My Story

My name is Mélanie Godin

I grew up in a small town in New Brunswick with an adventurous spirit and a deep love of learning. My path led me to live in different cities across Canada and pursue a wide range of education. These experiences have shaped not only who I am, but also the way I approach my work—blending modern and complementary practices to support women in living their best, healthiest lives.

For more than a decade, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting women’s health and wellness through a holistic approach that blends modern science with complementary medicine. My passion for understanding the connection between body, mind, and spirit has led me to study and integrate a range of therapeutic approaches, including strength training, remedial massage therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, EFT, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

I believe in personalized care, offering women the knowledge and tools to support their health and wellness journey. Education is key, helping you see how everything is interconnected and giving you the confidence to choose the path that feels right for you.

My own healing journey has given me a deeper understanding of the importance of working with the nervous system. From living with CPTSD, to rehabilitating after a motor vehicle accident, sports injuries, chronic back pain, and a severe concussion while rollerblading with my dog, I’ve learned firsthand the physical and emotional toll recovery can take. These experiences have shaped the way I practice today—always mindful to take a holistic approach when creating a treatment plan.

Outside of work, I enjoy staying active and exploring Nova Scotia’s beautiful coastline. I love discovering new waterfalls with my partner and our dogs, and I’m excited to continue improving my surfing skills. Today, I feel fortunate to call Canada’s Ocean Playground my home.

Diplomas

2200-hour program in Remedial Massage Therapy Diploma from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy (Edmonton, AB)
2220-hour program in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - Acupuncture from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and TCM (Bedford, NS)

Passed the Pan-Canadian Exams developed by the Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CARB-TCMPA).

Certifications

Reiki Usui Level I, II and III/Master (Cold Lake, AB)
Jade Stones: Hot and/or Cold (Saskatoon, SK)
Contemporary Cupping Methods from the International Cupping Therapy Association (Edmonton, AB)
Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Basic and Performance Kinesiology Taping Certification with RockTape (Halifax, NS)
RAPID NeuroFascial Reset (Lower Body) Certified (Halifax, NS)
RMT Approaches for Treating Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction with Erika Burger (Halifax, NS)
Certified Personal Trainer with Brookbush Institute - Human Movement Science
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & Thought Field Therapy (TFT) with The Priority Academy Ltd.
Mindfulness Practitioner Diploma (Level I, II, III & Master) by The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology

Additional Education

Cancer & Massage: Treating Cancer Patients
Craniosacral Therapy
Orthopedic Assessment
Myofascial Release
Lymphatic Massage for the Body
Electro Acupuncture Vagal Nerve Stimulation (eaVNS)
How Research Informs Acupuncture Practice for Pain Conditions in Women's Health: Pregnancy related lower back and pelvic/pubic pain
An Introduction to Scar Therapy: Alleviating the Long-Term Effects of Injury (Acupuncture)
Endometriosis, depression & the Gut: The Role of Acupuncture Treatment
Gynecology & TCM
Mental Health & TCM

Professional Associations

Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of Nova Scotia (ATCMANS)