Melody Jamerson

About Therapist

Pronouns: They/Them

  • Training: 750 school hours + CEU
  • School: Avenue Five Institute
  • Licensed since: 2021
  • With Myo since: 2024
  • Continuing Education: Cupping, Table Thai (Therapeutic Stretching), Targeted Manual Therapy.
  • Areas of expertise: Pain Management, Deep Tissue, Myo Massage, Swedish
Melody has been a dedicated professional massage therapist for over three years, placing a strong emphasis on Deep Tissue work. Their preferred modality, Targeted Manual Therapy, is a specialized approach that addresses the root causes of discomfort to provide long-lasting relief. This method is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, whether they are looking to relieve chronic pain, recover from injuries, or get relief from pain caused by disabilities. Over the years Melody has been especially drawn to helping those with TMJD, tension headaches, scoliosis, and fibromyalgia.  Melody is also trained in cupping and Table Thai, which further enhances their ability to promote healing and improve mobility for their clients.
How long have you been a licensed massage therapist?

Since June 2021

How many hours of training do you have?

750+ CEUs

Why did you choose massage therapy as your career?

I used to give my mom neck massages when I was younger. When I was about 12 at career day at school they had us take a test to see what sort of job would suit us, and Massage Therapist ended up being my result. It stuck with me!

Where did you go to school for massage?

Avenue Five Institute here in Austin, TX.

How do you describe your massage/work to others?

Deep, slow, intentional, detail-oriented, while blending in some flow and soothing touch.

What are some examples of Continuing Education you are interested in and why?

Craniosacral therapy has interested me since doing a 2-week mini course on it in school. I’ve had good experiences practicing and receiving the work. I’m also interested in Rolfing to deepen my knowledge about the body.

How do you approach pain management massage?

I ask about the client’s history, past injuries, accidents, diagnoses to inform my approach. On the table, I feel for patterns and do focused, detail-oriented work to unravel those patterns. I pay attention to nervous system activation in order to stay within a level of intensity that feels productive, not only painful. I suggest at home exercises and self care to enhance the work. I assess for a frequency of pain management massage, depending on how long they’ve had the issue and how severe it is.

What techniques do you frequently use in pain management massage?

Targeted Manual Therapy, which involves static pressure & patience, waiting for tough areas to release.  Myofascial, using as little lotion as possible (sometimes none) in order to hook into as much tissue as I can.  Pin & Stretch, where I’ll pin down a muscle and have the client do exercises to shorten and lengthen the muscle. Reminders for deep breathing to aid in nervous system regulation.

How has receiving massage affected you personally?

Being hyper-mobile and having fibromyalgia, I had a lot of tension to work through. Discovering what hurt and why helped me work on correcting bad patterns, such as my sleep posture. I’ve also had a lot of much-needed emotional release through deep, targeted massage and craniosacral therapy.

What do you do to stay healthy?

Yoga, pilates, strength training, taking supplements, and eating lots of protein!

What do you like about working at Myo Massage?

I love how client-focused they are, and management is so on top of everything! I’ve just started and I already feel very welcomed by the team.