Santa Barbara, California
My Background
Melissa is a highly experienced massage therapist with over 20 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has worked with a diverse range of clients—from competitive athletes to individuals with more sedentary lifestyles, and from infants to seniors. Each session is thoughtfully customized, blending her intuitive touch and deep expertise with the specific needs and concerns expressed by her clients.
My Approach
My approach to each customized massage session blends professional knowledge with intuition, guided by the client’s requests and expressed concerns. Pressure levels range from light to deep, depending on individual needs. I draw from a variety of techniques—including long strokes, trigger point therapy, cross-fiber friction, and pin-and-stretch movements—to help lengthen and separate muscles, improve circulation and range of motion, and release adhesions or trigger points (commonly known as 'knots').
