I empower anxious women over 40 facing reflux to understand their body's needs, rewire their nervous system, and release stuck energy—building the foundation for lasting inner peace and confidence.
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Hi, I am a nationally recognized Holistic Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Community Herbalist helping women across the country heal their digestive systems and tune into their inner wisdom with the support of natural tools to feel light, confident, energized, and uplifted.
I started out just like you—refining and restricting food, eating healthier, trying a variety of supplements, and going from doctor to doctor. I didn’t feel well inside, and I wasn’t living well. I was out of alignment with myself and the world.
In 2007, after a four-hour surgery to remove a large fibroid, I left my life in New York City and embarked on an herbalism program abroad. I found myself living in a refurbished chicken coop (no chickens, just people!) with no internet, a compost toilet, and surrounded by beautiful land—a far cry from the city life I was used to. It was here that I reconnected with myself, nature, and plants, beginning to tap into my healing potential.
And yet, I wasn’t thriving. What I was missing was the emotional and energy work.
I constantly sent messages of “danger” to my body by living a rushed life—always going, doing, and striving to be “the best.” A perfectionist by nature, I was plagued by negative self-talk and anxious, fear-driven thoughts and yet I didn't understand the connection between what I was feeling and how I was being.
Constipation, reflux, poor sleep, and food sensitivities were my reality and yet I was eating seemingly "healthy".
In my 30s, I finally began to understand that healing wasn’t just about food. I realized I needed to transform my inner ecosystem. Beyond diet, I had to address my thoughts, routines, relationships, and lifestyle. I began shifting my inner dialogue from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What am I needing right now?”
My healing journey led me to deeper training
in herbalism, nutrition, breathwork, and Ayurveda. I also explored self-taught emotional techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), parts work, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and compassion work. These tools, along with vagus nerve practices and plant wisdom, became the foundation of my approach to achieving balance and healing.
In recent years, I became caretaker for my mother, who presents with a range of health challenges. With this experience, I’ve become even more passionate about helping women build strength and prevent future diseases like osteoporosis, dementia, and thyroid disease. It’s a big part of why I focus on addressing these health concerns now—before they become bigger issues later. In our Root 2 Rise Program, we go beyond food to uncover and address root causes. My goal is to educate, support, and guide you to your highest potential—providing you with the tools and knowledge to restore balance and face life's challenges with confidence and prevent you from developing more serious conditions in the future. Together, we’ll re-discover what you need right now to achieve inner peace and joy and have fun doing it! Welcome to our conscious community—your journey to thriving starts here.
My inspiration for creating Root 2 Rise Wellness is rooted in self-empowerment; our bodies know how to come back into balance when given the right support. Welcome to our conscious community—your journey to thriving starts here.
In Good Health,
Calm and Center: Watch as your mind and body find balance and peace.
Boost Digestion: Experience better digestion and overall wellness.
Strengthen Immunity: Cleanse and support your immune system, reduce inflammation, and enhance lymphatic flow with relaxation and deep breathing.
Feel Empowered and Uplifted: Embrace joy, lightness, and a renewed connection with your inner power.
Are you looking for solutions to feel...
Fearless, confident, energized, grounded, and stable in a supportive environment that keeps you accountable?
Our Gut Revive Group Coaching Program may be just what you need!
Are you looking for solutions to feel...
Fearless, confident, energized, grounded, and stable in a supportive environment that keeps you accountable?
Our Gut Revive Group Coaching Program may be just what you need!
Learn a powerful technique that eliminates emotional eating —no willpower needed!
Follow it up with connecting with others, sipping on a nourishing cup of medicinal tea, and unwinding with restorative yoga.
Are you curious about the plant medicine growing in your backyard?
Do you want to learn how to make your own healing herbal products that are free, natural, and chemical- free?
Do you want to learn in a safe manner about the free food growing around you?
If you are looking for connection and ways to be rooted so you can live your best life, we offer fun classes for all ages.
Herbalicious Exploration Classes
When I began working with Melanie I was extremely constipated, but more than that I was completely stuck and disconnected from my body. I had been diagnosed with IBS decades earlier and was struggling with more recent diagnoses of SIBO, multiple food allergies, and was trying to navigate differing instructions of doctors and specialists with regard to diet and remedies.
A recent course of regular antibiotics and anti-fungal put my whole system into a head spin, and I had lost a significant amount of weight. That was the point I met Melanie, who got me onto a totally new trajectory.
I now have regular bowels and what's more, the techniques Melanie taught me have helped me form a new relationship with my body where I feel safe to trust it and know what to do when I stumble. This new found connection of reclaiming my internal wholeness has been huge for my healing journey. I am so grateful for Melanie and I highly recommend her programs to anyone looking for transformational change"
-Theresa, Mebane, NC
When I began working with Melanie I was extremely constipated, but more than that I was completely stuck and disconnected from my body. I had been diagnosed with IBS decades earlier and was struggling with more recent diagnoses of SIBO, multiple food allergies, and was trying to navigate differing instructions of doctors and specialists with regard to diet and remedies.
A recent course of regular antibiotics and anti-fungals put my whole system into a head spin, and I had lost a significant amount of weight. That was the point I met Melanie, who got me onto a totally new trajectory.
I now have regular bowels and what's more, the techniques Melanie taught me have helped me form a new relationship with my body where I feel safe to trust it and know what to do when I stumble. This new found connection of reclaiming my internal wholeness has been huge for my healing journey. I am so grateful for Melanie and I highly recommend her programs to anyone looking for transformational change"
-Theresa, Mebane, NC
"Melanie is an energetic, positive force. She is very educated in so many ways to heal emotionally and physically. She worked with me with herbs, recipe ideas, detoxing, constipation, SIBO, meditation, tapping, using a ball for self massage, bloodwork, epson salt baths, etc. We worked on my nervous system, eliminating foods and preparing me for a detox. She has a wealth of knowledge and I think she is an "Old Soul". I highly recommend her and her 6 month recommended commitment. Ginger Edwards, LCMHC"
-Ginger Edwards, Durham, NC
"I recently completed a 6-month 1:1 coaching program with Melanie, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. As someone new to holistic techniques, I felt incredibly supported by Melanie, who has been a true "sherpa" on my wellness journey. She listened attentively to my experiences and thoughtfully guided me to explore various methods that addressed my unique needs. Her extensive knowledge and compassionate approach have significantly improved my mind, spirit, and body wellness. If you're tired of struggling with health concerns on your own, I highly recommend Melanie’s 1:1 coaching. You'll gain invaluable knowledge and the support needed to truly feel better."
-Tracey, Morrisville, NC
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