“When people are no longer in pain, stressed and disconnected , they have more capacity to show up for themselves and others.”
Melanie is an acupuncturist, herbalist, body worker and deep listener. She has worked with persons from all paths of life, often coming to holistic healthcare as a last resort. She treats an array of conditions including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalance, neurological disorders, anxiety, depression and chronic migraines to name a few. Melanie specializes in pain management, women's health, reproductive health, prenatal support and mental health. She combines her training and experience in balance method and orthopedic acupuncture, fertility, internal medicine, shiatsu, Cransiosacral therapy and NVC to offer dynamic and effective treatments.
“I used to believe healing was a tool, something to master. However, experience has taught me that when we master ourselves, healing is available to us everywhere and it comes in many forms. My greatest wish is for everyone to find their most authentic way of healing. “
Melanie’s fascination with human nature and conflict resolution led her to study the work of Marshall Rosenberg. She has been a practicant of compassionate communication for ten years. She holds a Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, and has studied Acupressure and Asian systems through McKinnon Body Therapy Institute in Oakland. Melanie is Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and East Asian medicine and is licensed to practice in the state of California.