Dynamic Functional Healing 5313 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419

"Mel is a highly skilled acupuncturist and massage therapist. She uses massage to palpate and determine the trigger points that are causing the problem and then proceeds to use acupuncture needles to release them fast. Her training in various fields like Craniosacral Therapy, Chi Nit Tsang, Gua Sha, Lymph Drainage and many others, are all packed in her tool box when I see her. She pulls whatever tool/s she needs to get me better. I highly recommend her!"

"I went through a year of chemo and radiation -- and now on the read to health. I wish I would have found Dynamic Functional Healing sooner! Melissa (certified) offers Manual Lymph Drainage to help deal with lymph node drainage -- avoiding Lymphedema. I looked into botox - but it's a chemical. So, in addition to exercising and eating really well -- I went for Micro & Nano Needling. It isn't an instant fix, but three weeks later -- my skin looks more vibrant. I'm going to book another session as part of my full body healing plan! Thanks Melissa!! :-)"

"I was not a believer in acupuncture, that is until a friend recommended Melissa. It has been amazing. The combination of body work, acupuncture and stimulation have been healing beyond words. I struggled with tailbone and foot issues. This has helped more than PT or drug. I highly recommend her!"

"I came to Melissa due to pelvic symptoms that were not successfully treated after seeing countless doctors and specialists, completing a wide range of recommended medical testing, in addition to using antibiotics and other medications, and finally pelvic floor physical therapy. Despite all of these efforts I had no relief of my ongoing pelvic pain and other feminine health issues. As soon as I began working with Melissa I knew that her treatment would be different and I felt I had finally found someone who understood my symptoms. Melissa took the time to understand my ongoing difficulties and is extremely knowledgeable in healing through supplements, acupuncture, and other therapies. My sessions consisted of a combination of acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and other manual therapies. In addition to the work done in sessions, Melissa provides her clients with practices and supplements to use at home. After a session with Melissa I had improvement in my symptoms within a day, compared to antibiotics or other medical treatments that took a week to work, if at all. Working with Melissa has provided me with hope that there is help for my health concerns after feeling so frustrated with my lack of support from traditional medicine. I highly recommend her!!"

"Melissa is a unique therapist who uses many different techniques to address actual medical issues. I have had problems with menstrual cycles, a dislocated shoulder, bum knee and ankle, and headache following a concussion. Because I have a variety of sources of pain, it's tricky to deal with all of them individually for sheer lack of hours in the day. What I love about Melissa is that she always listens to me about what's causing the most discomfort during a given treatment and focuses specifically on that issue, while keeping in mind what's going on with the rest of me. She always does acupuncture and different types of massage in each appointment, and also mixes in other therapies like electroacupuncture and taping when useful. Really glad I found her, because I haven't actually had much luck with prior massage therapists who just didn't really know what to do with my issues. I will say that not every treatment she does feels "soothing". Sometimes, deep tissue stuff or breaking up fascia in the skin is uncomfortable, but it feels soooooo much better when she's done, and I know that I have been making steady progress towards healing for good. That's why I've been seeing her for about 6 months now... I can tell that things are getting better, and that's super critical to my choice. I don't just want a relaxing escape or whatever...I want to heal!"