- Alleviating headaches and migraine symptoms.
- Reducing stress, anxiety, and TMJD discomfort.
- Addressing postural strain and repetitive motion injuries.
- Integrating facial massage and therapeutic cupping.
- Providing pre and postnatal massage care.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
La Palma Spa
2039 - 26th Ave. S.W., Calgary, AB, T2T 1E5
Melody holds a deep fascination with the human body and mind, and their intricate connectedness. She takes prides in maintaining an inclusive, safe and client centered approach in her practice. Whether you prefer light, medium, or deep tissue massage- Melody’s style is unhurried and therapeutic, utilizing techniques and modalities that focus on balancing the nervous system. Some of Melody’s areas of expertise and passion include: - Headaches & Migraines - Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health Disorders - TMJD - Facial Massage & Facial Cupping - Intra-Oral and Buccal Massage - Postural Strain & Dysfunction - Repetitive Motion-Related Injuries - Shoulder & Back Pain - Hip & Glute Pain - Abdominal Massage - Pre & Postnatal care Her recent extracurricular education includes an evidence-informed cupping course, where she learned the latest science surrounding this ancient practice and how to incorporate it into her treatments. Additionally, she is certified by Quanessence Holistic Skincare to provide holistic facials, allowing her to include one of her specialties—buccal and intra-oral massage for facial rejuvenation and TMJD pain. Her previous certification as a Traditional Herbalist enables her to offer a holistic approach to care, with empowering and manageable homecare recommendations. When Melody is not massaging, she is likely out in nature—birding, camping, or identifying & taking photos of plants. Languages: English (native)
This specialized treatment focuses on the muscles and connective tissues of the jaw, face, head, neck, and upper shoulders to help relieve TMJ dysfunction, jaw tension, headaches, facial pain, clenching, and teeth grinding. Using a combination of external and intraoral (buccal) massage techniques, treatment helps release deep muscular restrictions, improve jaw mobility, reduce tension patterns, and support overall facial and nervous system relaxation. Each session is customized to your needs and may include TMJ assessment, buccal massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neck and shoulder treatment, scalp massage, and relaxation techniques. Available as a focused treatment 30/45 minutes or integrated into a full-body therapeutic session in a 60-120 minute treatment.