Melissa is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and a recent transplant from San Franciso, bringing with her almost 15 years of experience and over 1500 hours of training from programs at the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville and the Acupressure Institure In Berkeley.

Melissa tailors every session to the needs of the individual on her table using the modalities she has studied, including swedish, shiatsu, tui na, deep tissue, acupressure, craniosacral therapy, ortho-bionomy ®, and myofascial release. She has great joy working with pregnant women and trained in prenatal & postpartum with Kate Jordan. She has also worked for years with professional musicians including several from the San Francisco Symphony and the San Francisco Opera and Ballet Orchestras.

Melissa is a firm believer in the power every body has to heal, and is thrilled to be able to be part of that sometimes challenging process for so many people.

When not in session, Melissa is learning about this wonderful town and its gorgeous surroundings; spending time with her multi-generational family; of course, going to the theatre; as well as doing yoga, tai chi, and easy hikes with her dog. Melissa is thrilled to be in Ashland!