Superlative Health · Bodywork & Massage Therapy
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Begin Your Healing Journey!
Melody Thomas, M.H., C.M.T., N.M.T., N.D., A.P.H.
Melody has been doing Body Work for 20+ years
Owner, Founder and Lead Massage Therapist
Movement is not a reward for the healthy, it is health itself. When the body flows freely, without guarding or gripping, everything functions better: sleep, digestion, mood, energy, thought. Restoring ease of movement isn't cosmetic. It's foundational. And our hope is that you experience superlative health.
Why Bodywork?
Work With Melody In-Clinic
Personalized Body Work
When you come to see Melody, you don't book a single technique, you receive her full 20+ years of training, applied to exactly what your body needs that day.
Whether that means deep tissue work woven into craniosacral balancing, myofascial release paired with lymphatic drainage, or neuromuscular therapy alongside nerve regeneration work — Melody meets you where you are. Every session is a responsive, integrated experience, never a rigid protocol. And there are no hidden fees for her expertise: one session rate, every tool in her kit.
Melody brings a rare depth of training across massage therapy, naturopathy, homeopathy, and herbal medicine. Her approach is clinical where it needs to be, and deeply intuitive where that serves you better.
Massage Appointments
Modalities & Specialties
Medical Massage
Reflexology
Deep Tissue
Neuromuscular Therapy
Sports Recovery
Trigger Point Release Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage
Myofascial Release
Active Release Technique
Scar Tissue Work
Pregnancy Massage
Postpartum Massage
Nerve Regeneration
Sacral Cranium
Pelvic Bowl Alignment
Myofunctional Therapy
Positional Release Therapy
Strain-Counter-Strain Therapy
Muscular Energy Therapy
Posture Alignment re-training, and
Myoskeletal Alignment.
$135 60-minute session · all modalities needed included
Limited availability Melody is currently booking 6+ months out. A small number of new patient spots are open now.
You won't be billed for expertise…just for time. Everything Melody knows is available to you from the moment you arrive.
Who can benefit from a Bodywork Session with Melody?
Bodywork with Melody is suited to a wide range of people, wherever you are in your health journey:
Post-surgery recovery: Reduces swelling, accelerates healing, and addresses scar tissue and compensation patterns that develop after surgical procedures.
Chronic conditions: Offers meaningful relief and support for those living with Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, fibromyalgia, and other long-term health challenges.
Injury recovery: Reduces inflammation, restores range of motion, and supports faster, more complete healing from sports injuries, accidents, or physical trauma.
Pregnancy & postpartum: Provides safe, skilled support for the body through the demands of pregnancy and the deep recovery work of the postpartum period.
Neurological & structural concerns: Addresses nerve pain, pelvic misalignment, jaw and airway tension, and other structural issues that affect daily comfort and function.
General wellness & prevention: Supports detoxification, immune resilience, stress relief, and the kind of ongoing body maintenance that keeps you moving well for the long term.
Post-Oncology treatment recovery: Provides immune system support, relief from swelling and inflammation, lymphatic care, and gentle restoration of the body after the intensity of cancer treatment.
If you are dealing with pain, limited movement, recovery from illness or surgery, or simply want to invest in how your body feels day to day, a session with Melody may be exactly what you need.
Myofascial Release Massage
This is specialized, deeper bodywork, going well beyond a typical Swedish or deep tissue massage. It targets the body's connective framework to deliver both preventative and corrective care.
Using gentle, sustained pressure applied directly into the myofascial connective tissue, Melody works to eliminate pain, restore natural motion, and realign muscle fibers for lasting results. Integrated stretching brings deeper muscle groups to the surface, making them more accessible and every session more effective.
What is fascia?
Think of fascia as a cling-film-like substance that wraps around everything inside you. This thin layer of connective tissue surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place — and when it tightens, shortens, or becomes restricted, the effects can ripple throughout the entire body.
Conditions that may benefit
Chronic headaches & migraines
Myofascial pain syndrome
Neck and back pain
Plantar fasciitis
Sciatica
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
TMJ dysfunction
What myofascial release can do for you
Improve range of motion
Improve circulation
Release tension, knots & stress
Help the body move into deep relaxation
Reduce muscle and joint soreness
Support tissue recovery
Reduce scar tissue
Every myofascial session with Melody includes home care muscle education so the work you do on the table continues to support you between visits.
The Female Body Carries More Than We're Taught to Acknowledge
Women's tissues hold a lifetime of experience — physical, hormonal, emotional, and relational. Inflammation, dehydration, restriction, and loss of flow in the pelvic and reproductive tissues are far more common than most women realize, and far more treatable than they've been told.
Bodywork with Melody offers a safe, skilled, and deeply respectful space for women navigating the effects of:
Hormonal & reproductive health
Hormonal birth control & IUDs
Fibroids, ovarian cysts & cervical dysplasia / HPV
Infertility
Chronic UTIs, yeast infections & bacterial vaginosis
Vulvodynia, vaginismus & pelvic pain conditions
Lichen planus / lichen sclerosus
STIs & their lasting tissue effects
Surgical & procedural history
Episiotomy, C-section, hysterectomy & myomectomy
D&C, uterine ablation, laparoscopy & LEEP / colposcopy
Breast augmentation & mastectomy
Any surgery that has left scar tissue, adhesions, or altered sensation
Trauma, boundary & nervous system impacts
Obstetrical & gynecological trauma
Sexual trauma & boundary rupture
Disembodiment, dissociation & shutdown
Disconnection from pelvic tissues & feminine instinct
Hypervigilance held in the body
Chronic systemic conditions
Chronic inflammation affecting reproductive & pelvic tissues
Commercial product sensitivities (tampons, pads & synthetic materials)
Patterns of disgust, distrust, or disconnection from the body itself
You do not have to have a diagnosis to deserve this care. If your body has been through something — and it has — this work is for you.
Age Is Not a Sentence. It's an Invitation to Thrive.
Getting older doesn't have to mean feeling older. The body's capacity to heal, adapt, and move with ease doesn't disappear with age, it simply needs the right support. Melody's bodywork approach to healthy aging is gentle, powerful, and entirely free of side effects, meeting your body exactly where it is and helping it do what it was always designed to do.
Through skilled, integrative hands-on work, Melody addresses the patterns of tension, restriction, inflammation, and structural imbalance that accumulate over time, not by fighting the aging process, but by working with it.
What bodywork can support as you age
Joint pain, arthritis & chronic inflammation
Cognitive clarity, circulation & nervous system vitality
Energy, stamina & overall resilience
Sleep quality & the tension patterns that disrupt it
Mood, anxiety & the stress held in the tissues
Bone health, posture & structural support
Balance, mobility & fall prevention
Immune resilience & lymphatic flow
Hormonal transitions, menopause, andropause & the shifts that come with them
Recovery from illness, surgery & medical procedures
Scar tissue, fascial restriction & compensation patterns built up over decades
This is not maintenance. This is investment.
Many people discover bodywork later in life and wonder why they waited. The truth is, the body responds at any age. Tissue releases, circulation improves, pain quiets, sleep deepens. Melody's decades of training mean she can meet the complexity of a body that has lived and help it feel that way.
Begin Your Healing Journey Today!
Welcome! We are so glad you are taking this important step toward vibrant, superlative health. Please fill out this brief form and Melody will reach out to you by email soon to get you scheduled.
Have questions before booking? You're welcome to reach out directly at SuperlativeHealthllc@gmail.com we'd be happy to hear from you.
How to Prepare for Your Body Work Session
Avoid applying lotion before your session
Manual lymphatic drainage works best on dry skin. The technique involves gentle, rhythmic movements that stretch the skin to stimulate lymph flow, so lotion or oils can interfere with the process. Please come with clean, dry skin for optimal results.
Empty your bladder beforehand
MLD encourages the lymphatic system to move and eliminate fluids, which can increase bladder activity. Starting with an empty bladder will help you stay comfortable throughout your session.
Eat lightly the day of your treatment
Have a small, light meal before your appointment. A full stomach can make it difficult for your practitioner to perform the technique effectively, and may cause discomfort while lying on the table.
Stay well-hydrated
Because lymphatic drainage supports detoxification and fluid movement, hydration is key. Drink plenty of water before and after your session to help your body flush out toxins and enhance results.
Wear minimal clothing
For manual lymphatic drainage to be most effective, your therapist needs to access areas such as the armpits, abdomen, and groin. You’ll be comfortably draped with a sheet and blanket during the session, and may leave on undergarments if you wish.
Reschedule if you’re feeling unwell
If you’re sick on the day of your appointment, please call the office to reschedule. MLD is not recommended when you’re ill, as it can worsen symptoms or slow recovery.
Plan gentle movement afterward
After your session, drink water to rehydrate. Aim for some light movement, such as a slow 10–15 minute walk. This gentle activity supports circulation and helps your body integrate the benefits of the treatment. And then plan to rest and recover, be present and feel the sensations your body is telling you.
How It Feels: The Healing Journey
Feel Like Yourself Again. Only Better.
When you begin care with Melody, something begins to shift often in ways that are hard to put into words at first. A heaviness lifts. Sleep deepens. Energy returns not as a spike, but as a steady, grounded warmth. Emotions feel more balanced. Your body begins to move through the world with less effort and more ease.
This is what deep transformation feels like from the inside out.
Being able to move and not to be stuck on the couch. Not just health, but superlative health for all your cells.