Advanced Bodywork

I broke my wrist a couple of months ago, and have been trying to work my way back to my formerly active lifestyle. Physical therapy helped to start with, but I still felt my mobility and range of motion was not where it should be. Melani’s name came up during some discussion with friends, and I decided to go a different direction. So very glad I did… she worked for a full hour — ONLY on my wrist (not my normal massage experience), and WOW she really knows her stuff! She was able to locate and loosen a lot of the inflamed area — my swelling was noticeably down after just once session, and I am already feeling a lot more flexibility, I still have a ways to go, but definitely think this was a step in the right direction. Melani is a very empathetic and skilled professional, and I would not hesitate to recommend her… looking forward to my next session!

My first massage at Advanced Bodyworks was a real treat. Melani is completely professional, while also being warm and welcoming. My full hour massage was very thorough, including scalp, face, hands, and feet. This isn’t always the case other places; often I’ve had to choose between feet and scalp. When I left I felt about 200 times better than going in.
I would have appreciated a little more pressure, but to be fair, I did not speak up, wanting to see what she did on her own. As I left, Melani commented that next time she would be able to go a bit deeper, so I think she was taking it a bit easy on me as a new client. There’s always a learning curve to these relationships.
The salon (office? Spa?) is adorable if a bit challenging to find the first time. There’s a restaurant downstairs, but as others have mentioned, no noise filtered up even though I was there through the lunch hour. Prices are fair, neither unusually high nor low.
I will definitely be back!

Melani is fabulous! I started coming here based on a gift certificate and I will keep coming back as long as Melani is working there! I’ve had massages for years but she is truly amazing! I have shoulder issues and her technique has truly put me on the path to healing. The atmosphere is calming and relaxing in the midst of the location. Never have I heard any noise or commotion downstairs. Nothing but peace!