​Melissa is a passionate nature enthusiast and outdoor educator. Hiking, climbing, foraging, and natural waters are just a few favorites! She is the proud sole parent of an incredible three year old and a frisbee catching cattle dog.

When asked about her future in the health and medical field Melissa Happel says, “I’m currently interested in the interdisciplinary fields of Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacognosy, and Permaculture; Expanding Western colonization has created an interconnected ecological health crises of both the depletion of human digestive microbiome and the depletion of environmental macrobiome caused by unsustainable agriculture practices and food production. I believe native botanicals as food medicine is the missing link, and the solution to the crises."

ACUPRESSURE
MASSAGE

This style of bodywork combines the tested modalities of Clinical Massage and time tested benefits of Acupressure. This integrative approach benefits the musculoskeletal system with massage, assists the internal processes with acupressure, and stretches the body like yoga. During the session you will experience:
  • Personalized pressure- Tolerance for pressure is not only unique to each body, but to each part of the body as well. When applied correctly, pressure helps calm the nervous system, adjusts connecting tissue, releases blockages, and helps fluids move through the body.
  • Gentle mobilization- Gentle movement of the muscles and joints allows the body to self adjust, while moving fluid through the body.
  • Stretching- Deeply relaxing, assisted stretching gives expansion and flexibility to the body, relieving kinetic pressure, and naturally adjusts the musculoskeletal system for a more balanced posture.

Each session is customized to meet your personal therapeutic goals. Sessions are performed fully clothed, please wear something comfortable. Read more about Acupressure Massage here.

Choose Acupressure Massage for:

  • Chronic Conditions like Migraines, Muscular Pain, Joint Pain, Limited Range of Motion, Posture Dysfunction, "Mystery Pain", TMJ, Fibromyalgia, and PMS
  • ​Rest and Relaxation, Pain Relief, Sinus Relief, Headache Relief, Anxiety Relief, Improving Digestion, and Improving Sleep Quality​
  • Developing Emotional Intelligence
  • Spiritual Guidance, Personal Growth, Goal-Setting, Self-Improvement, and Self-Discovery

USUI REIKI

The Japanese word ‘reiki’ can be translated as ‘universal life energy’ and the Usui System is a way of working with reiki for healing of the self and others. The word healing is used in the sense of regaining harmony and wholeness. Usui Shiki Ryoho addresses the whole person on the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual levels and beyond. Read more about reiki here.

Melissa is a 7th generation Usui Reiki student, meaning there are only 6 persons between her studies and that of Master Mikao Usui– the first ever Reiki Master and founder of Reiki.

Choose Usui Reiki for:

  • A very personal and unique healing experience.

GUIDED MEDITATION

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, and now modern science is backing the proven mind enhancing benefits. From beginner to experienced, guided meditation sessions are personalized to meet your unique needs. Read more about the benefits of meditation here. 

​Melissa's meditation practice humbly began with honorable Venerable Lama Jigme Rinpoche– an authentic lineage master of Vajrayana Buddhism. During  studies with Rinpoche, Melissa gratefully received the Hayagriwa Empowerment and the Longchen Nyingthig Phowa Transmission– an empowerment that reaches from H.H. Dalai Lama, to Venerable Lama Jigme Rinpoche, and finally to its humbled recipients. These teaching focus on philosophy, quality of mind, interconnection of all things, and compassionate nature. The transmission is like giving a bottom to the cup of understanding so one may retain the teachings.

Choose Meditation for:

  • Energy Cultivation, Mental Clarity, Emotional Intelligence, Realization, Cultivating Compassionate Nature, Connection to Oneness, and Discovering Peace

Intuitive Reading

These readings are intuitive and often times psychic in nature, "how did you know that!?" "spot on" and "this is exactly what I needed to hear right now" are commonly used phrases. These readings are intended to be gentle and supportive, assisting in self-empowerment and personal growth.

Medicine Cards, Energy Readings, and Online Readings available.
​​"Melissa was so insightful. It changed my life. She speaks from her intuition and uses her gifts well. Her technique incorporates body, mind and spirit - so valuable! She is gifted in so many ways! She forever changed my life for the better. Thank you Melissa!!​"
-Google Review by Sally M.

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