Meet your Therapist
Welcome to Massage with Melinda. We are so happy you took a moment of your time to consider us for your self-care needs.
Melinda's journey began after high school with an innate desire to help others. She enrolled and graduated in Medical Assisting at Bryant & Stratton and continued her studies enrolling and graduating from Continental school of Beauty for Esthetics. She decided to enroll into Massage school at New York Institute of Massage and has never looked back. Melinda approached her career in healthcare solely in honor of her mothers' courageous and on-going health issues. The intuitive touch you feel during a session with Melinda stems from her compassionate approach that started and blossomed over the years from her goal of decreasing discomfort and pain for her mom.
Melinda has 14 years combined experience in both Massage Therapy and Esthetics. She has traveled yearlyto extend her education and knowledgeFor the majority of her career, she has worked primarily in a clinical background alongside chiropractors and physical therapist as well as holistic practices working with acupuncturist and fellow estheticians.
The purpose for creating Massage with Melinda is to extend her personal approach to health and beauty for those who cannot access it otherwise. We believe when you help yourself, you help the world. Being able to control the functionality so people from all backgrounds and walks of life can feel the health increasing benefits of massage therapy is our ultimate goal.
Touch is a simple, effective and powerful gift and we all possess it. If you are seeking massage for yourself or a gift for someone special, please gift them the joy of experiencing Massage with Melinda.
"The art is in the attention."
MLD, Pre and Post Op Services
HERE AT MASSAGE WITH MELINDA WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON THE CONTINUED EDUCATION AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WE REQUIRE OUR THERAPIST TO HAVE TO PROVIDE YOU THE SAFEST BEFORE AND AFTER EXPERIENCE IN RELATION TO YOUR CLINICAL OR COSMETIC SURGERY PROCEDURES.
IT IS VITAL THAT YOU RESEARCH YOUR AFTERCARE PROVIDERS THE SAME WAY YOU RESEARCH YOUR SURGEONS. AFTER ALL YOUR HEALTH AND SELF CARE JOURNEY ARE JUST AS IF NOT MORE IMPORTANT FOR AFTER CARE TO KEEP YOUR RESULTS THE BEST THEY CAN BE.
OUR THERAPIST ARE CERTIFIED THROUGH THE ACADEMY OF LYMPHATIC STUDIES (ACOLS), TRAINED IN THE TOSI METHOD, AND ALSO TRAINED THROUGH SCULPTICE
DO YOU HAVE A MEDICAL PROCEDURE COMING UP? WE ARE ONE CONSULTATION PHONE CALL AWAY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO ASSISTING YOU.
MLD CAN CAN ASSIST WITH COLDS, HEADACHES, DETOXIFYING THE BODY, EDEMA (SWELLING), FASTER HEALING TIME FROM SURGERIES, MIGRAINES, REDUCING FIBRYMALGIA SYMPTOMS, FACIAL MASSAGE REJUVINATION AND SO MUCH MORE
YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO COME INTO THE OFFICE FOR POST SURGERY SERVICES OR EXPERIENCE SEAMLESS LUXURY AND RELAXATION WITH OUR DISCREET MOBILE MASSAGE SERVICE BEING DELIVERED TO YOU RIGHT IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME OR HOTEL ROOM. THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF POST OP CARE DIRECTLY TO YOU.
OUT CALL SERVICE IS ONLY AVAILABLE UP TO 30 MILES FROM OUR OFFICE LOCATION, IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CLIENTS WHO PURCHASED A POST OP PACKAGE OF 6 TO 10 SESSIONS. PLEASE CONTACT US FURTHER IF YOU WANT PRICING FOR FURTHER DISTANCES.
CUPPING MASSAGE
HOT STONE MASSAGE
Cupping massage is a therapeutic technique that uses suction cups to promote circulation, relieve muscle tension, and encourage relaxation. Pressure can be light to firm, cup can be left in place or moved and glided across an area of concern. It's great for targeting specific areas of pain or tightness. It is also really beneficial for the colder seasons when the cold and flu bugs are bothering little and big humans. Combine cupping with a soothing essential oil treatment to recover your immune system back to healthy lot quicker.
A wonderful compliment to the upcoming beautiful fall and winter seasons. Whether it is for relaxation and you love the feeling of warmth or if you need help opening up an area of pain and tension a bit better, hot stone massage may be the option for you. During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat.
The stones may be placed: along your spine, on your stomach, chest, palms, feet and toes. Inquire further with your massage therapist if hot stone interest you.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
The term therapeutic is used widely to describe massage because different modalities and tools may be used during the session to reach the desired goal you as a client are seeking. We at Massage with Melinda approach therapeutic with the simplest goal in mind. Relaxation ultimately comes from finding the root of the problem within our scope of practice. Providing a mixture of relaxing swedish strokes, slow deeper focused compressions, heat or cold application, cupping and/or manual lymphatic drainage. Each massage is customized every session to give you the ultimate experience with the goal to provide the best relief one session at a time. Session is catered to clients expressed needs and preference before session begins.
LAVENDER LUXURIES
Lavender Luxuries is a calming massage where the towels are infused with lavender, the oil is infused with lavender and the scent of the air. Everything is all things lavender!
Lavender's calming and sedative properties can help relax the mind and body, and reduce stress and tension.
Try adding on hot stones or a facial massage to this service for the ultimate relaxing experience!
Contact Us
Address
490 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
Located inside of Sacred Space Massage & Wellness
Parking available on the street
716.513.6831
Rates for Massage
Prices below differ for specialty massage services
Business Hours
T,W, & TH
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
F & SAT
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
NO WALK INS, APPT ONLY
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
30 min / $55
60 min / $100
90 min / $130
ADD ONS
HOT STONES SPOT TREATMENT $30
CUPPING SPOT TREATMENT $30
AROMATHERAPY $10
CANCELLATION POLICY
If for any reason you are unable to keep an appointment please notify us by phone or email at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled session.
In the case of MLD individual and package sessions. No refunds are given. You can discuss with therapist your options for possible rescheduling. If therapist was booked for outpatient care and client is not at designated location or cancels, you are fully responsible for payment in full.
Exceptions are made for illness or extenuating circumstances such as force majeure.
Clients are not required to pay a cancellation fee with a valid medical note.
As therapists, this is our livelihood. A missed appointment is a loss to our therapists as well as our clients.
Late Policy
All late arrivals will end according to your scheduled start and stop time. Due to tightly booked schedules, we are unable to extend appointments beyond the originally specified time.
Insurance
Unfortunately, insurance is not currently accepted for massage therapy services. We do offer the option to provide you with a superbill. You pay out of pocket for your treatments and provide your insurance with an itemized receipt so you can discuss getting reimbursement from your insurance providers. You may be able to utilize your FSA or HSA to cover massage, but that would have to be approved through your insurance prior to treatment. Hopefully in the near future we will accept insurance.
First Appointments
If this is your first appointment here are a few things you can expect. We will discuss you intake form, your goals and concerns. We want to understand your preferences and ensure we provide a tailored and effective treatment so we can create a plan for your first and future appointments. It is very important to understand no treatment will be given without a completed intake form. If you are unfamiliar with online forms please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your session so we can provide you with help filling out your intake form. It is a journey finding the people in life that help you in the best way possible. We want to connect with who we are meant to. Thank you.