testimonials

Feeling good about feeling better!

 

Melissa is truly a passionate, confident and professional massage therapist. She has a vast knowledge and mastery of both Swedish and Shiatsu techniques that have kept me coming back. Her warm nature and incredible ability to ease aches and pains have led to some of the best massages I have had in New York City.

Erin M. - Environmental Non-profit

 

I first went to Melissa for a prenatal massage and the experience was so wonderful that I set up a weekly appointment. I was having a lot of pain in my hips and she miraculously relieved the pain and gave me great tips on staying comfortable while pregnant.

I so looked forward to the time of relaxation every week...and the baby loved it too, he would kick like crazy! I have been back since having my baby and it was just as wonderful. Melissa is so accommodating...highly recommend to moms and moms-to-be!

Kim A. - Ad Agency Producer

 

I can't say enough good things about Melissa and Mending Hands! You owe it to yourself to enjoy the stress-relieving magic of her incredible hands, peaceful location, and deliciously scented aromatherapy oils.

Mike A. - IT Administration

 

Melissa has a genuine gift. She always gives a wonderful massage and is very sensitive about any problem areas or particular places that I want worked on. I leave every time feeling my absolute best and count the days until my next appointment!

Emilie B. - Book Publishing

 

After my first Shiatsu massage session I feel like a whole new person inside and out! I feel balanced. Melissa is a natural healer. This is what she is meant to do in life. I cannot wait for our next session. She's truly amazing.

Savannah W. - Fashion Designer

 

 

 

 

History

 

 

Mending Hands massage therapy is the passion of Melissa Finley. She is the Founding Editor of the internationally read Mending Hands Blog and a graduate of the Swedish Institute - College of Health Sciences in New York City.

Melissa has experience working at one of the top rated massage spas in Park Slope and believes in the value of volunteering. She has worked with Oasis Day Spa's Healing Arts for Haiti, Housing Works, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Prospect Park Track Club and Lutheran Augustana Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation.

Melissa is a former ad sales marketing coordinator for Martha Stewart. She thinks napping is important and loves the opportunity to help people feel better each and every day!