Melissa understands the transformative power of massage therapy to facilitate healing. Her holistic approach aims to calm the nervous system, relieve physical tension, and reduce emotional stress; creating harmony throughout body, mind, and spirit.
She offers a safe and supportive space for her clients to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. Her treatments are nourishing and grounding, infused with therapeutic intent and a focus on relaxation. Her practice, Ola Massage Therapy, is located in the heart of Victoria, BC and has a focus on Abdominal Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy. |
Abdominal TherapyAbdominal Therapy, is a holistic approach to reproductive and digestive wellness that supports and rejuvenates the abdomen, womb and pelvic bowl. This treatment involves an external massage of the abdomen, back, hips, and sacrum which helps guide organs back into position and enhances nerve, blood, energy and lymph flow. This technique, a combination of traditional wisdom from the Mayan tradition, and modern science, was developed by Dr. Rosita Arvigo.
Thai Fusion MassageThai Massage is a dynamic, full body therapy that will take you through a series of controlled stretches, myofascial release, joint range of motion and acupressure to promote physical and energetic well-being.
This on-the-table full body treatment combines a traditional therapeutic massage to the back, neck, and shoulders with Thai Massage stretches to the lower limbs, arms and neck. |
Craniosacral TherapyCraniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on treatment that supports the body’s natural rhythms by working with the craniosacral flow of cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
CST relieves tension in the Central Nervous System where the brain, spine, and nerves live and function. This decrease in tension promotes a deep sense of relaxation, making it an excellent treatment to encourage emotional wellbeing Registered Massage TherapyRMT is the assessment and manipulation of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia to achieve a therapeutic outcome. Therapeutic outcomes can include pain reduction, increased mobility as well as an embodied sense of well-being and deep relaxation. Massage therapy can help address physical pain and tension and has also been shown to help ease symptoms of anxiety, depression and mental stress.
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