Melinda Macchiaroli | Founder of Bodhi Holistic Spa & Yoga

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Melinda Macchiaroli began her journey into holistic wellness in 1995, studying Massage Therapy, Reiki, Yoga, and Shamanic healing traditions.

Intuitivly drawn to natural approaches to healing and personal transformation, she immersed herself in bodywork, energy medicine, movement, mindfulness, and contemplative practices from around the world.

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A pivotal moment in her journey came during her travels to India, where she studied in Dharamshala and received a Bodhicitta initiation from HH The Dalai Llama. Deeply inspired by these teachings, she connected with the Sanskrit word Bodhi, meaning “awakening” or “self-realization.” This experience became the foundation for the name Bodhi, reflecting her vision of creating a sanctuary where individuals can reconnect with their true nature and inner wholeness.

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Her studies continued internationally, including Thai Massage training at the Sivananda Ashram and advanced study in Thailand with renowned teacher Pichest Boonthumme. She also served as a teaching assistant at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health during bodywork trainings, deepening her understanding of therapeutic touch and somatic healing. Melinda is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor in the lineage of Dharma Mittra, and has studied Yin Yoga under Sarah Powers, as well as Prenatal Kundalini Yoga under Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa.

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In 2005, Melinda founded Bodhi Holistic Spa & Yoga with a vision of creating a sanctuary where individuals could experience holistic wellness and reconnect with themselves through intentional practices. What began as a small healing space has evolved into a thriving community centered around restoration, education, and personal growth.

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After the birth of her twins in 2012, Melinda transitioned away from full-time hands-on bodywork to focus on expanding Bodhi and developing integrative wellness experiences. Her work evolved into creating spaces, programs, and offerings that support healing while nurturing a team of practitioners dedicated to serving the Hudson Valley community.

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Melinda is also the creator of SÖL Skin Ritual, a professional skincare and wellness collection inspired by her love of natural products & rituals. Her philosophy centers on the belief that self-care is a sacred practice and that beauty is an expression of inner balance and well-being.

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She is currently studying sound healing at the Sage Academy for Sound, continuing her lifelong commitment to learning and deepening her understanding of vibrational medicine and therapeutic sound. She is also certified through Somasoul, where she trained in somatic listening and body-centered approaches that support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and embodied awareness.

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Having experienced physical and emotional challenges early in life, Melinda understands the transformative power of holistic healing. Through yoga, meditation, bodywork, energy healing, sound, and contemplative practice, she discovered a path toward resilience and inner harmony. Today, she shares these modalities through the spaces she creates, the education she offers, and the community she continues to cultivate.

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Melinda believes healing is not a destination, but a lifelong unfolding, one that requires presence, compassion, and a willingness to return home to oneself again and again.

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Her mission is to bring accessible, heart-centered wellness to the Hudson Valley and beyond, helping others reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and remember their innate wholeness.