Melisa Rivera

  • WA License #: MA60545357
  • 75

Taking the weight of the world off your shoulders with a natural approach.

Hello, my name is Melisa.  I am the owner and licensed massage practitioner within the vibrant neighborhood of Kennewick Washington.  For many insightful years, I have been involved in the massage industry gaining experience within a spa and chiropractic office.  Later on, I branched out on my own, running my business now for a few years. 

Like most practitioner’s my story starts out with family and friends asking me to massage them every time I walked into the room because I was the only one ...

Hello, my name is Melisa.  I am the owner and licensed massage practitioner within the vibrant neighborhood of Kennewick Washington.  For many insightful years, I have been involved in the massage industry gaining experience within a spa and chiropractic office.  Later on, I branched out on my own, running my business now for a few years. 

Like most practitioner’s my story starts out with family and friends asking me to massage them every time I walked into the room because I was the only one that could last for more than 5 minutes.  After graduating high school, God called me to a small town called Buchanan Dam in Texas.  A short time after I moved, I met my former partner that is a quadriplegic.  (A person affected by paralysis of all four limbs.)  Daily he would experience muscle spasm’s strong enough to throw him out of his chair, along with muscle hypertension and pain.  As time passed, I would notice how massaging him helped alleviate the tension and pain that he felt.  I was astonished by the relief he would feel by just massaging him.  Knowing I've always wanted to help people and was fascinated with the human body, I fell in love with massage therapy and knew that this is what I wanted to do. 

I've graduated from two trade schools. The U.S. Career Institute and Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology finishing with 1,245 hours of school and hands-on experience.  As a body worker, I am able to develop a customized session that deals with your health and lifestyle concerns.  I offer a therapeutic approach to massage using Swedish massage, deep tissue, cupping, trigger point, acupressure, sinus drainage, restorative and rehabilitative sports massage, hot stone and IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization).  With options of adding aromatherapy or state approved CBD hemp oil treatment to the massage.

My clients have told me that they call me exclusively for a number of reasons.  The most prominent reason being that they see results, not only immediately, but an overall increased sense in their well-being.  My promise to myself and to my clients is to constantly try to find different added ways that can help move you towards recovery.  Whether it be a nice relaxing massage get away from life's stress's or getting those knotty knots out. With a big passion and love for what I do, I welcome you to my practice and would be delighted to assist you in your holistic health journey.

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Where I Work
Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Licenses
Massage

WA # MA60545357

Education
2012

U.S. Career Institute

Massage Therapy

2014

Victorias Academy of Cosmetology

Massage Therapy

Experience
Spa

Massage Envy

Performed consecutive 50-minute and 80-minute quality massage therapy sessions. Designed specific sessions based on client's individual needs. Promoted the health and wellness benefits to clients receiving massage therapy on a regular basis.

Chiropractic

Thompson Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Massage - Lead Therapist

Design specific sessions based on client's individual needs. Write a detailed session description for insurances. Provide new therapist with clinic routine and duties. Delegate issues presented from therapist(s). Designed specific sessions based on client's individual needs.

Bodywork

Buxbaum Family Chiropractic and Massage

Design specific sessions based on client's individual needs. Write a detailed session description for insurances. Designed specific sessions based on client's individual needs.

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Anonymous on Mar 17
I would highly recommend Melisa for anyone seeking massage therapy - it was a great experience. Thank you Melisa!
by Anonymous on Jan 20
I always feel much better after seeing Melisa.
by Anonymous on Dec 28
Consistently the best massage in town!
by Alyce on Nov 22
Melisa customized my massage, addressing my propensity for migraines and finally getting the knot out from under my shoulder blade! Excellent!
by Gregory on Nov 15
Melisa is always professional and zeros in on areas that need work
by Loretta on Oct 27
I would highly recommend Melisa. She is amazing. You instantly relax when on the comfy heated massage table. Every massage from Melisa has been different but all have been wonderful. Melisa listens to what you share with her and adapts the massage to fit your needs.
by Anonymous on Sep 30
The massage was very helpful in dealing with my back pain.
by Anonymous on Jun 28
My one and only massage therapist. I have gotten some at previous places and no one else comes close to the quality and service!
by Anonymous on Feb 24
Everyone was great and the massage was very relaxing
by Anonymous on Feb 15
Best massage therapist in town!

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Therapeutic Massage

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