Melissa Mudry is a Structural Myofascial Therapist in the heart of Manhattan, dedicated to helping people release long-held tension, restore alignment, and find greater freedom in movement.

About

Melissa’s practice employs the more subtle movements our bodies encounter by supporting meaningful change—resulting in greater ease in movement, balance, and alignment—affecting how you walk, stand, and feel holistically.

Each session is a collaborative process designed with and for the individual, to create functional change—retraining postural patterns and refining movement for long-term stability and freedom. The pace of this work is intentional, slowly bringing release to the deeper tissue layers where long-held tensions and stress are found. Our goal in these sessions is to encourage a sense of equilibrium and help unlock your body’s innate ability to self-heal.

The techniques used during your session are precise, engaged, and interactive. At times, you may be invited to participate through guided mindful movement or breath as we work to connect your physical experience with neural pathways in the brain, deepening the integration of new movement patterns. Together, we bring attention and flow to areas of restriction—helping your body rediscover its natural, fluid, and balanced state.

offerings

  • Complimentary introduction call to discuss your needs and how this work can help.

  • 90 min or 75 min sessions

    Includes body reading assessment and individualized structural and myofascial treatment, NYC studio.

  • 90 min or 75 min sessions

    A session focused on easing tension in posture and supporting structure for every stage of pregnancy, NYC studio

  • Session length suited to client’s needs

    During our discovery conversation we will decide together the best approach for you, the session can include Manual Lymphatic Drainage, NYC studio.

Myofascial bodywork

Melissa discovered structural myofascial bodywork during her recovery from an injury. It was through this work that she learned something powerful: our bodies are made to be restored by the hands of another. Your pain does not define you.

Amazed by the meaningful, lasting improvements in her posture and the ease she felt throughout her body in daily life, she was inspired to return to school and train closely with dedicated practitioners in structural bodywork.

Through her grounded, intuitive touch, Melissa offers her clients this same restorative experience.

  • Melissa Mudry is the massage therapist of my dreams, creating a warm, safe environment where I can go deep into myself. I feel melted, rebalanced, and clear in body and mind, with parts of me relaxed I didn’t know were stressed.

    Jashin
    digital director, artist

  • Melissa is an absolute miracle worker! After my shoulder injury, she supported my recovery with attentive, patient care. I always felt in great hands and highly recommend her.

    Riz
    finance professional, ceramicist

  • I’m so grateful to have found Melissa. Her therapeutic approach helps me through my chronic illness. Her keen sense of touch is both gentle and powerful at the same time. I feel tension unravel and rejuvenation take over after every session.

    Sage
    visual artist, arts administrator

  • Melissa’s technique is different from any massage or body treatment I've ever had before, and the results were immediate. The difference in my feet (flexible! free!) after the first session with Melissa was incredible. Beyond the kinesthetic benefits of the treatments, she makes me feel very cared for with her calming, warm presence during each session.

    KJ
    attorney