Testimonials

“Melissa Harvey is without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable professionals I have ever worked with in the massage therapy field. I have studied under her both as a student and as a client; I can honestly say that without my experience with Melissa, I would not be where I am today. After experiencing massage therapy first hand from Melissa Harvey as a client, it was clear she knew what she was doing and her skill set should be respected.  After seeing what a pain free life could be like, I directly modeled my own professional approach to massage therapy after hers.  I currently own a spa I started from the ground up that is now thriving in Baldwinsville, NY. With nearly a 100 percent rebooking rate for all of my hundreds of clients, I owe the majority of my success to the knowledge Melissa imparted to me. She helped fine tune my talents and perfect my craft in a way that I am truly thankful to have encountered. Melissa not only made class fun and kept my interest, but got me excited about my career path, pushing me to be the best and most professional Licensed Massage Therapist I could possibly be. If I had an opportunity to train under Melissa again, I would do it without hesitation. Students would be hard pressed to find anyone with such an extensive background and skill set as hers. I thank Melissa Harvey for helping turn me into the professional I am today.”   Beth R., NY LMT

“Getting your continuing education hours just got a lot more fun! Melissa Harvey is an amazing educator, and an incredible asset to the massage therapy profession. Her passion for this work is combined with a teaching style that makes learning exciting, and you will leave her classes looking forward to the next one. As a former massage school student of hers, I am thrilled that I will once again have the opportunity to learn from her vast wealth of knowledge!”  Mary, NY & PA LMT

“I gravitated towards Melissa in massage school! Her knowledge, passion, and hunger for all things massage, and all its benefits shows proudly across her radiant face! She was an incredible teacher, and her wealth of information helped me grow as a LMT. The feedback and tools she had shared over the years, with our continued friendship, have shaped my practice to improve my work with my clients, as they move forward with their self care journey.”  Desiree, NY LMT

“Melissa Harvey was my hands on instructor during my schooling at OSTM. I feel Melissa was extremely dedicated to teaching me, and all her students. She made herself available to students who had extra questions, or were struggling. Melissa was very prepared in her lessons, and taught in such a way that all pertinent information stuck in my mind. Melissa also has been one of the very best massage therapist I have ever received muscle work from…she worked muscles that I had never felt before, and has left my muscles feeling amazing afterwards. Melissa has that perfect balance of being strict & direct, and being very fair and willing to work with her students. She has great teaching ability, and I feel I could learn anything that she taught.”  Trisha, NY LMT

“I met Melissa while I was enrolled in massage school here in Hawaii, shortly before I took my Hawaii state test. My interests in sports injury, orthopedic, and medical massage were not being met by school at that time. A mutual therapist recommended Melissa to me, for my own personal care bodywork and so I could ‘pick her brain’. I am constantly in awe and gratitude for that recommendation, as it has improved my massage career and my life tremendously! After a few massage sessions, Melissa became a mentor to me, her knowledge surpassing my schools’ standard and pushing me to learn far more than the basics. My palpation skills, orthopedic assessment, endangerment site knowledge, body mechanics, time management, and treatment planning has improved greatly. I feel so incredibly blessed to have met Melissa, knowing that she has the medical knowledge, skills, and experience that the Big Island is in need of!”   Melissa, HI LMT

“Melissa Harvey was not only an amazingly talented and knowledgeable instructor of mine in massage school, she has been an advisor, and a strong female role model in both business relations and trade knowledge. Her classes during massage school are still some of the most challenging and satisfying that I’ve ever experienced in the eight years that I’ve been a licensed massage therapist. Melissa is not just an instructor, she is a teacher and someone who truly cares about everyone with whom she creates a connection. I feel very lucky to have had the pleasure of learning from her vast knowledge of scientific massage principles and hands on experience, and I know any student of hers will feel similarly.”  Jessica, NY LMT

“I was a student of Melissa’s back in 2004, at OSTM. The minute I walked into her class I knew there was something about her I liked. Her enthusiasm is infectious, her passion for the profession was apparent, and her knowledge was amazing!! She was my influence to be the best therapist I could be, for myself and my clients.”  Melissa, NY LMT

“I’m lucky enough to have been a student of Melissa Harvey, while I was in massage school & I’m a better LMT because if it! Melissa has a wealth of knowledge & is always ready to share it. Her passion & enthusiasm makes learning easy & fun. I highly recommend taking a class with Melissa. The techniques & knowledge you’ll learn from her will be easy to immediately incorporate into your bodywork & your clients will thank you!”   Ali, NY LMT