Herbal medicine works.

It’s a deeply insightful, customized approach to wellness that responds to your whole self and meets you exactly where you are.

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Welcome to Psyche & Soma!

I’m Melanie and you’ve arrived at the front door of my complementary medicine practice. I specialize in herbal medicine for women’s health and mental health. Through this website, you can access a wide range of resources including both in-person and distance (phone/FaceTime/Skype) appointments.

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Articles & Inspiration

Impossible Chai: A Lesson in Herbal Formulation

“Alice laughed: “There’s no use trying,” she said; “one can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was younger, I always did it for...

Comforting Potato Soup (Gentle on Challenged Digestive Systems)

Lots of veggies are a good idea — most of the time. For folks with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease) and during certain kinds of flare-ups of other digestive disorders, there are times when lots of...