01/07/2026
Hello everyone and Welcome back to a New Year with HOPE..
My Name is Melissa Hetelekidis ,
Owner | Licensed Massage Therapist
Birth Doula | Energy Practitioner
Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, I am a devoted mother of two daughters who continually inspire me to live with intention, compassion, and presence. My life is deeply connected to nature, travel, and exploration. I find grounding and renewal through water, scuba diving, and time spent with my family. I am also drawn to the wisdom of the Earth, collecting gemstones and crystals from around the world as sacred tools for healing and energetic balance.
My journey into bodywork and healing began at the age of twelve during visits to California’s Napa Valley, with my parents , where I received my first therapeutic massage. That experience awakened an understanding of the body as a vessel of energy, memory, and healing—planting the seed for the work I do today.
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts in 1998, deepening my respect for the body’s innate intelligence. I later completed my training at The Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2000 and a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist in 2001.
Through the integration of therapeutic massage, energy work, and intuitive presence, I created a sacred space called Lakeside Wellness and Apothecary for restoration, release, and transformation. Whether supporting clients through physical tension, emotional transitions, or the profound journey of birth, my work is guided by the belief that true healing occurs when body, mind, and spirit are aligned.
I am trained and certified in Ashiatsu, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Swedish , Reflexology, La Stone ,
Pre-Natal Massage,Infant Massage , Reiki,
Lymphatic drainage ,Cryotherapy ,
Kinesio Taping ,and a Birth Doula .
Check out our website
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https://lakesidewellnessandapothecary.com/