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Somatic
Yoga
Bodywork
Sound.

Hi, I'm Melanie.

Welcome to my website.

Here you'll find an overview of the work I offer and the different ways I can support you and your body.

With three decades of experience supporting people in group settings and one-to-one's I'm passionate about helping people navigate pain, physical trauma and stress.

I'm continually inspired by the ways the practices I offer can support people through life's challenges, helping them find ways to recconnect to themsleves so they can experience more physical freedom , ease and joy.

Somatic & Theraputic Yoga

These practcies are a wonderful blened of ancient wisdom and neuroscience.

They offer an oppotunity to gently taclkle deep rooted physical stresses and traumas.

Motion is potion for all the internal systems and supports healing through emboided safety creating stability, mobility and ease.

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Trauma Informed Massage & Sound Healing

A completely passive, deeply nurturing experience designed to let you drop into stillness. Combining therapeutic massage and healing sounds, this session invites your nervous system to return to harmony, release deep tension, and remember how to truly rest.

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Melanie's classes are full of creativity, with plenty of options to support my aching body

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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

For more than thirty years, I have been teaching, exploring, and holding space ,discovering gentle, mindful ways to support our bodies and minds through the natural complexities of life.

Like many of us, I have lived through my own seasons of grief, illness, trauma, and the profound transitions of menopause. Living through these chapters firsthand has deeply shaped how I understand the ever-changing relationship between our mind and body. It has taught me how heavily our lived experiences can ripple into the way we feel, move, and show up in the world.

While my yoga practice has been a steady anchor throughout my adult life, it has continually evolved as I have grown. Today, it is no longer just something I do on a mat, it is a living philosophy that naturally weaves its way into every aspect of my teachings.

Ultimately, my work is about creating a safe, compassionate sanctuary for you to explore your own story with curiosity, love, and absolute acceptance.