About Think Wellness NY

Built from the ground up to help people thrive.

Think Wellness NY provides practical, engaging education and professional development that helps people and organizations perform, communicate, lead, and work better — for schools, government agencies, corporations, colleges, camps, and community organizations throughout New York.

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Our story

How Think Wellness NY began

Think Wellness NY began with a personal understanding of burnout—and a desire to do things differently.

After 13 years in the corporate world, our founder, Melissa Del Giudice, was exhausted, juggling competing demands, and missing time with her children. When she was let go alongside 21 colleagues, she made a decision: she wasn't going back. She wanted to build a life and a career that felt more meaningful.

That next chapter started unexpectedly with a yoga teacher training.

Melissa began teaching and loved helping people feel better. But she quickly recognized two challenges: teaching studio classes alone wasn't financially sustainable, and the people she most wanted to reach weren't necessarily walking into a yoga studio. For someone who felt overwhelmed, out of place, or unsure where to begin, even showing up could feel intimidating.

She kept coming back to one question: How do we bring these tools to people who might never seek them out on their own?

Melissa began reaching out to businesses and bringing yoga directly into the workplace. Those early sessions became the foundation of Think Wellness NY.

As the company grew, so did the vision. Supporting people meant offering more ways to connect, learn, and care for themselves. Melissa brought together a team of professionals in nutrition, massage, art, music, mindfulness, and movement, creating experiences for workplaces, schools, and communities.

Working with these groups revealed a deeper need. People were navigating heavy workloads, constant demands, and burnout. They needed practical tools they could carry into their work and everyday lives.

That need helped shape our growing focus on professional development: meaningful training that supports people in managing stress, strengthening communication, building resilience, and working together more effectively.

Today, Think Wellness NY brings professional development and wellness solutions directly to the organizations we serve. From staff training to interactive wellness experiences, our work is rooted in the same purpose that started it all: making meaningful support accessible to people where they are.

Because behind every organization are people—and those people deserve opportunities to learn, grow, and feel supported.

Melissa Del Giudice
Meet our founder

Melissa Del Giudice

Founder & CEO · Director of Community Partnerships

Meet Our Founder

Melissa Del Giudice | Founder of Think Wellness NY

Inspired by her own experience with burnout in the corporate world, Melissa founded Think Wellness NY with a passion for helping others prioritize their well-being. What began as a personal journey has grown into a company dedicated to creating meaningful wellness experiences and professional development programs for schools, workplaces, and communities. Melissa continues to lead with a simple mission: to empower individuals and organizations to thrive through education, connection, and wellness.

“This is an established professional development and educational programming company that can design and deliver programs across an entire organization.”
Our team

Meet the team

Experienced educators, facilitators, artists, musicians, nutrition and movement specialists.

Long Island Team

Melissa Del GiudiceMelissa Del GiudiceFounder | Director of Community PartnershipsMelissa Del Giudice is the founder of Think Wellness NY, a New York State-certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise specializing…
Debi TracyDebi TracyYoga Instructor & Senior Event DesignerDebi is an experienced yoga instructor with over 500 hours of training. She also specializes in Prenatal Yoga and Pediatric Yoga as well as many…
Geena WaddleGeena WaddleSenior Professional Development & Wellness FacilitatorGeena Waddle practices teaching yoga with her heart to a wide variety of groups ranging from children to adults. With a background in primarily…
Laurie AhlemannLaurie AhlemannSenior Professional Development & Wellness FacilitatorLaurie Ahlemann is certified at the 500 hour level and has been teaching yoga, meditation, mindfulness and running teacher training certification…
Jackie LischakJackie LischakOperations & Program ManagerJackie is a RYT-200 and lifelong student of yoga. She received her certification in 2019 at Medwell Spa & Yoga Academy after graduating SUNY…
Kt WilliamsonKt WilliamsonCreative Arts Program FacilitatorKT is a forever student in the art of life. With a jack of all trades approach to art, wellness and spiritual practices KT aims to continue to add to…
Timea NagyTimea NagyNutrition SpecialistTimea Nagy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and New York State-Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist with 16 years of successful experiences…
Donna CooganDonna CooganYoga & Mindfulness InstructorDonna Coogan, ERYT 500, RCYT, RPYT, YACEP has been teaching in the ISHTA tradition for over 22 years to groups, privately and in the corporate…
Susi ResnerSusi ResnerProfessional Development & Wellness FacilitatorSusi Lacoff Resner is a 500+ hours certified yoga instructor (YA). She also holds certifications in children’s and corporate yoga and mindfulness…
Josh AliceaMassage TherapistJoshua Alicea is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over a decade of experience, practicing since 2015. He is…
Luana HaliliLuana HaliliDirector of Creative Arts & Youth ProgrammingMeet Luana, with over 10 years of experience in yoga and creativity, Luana brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her classes. Specializing in…
Tierra Lo-GiudiceTierra Lo-GiudiceCreative Wellness FacilitatorMy passion is to help others holistically achieve their highest potential through yoga and in creative and artistic ways like art therapy, sound…
Stephen SaylorStephen SaylorMusic & Creative Enrichment FacilitatorStephen has been teaching music for over 15 years, working with students of all ages, from toddlers to seniors. He earned his degree in Music from…
Angie MazzoliAngie MazzoliCreative Arts Program FacilitatorEver since I was young, art has been my favorite pastime hobby. Although I graduated from Farmingdale State College with an Applied Psychology…
Adria SanchezAdria SanchezMindfulness & Movement FacilitatorAdria is an artist, yoga and meditation teacher, and loving mom to a bright and energetic toddler. She has been teaching yoga and meditation for 11…
Annie TheoharisAnnie TheoharisProfessional Development & Wellness FacilitatorBio coming soon.
Jennifer FarinoNutrition & Wellness FacilitatorI began practicing yoga in 1997 after my first child was born. After suffering with severe postpartum depression, I found yoga to be a source of…
Erin MarrazzoMindfulness & Movement FacilitatorErin Marrazzo is an elementary school teacher with 22 years of experience and is a mom of young children. She is certified Children’s Yoga and…
Ava PalloneAva PalloneMusic & Creative Enrichment FacilitatorBio coming soon.
Carrie LaMarcaCarrie LaMarcaMindfulness & Movement FacilitatorCarrie is a mother of two beautiful children and a former 4th grade elementary school teacher. Along her teaching journey, she found a love for…
Alanna LardaroMassage TherapistAt a young age, Alanna immersed herself in fitness and nutrition, embarking on a career dedicated to helping others find freedom from pain and…
Alexandria SerranoArt InstructorAlexandria is a dedicated art educator with a unique background that blends specialized student support with artistic craftsmanship. With extensive…
Erica LynchCreative Arts Program FacilitatorI am a Long Island based expressive artist and licensed therapist who has a passion for sharing the cathartic nature of art with the world. I believe…
Stephanie DeGennaroMindfulness & Movement Facilitator200-hour yoga certified; SUP, Restorative and Reiki.

NYC Team

Donna CooganDonna CooganYoga & Mindfulness InstructorDonna Coogan, ERYT 500, RCYT, RPYT, YACEP has been teaching in the ISHTA tradition for over 22 years to groups, privately and in the corporate…
Susi ResnerSusi ResnerProfessional Development & Wellness FacilitatorSusi Lacoff Resner is a 500+ hours certified yoga instructor (YA). She also holds certifications in children’s and corporate yoga and mindfulness…
Headshot of JoeJoseph VertuccioMassage TherapistOriginally from Long Island, I fell in love with body work after a making a career change. Connecting…
Headshot of Kurush SalievKurush SalievMassage TherapistKurush discovered the transformative power of bodywork through his own recovery from sports-related injuries. Experiencing firsthand how targeted…
Headshot of Adele NewlinAdele NewlinMassage TherapistAdele is a seasoned wellness provider who began her career in 2014. Trained at the esteemed Pacific College,…
Yaneth FloresMassage TherapistBio coming soon.
Melissa AbreuMassage TherapistBio coming soon.
Gina IenopoliCreative Arts Program FacilitatorBio coming soon.
Laurie MoonMassage TherapistBio coming soon.
Edward BaptisteMassage TherapistBio coming soon.
Jamie McCullaghMassage TherapistBio coming soon.
Diana ValenciaMassage TherapistBio coming soon.
Jim MillerMassage TherapistBio coming soon.
Mission & values

What guides our work

Our mission

To Help Organizations And The People In Them Thrive.

Practical tools

Tools people can use immediately — to manage stress, communicate, build resilience and perform.

Built around people

Every program is customized to your audience, goals, schedule and setting.

One partner

Coordinated facilitators for a single event or an organization-wide initiative.

What we do

Five ways we partner with you

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