Massage therapy is an ancient form of healing that can transform and heal the body, as well as unite the body, mind and heart to wholeness. I am committed to helping you find comfort, peace and deep relaxation from your therapeutic massage experience.

Massage has been found to improve circulation, joint range-of-motion, flexibility, immunity, and overall health. It can reduce many common ailments such as stress, muscle tightness, aches and pains - even anxiety and depression.

This is your time to relax and feel what it is like to heal your body.

Choose from a variety and combination of treatments:

•Swedish Massage
•Deep Tissue Massage
•Hot Stone Massage
•Seated Chair Massage
•Pregnancy Massage
•Energy Healing
•Craniosacral Therapy
•Aromatherapy
•Senior Massage

I am happy to assess your needs and help you choose what combination of treatments will best fulfill you.

Contact me today!

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About Melissa

I believe that my clients' needs are of great importance. I am committed to working with each individual to both facilitate and encourage a flourishing body --- full of life, openness, and beauty. I am committed to establishing a safe environment and trusting relationship, most conducive to a healing experience.

My bodywork training began at the Fingerlakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY in 2004, where I completed 1000 hours of training. This included specializations in Swedish, Integrative, Connective (deep) Tissue, Energy Balancing, Pregnancy, Hydrotherapy, Hot Stone, Aromatherapy, Seated Chair, among others. I have additional 200 hour training from Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego, and Craniosacral I from The Upledger Institute. I am a practicing member of the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) since 2004 and the Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals (AMBP). My intention as a therapist is to allow for the full presence of each client, and to encourage deeper relaxation into the body--opening to the gifts that are available every moment. I incorporate a unique blend of modalities to provide a deeply healing experience.

I welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and assist you to a state of true wellness.

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Services

Swedish Massage
Relax and rejuvenate with a therapeutic combination of long, gentle strokes ideal for increased circulation and blood flow. This type of massage manipulates soft tissue, flowing toward the heart to aide in deeper relaxation, improved circulation and reduced swelling. Great for overall well-being and increased immunity.

Deep Tissue
This specialized technique allows for deeper tissue connection, and breaks up scar tissue adhesions, and tense muscular "knots". It can be very therapeutic, allowing for a thorough experience of tension release and relaxation into the natural structure of the body.

Integrative Massage
This technique combines a variety of modalities, creating an overall complete experience of therapeutic massage. I combine Swedish, Energy Balancing, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, and Reflexology into an integrated session.

Connective Tissue Therapy
A combination of Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy, this technique can be slow and deep, allowing for natural tissue response. It can be an especially transformative and deeply healing modality.

Senior Massage
Massage has many benefits for people who are aging. The NIH recognizes Massage Therapy as a Complimentary Alternative Medicine stating the goal of the therapy is to relax the soft tissues, increase delivery of blood and oxygen to the massaged areas, warm them, and decrease pain. In addition to this, massage can be deeply relaxing and help with lethargy and depression that can sometimes present during major life changes.

Pregnancy Massage
The experience of pregnancy and motherhood is incredibly precious and both mom and baby benefit from regular pre- and post-natal massage! If appropriate, special oil blends can be mixed to provide greater relaxation and comfort during this special time. Treat yourself or someone you love to a series today.