Melanie is a licensed and registered Massage Therapist from Toronto, Canada. She has over a decade of experience working in therapeutic and holistic practices. Her approach to treatment is client centered and intuitive, tailoring each treatment to the individual, based on their needs. She uses assessment of the soft tissue and joints for the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function and relieve pain. She uses a blend of massage therapy techniques, such as myofascial release, trigger point release, and active and passive stretching. Melanie has completed extensive continuing education in pre and post natal massage, high risk pregnancy, infant and youth massage, sports massage, lymphatic drainage massage, therapeutic cupping, scar tissue release, and Ayurvedic scalp massage. Melanie has also completed studies as a Level 11 Reiki practitioner, YTT 200, prenatal yoga instructor, Doula education, breastfeeding education, and trauma informed therapy as she believes that in order for the physical body to heal and recover, the mind and spirit have to all be working in unison. She uses these skills to create a holistic, safe and inclusive environment for all.