Take care of yourself, so you're at your best to take care of others.

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Former owner of Escape Away Massage.

Massage Therapy has been a passion of mine for the past 12 years. My sessions are tailored to each individual, and every massage stroke has an intention. I tend to offer more muscle specific treatments, allowing for the muscles to relax, lengthen and allow you to feel more aware of your body.

When you find the time to take care of yourself, you find the time to give more to others. The hardest part of doing so is making the time. Making massage therapy par...

Former owner of Escape Away Massage.

Massage Therapy has been a passion of mine for the past 12 years. My sessions are tailored to each individual, and every massage stroke has an intention. I tend to offer more muscle specific treatments, allowing for the muscles to relax, lengthen and allow you to feel more aware of your body.

When you find the time to take care of yourself, you find the time to give more to others. The hardest part of doing so is making the time. Making massage therapy part of your life is essential to keeping yourself happy. Everyone loves a happy person.

Love what you do, and you'll never work a day in your life.

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My Services

Licenses

Massage

NY # 018320

Education

2004

Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage

Massage Therapy

2001

Mohawk Valley Community College

Liberal Arts

Experience

Bodywork

Escape Away Massage

Certified in Mother Massage, Spa Treatments, & Bamboo-Fusion. Continuing my education in Myofascial Release Techniques & Orthopedic Training. I have worked with a vast majority of individuals from infants to geriatrics, from professional athletes, and performing artists. Each body holds its daily stress, life, energy, happiness and issues differently. It's a joy to be able to bring balance into ones life.

REVIEWS for my massage services

MassageBook

by Alex on Oct 04

Excellent knowledge and ability

by Suzanna on Sep 16

Great job Melissa! Thank you !

by Jennifer on Aug 05

Melissa did an excellent job! Focusing on the areas that needed extra attention but still also giving a full body massage. By far the best massage I have had.

by Angela on Jul 15

Melissa is one of my favorite massage therapist!!

by Julie on Jul 12

Melissa was great!! The massage was perfect!

by Jennifer on Jul 07

I love how she asks if I'm willing to try a new technique to get better results. I feel so much better 12 hours after the massage.

by David on Jul 01

Thank you Melissa, your professionalism and care were second to none!

by Anonymous on Jun 30

Easily the best masseuse at this salon. She is very skilled at what she does and it definitely shows.

by James on Jun 28

Thank you!

by Mike on Apr 21

Am hard to impress because am well traveled yet Melissa is as good as it gets...particularly addressing and solving specific issues.

Melissa Tallman