Melanie Richard

Melanie Richard has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Melanie is currently the Owner and Massage Therapist at Holistic Touch Massage Therapy since October 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Religious Education (K-5) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church from May 2021. Melanie also worked as the Medical Certification Manager and Trainer at the Louisiana Department of Health from March 2019 to July 2020. Before that, they held the position of Program Manager and Policy at the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) - OAAS from March 2016 to March 2019. Melanie started their career as a Community Support Specialist at the State of Louisiana - DHH Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities from February 2009 to May 2010.

Melanie Richard has a diverse educational background. Melanie obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. After that, from 2004 to 2006, Melanie pursued their Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the same university's College of Education.

In 2020, Melanie Richard attended Unitech Training Academy in Baton Rouge to study Massage Therapy. This program lasted until 2021. Additionally, they obtained a certification as a Massage Therapist from the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy in October 2021.

Melanie has also obtained the certification of Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), although the specific institution and the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided in the information given.