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

Cooking with Medicinal Herbs

In both of the Eastern traditions that I’ve studied, it’s not only true that food itself is considered medicine, but it’s also true that medicinal herbs are often cooked into food and eaten rather than taken in isolated pills, powders, or...

Home Cooking: Save Time & Money While Eating Healthfully

Tips to make cooking at home easier: 1. Create a meal plan 2. Shop from a list and consider online grocery ordering 3. Batch cooking 4. Learn 3-4 new healthy meals that you really like. 5. Make Buddha Bowls and Noodle Bowls Food Blogs I Love: (Check...