About

H+F Holistics is the dream work of Melissa Derbyshire, a bodywork practitioner who provides a comforting combination of skilled bodywork, professionalism, and emotional safety. Since graduating from Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego, Melissa has collected 20+ years of experience with a wide variety of people all over the U.S. She now teaches multiple workshops on her own massage method, a groundbreaking approach to pain relief that has earned her wide industry respect. More importantly, she has been grateful to help countless people lose their pain and gain a higher quality of life in a very short period of time.

Courses taught include:

• Fundamentals of Myofascial Release
• Advanced Myofascial Release
• Hydrotherapy
• Kinesiology
• Pathology
• Business

“From an early age, I’ve had a passion for learning about the intersections between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness– particularly because I grew up around family members with mental illness and I wanted to help them. This pursuit has led me through many careers, picking up a vast and wide variety of work skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills. It has allowed me to work in all kinds of situations with all kinds of people and develop an awareness of the universality of our pain, how we are affected by it, and that recovery is within reach. It has also given me a unique perspective on trauma, and the intuitive ability to help others feel comfortable and relaxed. I am eager to share these gifts to help others on their own paths toward healing.”