Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old healing system from Ancient India. In this system, the human organism is viewed as a whole, inseparable from its organs and organ systems. All tangible life forms contain five essential elements or building blocks, ether, air, fire, water and earth.

In every living being the five elements of the universe combine to give three distinct individual constitutions called doshas:

Ether and air compose the Vata dosha, responsible for movement (ie: gastrointestinal tract).

Fire and water compose the Pitta dosha (internal fire- digestion, body heat).

Water and earth compose the Kapha dosha, filling intercellular spaces – connective tissue (ie: mucous, tendons, synovial fluid).

Each individual is a combination of the three doshas. However one is typically dominant. 

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The Ayurvedic approach to healing is threefold:

    • Determining one’s predominant constitution of Prakruti.
    • Determining the Vikruti, the root cause of illness (the direction in which the doshas are imbalanced)
    • Applying therapeutic recommendations to balance elements causing the illness.

Find out your constitution by clicking HERE to access your FREE Dosha Checklist and more details on her Ayurvedic services.

Dr. Melanie is trained and certified in Ayurveda through the Kerala Ayurveda Academy and the Ayurvedic Institute (marma point therapy). She continually advances her knowledge in Ayurveda including traveling to India for training at various traditional colleges.

Marma point therapy is the hands on modality she provides in clinic as well as coaching virtually to help clients perform self-health marma when they cannot visit a practitioner in their area. She primarily integrates the principles and therapies of this Ancient science into her functional medicine services. Her services include consultations and Ayurvedic counseling, herbology and diet counseling, coaching and education on lifestyle practices, and marma point therapy.

 

Note: Coaching and education are also available online.

Are you Ready to Explore Ayurveda?

For any nutrition services, including Ayurveda, we start with some preparation before your first meeting with Dr. Melanie. This includes a complimentary discovery session over the phone. You can call her direct office line at (480) 447-9205.