Transitions Therapy

“My passion for the healing arts began long ago.  My mother’s nurturing touch helped me understand the power of touch therapy.  As I got older,  I realized that I instinctively, and quite  literally, “reached out” to friends and family.  I discovered that a hug or a gentle pat on the shoulder could have enormous healing ability.  I set out to pursue a career that would embrace the essence of that energy, which led me to massage therapy.  I already possessed a passion for the medical field, anatomy and movement/dance /altenative therapies, so the transition into massage therapy was very natural for me.”

About Melisa

Melisa received her license to practice massage therapy from the Arizona School of Massage Therapy in March 2008 where she graduated with Honors.  She is a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.  While focusing on building her private practice, Melisa has worked with Chiropractors, Personal Trainers and Life Coach since graduation.  Melisa was a volunteer massage therapist for Arizona Veterans Recognition Day, the Arizona Ironman Triathlon, the Arizona School of Massage Therapy events, and other fundraising efforts.   

Melisa’s other accomplishments include earning a BA in dance from Columbia College in Chicago, IL. in 2001.  Melisa enjoyed several years working with animals in veterinary medicine and working with toddlers as a pre-school teacher.   She fostered homeless cats and pit bulls for several years while supporting local efforts to promote the beauty of the pit bull; educate the public on pet overpopulation and the importance of the human-animal bond.  She is the proud parent of a beautiful 19 year old daughter, 2 black cats, a pit bull mix and a "gonzo" mix. 

Pastimes include photography, traveling, jewelry making, sewing, skywatching, people watching, relaxing by natural bodies of water, daydreaming, and Aztec, African, and modern dancing.