Mel & Kel Co.
A community to reflect, engage, and flourish.
Our Mission
We believe that connection and community are essential for a fulfilling life. Our mission is to provide opportunities for people like you to connect with yourself and others in a way that inspires you to incorporate a newfound sense of self, power, and pleasure into your everyday life.
At Mel & Kel Co. we host retreats and group programs led by highly-trained + licensed clinicians with a focus on wellness, exploration, pleasure, and play.
For people who want to find (inner and outer) connection.
Too often in life, we assume imposed roles and responsibilities, some that may even isolate us. There is a disconnect here — we work hard towards being our best selves but we miss many of the pieces that come from the community. How can we connect with our authentic self, learn more compassion, or discover a better life balance, when we are missing connection with others?
Through our work as therapists, we notice this disconnect, this craving for both the permission to give to ourselves and to connect with others. We knew we could help give women and other folks this connection and the tools to indulge in pleasure, play, compassion, and self.
Mel & Kel Co. was created to foster community and help everyone connect inward and outward while working on growth and healing. Our mission keeps going after the mentorship or retreat, where we support you to take actionable steps towards the life you desire!
Melissa Fellin
MSW. RSW. MA. Ph.D
I'm a therapist specializing in women’s health and relationships. I take my work seriously, but never myself! I'm a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a BA in Psychology and Anthropology, Master's of Social Work, a Master of Arts in Anthropology, and a Ph.D. in Anthropology. I am the founder and owner of Bloom: Child & Family Therapy in Waterloo, an ultra-creative evidence-based group practice featuring leading experts in children's mental health and family well-being. In addition to TV appearances and being featured in magazines and media, I've received multiple awards for my research, which has been implemented in hospitals, schools, and counseling agencies. I have published a book and several academic journal articles. I've taught courses at Western University, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Sheridan College, and spoken at academic and community forums. I believe it is a privilege to learn about and bear witness to the inner worlds of my clients and to walk beside them as they develop their relationships with themselves and others.
Kelly McDonnell-Arnold
MA. RSW. RP. MBA
I'm a down-to-earth therapist and leader in the area of sex therapy. I am a Certified Sexologist, Individual and Relationship Therapist, Master's Level Registered Social Worker (RSW), and Registered Psychotherapist (RP). In addition to my education in Psychology and Sociology, I have a Master's degree in Forensic Sexology and a Master's of Business Administration with a specialization in Health Care Administration. I am the founder and owner of Bliss Counselling + Psychotherapy, a collaborative group sex and relationship therapy practice in Waterloo. I am also the co-founder of Indulge in Bliss, and the host of the podcast Higher Sex and Rogers TV show Sex Talk with Kelly. I have been a keynote speaker at international conferences and my work has been featured in multiple magazines and media outlets. In my work, I strive to empower and encourage my clients as well as co-create a safe space for deep personal exploration, growth, and expansion. My role is to guide them as they take actionable steps towards realizing their potential and creating the fulfilling lives and relationships they've been dreaming about.
