Somatic Tools, Rituals, & Guided Experiences
Designed To Help You Understand Your Body,
Care For Your Whole Self & Live With More Grounded Presence.

Curated & Guided By Melissa Nkomo

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KUNYE IS A WELLNESS METHOD, COMMUNITY,
& SENSORY BASED PRACTICE FOR NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
AND EMBODIED SELF-CARE.

Life moves fast. Too fast, sometimes. Between work, relationships, and the constant tug at our attention from the world around us, it's easy to lose touch with ourselves.

Here, we help people slow down… The work supports nervous system regulation through somatic awareness, sensory ritual, and practices that meet you where you are, without asking you to fix or optimize yourself.

THE SLOW WELLNESS CLUB

A community that meets both online and in person, to explore self care and well-being in a way that's straightforward, honest, and trauma-informed. Here, we slow down not to escape life, but to live it more fully.

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MY APPROACH

It’s about the small, sustained steps we take to stay well day to day. Some are essential, like rest and nourishment. Others are ritualistic: moments of beauty, pleasure, and care that feed the soul. It's the daily tending that keeps us grounded, regulated, and whole.

THE APPROACH

KUNYE: The Collection

Bring ritual to daily living through Kunye Collection—a small collection of sensory skincare designed to support your inner, outer, and higher self practice.

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BRANDS WE’VE SLOWED DOWN WITH

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WHAT LISTEN TO YOUR BODY REALLY MEANS
& WHY ITS IMPORTANT

It's not just esoteric bullsh*t.

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IF WELLNESS WORKS, WHY ARE WE SO UNWELL?

To anyone who’s ever felt left behind in modern wellness culture...

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A SLOW AND STEADY RETURN HOME TO YOURSELF

A guided session to use when you need to return home for inner anchoring and access to your most authentic Self.

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MUST HAVES

The Lip Balm
$24.00
GLA Barrier Lipid
$68.00
Soma Butter
$42.00

Crafted with waterless, plant-forward formulations, these essentials support the skin’s integrity while fostering a deeper somatic awareness through the quiet intelligence of botanicals.

  • The [Slow Wellness At Work] workshop was the best I have ever done. I am not a beginer to the concept of mindflness but you taught it in a way I have never experienced before and it made so much sense!

    - Tabitha V - Vancouver, BC

  • GLA [Barrier Lipid) I remember liking the GLA oil last year. But these last few weeks I feel it's become a necessity. In the Summer I'd mostly use it after a night of drinking or after a face mask. But now i'm using it morning and night and my skin looks so nice in the morning and my makeup goes on so smooth!

    Levi G

  • My skin is combination/dry and Melissa recommended I try the GLA Youth Elixir and I love it. It feels more moisturizing in comparison to other face oil products i've tried and leaves my skin feeling soft and glowy but not greasy. I didn't love the scent at first, but quickly got used to it and the pay off is well worth it. I appreciate that it's blended without essential oils to make it safe for all skin types.

    Melany H - Vancouver

  • OMG! Can't live without! This is a multi- purpose weapon for soft and luxurious skin. I have been enjoying it's benefits as a nail cuticle cream, hand cream, foot salve, and i wont lie, I had bad cramps so i even massaged my tummy with it. . Love the scent, its so refreshing but very subdued, the texture is great even for massage. Love the use of Shea, Coconut and Mango oils. This is a serious home run.

    Serena M - Whistler, BC

  • In the class of yours that I attended, I was struck by your presence, your clear instruction, the strength of the class and your ability to hold space and move around the room…

    Emily G - Vancouver, BC

  • I stumbled across the REPLENISH body butter and love everything about it. Any patch of dry skin disappears with this body butter. It's not too greasy and has a wonderful scent that's not too overpowering. I gave several jars of this to friends for Christmas and got them hooked too!

    Alanna V - North Vancouver BC

  • Melissa had me at hello. I was so impressed with her extensive knowledge on self-regulation and mindfulness and the beauty facts and benefits on sustaining healthy skin. She knows EVERYTHING! I could listen to her talk about this subject for hours...

    Samantha - Toronto, On

  • The body butter leaves your skin feeling heavenly with a delicate powdery-floral scent. The hardest part is resisting the urge to use the entire jar in one sitting.

    Amy M - Toronto ON

  • The GLA oil has changed my skin forever. I'm on my 5th bottle and i'm hooked. I've used more face oils then I can count and none of them has made a difference in my skin the way Kunye's has. Since using it I feel like my makeup applies smoother and my skin has a more natrual glow.

    Jessica C - North Vancouver, BC

  • I love this {Pilates} training, training with you has introduced such a difference in the short time we've been together. It seems to protect my body from strain, injury, and fatigue. I have noticed a decrease of pain in places such as my shoulders, knees, and lower back-- fingers crossed eliminated.

    Krista C - West Vancouver

  • From the very beginning I, and everyone else, could tell that Melissa was a natural born teacher. Her strengths are definitely showcased through her strong cues, her ease of flow and her attention to detail. Her passion and care are demonstrated by her meticulous nature and innate sense of what is going on around her, and what is needed from her by her students

    Analisa M - Edmonton