Melissa Malm
Ortho-Bionomy®
About me
My Story
Walking home from an office job in the late 90s, I got the inspiration to go to massage school and have loved bodywork ever since. There is always more to learn and explore about the human body’s function and capacity. I find deep fulfillment in nurturing and supporting people, especially people experiencing pain.
Shortly after the birth of my daughterin the Spring of 2007, I discovered the gentle but powerful techniques of Ortho-Bionomy. It mirrored my commitment to kindness and gentle intervention in parenting. I celebrated finding this path full of ease that flows with natural patterns rather than direct manipulation struggling against what is present.
I feel lucky to work out of my comfortable home office, integrating my work and home life. Supporting clients to address their struggles and live better lives gives me a sense of deep meaning and appreciation around my work.
My Philosophy
Our bodies know how to heal. Our capacity for self-healing is astonishing.
Ortho-Bionomy sessions support and guide you to your own healing. I provide a time and place for your body to have its own experience and explore the healing realm. I use a safe, gentle touch to promote your body’s innate intelligence and awareness.
I bring a curious sense of wonder to each session, even if I’ve seen you many times before. I work with you to determine the best path forward for healing, to get you better than just “fine.” I listen to you and hear what you need. Then together we gently work with the healing power of your body and its systems.
My Training
Registered Instructor
& Advanced Practitioner
Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® (SOBI)
Registered October 2016
Over 1,500 hours of classroom training and mentoring, with membership acceptance as:
Associate Member (October 2012);
Practitioner Member (January 2015);
Advanced Practitioner Member (October 2016);
Instructor Member (April 2020).
“After the first session with Melissa, I felt an immediate and significant relief that lasted nearly a week, which was more than any other therapy had provided. The energy movement was profound for me, and I could feel my body responding to her gentle and effective treatment. I appreciated her responsiveness and gentle yet efficacious method.
Over the course of several sessions, she was able to correct and retrain my body to keep it in alignment and free of pain. I return to her for periodic adjustments to fine tune the progress I've enjoyed under her competent care.
Melissa is an intuitive, thoughtful, and experienced practitioner who truly listens, not only to words but to the body. Through her caring touch and consistent treatment I was able to resume many of the activities I previously enjoyed, including my work.” Tina S.
Advanced Acupressure Program
Acupressure Institute, Berkeley, CA
Certified 2004
850 hours of training in acupressure, Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, and Tui Na massage, with special focus on teacher training.
CranioSacral Therapist
Upledger Institute
2000- 2008
Over 200 hours of classroom and hands-on training in CranioSacral techniques including
oral, pre-natal, and pediatric work.
Massage Therapy Graduate
National Holistic Institute. Emeryville, CA
Graduated November 1998
720 hours of classroom, supervised clinic, and internship in bodywork, anatomy, business practices, and ethics.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Oregon license # 17972