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About Melis Arik, Licensed Massage Therapist

As your massage therapist, I aim to address your immediate concerns, while working with you to identify the root cause(s) of your pain or discomfort. I practice an integrative style, achieving optimal depth and precision by warming up and easing into the muscle with movements that are soothing and grounding.

 

The mind, working through the breath, is a powerful actor when it comes to muscle tension. When you're relaxed in the mind, it's easier to trust in the process, recognize where tension is being held, and let it go. For this reason, my sessions always integrate calming techniques with more precise, specific, and deep work.

 

​During our intake, I'll ask questions about lifestyle and workstyle to gain insight into your physical concerns. Our conversation can help us recognize where and why there might be a repetitive use situation or other patterns of overuse or imbalance.

When I can, I'll offer relevant suggestions, tips or strategies to help you address these patterns. As you try them, we'll figure out what does or doesn't work for you.

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Education

  • Therapeutic Massage Program, CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School and Clinic, Minneapolis, MN (2005)​

  • Certified by the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork and licensed by the State of Wisconsin

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