My work lives at the meeting point of the nervous system, the body, and lived experience.

I don’t approach health as a collection of isolated symptoms to manage, but as an intelligent system shaped by history, stress, environment, and resilience. Much of what we call “illness” is often the body’s best attempt to protect us when safety has been unavailable.

I am trained in somatic experiencing, breathwork, EFT (tapping), fascia-based approaches, functional nutrition, and clinical herbalism. I work with the body slowly and respectfully, intuitively listening for patterns in tension, breath, digestion, pain, and fatigue, and supporting the nervous system in returning to regulation. Rather than forcing release, I focus on building the internal conditions that allow the body to soften on its own.

Herbal medicine is an important part of my practice. I use plant formulas to support detoxification pathways, organ function, inflammation, immune balance, and recovery after long periods of stress or illness. Plants offer both biochemical and energetic support — helping the body clear what it is ready to release and rebuild what has been depleted.

This work is deeply personal for me. I have lived with CPTSD, navigated trauma recovery, and experienced chronic illness firsthand. Over time, I brought four autoimmune conditions into remission through nervous system repair, nutrition, herbal medicine, and sustained somatic work. That experience shapes how I practice: with patience, realism, and deep respect for how nonlinear and courageous healing can be.

I also work with astrology as a tool for attunement. By sensing into the biofield and the directional flow shown through the lunar nodes, I gain insight into where energy has been habitually held for survival and where the system is ready to move next. This helps me pace the work carefully, supporting the release of trapped energy without overwhelming the body, and aligning the healing process with each person’s natural rhythm.

Sessions with me are collaborative and gentle. My role is not to fix you, but to walk alongside you as your body relearns safety — as breath deepens, tissues soften, digestion stabilizes, and the parts of you that learned to endure begin to rest.

Healing, in my experience, is not about becoming someone new; It is about returning to yourself.

If you would like to work with me, click “Work With Melanie” above and apply for a spot! Or check out my local event postings and online offerings and I’ll meet you there!

With Love & Deep Respect for Your Journey,

Melanie