Massage Therapist/Bodyworker in Saint Petersburg, FL

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Melania's Healing Edge

Are you ready to feel better?

1923 16th Street North
Melania’s Healing Edge is a bodywork and integrative healing practice in St. Petersburg, FL, led by Melania Mersades, Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Master Teacher. Best of the Bay 2024.

Specializing in self-care, nervous system regulation, TMJ relief, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue massage, and Reiki energy healing. Sessions support stress, pain and tension relief, and emotional release.
Solo: spa day experiences and somatic sessions.
Couples: massage classes and date nights. Community: Beach Reiki Tampa Bay & group healing events.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
 Certified Reiki Master
 Geriatric Massage
 Nurturing the Mother / Fertility Massage
License Info
MA#72092
Education
1999 Honorable Discharge- Army Nutrition Specialist
2002 Graduate Reiki Master Teacher Internationa Center for Reiki Training
2006 Graduate- Conservatory Of Recording Arts & Sciences music as a healing art
2008 Completed 1,500 hour Shamanic Studies Arizona Shamanic Collective
2010 Graduate- Clinical Massage CT Center for Massage Therapy
Bio
Melania is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces with a certification in Health and Nutrition. Melania is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, and somatic practitioner specializing in therapeutic bodywork and nervous system regulation. With over 20 years of holistic practice and more than 13,000 professional hours, her work integrates Eastern philosophy, Western somatics, and Taino wisdom into a results-driven healing approach.
She works with individuals carrying chronic tension, emotional overwhelm, and deeply embedded stress patterns—often rooted in what is known as body armoring. Through intentional, highly attuned bodywork, Melania helps clients release stored tension, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with their body’s natural intelligence.
Her sessions go beyond relaxation. They support emotional processing, increased self-awareness, and the development of personal capacity—bridging the gap between physical relief and lasting internal change.
Recognized as a Best Massage Therapist (Best of the Bay 2024), Melania’s work is trusted by individuals seeking not only relief, but a deeper level of healing, clarity, and personal responsibility in their wellness journey.
Memberships
Board Member PTECH Esthetician Program
Other Languages
Se Habla Español
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Payments Accepted
Cash, check, cash app, google wallet, paypal ws6
Hours
Tuesday- saturday 10am - 7pm
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Massage Therapy
 Acupressure
 Aromatherapy
 Bodywork
 Corporate Chair Massage
 Deep Tissue Massage
 EFT/Meridian Tapping
 Geriatric Massage
 Hot Stone Massage
 Infant Massage
 Ion Detox Therapy
 Manual Lymph Drainage
 Medical Massage
 Myofascial Release
 Neuromuscular Massage
 Oncology Massage
 Orthopedic Massage
 Pet Massage
 Pilates
 Pregnancy Massage
 Reflexology
 Reiki
 Shiatsu
 SomatoEmotional Release
 Sports Massage
 Swedish Massage
 Thai Yoga Massage
 Trigger Point Massage
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