Melody Osgood, LAc, CHPCA, Doula, CBE
My work is a devotion to the sacred transitions of life. I am here to guide you back to the deep, inherent wisdom of your own body as you navigate the profound journeys of birth, healing, and transformation.
My own path began not in a classroom, but with a lifelong knowing that I was meant to be a bastion of wellness. While my studies in Biomedical Science gave me a map of the human body, it was my discovery of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine that gave me the key to its soul. I fell in love with a practice that doesn't just manage symptoms, but awakens the vital life force—the Qi—that is your body’s original blueprint for health and joy.
My approach is rooted in a simple truth: we must first feel safe to truly heal. Drawing on years of advanced study in digestive health, fertility, and trauma-informed care, I create a sanctuary where your nervous system can soften and your body’s innate wisdom can surface. I meet you in the depths, holding unwavering space for the grief, the fear, and the profound transformation that life’s thresholds demand. My presence is a steady anchor in your time of change.
From this foundation of safety, I help you rise. With the warm, creative energy of a teacher and guide, I illuminate a path back to your own radiance. I share the tools you need—whether through the precision of acupuncture, the ritual of Cacao, or the gentle movement of Qigong—to not only heal, but to thrive and express the fullness of who you are. It is my joy to witness you step into your power.
When I am not in the treatment room or attending births, I am nourishing my own roots—foraging for wild medicines, tending my garden, and building a heart-centered home with my family.
It is my deepest honor to meet you exactly where you are and support your return to embodied, heart-centered radiance and a profound sense of wellbeing.
The Chakra Tuner: Zach Osgood
Reiki Master Practitioner & Expert Sound Healer
My work is a devotion to the unseen symphony of the human spirit. I am here to guide you back into resonant harmony with your own essential frequency, facilitating deep release, energetic clarity, and a homecoming to the peaceful truth of who you are.
My own path began not with formal training, but with a childhood gift: the innate ability to perceive the living colors and shapes of energy that animate every being. What I once simply saw, I now understand as the language of the aura and the chakra system—a vibrant map of your emotional, physical, and spiritual landscape. This sight is my compass.
A profound encounter with Reiki revealed the methodology for this gift. It taught me that healing is not something I do to you, but a sacred space I hold with you, allowing your body’s innate intelligence to remember its own perfect blueprint. As a Reiki Master, I act as a conduit for universal life force, gently clearing stagnation and rekindling your vital flow.
I soon discovered that sound is the resonant vehicle for this recalibration. As a Sound Healer, my instruments—the sacred vibrations of singing bowls—are not merely played; they are wielded with intention to orchestrate coherence within your cellular matrix. These frequencies gently dissolve energetic blockages, allowing your system to return to its original state of balance and resonance.
My collaborations with my wife, Melody, are a divine synergy where sound and acupuncture meet, creating a powerful container for transformation that addresses both the subtle and physical bodies. This same principle of sacred combination inspires my Cacao Ceremonies, where the heart-opening medicine of cacao is deepened by the immersive journey of a sound bath.
When I am not holding space for healing, I am continuing my own conversation with the natural world—tending our garden, foraging for herbs, and deepening my relationship with the wisdom of mushrooms. This earthly connection grounds my spiritual work, reminding me that all healing is a return to our natural, resonant state.
It is my deepest honor to meet you in this field of vibration and support your return to a state of tuned clarity, radiant peace, and divine flow.
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Somatic AcuSound
Combining the benefits of slow, mindful movement (Somatics) with Acupuncture and a Sound Bath!
The words soma and somatic have become buzzwords in the health and wellness industry. You might have heard of somatic yoga, somatic experiencing, somatic psychology, somatic therapy, or somatic education.
Since the definitions of soma and somatic are fairly generic, they can be used to describe a variety of forms of movement and healing modalities. Pretty much any type of movement or therapy that involves paying attention to your internal physical sensations and experiences can correctly be described as somatic.
I use a combination of Medical Qigong, Yoga Poses, and Lymphatic Flossing in my flow. Since this is done during a Sound Bath with Chakra bowls tuned to the frequency of each chakra, I have also tailored the movements we are doing to the bowls Zach will be using, to get the maximum benefits from the use of Somatic Movement and Sound Healing together.
After the Somatic Flow, I place acupuncture needles (or earseeds for the needle-wary among us) with the intent of promoting a sense of profound relaxation and wellness.
While the needles are retained, Zach uses the singing pyramid on each person so that they can feel the sound waves vibrating throughout their bodies. This is designed to be a fully immersive, transformative experience.
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Community Acupuncture
What is Community Acupuncture?
Community Acupuncture is a model of care designed to make acupuncture accessible, affordable, and deeply rooted in collective healing. Unlike private sessions, treatments occur in a tranquil, shared space where participants rest comfortably on yoga mats with bolsters and blankets or in chairs, fostering a sense of community and shared intention. This model removes financial and clinical barriers, allowing healing to unfold both individually and as a group.About This Offering
This is a gentle, focused session utilizing the NADA protocol—a simple, powerful ear acupuncture (or acupressure) system developed for community trauma, stress, and addiction recovery. For those preferring not to receive needles, ear seeds are available. Occasionally, supplemental foot points may be included to ground and support the nervous system.Who It’s For:
Everyone is welcome—especially those seeking resilience, emotional balance, stress relief, or a space to integrate life’s transitions. The setting is ideal for people who find comfort in shared quietude, those new to acupuncture, or anyone seeking regular, affordable support. Trauma-informed principles guide the environment, ensuring a safe, consensual, and respectful experience.Setting & Flow
The Aligned Collective’s space is arranged for comfort and autonomy. You may choose:A supportive nest on the floor with yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets
A chair if sitting or seated reclining is preferred
After a brief check-in, you’ll receive your chosen protocol (NADA needles or ear seeds), then settle into restful silence for 30–45 minutes. Music, subtle grounding scents, and a held container of care support the collective calm.
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Rooted & Released: A Cacao Ceremony with Earseeds, Sound & Somatic Dance
Join Melody Osgood, Zach Osgood, and Alicia Hackett for Rooted & Released, a deeply immersive evening designed to guide you home to your body. We will weave together four complementary practices—Ear Seeds, ceremonial cacao, live soundscape, and somatic dance—to create a full-spectrum journey of grounding, heart-opening, and release.
The evening begins with Ear Seeds administered by Melody. This gentle, non-invasive auricular therapy involves placing small seeds on specific acupressure points on the ear. Known for their ability to stimulate the vagus nerve—the body's primary "rest and digest" pathway—these seeds work in concert with the nervous system to invite a state of calm and receptivity, preparing the body to fully receive the practices to come.
With the seeds in place, we turn our attention inward. Melody and Alicia will guide a heart-centered Cacao Ceremony, honoring the Indigenous roots of this sacred plant. We will share a warm bowl of ceremonial-grade cacao (infused with spices) to gently dilate the heart, focus the mind, and deepen our connection to self and community.
As we sip, Zach and company will envelop the space in a live Soundscape. Using gongs, drums, chimes, and wave drums, the sound washes over the group, entraining the brain and shifting us into a meditative state where tension can begin to dissolve.
From this softened, receptive place, Alicia will guide us into Somatic Dance. This is an invitation to move intuitively—not to perform, but to listen. With the support of the ear seeds and the cacao, we explore authentic expression, allowing the body to process, release, and celebrate.
We close the formal practice and open the circle for community connection, offering time to share and integrate the experience together.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing you can move in, a water bottle, and an open heart. All are welcome—no dance or ceremony experience necessary.
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Earseeding for Self Cultivation
Unlock the power of simple, at-home wellness with ear seeding!
Join Melody Osgood, Licensed Acupuncturist, for a transformative 90-minute workshop designed to empower you with the skills to support your own well-being. Ear seeding is a gentle, non-invasive form of auricular acupressure that uses tiny seeds placed on specific points of the ear to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and address common concerns like sleep issues and minor aches.
This class is specifically created for personal, at-home use and is not a professional training program.
In this hands-on workshop, you will:Learn the fascinating history and principles of auricular therapy.
Understand crucial safety, ethical considerations, cautions, and contraindications.
Discover the anatomy of the ear and how to read provided point prescription cards.
Get practical, step-by-step guidance on how to locate points and apply seeds correctly.
Enjoy dedicated practice time with mirrors and direct feedback from Melody.
Each participant will take home a complete, professional-grade Ear Seeding Kit containing everything you need to begin your self-care journey:Hypoallergenic Titanium Ear Seeds (20 per strip)
Rainbow Crystal Embellished Ear Seeds (20 per strip)
Detailed Anatomical Ear Chart & Educational Card
7 Illustrated Treatment Cards for common indications (Stress/Anxiety, Insomnia/Restful Sleep, Headaches/Migraines, Low Back Pain/Sciatica, Allergies/Inflammation, Weight Loss, & Neck/Shoulder Pain)
Application Tweezers, Alcohol Swabs & Hand Sanitizer