Mel is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki master, and registered nurse. She has roots in the south and has called WA, CO, and now Iowa City home--each place offering gifts and lessons that add colorful threads to the tapestry of her life and work.
She received her massage training at Carlson College of Massage Therapy in Anamosa, IA with a focus on integrative, therapeutic techniques rooted in respect for the body's natural wisdom. Trained in the Usui Reiki tradition, she continues to be guided by mentorship, intuition, and curiosity. 
With a nursing background that includes caring for people navigating trauma, mental health crises, and systemic injustice, her approach is trauma-aware, inclusive, consent-centered, and rooted in compassion. 
Along with her work, she tends to her family, her pets, and her plants. She delights in vintage and handmade treasures, spiritual inquiry, and the natural world. She believes that when we allow ourselves to be deeply nurtured, the effects ripple outward--quietly strengthening the fabric of our lives, our relationships, and our collective healing. 

To book with Melissa, text 319-214-3269 or use the “Book Now” button!

Skylar, the entrepreneur behind “Sugar & Sky”, is excited to announce the grand move into Honeybee Hair Parlor’s Hive Collective starting in July 2024. Specializing in the art of sugaring for facial and body hair removal, Skylar offers a gentle, effective, and all-natural alternative to traditional waxing. In addition to sugaring, Skylar provides eyelash extensions, lash lifts and tinting, and brow services. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for enhancing natural beauty, Skylar provides services tailored to each client's needs. Visit Sugar & Sky at The Hive Collective to experience personalized beauty treatments that leave you looking and feeling your best. To learn more about sugaring or to schedule with Skylar, click the link below!
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