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

South Indian Sambar with Tonic Herbs

There were so many dishes that I fell in love with during my time working in India, but one of my favorites is Sambar, a comforting soup that’s traditionally eaten along with fermented breads made from lentils & rice. South Indian cuisine is...

What builds bones, beautifies hair & is better than a green smoothie?

(Don’t get me wrong. I love green smoothies.) I’ve got a little pipe dream that nourishing herbal infusions might enjoy the widespread popularity that green smoothies have attained. You might say that I’ve got a little bit of an...