I offer a wholistic approach tailored to your specific needs. Together we will create a personalized treatment plan using practical tools, that will address your goals, help manage symptoms and enhance your overall well-being.
I am a trauma-informed practitioner, with further training in trauma, somatics and stress cycles, allowing me to provide integrative and compassionate care.
My services are inclusive and welcoming to ALL, including non-binary and LGBTQ2+
How I Can Help:
Chronic pain
Pelvic health issues incl. incontinence, hypertonic/hypotonic, prolapse and pelvic pain
Prenatal & postnatal health & wellbeing
Diastasis recti and C-section recovery
Core restore
Menopause
Stress, anxiety, depression & burnout
Health conditions such as lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, long covid, and more
What you can expect We meet at my home studio here in Aylmer, or online, at a time that's convenient for you.
Each session is approx. 60 mins and includes an individualized plan for you to take home. You have the option to have it by video recording, making it easier for you to follow at home on your own.
It is recommended to start with 3 sessions to start gaining the benefits of your practice. Props such as mats, blocks, straps, and balls are provided.
*You do not need to have prior yoga experience I offer simple yet effective tools that will be tailored to your personal needs & abilities.
I'd love to chat by phone to answer any questions you might have.
I am thrilled to offer Yoga Therapy @PranaShanti Call 613-761-9642 to book your appointment (*please note this service is thru Prana Shanti. Therefore prices & options may be different than above)
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I appreciated your knowledge & wisdom to help me get back on the path to being in my body after my diagnosis. Thank you for your encouragement. I am grateful we met.
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"After working with Melissa on my pelvic floor and core, mý pelvic prolapse had rehabilitated so well that I no longer required surgery! Highly recommended! Plus, she's a ton of fun!"
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“Yoga Therapy with Melissa was great. I loved learning various techniques which helped me manage my pelvic floor pain throughout pregnancy AND prepare me for labour. The breathing techniques were very helpful in navigating labour. I know the tips I learned will help me through post partum recovery too!
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"I had severe anxiety, so breathing properly was a real problem for me. Melissa takes great care to teach proper breathing techniques as a core component. She is the first professional who has actually taken the time to show me how to "breathe right". By controlling my breath, now I can do more strenuous exercise, I can calm myself before hyperventilation sets in, I am, simply, more at peace every day. My whole family thanks you"
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I didn’t know much about Yoga Therapy and I am so grateful that I did this. With Melissa’s background in Yoga AND wholistic coaching, we not only addressed what was going on with me physically, but some of the underlying issues that were contributing to my health condition. As Melissa says, “everything is connected”. I believe everyone could benefit from Yoga Therapy with Melissa!
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Melissa, I’m feeling so good about myself again. My clothes are fitting better and my DR (diastasis recti) is definitely smaller than before! I can’t thank you enough.
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What is Yoga Therapy? The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) defines Yoga Therapy as "the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the philosophy and practice of Yoga." This ancient tradition encompasses a range of mind-body practices, including postures, breathwork, deep relaxation, and meditation.
While yoga itself can be therapeutic, Yoga Therapists undergo advanced training and certification through accredited yoga therapy schools. Their education includes specialized topics such as mental health, disease, and pain management, enabling them to work with specific populations and address more complex conditions.
What it is Not Yoga Therapy is not intended to diagnose illness or disease. It is not a replacement for medical care but rather a complementary treatment that can support and enhance the benefits of other healthcare treatments and therapies.
DISCLAIMER: Melissa Delaney is not a mental health provider or medical professional. Her services are not offered as a substitute for professional mental health care or medical care nor is it intended to diagnose, treat or cure any mental health or medical conditions.