Melanie J Lyman, LMT, BCPP, ALC

Melanie J Lyman, LMT, BCPP, ALC Reshaping a Healthier You A graduate of CMS&T in 2005, Melanie has been practicing Massage Therapy Professionally for over 15 years.

She is certified in many traditional massage & bodywork modalities like Swedish/Relaxation, Deep Tissue/Sports, & Prenatal Massage as well as Reflexology, CST, Reiki, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage & Traditional Thai Massage. She is also a Board Certified Polarity Practitioner, Certified Herbalist & an Ayurvedic Practitioner. Melanie holds over 1500 Massage Therapy, Spa & Continued Education hours. She believes that to remain an effective and educated massage therapist for the ever changing needs of todays society, you must focus on the Whole health and Well Being of the client and constantly challenge oneself through education and practice. Melanie Graduated from Worcester State College in 1995 with her Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology and Health Science. She feels that Massage Therapy has helped her come full circle in her career by connecting Mind, Body & Spirit. Her goals are to help others by practicing Massage Therapy & educating others on pain management, massage, healthy eating habits, exercise, and alternative and/or holistic health approaches designed to integrate body, mind and spirit for the individual and hopefully, eventually, the planet! Melanie currently resides in Charlton with her husband, Marty and their 2 Chartreux Cats, Orion and Olive. She Practices Massage Therapy and Bodywork at Align & Flourish in Worcester, MA & Westborough Massage in Westborough, MA. She is a NCBTMB Approved Provider for Continuing Education in Massage and Bodywork, and a graduate of Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Apprenticeship Program, Spa Tech's Advanced Polarity Program (BCPP), and The American Institute of Vedic Studies.

Savor every sip of your chosen brew! ❤️
05/21/2025

Savor every sip of your chosen brew! ❤️

🫖 Tea is one of the world's most popular beverages, consumed by people all across the globe. Wednesday's International Tea Day is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural significance, health benefits & economic importance of tea.

More from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): https://www.fao.org/international-tea-day/en

For those who have been asking me about the relationship between Yoga and Ayurveda… Check out this excellent Background ...
05/08/2025

For those who have been asking me about the relationship between Yoga and Ayurveda… Check out this excellent Background Talk on Yoga and Ayurveda through Indus University, Ahmedabad India as an Introduction

In this Indic Talk, David Frawley discusses the meaning of Yoga, its various limbs and its relationship with Ayurveda. The popular trends today such as Ayurv...

You may have seen this tenacious green plant popping up everywhere lately… read here to learn about Garlic Mustard, how ...
04/21/2024

You may have seen this tenacious green plant popping up everywhere lately… read here to learn about Garlic Mustard, how to identify it, and possibly eradicate it if it’s invading your yard. I say… Eat It! It’s great to make salad dressings, pesto and even cocktails with! Best to catch it in the early spring when it’s a green rosette shape. By the time it flowers, may not be as tasty, and best to hand pull the whole plant and bag it for disposal so it doesn’t reseed.

Garlic mustard is an herb from Europe that was likely introduced for use in cooking. 

11/18/2022

As most people close to Truth Organic Spa & Wellness Center already kn… Melissa Fahs needs your support for Truth Organic Spa & Wellness Center Recovery Fund

10/22/2022

🌶️🌿🔥 FIRE CIDER SUBSTITUTES...

In our newly posted Fire Cider Troubleshooting Guide (find it on the blog!), we have an entire section dedicated to Fire Cider Substitutes! Let's dive into some of these here ⬇️

🔥 HORSERADISH:
Some horseradish-like options include wasabi or mustard seeds or nasturtium pods (just use a smaller amount than horseradish). Or, just leave out the horseradish.

🌶️ CAYENNE:
A variety of different peppers can be substituted for cayenne. What pepper you choose really depends on your personal preference for spice level and flavor profile. Some people prefer the hottest of the hot—like the Carolina reaper, which won the Guinness World Record for spiciest pepper. And some prefer a more mild pepper like serrano.

🍯 HONEY:
While you can omit honey entirely, if you wish to add the sweetness back in, you can experiment with a number of different alternative sweeteners, such as liquid stevia leaf, monk fruit, maple syrup, or erythritol. Note that erythritol can cause some people serious digestive upset, so use it with caution.

🌿 DRY HERBS FOR FRESH INGREDIENTS:
If accessibility is making it hard for you to gather all your ingredients, you can also substitute dried ingredients. Keep in mind that you will use ⅓ to 1/2 as much of each herb from the base recipe if dried. For example, if the recipe called for 1 cup fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome, you could use 1/3-1/2 cup dried turmeric.

One benefit of using dried ingredients is a longer shelf life, as no water is introduced into the vinegar so the acidity isn’t diluted.

🔥 ➡️ Find the Fire Cider Troubleshooting Guide live on the blog for more reading!
https://theherbalacademy.com/troubleshooting-fire-cider/

Making fire cider is a common gateway into herbalism. If you’re interested in building upon your herbal apothecary with scrumptious, wellness-promoting herbal recipes and kindling your enthusiasm for a lifelong path of learning, we invite you to join tens of thousands of like-minded folk in the Introductory Herbal Course—the best beginner herbalism program to do just that!

09/26/2022

All the Kapha people in the house! You are made of Earth and Water – the stable yet heavy elements!🥬⁠
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Does your body tend to gain and lose weight easily? Is your skin mostly oily and has large pores?🤔 If yes, are Kapha-type. ⁠
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👉🏻How to know if Kapha dosha is aggravated or out of balance?⁠
- Lethargy⁠
- Excess Oiliness⁠
- Weight Gain⁠
- Acne and blemishes⁠
- Blackheads⁠
- Congestions⁠
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👉🏻How to balance aggravated Kapha?⁠
Herbs with detoxifying, warming, cooling, and astringent properties such as neem, Triphala, honey, saffron, etc can be used. One can use the products containing such herbs topically, along with a Kapha-specific diet and lifestyle. ⁠
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✨To know more about Kapha dosha and related concerns, Click here https://bit.ly/Kapha_fb⁠
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09/26/2022
Need a massage? Just a few appointments left on my schedule for next week! www.align-and-flourish.com 774-530-9001
08/14/2021

Need a massage? Just a few appointments left on my schedule for next week! www.align-and-flourish.com 774-530-9001

Welcome to Align & Flourish! iLocated in Worcester, MA and focuses on alignment through fascial work and specializes in TMJ and headache/migraine work.

07/10/2021

We are an inclusive practice.

06/08/2021

Book in June with Jodi!

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Worcester, MA
01605

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Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

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Website

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A graduate of Central Mass School of Massage & Therapy in 2005, Melanie has been practicing Massage Therapy Professionally for over 13 years. She is certified in Swedish/Relaxation, Deep Tissue/Sports Massage and Prenatal Massage as well as Polarity Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, SMRT, Traditional Thai Massage, Thai Foot Reflexology, Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga & Kansa Wands), CST (Craniosacral Therapy), Core Stones, Hot Stone & Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage. She is also a Certified Herbalist and practices Cupping. Melanie holds over 1000 Massage Therapy and Spa education hours, including continuing education. She believes that to remain an effective and educated massage therapist for the ever changing needs of clientele, you must focus on the Whole health and Well Being of the client and constantly challenge oneself through continued education and practice. Melanie Graduated from Worcester State College in 1995 with her Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology and Health Science. She feels that Massage Therapy has helped her come full circle in her career by connecting Mind, Body & Spirit. Her goals are to help others by practicing Massage Therapy & educating others on pain management, massage, healthy eating habits, exercise, and alternative and/or holistic health approaches designed to integrate body mind and spirit for the individual and hopefully, eventually, the world! Melanie currently resides in Charlton and Practices Massage Therapy and Bodywork at Westborough Massage in Westborough, MA. She is also an NCBTMB Approved Provider and offers Continuing Education. She is a graduate of Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Apprenticeship Program via Linda Russell at Scentsibilities in Boylston, MA, and a Board Certified Polarity Practitioner through APTA (American Polarity Therapy Association).