Melissa Holstrom 

Founder/President 

Melissa is the founder of Flourish and Thrive. She follows Jesus closely in her role of steering  our organization and has the absolute joy of leading worship at all of our events. 

She is a wife to her best friend, momma to three incredible teenagers, and a lover and follower of Jesus. Some of her greatest loves are serving Jesus, leading worship, loving and being with her family and loving people. She loves singing, playing guitar, listening to live music, standing by the ocean, a nice fire in the fireplace and a good cup of coffee. She also loves to encourage people through music and sharing the Good News of Jesus! She has served the Lord in many areas from founding and leading a 501c3 homeschool co op,  leading worship at her church, planting a church and being ordained in 2019.  She is living out a God dream through this organziation Flourish and Thrive! She is excited about the mission God has sent her on! 

Amy Abbott 

Vice President

LGC/LMT/CMT- Amy is passionate about working with people as they work on themselves whether it’s through the modality of massage therapy or life coaching. She is a firm believer that by exploring a person’s approach to life and dreams from a holistic direction, they can achieve deep, transformative change that is sustainable. By addressing the mind, spirit AND body, clients can receive powerful and beautiful insight to propel them forward in God’s great plan for their lives! She has been a licensed and certified Massage Therapist for over 21yrs and has a deep appreciation and knowledge about how the body processes stress and pain. She brings this awareness into the coaching field, merging body work with soul care. Amy launched her first business, In Good Hands Therapeutic Massage in 2004 after earning her Associates Degree from Heritage College in Kansas City, MO and her NCBMT. She has even partnered with GCLA in Honduras, several times since 2018 by taking massage therapy to communities in great need of medical care. In the last 21yrs, she has worked on hundreds of clients and has most enjoyed helping them with their physical pain while hearing their amazing life stories! This prompted her move to study with Christian Coaching School to pursue a certification in Professional Coaching with LifeForming Leadership Coaching. She launched Inspire Somatic Life Coaching LLC upon graduation in 2021 which is still thriving today! Amy also teaches Creative Wellness art classes for retreats in Kansas and Missouri and currently resides in Lees Summit, MO with her two amazing daughters.

Janessa Dolphin 

Secretary 

Janessa brings a unique mix of legal expertise and a passion for ministry to Flourish & Thrive. As a Chaplain and dedicated advocate, she’s been deeply involved with IntoFreedom.org, supporting trafficking survivors on their path to healing. She also co-leads a Bible study for women at the Platte County jail, where her encouragement and heart for others shine.

Now serving as Secretary on the Board, Janessa will be keeping everyone organized and in the loop—so get ready to see her name popping up in your inbox!

In other exciting news, Janessa recently married the love of her life, Andrew Hampson, who (fun fact!) played a role in connecting her to the Holstroms. A name change is coming soon—stay tuned!

Janessa is thrilled to be part of Flourish & Thrive and looks forward to helping make a lasting impact in the lives of so many.