Introducing...
A Grounded Horizon
Living Beyond a MacTel Diagnosis
Education, connection, and coaching for the life beyond diagnosis.
You can't control how MacTel will affect your vision.
You CAN control the rest of your story.
Introducing...
A Grounded Horizon
Living Beyond a MacTel Diagnosis
Education, connection, and coaching for the life beyond diagnosis.
You can't control how MacTel will affect your vision.
You CAN control the rest of your story.
Introducing...
A Grounded Horizon
Living Beyond a MacTel Diagnosis
Education, connection, and coaching for the life beyond diagnosis.
You can't control how MacTel will affect your vision.
You CAN control the rest of your story.
Introducing...
A Grounded Horizon
Living Beyond a MacTel Diagnosis
Education, connection, and coaching for the life beyond diagnosis.
You can't control how MacTel will affect your vision.
You CAN control the rest of your story.
This course teaches people diagnosed with MacTel how to create a meaningful plan for their life after diagnosis.
MacTel may change your story. This program helps you decide how you want to live the chapters that come next.
I know what it’s like to leave an appointment understanding every medical word that was said—and still sit in the car afterward thinking, Okay…but how am I supposed to live with this?
I’ve been a nurse for 30 years.
I’m a nurse life coach.
And I have MacTel.
So I know firsthand that the hardest part isn’t always the scans, appointments, or medical information. Sometimes it’s the 2 a.m. what-ifs.
It’s wondering whether adapting means giving up.
It’s worrying about losing your independence—or pieces of yourself—along with your vision. And it’s trying to plan a life around changes you can’t completely predict.
That’s why I created A Grounded Horizon: Living Beyond a MacTel Diagnosis.
This isn’t another place to tell you to “just stay positive,” and I’m not going to promise you everything will be fine.
This is support for the part nobody talks about enough: the part where you go home and still have a life to live.
Together, I will help you reconnect with what matters, respond differently to fear and uncertainty, adapt without surrendering your independence, reclaim the choices that are still yours, and reimagine what comes next.
Because MacTel may change parts of your life—but it does not get to become your identity, and it does not get to write the rest of your story for you.
What if you can’t control exactly how MacTel will affect your vision—but you can choose how you move forward despite the uncertainty?
MacTel may change your story. This program helps you decide how you want to live the chapters that come next.
I know what it’s like to leave an appointment understanding every medical word that was said—and still sit in the car afterward thinking, Okay…but how am I supposed to live with this?
I’ve been a nurse for 30 years.
I’m a nurse life coach.
And I have MacTel.
So I know firsthand that the hardest part isn’t always the scans, appointments, or medical information. Sometimes it’s the 2 a.m. what-ifs.
It’s wondering whether adapting means giving up.
It’s worrying about losing your independence—or pieces of yourself—along with your vision. And it’s trying to plan a life around changes you can’t completely predict.
That’s why I created A Grounded Horizon: Living Beyond a MacTel Diagnosis.
This isn’t another place to tell you to “just stay positive,” and I’m not going to promise you everything will be fine.
This is support for the part nobody talks about enough: the part where you go home and still have a life to live.
Together, I will help you reconnect with what matters, respond differently to fear and uncertainty, adapt without surrendering your independence, reclaim the choices that are still yours, and reimagine what comes next.
Because MacTel may change parts of your life—but it does not get to become your identity, and it does not get to write the rest of your story for you.
What if you can’t control exactly how MacTel will affect your vision—but you can choose how you move forward despite the uncertainty?
MacTel may change your story. This program helps you decide how you want to live the chapters that come next.
I know what it’s like to leave an appointment understanding every medical word that was said—and still sit in the car afterward thinking, Okay…but how am I supposed to live with this?
I’ve been a nurse for 30 years.
I’m a nurse life coach.
And I have MacTel.
So I know firsthand that the hardest part isn’t always the scans, appointments, or medical information. Sometimes it’s the 2 a.m. what-ifs.
It’s wondering whether adapting means giving up.
It’s worrying about losing your independence—or pieces of yourself—along with your vision. And it’s trying to plan a life around changes you can’t completely predict.
That’s why I created A Grounded Horizon: Living Beyond a MacTel Diagnosis.
This isn’t another place to tell you to “just stay positive,” and I’m not going to promise you everything will be fine.
This is support for the part nobody talks about enough: the part where you go home and still have a life to live.
Together, I will help you reconnect with what matters, respond differently to fear and uncertainty, adapt without surrendering your independence, reclaim the choices that are still yours, and reimagine what comes next.
Because MacTel may change parts of your life—but it does not get to become your identity, and it does not get to write the rest of your story for you.
What if you can’t control exactly how MacTel will affect your vision—but you can choose how you move forward despite the uncertainty?
A Grounded Horizon teaches people diagnosed with MacTel how to create a meaningful plan for your life after diagnosis.
The RECONNECT → REFRAME → RESET → ADAPT → REIMAGINE Framework
A guided life-coaching framework designed specifically around the emotional, identity, and quality-of-life challenges that accompany a MacTel diagnosis.
1.
RECONNECT — Understand Yourself
“Who am I now, and what actually matters to me?”
2.
REFRAME — Change the Way You Think
“How do I deal with the thoughts and beliefs that are keeping me stuck?”
3.
ADAPT — Make Life Work in the New Reality
“How do I actually live my daily life when things become harder?”
A Grounded Horizon teaches people diagnosed with MacTel how to create a meaningful plan for your life after diagnosis.
The RECONNECT → REFRAME → RESET → ADAPT → REIMAGINE Framework
A guided life-coaching framework designed specifically around the emotional, identity, and quality-of-life challenges that accompany a MacTel diagnosis.
1.
RECONNECT — Understand Yourself
“Who am I now, and what actually matters to me?”
2.
REFRAME — Change the Way You Think
“How do I deal with the thoughts and beliefs that are keeping me stuck?”
3.
ADAPT — Make Life Work in the New Reality
“How do I actually live my daily life when things become harder?”
4. RECLAIM — Make Intentional Choices
Make Life Work in the New Reality
“How do I make decisions about my life instead of automatically reacting to what has happened?”
5. REIMAGINE — Create What's Next
“If I can't predict my future, how do I decide what I want my next chapter to look like?”
Kameiwa Cave in Chiba prefecture, Japan, where sunlight shines through in a heart shape twice a year.
Your life is still yours. Let's find your bearings
4. RECLAIM — Make Intentional Choices
Make Life Work in the New Reality
“How do I make decisions about my life instead of automatically reacting to what has happened?”
5. REIMAGINE — Create What's Next
“If I can't predict my future, how do I decide what I want my next chapter to look like?”
Kameiwa Cave in Chiba prefecture, Japan, where sunlight shines through in a heart shape twice a year.
Your life is still yours. Let's find your bearings
MacTel may require you to change how you live, work, connect, and pursue the things that matter to you.
This program helps you understand what matters, adapt to your changing reality, and helps you be the author of your next chapter.
Client Testimonials
“Working with Melissa has made a profound and positive impact on my life. She taught me how to see myself with more compassion and grace and helped me shift my thoughts in a more empowering direction.”
“Working with Melissa has made a profound and positive impact on my life. With her guidance, I’ve learned to recognize my own strength and move from feeling powerless to feeling more in control of my thoughts and emotions. I no longer feel helpless or hopeless—I feel more capable of handling difficult situations, and having that sense of control is an amazing feeling. Melissa has been a true gift in my life and has made a tremendous difference."
-Deb L.
“Melissa’s coaching helped me become more aware of how I show up in my life and recognize my emotions instead of simply pushing through them. My biggest win has been learning to pause instead of reacting automatically, which has made me feel more confident and empowered. Her guidance continues to support me in real moments—at work, at home, and in difficult conversations. The impact lasts far beyond the sessions.”
— Marilyn B.
Here’s What Support Looks Like
What’s Included in Your Program?
1. Building COMMUNITY: 10 Live Group Coaching Sessions
Meet over live video with a small group of others who have MacTel, and connect with people who understand your experience without explanation. Through shared stories, guided coaching, and mutual encouragement, you'll build lasting connection and leave feeling less alone.
2. 3 Individual 1:1 Coaching Sessions with Melissa
Personal support alongside the group, because some things are best worked through one-on-one.
The group gives you community. These private sessions give you space that's entirely yours, with no one else on the call, to focus on what matters most to you.
How they work
• 3 private 1:1 sessions with Melissa R. Williams, a nurse coach
• 60-minute sessions over live video on Zoom
• Scheduled at times that work for you, and used within 3 months of starting the group
• Fully confidential, in a way a group can't always be
What you can use them for:
• Setting your personal goals. Turn what you're hearing and learning in the group into a plan that fits your life.
• Working through what feels too personal for the group. Fears, family dynamics, big decisions, or anything you'd rather talk through privately.
• Preparing for hard conversations. Practice speaking up for your needs with loved ones, employers, or your care team.
• Staying on track. Check in on your progress, adjust your approach, and keep your momentum going.
Why it matters:
Group sessions are powerful, but there's only so much time for each person. These three sessions make sure you also get focused attention on your own situation, so you can bring more of what you learn into everyday life.
3. 10 Group coaching session guided through the
5-part framework
1. RECONNECT — Know What Matters Now
Removes the confusion:
“Who am I now, and what actually matters to me?”
Includes:
• Values
• Priorities
• Needs
• Desires
• Identity
• Separating identity from roles
2. REFRAME — Change How You Respond
Removes the confusion:
“How do I deal with the thoughts and beliefs that are keeping me stuck?”
Includes:
• Recognizing unhelpful thought patterns, Cognitive distortions,
• Challenging limiting beliefs,
• Developing techniques for healthier responses
3. ADAPT — Make Life Work in the New Reality
Removes the confusion:
“How do I actually live my daily life when things become harder?”
Includes:
• Practical strategies for living with MacTel
• Assistive devices and technology
• Everyday activities
• Identifying resources
• Learning how to utilize available resources
• Considering practical changes needed in daily life
4. RECLAIM — Make Intentional Choices
Removes the confusion:
“How do I make decisions about my life instead of automatically reacting to what has happened?”
Includes:
• Relationships, Recurring patterns, Boundaries, Asking for what you need,
• Identifying current abilities,
• Work/career considerations,
• Workplace assistance and accommodations,
• Navigating difficult conversations with supervisors/HR,
• Intentional decision-making
5. REIMAGINE — Create What's Next
Removes the confusion:
“If I can't predict my future, how do I decide what I want my next chapter to look like?”
Includes:
• Who you want to become,
• What you want your next chapter to look like,
• What may need to change,
• What remains important,
• Integrating practical realities with personal priorities
Creating a practical post-diagnosis life plan
Here’s What Support Looks Like
What’s Included in Your Program?
1. Building COMMUNITY: 10 Live Group Coaching Sessions
Meet over live video with a small group of others who have MacTel, and connect with people who understand your experience without explanation. Through shared stories, guided coaching, and mutual encouragement, you'll build lasting connection and leave feeling less alone.
2. 3 Individual 1:1 Coaching Sessions with Melissa
Personal support alongside the group, because some things are best worked through one-on-one.
The group gives you community. These private sessions give you space that's entirely yours, with no one else on the call, to focus on what matters most to you.
How they work
• 3 private 1:1 sessions with Melissa R. Williams, a nurse coach
• 60-minute sessions over live video on Zoom
• Scheduled at times that work for you, and used within 3 months of starting the group
• Fully confidential, in a way a group can't always be
What you can use them for:
• Setting your personal goals. Turn what you're hearing and learning in the group into a plan that fits your life.
• Working through what feels too personal for the group. Fears, family dynamics, big decisions, or anything you'd rather talk through privately.
• Preparing for hard conversations. Practice speaking up for your needs with loved ones, employers, or your care team.
• Staying on track. Check in on your progress, adjust your approach, and keep your momentum going.
Why it matters:
Group sessions are powerful, but there's only so much time for each person. These three sessions make sure you also get focused attention on your own situation, so you can bring more of what you learn into everyday life.
3. 10 Group coaching session guided through the
5-part framework
1. RECONNECT — Know What Matters Now
Removes the confusion:
“Who am I now, and what actually matters to me?”
Includes:
• Values
• Priorities
• Needs
• Desires
• Identity
• Separating identity from roles
2. REFRAME — Change How You Respond
Removes the confusion:
“How do I deal with the thoughts and beliefs that are keeping me stuck?”
Includes:
• Recognizing unhelpful thought patterns, Cognitive distortions,
• Challenging limiting beliefs,
• Developing techniques for healthier responses
3. ADAPT — Make Life Work in the New Reality
Removes the confusion:
“How do I actually live my daily life when things become harder?”
Includes:
• Practical strategies for living with MacTel
• Assistive devices and technology
• Everyday activities
• Identifying resources
• Learning how to utilize available resources
• Considering practical changes needed in daily life
4. RECLAIM — Make Intentional Choices
Removes the confusion:
“How do I make decisions about my life instead of automatically reacting to what has happened?”
Includes:
• Relationships, Recurring patterns, Boundaries, Asking for what you need,
• Identifying current abilities,
• Work/career considerations,
• Workplace assistance and accommodations,
• Navigating difficult conversations with supervisors/HR,
• Intentional decision-making
5. REIMAGINE — Create What's Next
Removes the confusion:
“If I can't predict my future, how do I decide what I want my next chapter to look like?”
Includes:
• Who you want to become,
• What you want your next chapter to look like,
• What may need to change,
• What remains important,
• Integrating practical realities with personal priorities
Creating a practical post-diagnosis life plan
“I'm buying support, community, and a structured process to help me figure out how to live my life going forward with MacTel.”
A diagnosis can change your life without defining the rest of your life.
AND...
You aren't primarily buying MacTel information. You're buying a supported process for navigating the life impact of the diagnosis and community.
PLUS...
3 individual 1:1 coaching sessions/participant
WITHOUT...
MacTel may change your story. This program helps you decide how you want to live the chapters that come next.
When Implant Becomes the Next Step, Your Support Needs Change Too
The Implant Journey
Needs Its Own Roadmap
*Implant navigation is not part of A Grounded Horizon/(this is a seperate or add-on package)
When Implant Becomes the Next Step, Your Support Needs Change Too
The Implant Journey
Needs Its Own Roadmap
*Implant navigation is not part of A Grounded Horizon/(this is a seperate or add-on package)
From Referral to Ready
Implant Navigation
and
Authorization Coaching
Dr. Jerome Schartman of Retina Associates of Cleveland and surgical team from Cleveland Eye and Laser and Laser Surgery Center with patient Melissa R. Williams, the first Ohio recipient of the Encelto implant.
Implant Authorization & Financial-Navigation Coaching gives you personalized guidance throughout the process—from referral through your surgical implant.
Through asynchronous coaching, you can submit questions, situations, or challenges as they arise and receive personalized guidance through Whatsapp or schedule a live 15-minute coaching session.
You’ll have practical support to help you navigate the implant authorization process, understand the different costs and potential bills associated with your implant, clarify what patient assistance may—and may not—cover, and identify the questions you need answered before your procedure. And because everyone’s situation is different, you can engage with the support when you need it.
This combines my 10 years of experience with authorization for high-dollar infusion and gene therapy with my firsthand experience as the first patient in Ohio to receive an Encelto implant and a bilateral Encelto patient.
Instead of trying to piece together the process on your own, you’ll have a knowledgeable resource to help you navigate questions and next steps as they come up.
1 eye = $1,250
2nd eye $750
*DISCOUNTED WHEN COMBINED WITH
A GROUNDED HORIZON PACKAGE!
$997
Dr. Jerome Schartman of Retina Associates of Cleveland and surgical team from Cleveland Eye and Laser and Laser Surgery Center with patient Melissa R. Williams, the first Ohio recipient of the Encelto implant.
Disclaimer: Melissa is a paid patient advocate for Neurotech, the maker of Encelto. This program is independent of Neurotech.
Let's breakdown the costs
A Grounded Horizon
Living Beyond a MacTel Diagnosis
Building COMMUNITY
3 Individual 1:1 Coaching Sessions with Melissa
10 Group coaching session guided through the
5-part framework
From Referral to Ready
Implant Navigation
and
Authorization Coaching
2-Hour Personal Intake
via Zoom
Ongoing Auth.
& Financial
Navigation
Support via unlimited messaging
Prepare for the Financial Side —Before the Bills Arrive
15-Minute Coaching Call Every Week
Combo Package
Get a $253 DISCOUNT
When you purchase both!
Includes Eye 1
*If you add Eye 2 at a later time, it will still be $750
$997 EACH
The first community will be the first 10 who purchase
Walk With Me to Change the Landscape of Support for MacTel.
*A waitlist will be created for community 2
with a start date
1 month after community 1
Transformations Happened
“Melissa coached me through some of the most difficult moments of my life with a powerful yet gentle presence. She created a safe, judgment-free space that helped me reconnect with my own clarity while navigating severe parental alienation, family-of-origin trauma, and chronic health challenges. Her compassion and thoughtful questions helped me feel seen and supported and move through these challenges with more confidence and steadiness. I’m deeply grateful for the way she walked alongside me.”
-Charis D.
“I looked forward to every session with Melissa. She made it easy to open up, listened with kindness, and always offered support that helped me feel stronger and calmer. She taught me how to handle difficult situations and maintain a positive outlook, and I know I wouldn’t be as optimistic today without her guidance. Melissa is knowledgeable, understanding, and truly cares. I would 100% recommend nurse life coaching — she helped me through so much, and I know she’ll help others just as powerfully.”
-Amanda J.
Your Life Is Happening Now
You don’t need to know exactly what comes next to start living intentionally today.
EFFECT...
You do not have to wait until MacTel takes something from you to start deciding what you want to hold onto.
COST...
Don't give it your present while you're worrying about your future.
Summary...
Your life isn't waiting somewhere on the other side of this diagnosis.
IT IS HAPPENING NOW!
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Discliamer: Melissa is a paid ambassador/patient advocate for Neurotech, the maker of Encelto. This program is independent of Neurotech. Review details in Terms & Conditions.