Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Melissa Marie Lopez-Sullivan, Women's Health Clinic, 715 E Idaho, 3-C, Las Cruces, NM.
Melissa Marie Lopez-Sullivan, a fifth-generation southern New Mexican with indigenous Mexican and Puerto Rican roots, works to empower families by reconnecting them with their ancestral traditions, from land to spirit.
09/03/2024
I was a scholarship recipient for the Mama Glow First Foods Justice Program this year and it helped “connect the dots” for me between my CLC training and my experience working in and with community.
“Research indicates that doula support can play a vital role in breastfeeding initiation. One way to address the racial disparities in breastfeeding could be providing Black mothers and birthing people with greater access to doula support. Latham Thomas created the Mama Glow Foundation and the First Foods Justice Breastfeeding Certificate Program for Doulas with this objective in mind. “
This article explores the racial disparities in breastfeeding rates among Black women and provides strategies and solutions to overcome systemic barriers.
08/25/2024
Lil Kim in concert 🎶 last night! 🔥 So much fun! 🤩
08/25/2024
Good morning beautiful people!! 🎉 Let’s get this day started!
08/21/2024
I just wanted to shout out Doc Deb for her acupuncture treatment today at Medicina Del Sol. Thank you for your loving care!
08/03/2024
As the newest commissioner appointed to the NM Commission on the Status of Women representing south central NM (Soccoro down the I-25 corridor through Dona Ana county), I invite you to learn about the work of the commission. And consider joining us for the women’s summit in November in Albuquerque. 
The New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women The New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women plays a vital role in advancing the rights of women in our state. We host events around New Mexico as a platform for women from diverse backgrounds to come together, share experiences, and discuss press...
07/24/2024
Wednesday, July 24 4:00-5:30pm.
NM Commission on the Status of Women - Monthly Meeting
This meeting will focus on Women’s Health and have a question-and-answer session with healthcare providers, subject matter experts, and political representatives. We will focus on:
👉Access to quality women’s healthcare throughout New Mexico
👉The challenges of having a private practice in women’s health in New Mexico
👉Training, retention, and recruitment: What do providers need to stay in New Mexico?
Administrators of southern New Mexico’s largest hospital slammed a recent NBC News story about access to its cancer care and parried questions around possible violations of Memorial Medical …
07/11/2024
Community Matters: Dr. Opal Lee & Mrs. Dione Sims
“This month on Community Matters, we are truly honored to be joined by 97-year-old activist Dr. Opal Lee, affectionately known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," along with her granddaughter Mrs. Dione Sims. Together, these remarkable women have walked miles—both literally and figuratively—to make June 19 a federally recognized holiday in the United States. Tune in to hear Dr. Opal Lee's inspiring message of hope, resilience, and her vision for a brighter future.”
This month on Community Matters, we are truly honored to be joined by 97-year-old activist Dr. Opal Lee, affectionately known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," along with her granddaughter Mrs. Dione Sims. Together, these remarkable women have walked miles—both literally and figuratively—to ma...
07/07/2024
Today’s treat leftover from yesterday. 💗
07/03/2024
Today I had a crystal healing and massage session with Theresa C Urias of Desert Crystal Healing and it was everything I needed! 🔮💆🏽♀️ Thank for from the bottom of my heart! 💜
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Melissa Marie was born and raised in the Mesilla Valley to self-employed parents that demonstrated what was possible through hard work and dedication. Growing up with her grandparents next door, on a busy chile farm; her entrepreneurship emerged early with Lemonade stands during harvest season. Growing up on the land, she gained an appreciation for fresh, local produce, natural remedies, and the importance of family. Growing up, the importance of obtaining higher education was deeply ingrained, and this led to bachelor and master’s degrees in project management and business administration. However, after working twelve (12) hard years in corporate and government environments, Melissa discovered she was drained mentally, physically, and emotionally; and that needed to change.
The result of that change was Reclaim Wellness: A Center for Holistic Healing, which opened August 1, 2016; with the goal of providing a place for alternative healers to practice their craft and help the community to heal in mind, body, and spirit. This venture led Melissa to New Mexico Doulas which was operating in Alamogordo, New Mexico at the time. After reviewing the various training organizations, Melissa chose to train with ProDoulas as a Labor and Postpartum Doula, but later also chose not to certify with this organization.
Melissa was then introduced to the HypnoBirthing – The Mongan Method, which led her to Haymarket, Virginia to train with her now mentor, Sarojini Alva. The bond they formed, almost instantly, gifting Melissa with a thirst for knowledge and a fascination with the power of the mind and spirit. Not only did Melissa complete her HypnoBirthing Certified Educator training in Virginia but she traveled back on several occasions where she later received her Reiki I and Reiki II Attunements, Hypnotherapy and Master Hypnotherapy training through the Alva Wellness Center and the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists.
Melissa regularly engages in continuing education opportunities in birth work, business skills, and wellness. She is currently focused on expanding her knowledge base in the areas of Reproductive Justice and Bereavement Doula work.
Over the years, Reclaim Wellness saw many successes and many failures; and in March of 2020 the decision was made to close the business and reorganize. However, during this time, Melissa was highly sought-after for her skills as a Master Hypnotist, specializing in trauma release work. While this work continues to be a passion, she really wanted to find a greater balance with the opportunity to practice Doula work in this next phase of her journey.
Reemerging in August of 2020 as Melissa Marie, LLC, she was met with fresh new faces and opportunities to truly get involved in the local birthing community through the New Mexico Doula Association. In addition, after having the opportunity to support her first home birth in July, she recognized that all her training and lived experience comes together when supporting women and birthing families. Recently, Melissa also recognized a need to explicitly state that she is a Full Spectrum Doula, supporting all reproductive health issues including overall health, fertility, miscarriage, abortion, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. Additionally, Melissa serves the community as a voice for people of color; advocating for birth equity in New Mexico and Nationwide.
