Melissa’s first passion was for dance; she choreographed and taught professionally for 10+ years throughout California until moving to the Midwest in 2020.

During the covid shutdowns, Melissa felt called to explore a new career in the health and wellness field. She earned her diploma in Sports and Medical Massage from Indiana Wellness College where she fell in love with anatomy, kinesiology and working with the human body. She is passionate about learning and improving new ways of providing natural pain management through bodywork.

It only took a few years working in the corporate spa industry for Melissa to conclude she is meant to provide massage in a slower-paced environment that prioritizes people over profit. She decided to create her own space that focused on the health of both client and therapist, sanitation, safety and the quality of care. She adamantly believes massage is an important component of healthcare and should be treated as such, as opposed to a luxury.

Finding a home with Inside Out Beauty & Wellness of Granger has been the biggest blessing. Here, Rooted Balance has been able to grow organically in a loving and supportive environment. She has been grateful to find other practitioners whose visions aligned, and the dream keeps on growing!

Indiana License # MT22107526
AMTA Member ID: 1898345
NPI: 1497529267