Massage, Music, & Mindfulness with Melissa Rose | Food for Thought #21

In this episode of the Greenfork Food for Thought podcast, host Stephen Zabala welcomes Melissa Rose, a massage therapist, mother, and musician, who shares her serendipitous path into massage therapy. Tune in as they explore topics like storing trauma in the body, the power of human touch, ecstatic dance, somatic practices, music as meditation, and tips for holistic wellness.To connect with Melissa Rose, find her on social media, at centered-massage.com/melissa-rose/, or contact her at (518) 912-1567.00:00 Welcome and introduction to Melissa Rose  03:00 Melissa's journey into massage therapy from restaurant work  06:00 Evolution of her massage career and becoming an independent contractor  09:00 How the body stores emotions and big releases during sessions  12:00 Introduction to ecstatic dance and its benefits  15:00 Story of dancing through grief after a friend's passing  18:00 Energy transference and profound client exchanges  21:00 The sacredness of human touch and infant studies  24:00 Differences between Swedish and medical/deep tissue massage  27:00 Tips for pre- and post-massage preparation  30:00 Hydration, running goals, and personal health reflections  33:00 Future goals including herbology and Miss Rose Wellness  36:00 Herbs, oils, and potions used in practice  39:00 Interest in somatic therapy and EMDR  42:00 Psychedelic therapy and ideas for a wellness center  45:00 Music as therapy and kirtan jam band experiences  48:00 Frequencies in music and emotional discernment  51:00 Life stages, trauma responses, and video game analogies  54:00 Death row meal: steak, sweet potato pie, and Hook-inspired feast  57:00 Comfort food, nutrition's impact on mental health, and dairy issues  59:00 How to find Melissa and closing thoughts