MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Meet Melanie
A journey from chronic pain to passionate healing.
My Story
I am a Bay area native since 1999. I originally went to school to work in the legal field but after a decade of being an Executive Paralegal and Investigator I developed sciatica so painful I left the legal field because my mind was distracted by intense sciatic nerve pain.
I have been working in transportation in various roles for the last decade. The sciatica I got in 2011 was declared permanent in 2025 and I received free tuition to attend The San Francisco School of Massage and Bodywork.
My Approach
I really enjoyed going to massage therapy school — my favorite part was student clinic. I come from an incredibly long line of Osteopathic practitioners.
My first session with any new client I might be a bit chatty to get to understand your body, what it has been through and what its needs are. I let my skills of palpation find spots that need to be addressed and because no two people are the exact same I like to get to understand the individual complexities and nuances that make each of my client who they are and by extension what their bodies needs may be.
“The fascia is the place to look for the cause of disease, and the place to begin the action of remedies.” —A.T. Still, Founder of Osteopathy
Training & Background
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Graduate of The San Francisco School of Massage and Bodywork
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Family lineage of Osteopathic practitioners
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Ortho-Bionomy student
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Personal experience with chronic pain — authentic understanding of client needs
What to Expect
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Customized sessions tailored to your body
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Therapeutic conversation during your first visit
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Skilled palpation to identify problem areas
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Treatment designed for your individual needs
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
I'd love to learn about you and what your body needs.