Meet Melinda Reece
Ayurvedic Practitioner & Psychotherapy Trainee
My path into this work began with a deep reverence for the body and a curiosity about what allows us to live with greater awareness, connection, and harmony with our natural way of being.
For over two decades, I have explored the relationship between body, mind, and spirit through holistic health, yoga, and contemplative traditions. Ayurveda became the foundation of my understanding of healing, honoring the uniqueness of each individual and the relationship between our inner and outer worlds.
Years of therapeutic bodywork deepened my appreciation for the body's innate wisdom and the ways our experiences are expressed through sensation, breath, and movement. This curiosity led me into somatic practices and psychology, expanding my understanding of the emotional and psychological dimensions of our lives.
Today, my work weaves together Ayurvedic wisdom, therapeutic touch, somatic awareness, and compassionate inquiry. I offer a space to explore the patterns that shape our lives, deepen our relationship with ourselves, and listen to the wisdom within.
An invitation to come home to yourself.
My Approach & Training
My approach is rooted in presence, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person's unique experience. Drawing from Ayurveda, therapeutic bodywork, somatic awareness, and compassionate inquiry, I offer an individualized space for exploration, insight, and connection.
Alongside my years of practice in Ayurveda and bodywork, I am completing a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, expanding my understanding of human experience, relationships, and the emotional patterns that influence our lives.
My psychotherapy training is a distinct part of my professional development, undertaken through a supervised clinical traineeship. The wellness services offered through my private practice are separate from psychotherapy and do not constitute mental health treatment.
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy Track (in progress) — Meridian University
Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner — Mount Madonna Institute
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy — The Embody Lab
Certified Massage Therapist — California Massage Therapy Council
Integral Vedic Counseling — American Institute of Vedic Studies
