Melanie Joye, LMT

I’ve dealt with major back and neck pain for many years, and I am so glad I decided to go see Melanie. She really knows what she is doing and I now know what it’s like to walk around like a normal person without constant pain. I have been 4 times and plan to continue going regularly, because every time I go I feel deeper results. The little room at Cognito isn’t fancy, but it is very comfortable and Melanie plays good music and wave sounds during the session. I had not tried CTM before going to Melanie, but I’m so glad I did because it has given me the true relief that deep tissue massages could never quite deliver. Give it a try, and specifically with Melanie! She listens and really seems to care about your health and well-​being!

I have been to many massage therapists in Nashville and Melanie is the BEST! She gives much more than just a ‘massage.’ She takes time to listen to any physical issues you have been having and really works on restoring your whole health. She is calming, kind, and truly cares for your well being. You will want to keep her around:).

I desperately needed a massage but don’t generally like being touched. My friends recommended Melanie and I have already made a second appointment. She’s great at making you feel comfortable, doesn’t use any nasty lotions or oils, does a fantastic job and fixing your connective tissue and will even provide pointers to keep you feeling healthier for weeks after your massage!

Run, don’t walk, and get an appointment with Melanie for a connective tissue massage. It will be hands down the best massage you have ever had– it definitely was for me. I recently moved here, and I have had a ton of massages in my life, and this was completely different in the best way. I walked out with all my stress and tension gone feeling lighter and brighter. Melanie really takes the time to understand and listen to what you need during your session, and even suggests exercises to do at home to help you.

I managed to get into two back-​to-​back car accidents about five weeks before I was visiting Nashville. No Los Angeles therapists would work on me for fear of exacerbating the injuries I may have incurred, but hadn’t manifested yet. Melanie was willing to work on me, and good Lord am I the better for it.
She isn’t like any massage therapist I’ve ever been to. I don’t know if she would agree with this or not, but it felt like a blend of massage meets yoga. There was stretching and pulling… and now I can turn my head to the right and left.
I certainly feel like I would benefit more if I lived in Nashville and could get consistent appointments on the books… but I definitely plan on booking at least two appointments every visit.

I’m pretty picky about my massage therapist! I don’t like bony hands or someone who massages too shallow or too quick. Instead, Melanie is very detailed and can get as deep as you ask for! She will truly work on the places you are in pain and even give you suggestions. But don’t worry, she’s not the chatty kind either :)
I love getting massage from her and it truly makes my back pain better!
I’m gonna give 4-​stars because I wish she had longer office hours… :-(

I highly recommend Melanie. She really is focused on the client and what best fits their needs. She is truly gifted and someone you will want to continue seeing because of the improvements that will be made for you all around. My first visit was exactly what I was looking for and needing. I am very impressed with her and I know you will be too.

Great session yesterday, Melanie was able to get even my chronically knotted shoulders relaxed. I just wish I lived in Tennessee so I could visit her regularly.

I visit Melanie often for connective tissue work. In my history it has yielded the best results for the tension in my lower back and general preventative health. She is extremely passionate about long-​term results and is patient and attentive to every aspect of her work during sessions. As highly recommended as possible.

I suffer from years of back pain. There’s is always an ache, pain or stress happening in my body. I went to Melanie yesterday and today I feel amazing! I feel like I can breathe better, walk straighter and have no aches. She knows what she is doing with those gifted hands of hers. I highly recommend you go see her and walk away feeling changed.

Melanie’s focus is Structural Integration which unbinds and aligns connective tissue — she does powerful work!
If you are an athlete who wants to increase performance, are recovering from an injury, or are looking for greater mobility and flexibility I recommend Melanie to you.
Structural Integration is best experienced in a series, but one thing I appreciate about Melanie’s practice is that she doesn’t require a series (some therapists do). If you are unfamiliar with receiving this kind of body work I encourage you to make an appointment and give it a try — you will be amazed at the difference you feel in your body though out the session and on into the following days. Melanie is happy to answer questions and is a wealth of knowledgeable on the important role of connective tissue in your motility and wellbeing. You may be a little sore following this deep work — but you will feel vitality and strength increase as you move what hasn’t been moving freely in the days following your session.
I have also seen Melanie for Cranial Sacral work and walked away feeling focused and serene.
Melanie takes her work very seriously and cares for her clients — I am glad we crossed paths and I have benefitted from her skills.

Melanie is one of the few connective tissue therapists in Nashville, and I highly recommend her to anyone. She understands how interdependent connective tissue throughout the body is and listens to your body to figure out how best to treat your personal ailments. She is very open and welcoming and invites her clients to keep an open dialogue throughout the session so she can better serve the individual’s needs. Her fee is also a great value.
This is so much more than a «massage». It is therapeutic treatment for pain that will eventually lead to restoration of health.

Love Melanie. She’s a fantastic masseuse and really listens or what ails you before starting any work. I highly recommend her services for all types of massage therapy.