I have been going to Melissa Griffin as a massage therapy client for several months now. Upon my first visit, it was clear that she not only was good with the mechanics of the muscular system and massage, but also had a clear understanding of physiology and the sympathetic nervous system. I have been struggling with tight muscles in my foot from plantar fasciitis and an injury due to a fall on my knee. She was able to loosen those tight muscles, and teach me some basic stretches to help at home. I would also like to say, when I found out she was transferring to a new job location, I decided to give up my membership with a different company where she worked, as I wanted to follow her to her new site. I had been a client with the previous location for several years. This speaks volumes about my fondness for Melissa and her talent, as I’m a very loyal customer. Only caveat, she does book out far in advance, so I’d recommend you make your future appointments with her after your first visit! You will not be disappointed!
I have seen many massage therapists for the past several years. Most of them were great. Melissa on the other hand is exceptional and outstanding. She is a professional and has a passion for her work. There are people who put love and care into what they do and it shows. She has found places where I needed work done that I had not realized were so tight. She makes good use of different levels of strength in an impressively intuitive way. Melissa is a very gifted healer and sincere in her care. You will not leave disappointed.
Melissa is a fantastic massage therapist! I have been going to her for my leg, hip, back, and shoulder issues for the past year. She always takes the time to speak with you about what’s happening with your body, offering suggestions for how to approach any problem areas, and ultimately leaving the decision up to you. She is consistently aware of past problem areas and inquires about them before beginning any bodywork.
Melissa intuitively discovers any other areas related to the parts of the body that you agree to have worked on, mapping your progress the whole way. At the end of many sessions, she offers suggestions for stretches to take home and apply for further personal bodywork on your own. She truly is a wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to therapeutic massage, and I’m pretty sad that I won’t get the opportunity to work with her again as I’m moving out of state within the next month. I sincerely recommend that anyone seeking holistic bodywork see Melissa at Evolve as soon as possible!!
No need to look further, Melissa at Evolve Bodywork is the best. Whether you’re looking for relaxing self-care, sports massage or ART- I’ve seen her work with many and she gets rave reviews every time!! Not only does she find the source of the pain, but she will give you tools and exercises to continue healing at home. She is passionate about how the body works, in relation to muscle groups as well as mental and nutritional health. This stems as much from her own experiences, as well as her studies- which makes her quite an effective teacher. All in all, her intuition has helped me become more aware of my daily activities, posture and habits and how they relate my overall health. I look forward to each session as I learn so much! Highly recommend.