Heart to Sole Reflexology is a quiet corner of respite for all of our clients.
Often, our lives are so busy that we neglect our own needs and the care for ourselves that we deserve.
At Heart to Sole, we pride ourselves on providing thought and care into your treatment. You'll be provided with a safe, respectful and confidential space as you receive an effective, high quality tailored treatment.
About Melissa
Melissa is the owner and operator of Heart to Sole Reflexology.
A passionate and excited enthusiast for all things natural health, Melissa loves to educate and empower her clients on the importance of looking after their own health and well-being. Living by the motto “Prevention is better than cure”, Melissa offers clients tips and tricks on how to manage their stress as well as providing stretches to relieve muscular tension.
Melissa pulls from her experience over the last decade in all respective fields to offer her clients a tailored treatment of care and management.
Melissa’s qualifications include:
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Diploma of Reflexology
Certificate 4 Massage Therapy
Certificate of Pregnancy Massage
Certificate of Post-natal Massage - Advanced Course
Bachelor of Nursing
Treatments
Pain Relief and Rehabilitation Treatments
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is an outcome-based treatment that focuses on assessing and treating the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues of the body to help with pain relief, rehabilitation and injury management.
Our remedial massage treatment uses a variety of techniques, including gentle-to-moderate tissue release, trigger point therapy, myofascial tension release, stretching, and cupping, to help with soft tissue dysfunction.
Cupping
Cupping is an effective technique often integrated into our remedial massage treatments. Using plastic cups and suction, this method enhances blood circulation and muscle function in the targeted area.
Each remedial masssage treatment is customized to address the specific needs of the client, incorporating cupping as necessary.
Stress Relief and Relaxation Treatments
Reflexology
Reflexology is a healing modality that works through the nervous system to help re-balance the entire body. It is a versatile treatment option that can benefit clients with a wide range of issues, including autoimmune disorders, sleep problems, gut issues, mental health disorders, chronic stress, chronic pain, and foot or calf tightness.
Our reflexology treatment focuses primarily on various reflex areas in the feet, but may also incorporate the hands and face, using a combination of strokes and stronger, targeted pressure to achieve the best results.
The treatment is tailored to address the specific issues each client presents, ensuring a personalized and effective experience.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy can often come with a myriad of issues for pregnant women, such as increased tension, bodily pain, swelling, poor and irregular sleep, and increased hormonal activity.
Our pregnancy massage assists with relaxation and bodily rejuvenation through long, Swedish-style massage techniques that help to decrease bodily tension, alleviate pain, and reduce swelling.
During the massage, the client lies on their side, well-supported by bolsters, pillows, and pregnancy wedge pillows to ensure maximum comfort.
Pregnancy massage can be performed from the first trimester up to full term.
Post-natal Massage
Mums often experience upper neck and shoulder pain from holding and feeding their newborn, which can create tightness in the mid and lower back. Additionally, they often suffer from sleep deprivation and must adjust to the various changes and demands that a new baby brings. Some new mums will be recovering from a caesarean section, too, which can be a difficult process.
Our post-natal massage soothes common areas of tension and focuses on relieving stress, reducing anxiety, and promoting a healthy nervous system and restful sleep, all of which contribute to hormonal re-balancing. It also aids in c-section recovery by reducing pain, increasing blood flow to the area, and loosening scar tissue.
This is all accomplished through relaxing remedial techniques such as trigger point therapy, cupping, and abdominal massage.
Massage can be performed as soon as mum is ready after the baby is born, up to about 4 months post-partum.
Treatment Room
Heart to Sole Reflexology is located in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Wollert.
The treatment room is located upstairs in a cosy, ambient, candle-lit room to ensure your comfort for the session. Calming, relaxing music is played softly to help you melt away for the hour. Extra blankets & an oil heater are available on request.
If you have a child or guardian in tow, there is a chair for them to sit on during your treatment. Please be assured that masks are worn by the therapist in clinic. Hand sanitizer is available at all times and an air purifier will be on throughout the treatment.
Testimonials
Justine Zerwas ★★★★★ August 9, 2024
My treatment with Melissa was amazing. She really listened to me and was thorough with her assessment of my issue, the massage was incredible and she even gave me advice on what to do at home to help with my pain and it’s really working. I’m feeling like new, thanks Melissa!
Thankyou Melissa, for my wonderful massage, very professional , I will be back for sure . You certainly found all my tight spots that I didn’t know I had .
Had very good massage. She has knowledge of what she is doing not only do her job but also explain you about you’re body. Showed some exercise to improve strain muscles that’s plus plus
Melissa is so thorough and professional, i had my foot reflexology done by Mel and she asked me about my body because she can address the body soreness from the foot. My sore back ( from prolonged sitting ) was gone after that. My feet and ankle felt so much lighter after a session :) Highly recommended!!
Jemilyn Ometz-Lev recommends Heart to Sole Reflexology. June 16, 2020
Get your ME TIME with Heart to Sole Reflexology. I remember at my heaviest I would find serenity and feel so relaxed here while hubby waited at the park with the kids. Friendly, warm and satisfying service!
Pallavi Pathade-Tivarekar recommends Heart to Sole Reflexology. April 1, 2021
I have reflexology sessions with Mel. She is amazing, she knows your body well and work accordingly. Today she did qua sha for me, it's so refreshing. I always feel relaxed and pampered in her session. Thanks Melissa :)
I had my first reflexology session with Melissa and I left there feeling relaxed after experiencing a tiring and stressful week. She worked her magic and I immediately dozed off while she reenergised and balanced me. I look forward to the next sessions and would highly recommend Melissa.
Julia Bartrop recommends Heart to Sole Reflexology. March 27, 2019
Mel is amazing at what she does. She picked up so many things going on in my body. After her treatments I feel so relaxed and light and revitalized! I highly recommend her services! My feet are definitely looking forward to it to!
Ava Hong Nguyen recommends Heart to Sole Reflexology. March 13th, 2019
Highly recommend Melissa for reflexology. I've been having a lot of gut issues during my pregnancy. After seeing Melissa, I'm feeling so much better already. I'm looking forward to my future reflexology sessions with her.