With over two decades experience in healthcare, the beauty industry, education, and the performing arts, Dr. Melissa brings a refreshingly unique perspective to holistic wellness. As a plus-size burlesque performer, she has experienced firsthand the transformative power of embracing visibility, pleasure, and confidence in a world that often encourages women to take up less space.
...When trauma survivors begin their healing journey, they often start with the mind using methods such as talk therapy, journaling, or mindfulness. While these tools are helpful, true transformation happens when you address how trauma lives in your body, especially in your energy systems.
...When experiencing complex trauma—especially ongoing abuse, neglect, or betrayal—it doesn’t just affect your thoughts and emotions. It affects your body’s energy system too. One area particularly affected by trauma are your chakras. Chakras are the body’s energy centers. There are seven main chakras, and each is responsible for different aspects of your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. When trauma enters our lives, these centers can become blocked, overactive, or out of balance.
...Complex trauma—trauma that happens over time, often in childhood—can affect every part of your being. As a result of this trauma, you may struggle with anxiety, chronic pain, emotional numbness, and a deep sense of disconnection. Traditional talk therapy is helpful, but healing trauma also requires approaches that reach beyond your mind. That’s where energy healing comes in.
...Rebecca Hogg is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Canvas Counseling & Wellness. As a holistic trauma therapist and therapeutic coach, Rebecca helps clients stabilize and heal from traumatic experiences. Her goal is to provide intuitive, creative, and personalized care, helping clients get out of overwhelm, self-doubt and emotional exhaustion so they can thrive in all areas of their life.
...From altering brain chemistry to reshaping how we perceive our own past, Dr. Dunn’s story is a testament to the power of understanding genetic variants in shaping individual responses to nutritional interventions. His journey not only challenges traditional notions of healing but also sheds light on a new frontier in personalized medicine—one that holds promise for revolutionizing how we approach wellness at a fundamental level. Join me as we delve into this captivating narrative and explore how genetic variants can profoundly transform our bodies, minds, and ultimately, our lives.
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