Reclaim Your Yin
A Holistic Chinese
Medicine Practice
Focusing on Women’s Health
with Dr. Melody Walford
Come home to your vitality and true nature with a whole being relationship to healing. In today's fast-paced, modern world, health can seem out of reach. As women we have be taught, from an early age, to forget about the wisdom of the feminine and yin energy. We have become disconnected from our innate connection with nature, and conditioned to ignore our own bodies. A return to a cyclical way of living, by honoring of the different life and cycle phases, can encourage connection with one’s sovereignty. This unique process of alchemy supports freer, healthier, empowered, and more joy-filled life. By honoring this individual transformational work, we become a part of the restoration of balance in the ecosystem and cultivate a more sustainable existence. It's time to embrace the power of nature and reclaim your yin.
I honour the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, Tla-o-qui-aht, Komox First Nations and Coast Salish, Pentalach people’s unceded traditional ancestral territory that I am learning to be a gentle guest upon.
Current Offerings
Acupuncture
Acupuncture stimulates the balance & flow of Qi that is considered essential to health. When the body is vital, Qi flows smoothly through the meridians that make up a network of pathways or channels throughout the entire body. When the flow of Qi is deficient or obstructed it may be susceptible to illness.
Massage
Experience the restorative power of touch with a range of mindful massage techniques, including Swedish Relaxation, Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki, Lomi Lomi, Tui Na, CranioSacral Therapy, and Acupressure. Each modality serves to release tension, promote deep relaxation, and restore balance.
Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicines are mainly plant based, but some preparations include minerals or animal products. Different herbs have unique properties and can balance different parts of the body and treat a variety of health concerns and illnesses.
Issues Addressed by Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide
Step into a greater sense of balance and alignment with a comprehensive range of healing modalities. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, hormonal issues, musculoskeletal injuries, or general wellness concerns, there are holistic solutions available to support your unique needs. From Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture to Massage, Herbal Medicine, and more, you can unblock your body's natural healing and restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit. With a personalized approach to healing, you can experience greater levels of vitality, resilience, and peace of mind.
Come home to the feminine wisdom within your body and nature
Health Advocacy Library
The Psoas Muscle:
The Myofascial Lines, Sympathetic Nervous System, and Meridian Interaction
Exploring the relationship of this muscle network to specific myofascial bodylines, nervous system regulation, the Chinese meridians, posture, body disharmonies, and pain.
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Stress. It’s Not in Your Head; it’s in Your Nervous system
Physiology research shows that the stress response memory lives in your nervous system. Take for example exposure to a stressful event. One in which you felt helpless, hopeless, and lacked control. In this case your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is engaged.
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“Melody is a truly gifted practitioner. Her hands are strong and her heart is gentle. She has the ability to find the places within that need support and love, movement and stimulation, expansion and contraction. Whenever I go see Melody I know I will be held in the most sacred space and will leave feeling more embodied and more loving of all that I am.”
— Marika H., R.Ac