Melanie D. Larinde, Ph.D. in Holistic Medicine, uses a comprehensive and straightforward approach to wellness, integrating science with common sense to achieve vitality and balance in her patients’ lives. Based in the foundation of the body’s healing intelligence, she has spent a lifetime in the Health and Wellness field, beginning with collegiate Strength Training and Physical Fitness programs, followed by research and practicum in Structural Integration, Yoga, Meditation and Nutrition. Over the past several decades, she continues to incorporate these methods into her and her family’s life and has personally witnessed major improvements in mood, body appearance, physical strength, and mental focus. Based on the interconnectedness of these modalities and their effectiveness, she developed successful and motivating programs to help others follow suit, witnessing vast improvements in their lives including weight loss, sustained energy, improved mood, and better relationships with their partner. She is the author of the book Food, Mood, and Attitude, helping numerous individuals return to their natural state of health through methods including meal preparation, movement, and journaling.
In addition to Nutritional Counseling, she incorporates modalities such as healing past trauma in the Emotional Health arena and the benefits of physical movement on releasing toxins from internal organs. Her books and research impact readers and participants across the globe in multiple facets which subsequently ripple out to their family, friends and community.
