aPLACE4us was created by Melanie A. Stinson, an author, artist, and non-denominational ordained minister who happens to be a Reiki Master/teacher and CCT Energy Master.

Although she is a licensed massage therapist in the state of New York, which has reciprocity in most places, she rarely does massage these days. Why? Because she has found that certain tools go beyond kneading and using oils and lotions for wellness.

An ABMP-certified bodywork therapist, Melanie is also CCT-certified as an  Crystalline Consciousness Energy Master/ practitioner, who uses multiple forms of Reiki in daily life as well as with clients. She knows the difference such sessions can make in life to gain confidence, let go of worries that get in the way of enjoying the moment, and feeling better about oneself. She also believes in everyone’s ability to transform and see from a new perspective while reducing stress and achieving optimal performance in whatever field you’re in or dream about being in.

Melanie has other web sites that display her work, her energy science sensibilities and each site’s specific viewership.

  • New York State-licensed massage therapist primarily practicing energy medicine
  • Graduate, Bowling Green State University, Ohio.  Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree in English, psychology and dance.
  • Graduate, Swedish Institute College of Massage & Allied Health Sciences (Swedish, dance, Thai, and medical massage; Shiatsu; advanced neck work)
  • 7 years intensive study of body-centered spiritual movement and bodywork through Marion Rosen and Rosen Center East
  • Non-denominational Ordained Minister, Universal Life Church

As a CCT Energy Master or advanced Crystalline Consciousness professional and practitioner of the oriental forms of moving chi or ki such as Reiki, Melanie combines a variety of modalities, depending on what is needed. In most sessions, the client remains fully clothed.

Melanie has long had a skill, first developed as a dancer and amplified by training in Reiki, Swedish massage, Shiatsu and Rosen Method Bodywork & Movement (designed by a Mayo-clinic physical therapist), where she can sense, see and often simply know what is going on inside the body or in a situation that has become clouded by emotion, fear, or limiting beliefs.

Melanie considers herself a movement professional and performance analyst because she trained her entire life as a dancer who was good at analyzing what was presented to her, like a detective does who goes after clues–sometimes clues held deep in the body and sometimes in a chance remark. The body, as we are human beings, does tell stories, after all.

Melanie loves helping people, especially students, reach further and attain their next best level of optimal performance. She provides a safe container for her clients to access the place inside from which they can proceed at a pace in alignment with their needs and desires. This is the point of intention in a CCT session, the JEDI – AVATAR space where you’re linked in to the Force, the Eywa… whatever name or deity you want to use if you want to use one.

“Relaxation is the gateway to awareness.” Relaxation is the first step–the key–to opening to healing–to you at your best. Reiki and CCT allow you to find it, and as you continue to have sessions you learn it. “I pride myself on giving you access cues, web site links, and self-healing tips so you can return to center when you feel off, so you can keep balanced and find that calm place, peace of mind, when you need it.”

What might be possible for you?

What can you spend? What are you willing to spend on you?

For a few dollars, Melanie offers mini-sessions or tune ups that can be for pure relaxation and revitalization, or they can be the beginning of something, a project, a dream… but first clear your head, destress and see what’s there… what comes up for you.

Next come half-hour or hour sessions. They range in price. Melanie works with you, especially students and young performance professionals. If you feel a session could help you but are holding back because you’re afraid it will cost too much, don’t. You may be surprised by the offer she makes you. Make contact NOW