Mel Cassidy

Somatic Relationship Coach for Post-Monogamous Relationships

Canada

About

they/them I am a queer multi-disciplinary somatic practitioner and relationship coach who works with queer and questioning people (and those who love them) seeking liberating relationship experiences with a focus on honest and consensual non-monogamy. I have a reputation for offering deep wisdom, practical insights, and work that has a transformative impact. My secret polyamorous agenda is to support a paradigm in which everyone experiences relational spaces that are kind, compassionate, and deeply nurturing.

Experience

  • Relationship Coach & Educator at Radical Relating
    Dec 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    Relationship coach pioneer for alternative, queer, and non-monogamous relationships. Creator of The Monogamy Detox Course, and content creator @RadicalRelating Media interviews and appearances include: Elle Magazine, Newsweek, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, Georgia Straight, Fatherly, Best Health Magazine, CBC Radio, Sex is Medicine Podcast, ATTMind Radio, The Janice + Cory Show on Roundhouse Radio, The Intimate Lifestyle Podcast. Lectures and workshops offered in conjunction with Vancouver Island University, Douglas College, Love Sex Intelligence Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Interactive Arts Society, Bass Coast Music Festival, Blessed Coast Music Festival, New Culture Northwest, Nanaimo Poly 101, and Comox Valley Poly 101.

  • Teaching Faculty at Vancouver School of Healing Arts
    Apr 2022 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Teaching faculty for the Bodywork Therapy Programme, with 12 hours of teaching per semester, covering retail sales, self employment prep, and handling difficult clients.

  • Lead Massage Provider/Spa Supervisor at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
    Jun 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Providing world-class massage and bodywork services to international clientele; As massage team lead, facilitating communications between 18 massage providers and management; training new hires; creating and updating massage protocol guidelines; Supported as Hydropath Guide and Guest Attendant when staffing needed; On casuals list for Yoga teacher team as a backup to teach Somatic Yoga. Left due to Pandemic.

  • Receptionist/Admin Assistant at Electra Health Floor
    Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Assisting with administrative tasks including website updates (wordpress), social media managing (Facebook, Google+), creating of promotional materials including slide shows and contests, creating monthly newsletters for clients and staff (mailchimp), maintaining mailing list, organising staff social events. Increased Goolge Review profile by 50%, increased mailing list opens by 2% and grew mailing list by 3000 over 6 months. Managing complex scheduling needs with team of 50+ practitioners. Additional technical assistance provided to Clinic owner who is visually impaired.

  • Spa Therapist at Elements Wellness Centre
    Sep 2012 - May 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Georgia Straight “Best Massage in Vancouver” 2013.