Melissa A. Laux is a graduate of Miami-Jacobs Career College. She holds an Associates Degree in the Applied Science of Massage Therapy, and is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio to practice the limited branch of Massage Therapy.  Professional training through Miami-Jacobs included: Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Pharmacology for Therapy Considerations, and Manual Therapy Applications which included: Swedish Massage Therapy; The Art of Massage by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg; Massage Therapy for special populations, including: Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Wheelchair Bound, and Athletes; Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies, including: Shiatsu, Thai Yoga, and Acupressure; Integrative Therapies: Craniosacral Therapy, Reflexology, Polarity Therapy; Neuromusculoskeletal Therapies: Trigger Point Therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF Stretching), Myofascial Release; Hydrotherapies: Epsom Salt Hydrotherapy (Halo Therapy), Hot Pack/Cold Pack/Contrast Therapy, Vichy Shower Hydrotherapy, Parafin Wax Wraps; Aromatherapy; Vodder's Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, and Dry Brushing for Lymphatic Drainage.

Melissa has continuing education credits through Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals in Infant Massage; Pediatric Massage; Enhancing Athletic Performance through Massage Therapy; Oncology Massage Therapy;  Active Release Therapy; "The Mystery of Pain," Myofascial Techniques for Working with Whiplash, Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Basic Techniques for the Neck and Face, and The Art and Science of a Good Night's Sleep.  She has also obtained professional certification in the medical field of CranioSacral Therapy through the Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, and has been certified in The Art of Breathing: Diaphragm Exercise Instruction through the Universal Class online continuing education center.

She is dedicated to providing exceptional services through professionalism and continuing education for the benefit of the client; mind, body, and spirit.