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

Aphrodisiacs: Herbs for Love and Pleasure

Historically, lots of foods were identified as aphrodisiacs because something about them was reminiscent of the male or female genitals. It sounds superstitious, and in some ways, it was—but there’s also a little bit more to the story. The...

Loveable Chocolate

Chocolate is delicious, indulgent, and full of beneficial compounds. Today’s episode is all about how to love chocolate and enjoy it healthfully without any guilt or worries. The pleasure and power of chocolate is tremendous—but it certainly...