Epigenetic Counselling with Heart and Purpose in The Sacred Way
Hi, I’m Dr. Melinda Pillsbury Arnold. At The Sacred Way, I’ve created a space where we can gently explore how your personal history—and the history you’ve inherited—might be shaping how you feel, think, and respond today. If you’ve ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating or why you carry feelings that don’t seem fully yours, epigenetic counselling can offer some powerful answers.
Recent research shows that trauma and emotional stress don’t just affect you—they can be passed down from generation to generation. According to a study published in Nature Neur​oscience, the effects of trauma can be found in gene expression and may influence a person’s stress response, even if they never lived through the original event. That’s one of the key reasons this kind of work truly matters.
I offer these sessions at my Epigenetic Counselling centre in New Mexico, where I combine decades of therapeutic experience with a deep respect for how our biology and our stories are connected.
What Is Epigenetic Counselling?
Epigenetic counselling looks at how experiences—especially traumatic or emotionally charged ones—can influence gene activity without changing your DNA. These changes can impact how you handle stress, emotions, relationships, and even physical health.
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It’s not about blame or looking for what’s “wrong.” It’s about making sense of what you’ve carried, both from your life and your lineage, and giving you tools to shift those patterns. This process can be both deeply healing and incredibly freeing.
Who Is This For?
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing reports that 70% of adults in the U.S.—more than 223 million people—have gone through some type of trauma. Still, a large number never reach out for support.
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Unhealed trauma can show up as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, addiction, relationship issues, and even physical illness. Healing is not just about feeling better emotionally—it’s about improving your overall quality of life.
What Happens in a Session?
When you come to The Sacred Way, you won’t get a lecture or a clinical rundown. You’ll get a warm welcome, a cup of tea if you’d like one, and a conversation that meets you right where you are.
We talk about your life, your family, your story—and together we trace the emotional threads that may have been passed down.
We look at what’s showing up in your daily life and what you'd like to shift. I may use guided imagery, storytelling, or somatic awareness techniques to help you connect with yourself in new ways. It’s gentle, grounded, and always at your pace.
Why This Work Matters
Epigenetic changes are real—and they’re reversible. That means you’re not stuck. You’re not broken. You’re carrying layers of history that deserve care, not shame.
Healing isn’t about fixing you—it’s about freeing you. This isn’t magic, but it is deeply meaningful work. You can start to respond to life with more choice, more clarity, and a sense of ease that comes from knowing yourself better.
What You Can Expect
We’ll start with a conversation—no pressure, just getting to know each other. From there, we’ll work together to create a healing plan that feels right for you. Some sessions might focus on quiet reflection. Others may involve deeper emotional work. I move at your pace, and your voice leads the way.