Total Wellness Chiropractic P.A. is proud to introduce our new medical massage therapist Melody Velosa we are honored to have her join out team learn more about Melody bellow.

MELODY MARTIN VELOSA MEDICAL MASSAGE MA39549
Graduated 2001 from Baltimore School of Massage Professional Program in Comprehensive Massage Therapy for a Medical or Clinical Setting.

Melody is certified in:  Pregnancy Massage from Preconception, through Labor, Birth, New born and Postpartum care.

MEDI-CUPPING

is a form of massage therapy that uses cups to create a vacuum affect that lifts and hydrates the muscle, “The vacuum pressure removes debris from the site.

MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE

Is a technique developed by the Dr. Emil Vodder in 1936 a treatment of swollen lymph nodes MLD is a light, skin-stretching massage that helps promote the movement of lymphatic fluid out of swollen limbs.

CHRIST CENTERED EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL RELEASE

Releasing the emotion out of a tight muscle and place it at the foot of the cross allowing The Lord to heal the trauma and the body. In the Spirit, Soul and Body.

CORE DISTORTION CRANIAL STRUCTURAL SOFT TISSUE RELEASE 

release the core distortion – the cause of 90% of imbalance, dysfunction, and pain.  Once fully released usually in one treatment the core distortion will not return!  The soft tissue restrictions holding the distortion can’t reform the same way again!  The old soft tissue restrictions holding the distortion start unwinding and reforming new balanced supported holding patterns!

CRANIAL/STRUCTURAL FRONTAL/OCCIPITAL DECOMPRESSION (developed by Don McCann) has been proven to produce observables and measurable positive results in behavior, noticeable improvements in motor skills, coordination, strength, the ability to concentrate, and the ability to learn and apply new physical tasks.

CLINICAL SPORTS MASSAGE

PRE & POST EVENT SPORTS MASSAGE Pre-event sports massage is given within the four hours preceding an event to improve performance and help decrease injuries. It is used as a supplement to an athlete’s warm-up to enhance circulation and reduce excess muscle and mental tension prior to competition.

Post event massage involves the application of a range of massage techniques to assist recovery from activity. Post event massage can be performed from 30 minutes up to 48 hours after intense exercise. Post event massage aims to increase the body’s rate of recovery by reducing inflammation in the muscles

MPS NEUROMECHANICAL SCAR RELEASE MPS Scar Release therapy (SRT) is a method used to release scars where MPS is applied bi-laterally to entire length of scars and then connected to key acupuncture points for localized cellular release and electrical re-connection of the body

LYPOSSAGE ZONES 1,2 AND 3

Body – contouring, Reduce Cellulite, Lose inches

  • Zone 1: thighs, buttocks, abdomen(20-25 min)
  • Zone 2: chest, back, arms(20-25 min)
  • Zone 3: face, head and neck(20-25 min)

SHE HAS CONTINUOUING EDUCATION IN:

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Myofascial release is an alternative medicine therapy claimed to be useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles

TRIGGER POINT FOR HEADACHES & BACK PAIN 

Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. They produce pain locally and in a referred pattern and often accompany chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

REFLEXOLOGY

also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medical practice involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet and hands. This is done using thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques without the use of oil or lotion.

BODY WORK FOR PTSD

The work is rooted in guiding a person to their goals through touch and talk therapy, movement, and breathwork. It also includes somatic-emotional awareness and trauma release as an invitation to reclaim one’s physical and energetic presence. Psychosomatic therapy works by tapping into mind-body communication.

RAINDROP MASSAGE

Raindrop Technique uses a sequence of essential oils that are immune enhancing, support the body’s natural defenses, as well as the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, nervous, and other body systems. These oils, which are high in antioxidants, are also mood elevating and antiseptic, creating an unfavorable environment for harmful viruses and bacteria that can hibernate in the body. Essential oils are known to boost stamina and energy, help you relax, help manage stress and frustration and promote overall health, vitality, and longevity. The principal single oils used include:

  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
  • Oregano (Origanum compactum)
  • Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
  • Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
  • Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
  • Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
  • Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

Splankna Therapy is the first Christian protocol for mind-body psychology. Mind-body sychology utilizes the same system in the body that acupuncture and chiropractic are based on to alleviate emotional trauma that is physically stored. The Splankna Protocol helps the client identify where the body is holding different emotions related to root traumas.  We have a Level 1 Training, Advanced and Master level.

 

In 2003 Melody moved to FL. Worked for Chiropractors. She opened her own Practice in August of 2008 – 2012

Graduated Institute of Ministry Bradenton FL. 2013 Member of the FSMTA

Fall of 2013 started working at the YMCA

2017 Masters in Splankna

Medical Massage

office in Ormond Beach FL.

October 6, 2020 Ordained Minister.

Gospel Crusade International Bradenton, Florida.

Melody Martin Velosa Medical Massage therapist: Standing near a "Stretch & Strengthen" wall chart
July 20, 2021