Melanie MacDonald
Doctor Of Ayurvedic Medicine
MAS, CMT, CAS, PKS, E-RYT 500
From my love of yoga came my love for ayurveda. From my own journey of healing my digestive ailments,
I began teaching yoga workshops for digestive wellness to share my wisdom others. Over and over ayurveda came to my attention and soon I knew I needed to dive in and discover what this sister science of yoga was all about.
I became a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist in 2007, and a Medical Ayurveda Specialist in 2020 through California College of Ayurveda. But I began trainings in yoga, bodywork therapies, and my introduction to ayurveda in the 1990's.
Bodywork services: Thai Yoga Massage, Acupressure and Marma therapy, Raindrop Essential Oil therapy, pre and post-natal massage, medicated oil treatments, facials, Huna energy work, Pranic healing, Pulse Healing, jaw and mouth treatments, bliss therapies and more.
Yoga offerings: Guided yoga meditations and asana practice; Yoga nidra sessions, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Restorative and Ayurveda Yoga.
I primarily meet patients for ayurvedic consultations and herbal formulations to help them heal from challenging diseases. Within those treatment plans you'll find yoga and bodywork recommedations if appropriate.
I have been in private practice since 2005. And since 2022, I have been on the faculty at
California College of Ayurveda teaching Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology, Digestive Diseases,
Pancha Karma and Rejuvenation Treatments, and I am a supervisor to intern practitioners.
I continue to learn from my mentors Dr. Halpern, David Frawley, Dr. Vasant Lad, and others and
continue to share my knowledge and experience with students, clients, friends and family.
Aside from my private practice, here are some places I have offered services: Healing Lotus in Cotati, Ca. approx 2002-2005, Bodyworks Yoga in Petaluma, Ca. 2002-2010; Jiva Yoga South Carolina; Blue Door Yoga Penngrove, CA,; Mahareishi Pancha Karma Clinic, and others.
Education Summary:
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2022--Legacy of Yoga 300 Hr Certification, Bhakti Nova School of Yoga, Marin, CA.
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2021--Doctor of Ayurveda Certification AyDr. now called Medical Ayurveda Specialist, Nevada City, CA. Specialist, California College of Ayurveda
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2020--Anatomy and Physiology with Corexcel 9.5 CEUs, online.
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2008--Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Certification, Devorah Blum, Sebastopol, CA.
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2007--Clinical Ayurveda Specialist Graduation and Pancha Karma Specialist, California College of Ayurveda, Nevada City, CA.
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2007--Ayurvedic Bodywork Therapy Training 100 Hr., California College of Ayurveda, Nevada City, CA.
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2007—Ayurvedic Facials, CCA, Nevada City, CA.
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2006—Huna Hawai’ian Energy Work Training, Occidental, CA.
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2006—Yoga Nidra and Yoga Sutra Training Richard Miller, Sebastopol, CA
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2005--Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Shiva Rea, Venice Beach, CA.
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2004--Thai Yoga Massage Certification, 100 Hr, Laurie Eisler, Cotati, CA.
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2004--Kofi Busia 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training, Marin, CA.
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2004--Aromatherapy and Massage Training 200 Hrs, Petaluma, CA.
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2002--200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training Anne O'Brien, Santa Rosa, CA
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2002--Jaw Massage Course, Institute of Conscious Bodywork Alive and Well-20 Hr Course, Marin, CA.
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2001--Santa Monica School of Massage CMT Workshop 50 hr Course, Santa Monica, CA.
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2000--Calistoga School of Massage Certified Massage Therapist Training 150 Hr Course, Rohnert Park, CA.
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1998--BA History University of California, Davis. Davis, CA.
Thank you for your interest in this magical and medicinal ancient science.