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Melanie MacDonald

Doctor Of Ayurvedic Medicine 

MAS, CMT, CAS, PKS, E-RYT 500

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 science was all about.

 

There is a new age version of yoga and ayurveda that is missing the deeper potential of these ancient healing practices. Through extensive research and studies for over 30 years, through discussion with both ayurveda scholars and Priests, Fathers, and Pastors, I understand how they work together, how they don't counter, how there is a path that supports each other. The new age version has a different message and comes from a different motivation. Discernment is a trait of a healthy mind and body. Ayurveda is for everyone and there are as many imbalances and treatment plans as there are people. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out for a discussion.  

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 therapy and history, bodywork therapies, and my introduction to ayurveda in the 1990's. 

 

Bodywork services: Thai Massage, Acupressure therapy, Raindrop Essential Oil therapy, pre and post-natal massage, medicated oil treatments, facials, trigger point therapy, Pranic healing, Pulse Healing, jaw and mouth treatments, TMJ treatment, bliss therapies (massage, shirodhara and steam trio) and more.  

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Yoga therapy offerings: Guided yoga meditations and pose practice; Yoga nidra/sleep sessions, Iyengar alignment based, Vinyasa flow with breath based, Restorative de-stressing based and Ayurveda Seasonal exercise Practices.

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Currently I meet with patients for ayurvedic consultations and herbal formulations to help them heal from challenging diseases. Within those treatment plans you'll find a variety of daily practice recommedations depending on what is appropriate for the patient. I also hold seasonal cleanse programs and offer seasonal workshops.

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I have been in private ayurveda 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 Cleanse and Rejuvenation Treatments, Nutrition, and more.

I am also 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 Wellness Center 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.

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​Education Summary:

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  • 2022--Legacy of Yoga 300 Hr Certification, Bhakti Nova School of Yoga, Marin, CA.

  • 2021--Doctor of Ayurveda Certification AyDr. now called Medical Ayurveda Specialist, Nevada City, CA. Specialist, California College of Ayurved.

  • 2020--Anatomy and Physiology.

  • 2008--Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Certification, Devorah Blum, Sebastopol, CA.

  • 2007--Clinical Ayurveda Specialist Graduation and Pancha Karma Specialist, California College of Ayurveda, Nevada City, CA.

  • 2007--Ayurvedic Bodywork Therapy Training, California College of Ayurveda, Nevada City, CA.

  • 2007—Ayurvedic Facials, CCA, Nevada City, CA.

  • 2006—Huna Hawai’ian Energy Work Training, Occidental, CA.

  • 2006—Yoga Nidra and Yoga Sutra Training Richard Miller, Sebastopol, CA

  • 2005--Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Shiva Rea, Venice Beach, CA.

  • 2004--Thai Yoga Massage Certification, 100 Hr, Laurie Eisler, Cotati, CA.

  • 2004--Kofi Busia 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training, Marin, CA.

  • 2004--Aromatherapy and Massage Training Petaluma, CA.

  • 2002--200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training Anne O'Brien, Santa Rosa, CA

  • 2002--Jaw Massage and TMJ Course, Institute of Conscious Bodywork Alive and Well-20 Hr Course, Marin, CA.

  • 2001--Santa Monica School of Massage CMT Workshop, Santa Monica, CA.

  • 2000--Calistoga School of Massage Certified Massage Therapist Training, Rohnert Park, CA.

  • 1998--BA History and Early Childhood Education, University of California, Davis. Davis, CA.

Thank you for your interest in this medicinal ancient science.

Make an appointment today: ayurvedawithmelanie@gmail.com

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