Melanie has been practicing acupuncture for 8 years, and enjoys working with clients of all ages, races, sizes and genders. Improving well being and physical performance at all stagesof life is Melanie’s goal with all of her treatments. The focus of her practice has primarily been the treatment of orthopedic injuries & joint pain, menstrual disorders, menopausal support, and headaches and allergy symptoms. Melanie also has experience working with HIV-positive patients and the transgender community. Melanie loves movement, and encourages blissful movement in her clients. She is excited about using different methods to achieve good health, including nutrition, meditation and yoga breathing techniques. Melanie is also a certified reflexologist and Thai yoga therapist, and brings a hands-on approach to helping patients feel their best. Melanie offers Traditional Chinese acupuncture, as well as Western-style orthopedic acupuncture. She also utilizes cupping, gua sha and Tui Na massage techniques in her private sessions.