Melanie Benjamin

Certified Yoga Instructor

What are some reasons people seek this type of support?

People often seek support when they are feeling emotionally or physically burdened, disconnected from themselves, experiencing chronic stress, tension, fatigue, or carrying the effects of difficult life experiences. Others are drawn to this work as a way to deepen self-awareness, restore balance, cultivate relaxation, and strengthen their connection to themselves and their overall sense of well-being.

Who might be a good fit for this work?

I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking a deeper connection with themselves and are curious about the relationship between emotional, physical, energetic, and spiritual well-being. Many people come looking for support with stress, overwhelm, emotional challenges, physical tension, or life’s transitions, while others are simply seeking greater balance, self-awareness, healing and personal growth.

How do I support healing and well-being?

I take an intuitive, empathic, and individualized approach, integrating Reiki, yoga-based practices, energy work, and mind-body awareness techniques. My work is gentle and guided by each person's unique needs, creating space for relaxation, reflection, and healing. I believe the body often carries experiences that may be ready to be acknowledged, integrated, or released, and I feel honored to support people through that process.

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Education & Experience

  • Certified Yoga Instructor
  • Certified Usui/Holy Fire® III and Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki Master Teacher and Practitioner
  • Trained CranioSacral Therapy Practitioner (Dynamic Body Balancing Technique)
  • Specialized experience in Reiki, yoga-based practices, energy work, CranioSacral Therapy techniques, relaxation, stress reduction, and holistic approaches to well-being.

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