“I feel so privileged to be in the position, for the rest of my life, to help others. The best part of my job is being able to help people truly heal. Most people, to some degree, are in some level of pain, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. My goal as a provider is not only to treat symptoms, but more importantly to treat the root causes of those symptoms to help people truly be well and live vibrantly. That’s what wellness is, and that’s what I love to help others achieve.”

When Melinda is not treating patients, you will most likely find her in the ocean with her family on the Seacoast of NH. Melinda is an avid surfer (yes, even during the New England winters!), certified yoga teacher, and lifelong athlete. She possesses an innate appreciation of the importance of developing and maintaining a strong and healthy body and mind.

As a licensed Acupuncturist, Melinda blends the best of both eastern and western medicine. In addition to her education and clinical experience, Melinda spent over a decade training doctors in medical devices and robotic surgical technology. As a result, she has an excellent foundation and appreciation for western medicine, while recognizing the importance of comprehensive, integrative care for patients. Compelled by helping others, she made the decision to leave her career and become a healthcare provider herself. Melinda chose the field of Acupuncture because it gives her the unique opportunity to provide personalized, holistic, patient-centered care.

Melinda Ferreira is a nationally board-certified Diplomate of Acupuncture, and is licensed to practice in the state of NH. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS University. During her 3 years of training, she completed clinical internships at Massachusetts General Hospital, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Cambridge Health Alliance, MCPHS University, and Element Care Senior Clinic. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine.

My knowledge, education, and background in health and fitness are quite vast. Over the years I have studied under some of the industry’s best educators in acupuncture, massage therapy, biomechanics, exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, yoga, personal training, reiki, and sport specific training. I am consistently working to stay at the cutting edge of the wellness industry. I work with humans of ALL shapes, sizes, abilities, and disabilities. My extensive background allows me to work with everyone and anyone on a body/mind/spirit level. I teach each person how to live and function more efficiently in life, whether an athlete working to take his/her game to the next level or an “average Joe/Jill” working to become more present to life and its offerings.

The Art and Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Food Energetics and Herbal Healing
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is like a timeless conversation between humanity and nature, a dialogue that’s been refining itself for over 80 centuries. As an integrative practitioner, I’ve watched patients walk into my clinic skeptical, only to leave with a newfound respect for the power of a well-placed herb or a bowl of congee. TCM’s approach to health—using food and herbs to harmonize the body’s Qi, Yin, and Yang—is both an art and a science, grounded in observation and elevated by intuition.

Allied Acupuncture Gold Coast is your local acupuncture clinic in Burleigh Waters. 
Dr Baker has a decade of experience in fast pain relief, injury, mental health and chronic disease management.

Conveniently located close to Treetops Shopping Plaza. Access is a breeze from all directions via Reedy Creek Rd or Bermuda St and we are just a 4 minute drive from the M1 or 9 minutes from the Gold Coast Highway at Burleigh Heads.

There is plenty of FREE off-street parking available, accessed from the Executive Dr roundabout. The clinic has convenient wheelchair access, including disabled amenities.

Book online ANY TIME 24/7 or for urgent appointments CALL during clinic hours on 0755221691.

Our clinic cares for patients in the local suburbs of Reedy Creek, Burleigh Heads, West Burleigh, Varsity Lakes, Tallebudgera Valley, Tallebudgera and Elanora. As well as those whose commute takes them past our central location. 



Dr Baker is highly experienced in low back pain, sciatica shoulder and neck pain, headache, migraine, plantar fasciitis, hay fever, constipation, insomnia, IBS, knee pain, osteoarthritis, stress and tennis elbow.

Acupuncture for kids and adults in Fairfield County, CT. Pain, anxiety, fertility, chronic illnesses, pregnancy, pediatrics and more.