After years of working a variety of professional settings MeLinda chose a career in massage therapy to be of service to her local community. MeLinda is a life long resident of Texarkana, Arkansas with the exception of three years studying in southeast Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania MeLinda graduated from the Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy (PSMT) and Harcum Junior College. At PSMT and Harcum, MeLinda had the opportunity to meet, work with, and forge friendships with practitioners of various methods of holistic healing. These relationships and the information shared with her have influenced her work as a practitioner of holistic healing and have shed a greater light on her ability to be of service to those around her.

In a time where genuine relaxation is difficult to achieve it is MeLinda's goal to introduce the body to deep states of relaxation that aid in muscle relief, reduced stress and anxiety, and create an increased self awareness. MeLinda is also committed to the idea of teaching clients how to maintain relaxation by introducing them to safe and simple breathing and stretching techniques that can be exercised anywhere at anytime.

Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy
Oaks, Pennsylvania
Professional Massage Therapy AMTA/COMTA Accredited Program 629 hrs
Certified Massage Therapist 2002

Harcum Junior College Bryn
Mawr, Pennsylvania
Associate Science Muscle Therapy and Integrated Healthcare 2002
Holistic Studies Certification 2002

Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, Texas
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science 2004

Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Arkansas Licensed Massage Therapist 2006

Usui Reiki Master Leslie Barns
Little Rock and Hot Springs, Arkansas
Usui Rieki Energy Therapy Level 1 2006