We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Melanie Painter. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Melanie below.

Alright, Melanie thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Do you take vacations? Why or why not?

Yes! Vacations are crucial to letting the body rest and rejuvenate.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I’m a licensed massage therapist of 7 years! But really I’ve been massaging my whole life. Growing up people would just ask me for massages, to rub their feet, their shoulders, at church we would wash the feet of the elders, and I found it such a humbling experience.

When I was 28 I went to massage school and was blessed to train under an amazing mentor. She taught me more than massage, how to listen to the body and how to read energy and help people release tension and trauma- I learned how trauma holds itself in the body and ways to release it.

My goal for every client is for them to feel heard, to feel like they are the only client I’ve worked on the whole day. I use hot towels and aromatherapy to enhance each session and also offer various add ons for better results.

I love my work and am very passionate about what i do

Where do you think you get most of your clients from?

I found the group #wgno and it connects women entrepreneurs! It has been a lifesaver for reaching potential clients and sharing the benefits of massage therapy and bodywork.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I’ve built my business from the ground up. I have not taken any loans or borrowed any money, my hard work pays my bills and grows my business. I’m a solo parent and my daughter is the product of DV. But I fully support her and myself by living my truth and passion.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.vagaro.com/relaxwithmassageandbodywork
• Facebook: Www.Facebook.com/relaxwithmassageandbodywork