About Melissa

     Melissa is a Licensed Massage Therapist providing therapeutic massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Reflexology. Her focus is to help people reconnect with their body by relieving pain and discomfort. She respects the body as a unified system including the nervous, lymphatic, and muscular systems as well as the fascial network. She believes that the uninhibited, natural function of the combined systems is the key to comfort in the body and that comfort in the body is a foundation of an enjoyable life. Honoring the needs of the body and calming the mind, allows us to access to our innate wisdom, find balance within, and heal by restoring the systems to their natural rhythm.  

     Melissa listens. She inquires about the daily activities and movements that cause discomfort and then uses her knowledge of anatomy to develop a plan that incorporates release of both muscular and fascial restrictions. Melissa’s trained hands and intuition explore areas of discomfort providing appropriate pressure to match resistance and thus provide release and relief. Her patients feel wonderful during and after their session.  

     Melissa loves learning and is continuously increasing her knowledge by pursuing additional training and certification. In addition to attending continuing education classes, she loves reading books, the outdoors and travel. In her spare time you will find her camping and hiking. Her goal is to visit all of the National Parks and National Forests with her two teen-age sons.