Ayurvedic Bodywork

Ancient Wisdom · Therapeutic Touch · Deep Restoration

Rooted in the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda, this nourishing bodywork experience invites you to slow down, restore balance, and reconnect with the natural wisdom of your body.

Through warm herbal oils, rhythmic therapeutic touch, and attentive presence, Ayurvedic bodywork supports deep relaxation, circulation, and a sense of harmony between body, mind, and spirit.

Each session is thoughtfully tailored to your unique constitution, current needs, and the rhythms of the season, honoring Ayurveda's understanding of our individual nature and its relationship with the world around us.

What This Work Can Support

  • Deep relaxation and restoration

  • Relief from everyday stress and physical tension

  • Greater body awareness and connection

  • Nourishment during times of change or depletion

  • Balance through seasonal transitions

  • Cultivating rest and self-care

The Session Experience

Sessions begin with a brief Ayurvedic check-in to explore your current needs and intentions.

Your treatment centers on Abhyanga, the traditional Ayurvedic practice of warm oil massage, using flowing, rhythmic strokes and thoughtfully selected herbal oils to nourish the skin, calm the senses, and invite deep relaxation.

This is a time to rest, receive, and reconnect with yourself.

Session & Pricing

90 Minutes — $175

In-person sessions in South Lake Tahoe, California.

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  • "I have received bodywork treatments from Melinda for the past five years. She is phenomenal! Gentle healing touch, with lots of intention. I always feel relaxed and renewed after my appointment. Great for stress reduction!"

    -Julia Marks

  • "Melinda is so deeply intuitive and her energy just flows during the massage/abhyanga. Best I’ve had, so I’m a weekly client."

    -John Bright

  • "Great bodywork treatment!! Melinda gave the best shirodhara and abhyanga. She is a wonderful practitioner, with a lot of care and love in her touch."

    -Jackie Christensen