Welcome!

I’m Melissa Bliss,
a somatic Coach and Bodyworker.

I have spent over 20 years helping people discover and transform how they live in their bodies. I began as a massage therapist and still carry my license. My love of learning has guided me to explore the physical body, energetic body and the psyche through practices including Somatic Experiencing, Musculoskeletal Alignment, Anusara Yoga, Ecstatic Dance, Reiki, Cranisosacral Therapy, Trauma Healing, Earth Medicines, Tony Robbins coaching and shadow work with Archetypes and Gene Keys.

I’m passionate about guiding and supporting women as they re-discover their body’s wisdom where their true self is already waiting.

  • “Somatic experiencing sessions have helped me access and gently release patterns I didn’t know I was holding, allowing me to move more freely in my body, while accessing subconscious memories and releasing the trapped energy of trauma to create meaningful, lasting change.”
    ~Melissa Bliss
Learn More About Melissa

Somatic and massage Therapy

When your Body Feels Safe, Real Change Becomes Possible

Does this feel familiar?

You feel the tension and bracing in your body but can’t let go.

Your feel like your constantly chasing pain through your body.

You struggle to rest without guilt or anxiety creeping in.

Doing nothing or simply relaxing is nearly impossible.

You are used to being the strong one…but you’re quietly exhausted.

These are signs of a dysregulated nervous system.

This is a system that learned to survive…but got stuck there.

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Maybe you’ve noticed…

  • …your mind spirals when you rest or slow down?
  • …you keep falling into patterns that no longer support you?
  • …a steady undercurrent of stress, anxiety or emotional overwhelm?


What if the way through isn’t more effort, but more attunement?

What would “Rest” feel like in your body?

Have you tried other things with no real, lasting change?

I’ve Been There.

I’ve journeyed through grief, betrayal, and loss— giving so much of myself to others that I lost connection with who I was. I often betrayed myself for the comfort of others and lost touch with my own needs. Through somatic work with boundaries and awareness, I began releasing the roles I once carried: the good girl, the caretaker, the fixer, the one who holds it all together.

What emerged was my sensitive, intuitive heart… a deeper awareness of my needs… and the courage to ask for support. I built the capacity to take care of those needs even if it made others uncomfortable. By learning my body’s signals, I found my way back to spirit, to nature, and to a grounded sense of worth.

Now, I continue the practice of trusting my body, slowing down, and opening to the paradoxical beauty of the present moment.

How Somatic sessions Support you

Somatic Experiencing™ is a gentle, body-based way of healing that helps you come back to yourself—especially after stress, overwhelm, or trauma.
Instead of only talking through what happened, it guides you to pay attention to what your body has been holding onto. Maybe that’s a tight chest, a clenched jaw, a restless feeling you can’t quite explain. In this kind of therapy, those sensations aren’t problems to fix—they’re messages to listen to, in small pieces to keep you feeling safe and not overwhelmed. This practice creates the conditions for feeling more grounded, empowered, capable and alive.

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UNBOUND WITHIN

Curious about Somatic work? Try this gentle introduction.

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Client Reflections

  • Melissa has a true gift. She has a skilled capacity to create a safe, calm container in which the work unfolds at a natural and comfortable pace.  Melissa has the ability to attune,track and accompany me as I process and face challenging sensations that arise during sessions. She’s helped me live a more grounded, spacious, and peaceful life.  
    Clara B.
  • I knew I had been holding tension in my body for years, especially in my left shoulder, but I didn’t know how to release it on my own. During this session, Melissa intuitively recognized where that tension was being held and helped me connect to it in a way that felt safe and supported. As my body began to release, it was a powerful and emotional experience, something I had never been able to access before.
    What stood out to me the most was how attuned Melissa was throughout the entire process. When my body wanted to continue releasing beyond what felt manageable for a single session, Melissa guided me to slow down and refocus my energy in a grounded, healthy, and productive way. I never felt overwhelmed, only supported and understood.
    Since that session, I’ve carried a greater awareness of my body with me. I feel more present and have a deeper understanding of how my body holds and processes stress. This was not just physical relief, but a meaningful step in learning how to care for myself in a new way. I’m incredibly grateful for Melissa’s skill, intuition, and care, and I look forward to continuing this work with her.
    Meg B.
  • Melissa is an absolute gem! She’s always very in tune with how I’m feeling and guides me to the sources of my issues. She’s patient and kind and I always look forward to our sessions.
    Jenna H.
  • Working with Melissa made a big difference for me. From the first session, I felt comfortable and supported. Nothing felt forced or stressful but more about slowing down and paying attention to what was going on in my body in a simple, practical way. After a couple of sessions, I started to feel more connected to my body. Instead of pushing through stress or physical pain, I learned simple tools to check in with myself and really notice what I was feeling. It helped me feel more grounded and in tune with myself in a way that felt natural and easy to come back to. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, I’d definitely recommend working with Melissa. It is helping me feel more like myself again.
    Meghan D.
  • Melissa’s ability to create a safe, grounded, and genuinely supportive space consistently stands out. She has a natural presence that makes you feel seen and comfortable, and she approaches her work with a level of intention and authenticity that’s hard to find. Beyond her skillset, Melissa is simply a great person, someone who truly cares about others and shows up with integrity in everything she does.
    Zach B.