About

Melissa Cantara looks into the camera. She has brown hair with gray strands, hazel eyes, and a kind face with light skin and freckles. She is wearing a blue shirt with navy lettering and sitting in a wicker chair.

Melissa Cantara, LMT, is a proud U.S. Air Force veteran who resides and practices in Southern Maine.

Melissa brings a diverse skill set to her practice. She holds a Bachelor of Art in Studio Art from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a Master of Fine Art from Maine College of Art in Portland, Maine, and a certificate in Massage Therapy from Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois. Additionally, she holds a certificate in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy from the Body Therapy Center and School of Massage in Swansea, Illinois.

Melissa is a board-certified, licensed massage therapist specializing in trauma-informed care and an accomplished artist, writer, workshop facilitator, and teacher. Her dedication to empowering others to embark on their healing journeys drives her professional endeavors.

“Addressing the whole body, not just the symptoms, has given me a renewed outlook on life.”

— A.G.