Women’s Health & Fertility Clinic

Online or Onsite in Nairobi, Kenya.

Midwifery-Led Integrative & Functional Medicine

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Primary Care

My approach to primary care offers comprehensive services such as gynecological care, blood work, and lab tests. I focus on addressing the root causes underlying imbalances or dysfunctions that lead to illness.

My background in integrative and functional medicine combines conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies, such as herbal medicine, nutrition, mindfulness, and mind-body practices, to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in prevention and lifestyle interventions and empower you to play an active role in your health and well-being.

Menstruation & Fertility

Midwifery-led functional medicine care for menstruation and fertility integrates the principles of functional medicine with the compassionate, trauma-informed and person-centred approach of midwifery to address the underlying factors affecting menstrual health and fertility.

I use different evidence-based approaches to address dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, fibroids, candida, and bacterial vaginosis. These may involve bloodwork and lab Tests, In-Uterine Insemination, nutritional interventions, herbal therapies, lifestyle modifications, stress management techniques, and targeted supplementation to support hormone balance, optimize reproductive function, and enhance overall health and well-being on your path to menstrual health and fertility optimization.

Prenatal Birth & Postpartum

As a licensed practitioner, I provide comprehensive care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, including lab work, testing, assessment, and diagnosis, all informed by my extensive experience in perinatal care.

My approach focuses on preventative care by integrating functional and herbal medicine as well as ancestral knowledge into my Western medical training. I view my role as a guide to help you make the most authentic decisions for you and your family that align with your values and instincts while always retaining your sense of self and autonomy throughout your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn care journey.

I am looking forward to meeting you and your family.

Peri-Menopause

I focus on addressing the root causes rather than just treating symptoms of menopause. As a functional medicine practitioner, I consider factors such as hormone imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, stress levels, gut health, and environmental toxins. Treatment plans may involve:

  • Personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations.

  • Targeted supplements.

  • Stress management techniques.

  • Hormone-balancing therapies.

  • Other integrative approaches to optimize overall health and well-being during menopause.

This approach aims to support you through the transition, promoting long-term health and vitality.

Trauma Work

I specialize in sexual and perinatal trauma. Being a clinician in reproductive health, I have received the stories of trauma from thousands of people, which has motivated me to work towards developing a Trauma-Informed Care curriculum to be implemented in obstetrical programs. These efforts towards prevention are essential, as is accessible therapy for those who have already been injured. In response to that need, I graduated in 2023 with an Advanced Degree in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy at Naropa University. Also, I had the distinguished opportunity to become a Lytos/MAPS Educated Therapist. Additionally, I have an undergrad in psychology, a specialty in child sexual abuse and complex trauma, and I was trained and worked as a rape-crises counsellor. I am also a senior therapist clinician-researcher at the University of New Mexico in psychedelic-assisted therapy to address postpartum depression and trauma.

A holistic approach to addressing sexual and perinatal psychological trauma may involve integrating various modalities of therapy and healing practices to address the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and relational aspects of trauma.

  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, when used appropriately and in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches, has shown promise in facilitating healing and transformative experiences for individuals who wish for support in navigating their trauma.

    An integrative approach might be structured:

    • Traditional Psychotherapy

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Body-Based Therapies: Techniques such as somatic experiencing, yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork.

    • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

    • Holistic lifestyle: Nutritional support, regular exercise, adequate sleep, stress management techniques.

    • Healthy Social Support Networks

    • Integration and Aftercare including Peer Support Groups and Self-Care Practices

    It’s important to emphasize that Psychedelic-Assisted therapy should only be conducted by trained therapists in legal and ethical settings.

    Additionally, this approach should be tailored to each individual’s unique needs, preferences, and circumstances, with careful consideration of medical history and contraindications.

Community Circles

  • Where autonomy and community meet.

    Centering pregnancy is a model of prenatal care is led by pregnant people and facilitated by a midwife.. It aims to provide comprehensive, holistic care in a supportive, community-oriented environment.

    The sessions cover topics relevant to fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. This might include nutrition, birth preparation, breastfeeding, newborn care, and emotional health.

    You’ll learn to monitor your health indicators and engage in discussions about your health and experience.

    Centring Pregnancy is known to improve outcomes, such as higher birth weights, fewer preterm births, and greater satisfaction compared to traditional prenatal care models.

  • For parents choosing the path of free birth, I offer dedicated support to help you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to make your birthing journey one that aligns with your choices, instincts, and unique needs.

  • Birth can be transformative, both physically and emotionally. For many, undergoing a birth integration is essential to process. My service offers a safe and supportive space to process your birth story, whether it unfolded as expected or took unexpected turns. Through compassionate guidance, I help you make sense of your experience, find healing, and integrate the insights gained, empowering you as you step into this new chapter of parenthood with clarity and confidence.

Philosophy of Care

I hold my practice in a trauma-informed and person-centred model of care.

Throughout my care, you’ll maintain power and authority over your body and decision-making. As such, I provide informed choice and an integrative approach to care that includes functional medicine, somatic and mindfulness practices, herbal medicine, and conventional medicine to give you choices in the care you deserve.

  • “With Mélanie by my side, I birthed a ten pound baby with no pain medication or intervention, and somehow without waking the three-year-old sleeping in the room next door.”

  • “Melanie is truly a body, mind and spirit whisperer, who calmly and kindly showed me what I’m made of.”

    -Claire W

  • “Mélanie assisted us during our process of conceiving our child. She has been a constant loving support ever since.”

    -Vanessa & Jenny

  • “I was planning a free birth until I realized I could have a souverain birth with a wise-woman.”

Birth Worker Education & Trainings

  • Reach out for individul or group trainng and certification.

  • Reach out for individul or group trainng and certification.

  • Reach out for individul or group trainng and certification.

  • Reach out for individul or group trainng and certification.

  • IV placement is a foundational skill for a birth worker. IV is the base for many preventative care, and also part of life saving skill during birth.

    Reach out for individual or group training and certification.

    Cost 100USD for certification

    Donation Based for practice