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About Me
Melissa Shigematsu
Certified Yoga Instructor
MSW, LCSW, LICSW, CIMHP
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional

I went back to school a little later in life and earned my BSW with honors from MSUM in 2014. I then completed my MSW through UND in 2015. While going to school I worked for a local non-profit with people with special needs and mental health issues. I spent 3.5 years with them before moving on to Southeast Human Service Center where I gained incredible experience that I carried with me to Sanford as an Integrated Health Therapist (IHT) in family medicine. As an IHT, I had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with primary care providers to address acute patient needs before transferring departments to Adult Behavioral Health to provide longer term care.
I'm passionate about a holistic approach to care as people are unique and provide a culmination of the body, mind and spirit. This belief moved me to study integrative medicine in a more intentional way and I achieved certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). My personal interest, along with some training in trauma-informed yoga practices, led me to pursue yoga instructor certification in order to provide this amazing practice to my Clients.
I believe that everyone has within them the tools needed to grow, heal and overcome obstacles. My clinical training in social work, psychology, human behavior, therapy and integrative medicine give me the tools to help guide you along your journey.
On a more personal note, I am a mother, a novice artist and an imperfect but determined individual! I believe life is best lived by being bold enough to say what you want or need, courageous enough to go after it and with gratitude not only for what is gained, but for lessons learned along the way.