Hi, I'm Mel

I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, and Registered Nurse. I have roots in the south and have called WA, CO, and now Iowa City home--each place offering gifts and lessons that add vibrant threads to the tapestry of my life and work.

I received my massage training at Carlson College of Massage Therapy in Anamosa, IA with a focus on integrative, therapeutic techniques rooted in respect for the body's natural wisdom. Trained in the Usui reiki tradition, I continue to be guided by mentorship, intuition, and curiosity. With a nursing background that includes caring for people navigating trauma, mental health crises, and systemic injustice, my approach is trauma-aware, consent-centered, and rooted in compassion.

Along with my work, I tend to my family, my pets, and my plants. I delight in vintage and handmade treasures, spiritual inquiry, and the natural world. I believe that when we allow ourselves to be deeply nurtured, the effects ripple outward--quietly strengthening the fabric of our lives, our relationships, and our collective healing.

Tapestry Healing Arts

120 minute massage