Melissa Miller, LMT, ART
In 2004 I graduated the massage therapy program at Renton Technical College in Renton, Washington. I have over 17 years experience treating people with injuries sustained in auto accidents. These include things like whiplash, concussions, PTSD, anxiety, depression, seatbelt injuries, contusions, broken ribs, soft-tissue tears, head injuries, tremor, jaw pain, headaches + migraines, tinnitus, vertigo and more.
I also have extensive education and experience in chronic issues such low back and hip pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica and piriformis syndrome, scoliosis, nerve pain/tingling/numbness, tennis and golfer’s elbow, foot pain and jaw/head/face pain. I have a passion for foot health and how it correlates to injury and injury prevention.
I have treated runners, cyclists, swimmers, golfers, yogi’s, avid outdoor enthusiasts and more. Whatever your activity and injury, I have likely treated someone with the same pain/limited mobility patterns as you.
Majority of people that I see are in pain and are unable to do the things they love and just want to get back to feeling good again. This is the type of work that really inspires me to do my best. This is why I have sought out some of the most effective treatments for soft-tissue injuries and have continued to use them with great success over the years.
In 2011 I became certified in Active Release Techniques (ART); Upper and Lower Extremity and in 2022, I became certified in the newly added masters course Upper Extremity Level II. In this Masters Course, I was the only provider new to the masters level course. Consequently, I was in a class with two NFL doctors; one is the from the Denver Broncos and the other from the Seahawks. (Yes, yes, this was all during the news that Wilson was leaving us to go to Denver. What a time to be there!)
ART is considered the gold standard in soft-tissue treatment, utilized by many doctors, physical therapists and massage therapists all over the world. There are a few other people in Tucson that practice this modality, despite the fact that it’s usage is worldwide and highly effective. Check out activerelease.com for more information or to find a provider when you are traveling.
I have continuing education in Orthopedic Assessment and Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, manual therapy for the shoulder + hip, whiplash techniques, Gua Sha, cupping, etc. I am also certified in Intra-Oral Massage.
While in the Seattle area, I had the privilege of working with two sports physicians with the highest levels of education and certifications in the state; Dr. Phillip Thompson and Dr. Michael Hogan. Both of these doctors were certified and highly proficient in ART. Working under their supervision was extremely beneficial to my learning experience.
I hold massage licenses in both Washington and Arizona. In 2004 I became nationally certified with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). I am a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
I would love the opportunity to help you become pain-free and to get back to do doing the things you love! I look forward to meeting you!
All of the therapists at Miller Medical Massage have formal education in Massage and Manual Therapy. They have long lists of continuing education related to specific modalities and specific health conditions.
Our therapists utilize these modalities and approaches throughout each session and when deemed appropriate.
Therapists rarely stick to just one modality throughout a a session unless specifically requested. We believe that there are many different ways that one can achieve a great result. The goal is to find what works best for your individual circumstance. We have found this approach to produce amazing results.