Melange Massage & Bodywork

Due to a super busy August for family and summer travel I may have limited availability for the rest of the month. However, this week is wide open. Schedule online or text me for the link to schedule. 734-237-8424

Do I do this pose during a session? I sure do. I place my feet just above the backs of the both knees and lock your legs around mine. From there I walk my hands up and down the back. As with all Thai poses that look challenging, they are not always done on every client. Each client has different limitations and those are very well observed during the session.

This is one of my favorite Thai Massage poses to give and receive. It is typically done at the end of the session. This pose opens the chest, helps increase spine flexibility, and loosens the shoulders.

Do I get up on the table and work on clients during massages? Yes, I do! One of the reasons I do is that I have an extra wide table and it is hard for me to reach. Another reason is that in deep work sessions it allows me to go deeper easier. The last reason is that I am just used to using my feet, knees, elbows, forearms and hands from doing Thai Massage and that requires me to be on the table.

This is Cobra Pose in Thai Massage. It is great for opening up the upper body and chest. Helps with back pain and opens the lungs. If you have not experienced Thai Massage before I highly recommend it. It is my favorite massage to receive!

My Balinese Revive and Deep sessions involve your traditional western oil massage techniques but with added stretches. These are my most popular services.

I offer Hot Stones as an add in service or as a part of my 100 minute Balinese and Hot Stone Massage.

In Thai Massage training they called this pose "The Frog". This pose is fantastic for opening the hips and stretching all the glute muscles as well as relieving low back pain. Do not worry, in Thai Massage I do not "force" poses on my clients. I work with clients flexibility as well as any injuries they may have. If we are unable to perform this pose at the beginning, this will show us what muscles need to be attended to so we can attain this pose or a pose similar (as long as no injuries are present). As babies we can do most Thai Massage poses, but throughout our lives, with work and stress, those poses become less attainable. Oh, and just an FYI. I have enough poses/techniques in my vault (a lot of Thai Massage is acupressure) to perform a 5 hour Thai Massage, so if you are unsure if Thai Massage for you based on flexibility, I can guarantee I can fill a 60 Minute Thai Massage tailored just for you.

In 2010 I traveled back to Thailand. This time I was there for 6 weeks. I took 4 more levels of Thai Massage. I also took a Thai Foot Reflexology course and a Thai Herbal Compress course. While I do not use the compresses on the whole body very much anymore I use them often in my herbal abdominal massage sessions. While you can buy the compresses already made I have always made mine from scratch using herbs that are tailored to what we happen to be treating during the session.

Melange massage offers in home or office massage. There is a travel/set up fee of $30 on top of the price of massage. I currently only offer Thai, Fusion Relax and Revive for my visiting sessions.

What is Thai Massage. Thai Massage or Nuad Boran is a healing art. It is written that Thai Massage appeared 2,500 years ago in Thailand. This Healing art is based upon yoga and Ayurveda. The father of Thai Yoga Massage, Jivaka Kumarbhaccha was a Dr. of the Buddha. After the Buddhas death, Buddhist monks and Ayurvedic Dr's travelled to Southeast Asia. The healing Art they had been practicing would soon evolve into Thai Massage.
Thai Massage is similar to Chinese medicine in the thought that there are lines or meridians running through the body. Using compression on these lines assists in opening up the channels to help energy flow. In Thai Massage compression and yoga positions work together to bring a balance to the whole body as well increasing circulation, improving flexibility, and relieving muscular tension.
Thai Massage is done on a large mat on the floor or elevated platform and is done fully clothed.

This week is fully booked. I do have a waitlist and I anticipate spots opening up. Check back daily, or if you would like to be added to the waitlist go to the website. Choose your service, choose your date, and on the right side there will be an option to join the waitlist. You are more than welcome to message me if it is easier. Next week is starting to fill up as well so secure your spot!

Happy New Year! Super excited to be waking up these last couple days and seeing so many appointment requests. This is a great time to add Massage to your list of self care for the coming year! I have so many healing services for all to try.

Melange Massage & Bodywork Holiday Hours
Saturday December 24th: 7am-7pm
Sunday December 25th: Closed
Monday December 26th: 4pm-9pm
Saturday December 31st: 7am-3pm
Sunday January 1st: Closed
Monday January 2nd 7am-9pm

Melange Massage offers abdominal massage for female reproductive health and post-partum.

Some of the many benefits include:

Stimulating the flow of blood and energy which help to restore function to the organs in your belly

Aligns and shifts the abdominal and pelvic organs if they are out of alignment

Aids Digestion

Regulates Menstruation leading to easier periods, consistent and reliable cycles, relief from PMS symptoms and pain-free periods become possible

Aids in preventing pelvic weakness post-partum by the re-aligning abdomen and pelvis after childbirth, this also assists in preventing organ prolapse

Promotes uterine health by the detoxing and cleansing effect and can help reduce or relieve pelvic discomfort associated with endometriosis, uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts.

We have reached that time of year for inclement weather. Massages are great, BUT what isn't great, is white knuckle driving home in a blizzard after you have had a relaxing massage and undoing all the work we did. Those days I will touch base with everyone before their appointment to give the option to reschedule as well as update if I will be running behind due to the weather.

Did you know I am a Acupuncture-Detox Specialist? Just like throughout the rest of your body where one can receive acupuncture, there are also those points in the ear. Acu-Detox helps restore the balance of energy flow to assist in the following
ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, substance use disorder, depression, and digestive issues caused from the above.
I offer this service as an ADD-On or stand alone service for $30 as it is about 45 minutes long to get the full benefit. Or if you would like a little taste you can have it added in to a service for $5. The added in service is just a bit of a taste as the needles will only be for a few minutes while I work on an area of your body at the end of a service like legs or feet. It is still possible to reap some benefits with the Added on services but the full service would be the most beneficial.
If you or someone you know is interested please feel free to reach out for more information.

2 Early Bird spots are left this week! Friday and Saturday 7am! Get your massages before last minute shopping and save!
Half off 60 Minute sessions of the following. Prenatal, Postnatal, Fusion Relax, and Fusion Revive at 7am only.
Book online at the link below. Discount taken at time of checkout

https://appthero.com/Scheduler.aspx?companyId=127

Expanding the incentive another hour and 2 more days.
You can now receive 50% off the following massages if scheduled at 7am or 8:15am Mondays through Saturdays at Melange Massage office. Discount taken at time of checkout.
60 Minute Prenatal and Postnatal (does not include foot bath and scrub)
60 Minute Fusion Relax and Revive.
Book now at
https://melangemassage.com/gift-certificates-specials/

Student special during finals through back to school. 30% off any massage over 60 minutes at Melange Massage. https://melangemassage.com/gift-certificates-specials/

https://melangemassage.com/blackfriday/

New option to start your morning off on the right foot! Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8:15am if you schedule any of the following you will get a 50% off discount!
Fusion Light or Medium (60 or 90 minute)
Prenatal and Post-Natal
You must only schedule to come in at 8:15am Tues, Thurs, and Fri. Schedule online like you normally would and the discount will be taken off at checkout.

melangemassage.com

The website has been down all day today. If you would like to schedule you can use this link to access the scheduling page in the meantime.

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Hey there! I am back from vacation! Rested and ready to start seeing clients on the 18th. Get in before I leave agin on the 11th of September! Will be heading to Bali to learn Balinese Post Natal Massage for 12 days!

Sneak peak of the progress of the massage room.

New massage office. 2311 Shelby Ave. Ann Arbor.

Today I moved to a beautiful space across the street from the old one. Super excited to see clients here .Ground level. Handicap accessible. Free parking next to the door.