Acupuncture

Melissa Shays          Naturopathic Physician      Oriental Medicine    Acupuncture

Melissa Shays is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist blending natural medicine, ancient wisdom, and modern science in each of her treatments.  She earned her Bachelor of Science from Utah State University, and is a graduate of National College of Naturopathic Medicine with a Naturopathic Doctoral Degree and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. 

 

Melissa has been an AMERICORPS MEMBER serving people living in poverty.  She was a dental assistant to volunteer dentists, coordinated free exams in local schools and scheduled sedation treatment for qualified children.  She has practiced in an integrated clinic with a gynecologist specializing in pelvic pain, surgery, and bio-identical hormones.  Melissa is a member of Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injections, and has received extra training in the following modalities:

MESOTHERAPY uses the skin as a time-release agent.  This treatment has been used in France for 40 years by over 16,000 practitioners.  Solutions are injected superficially into the skin to reduce cellulite, fill in fine lines and wrinkles, speed healing of sports injuries, and treat pain.

 

HORMONE BALANCING Dr. Shays utilizes a personalized combination of western and Chinese herbs, vitamins and minerals proven to change hormonal pathways, acupuncture, and bio-identical hormones to treat menopausal and menstrual difficulties.

BOWEN TREATMENTS focus on balancing muscle tension on both sides of the body.  Sessions are brief and very gentle. (15 min)

 

TUNING FORKS vibrate on acupuncture points along the spine helping muscles to relax and specific Chinese Medicine channels to be treated. (30 min)  

 

EAR ACUPUNCTURE has been proven to help with cravings, addictions, pain, and relaxation for centuries.  (20 min, need initial 45 min consult)