experiences, from continuing education opportunities for therapists to community yoga classes and special 5NP events. Public speaking, teaching, and creating meaningful group experiences are all things I genuinely love.
I also have personal experience navigating burnout and fatigue from my own work within the healthcare system, which is part of why I’m especially passionate about supporting healthcare professionals through this work.
These Group Wellness & Workshop offerings allow me to bring together my experience in mental health, nervous system regulation, yoga, education, and community care in a way that feels meaningful and aligned.
looking to bring meaningful support to your team?
Whether you’re planning a lunch-and-learn, staff wellness event, restorative workshop, or ongoing support for your organization, I’d love to learn more about what you’re envisioning and discuss next steps.