Hello, my name is Melody LaRochelle. I am a licensed massage therapist, military veteran, musician, and owner of Songful Somatics Massage Therapy. I am originally from New Jersey, but have lived all over the continental United States and have happily called Atlanta, Georgia my home for the longest. I originally found a passion for holistic and complementary healthcare as a child; my mother suffered from chronic migraines, and my grandmother, from chronic hip and back pain due to having the polio virus as a child.
Seeing the relief they found in chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage modalities fascinated me, and I started experimenting with aromatherapy and reflexology on family and friends.
After all, who doesn't like a good foot rub? Through grade school and beyond, my friends came to know me as their confidant; one they could go to for relief from both anxiety and physical discomfort.
This is something I continue to take great pride in. I recognized early on that there is often a distinct correlation between the life events we experience and physiological dysfunction. I have long been fascinated with trauma-informed tools, language, and techniques, many of which have been instrumental in my own healing journey. I have since dedicated myself to helping my clients heal from long-buried emotional pain that has manifested into physical pain or dysfunction.
I graduated with Honors and a 4. I had worked with chiropractic offices, spas, and stretch studios before deciding to start my own practice: Songful Somatics Massage Therapy.
