Holistic Wellness
· Charlottesville, VA
Published in partnership with Melgaard Wellness
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Melgaard Wellness, run by John Melgaard in Charlottesville, specializes in craniosacral fascial therapy, Be Activated muscle work, and holistic wellness coaching to address chronic pain, back/neck issues, and nervous system dysfunction. John combines hands-on bodywork with self-care coaching and light therapy to treat root causes rather than symptoms, empowering clients to take an active role in their healing journey.
Best for: People with chronic pain or migraines, athletes and active individuals seeking performance optimization, anyone looking for practitioner-guided empowerment in their healing
Service area: Charlottesville, Virginia and surrounding areas
Be Activated Muscle System: Uses a specialized muscle activation protocol with testing and retesting in every session to restore your body's natural breathing, movement, and performance priorities—with immediate feedback.
Client-Empowering Approach: Teaches you self-care exercises and body awareness techniques during sessions so you can maintain results at home and take control of your long-term wellness.
Root-Cause Focus: Thorough assessments guide personalized treatment plans targeting underlying causes of pain and tension, not just symptom relief.
“He was wonderful. My daughter was struggling with severe anxiety and I wanted to try something that wasn’t just medication. He spent time figuring out what she needed and explaining things to her. He was super respectful of her and her boundaries. He showed her multiple exercises to help with her anxiety and she is doing much better!”
— kaylyn hales, Google Review
“John is an extremely talented and thorough practitioner. He not only helped me get to the root of what was causing my chronic migraines, but he also showed me how to treat the underlying tightness myself. Needless to say, this is rare to find in today’s medical landscape, and it is very much appreciated!”
— HAA, Google Review
“John has taught me the importance of breathing as it relates to everyday functions and the importance of the connection of the neurological and muscles. He has wonderful teaching skills making him an excellent coach. i would highly recommend him if you have any chronic pain and looking for a practitioner that works with you to get to the root of the issue.”
— Rebecca Sanchez, Google Review
“John has treated my 4 year old son and my newborn doing cranial sacral fascial therapy and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a practitioner who will actually listen and care about your situation. He is great with children, kind, and very intuitive. Don't hesitate to reach out to him!”
— Bernice Good, Google Review
“I recently had the opportunity to work with John both on the table and to discuss client case studies, and highly recommend him if you want to work with someone who values empowering you, and putting the power of healing back in your own hands. He patiently takes the time to learn about your history and your experiences to tailor his work specifically for you. I really appreciated how he guides and allows the client to play an active role during the session, rather than passively laying on the table. He asks questions while conducting his assessments so you can get a sense of what is happening in your body, allowing you to gain more body awareness and reconnecting with yourself. It’s also reassuring to have a practitioner who approaches health holistically, with the same values as you do, both as a client and as a practitioner referring clients to him. Looking forward to sharing his work with others!”
— Mai Kokubo, Google Review
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Phone: (973) 866-8756
Address: 2305 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Get directions)
Website: melgaardwellness.com/