About — themarslab.com

ABOUT ME

I am a Women’s Wellness Guide. My spiritual journey began over 20 years ago using the healing power of crystals, breath work and movement as I began my personal inner work.

The M.A.R.S. Lab took shape in 2013 as an outlet for my creative expression. M.A.R. as my initials, and “style” lab, as in lifestyle- or way of doing something. As a lifelong dancer/artist, passionate about the many ways that I have found for healing to occur, I was moved to offer handmade items that were both beautiful and powerful on an energetic level. My dance (literally) began to inform my handmade items when I was gifted a hula hoop almost 15 years ago now, I had no idea how much the circle would inspire me. My art began to transform subtly as this new dance re-shaped the spiral of my intelligence. Our bodies are such (literal) powerhouses; they store information and stories- our own AND our ancestors, they move, they breathe, they grow weary, they heal, and they protect us. I have tapped into my innate power through Dance, and now share my movement with others as well as the accessories I create. These accessories are offered not just to adorn, but to attune. As with any practice it is important to keep it holistic and sustainable- so as you browse my accessories, you will find a majority of my materials are reclaimed. I do this because I believe there is enough "stuff" in the world, and as inhabitants of this planet it is our gift to the past, present, and future to aid in the healing of the Earth. I design my accessories with the divine union of body and spirit in mind, and give them all a little energetic charge before they make their way to you.

Being passionate about ritual and ceremony, I became ordained as a minister/officiant in 2023 to officially hold space and guide as you as you mark a pivotal moment in your life.

I am currently a graduate student studying Counseling Psychology.

I am certified to hold space in Leadership (via L.E.T.), and I’ve also received a certificate in Somatic Attachment Therapy (via The Embody Lab). From the latter, I’ve created Somatic Noticing sessions, guiding folks on an inward journey to discover and heal emotions, or just old harmful stories that may be stuck in the body.

I am certified in QPR (question, persuade, refer- suicide prevention training) and Mental Health Crisis Response Training.

I am certified and trained in complementary healing therapies such as Reiki, Somatic Noticing, Rose Healing, Divine Feminine Channeling, and Akashic Records Reading. Because of this diverse background, I offer completely unique energy work sessions, that cater to your specific moment in life, and we will work together to guide you towards the highest and best version of you.

In 2016 I received my certification to teach Elemental HoopDance, and have since created a workshop not only highlighting hooping as a unique dance form, but also as a powerful tool one can add to their meditation and manifestation practice. I have found this method to be an incredible form of self care, joy, and healing. It is my honor to hold space for women to explore their unique relationship to their bodies as well as bringing in the importance of play, of dance, of self love, and of community/sisterhood.

Over the past decade, my work (and joy) has bloomed from my Circles Cycles Crystals movement. Everything I encourage comes from the seed of self care. CIRCLES to me represent eternity, but also completion, dance, perfection, and gathering. CYCLES are omnipresent. Our bodies echo the 28 day cycle of the lunar path, and that dance happens beneath the ever shifting rhythm of the seasons. CRYSTALS are a natural source of medicine and attunement. I believe adding them to your meditation, or everyday accessories can amplify that which you are seeking

Thank you for being here, and see you in circle, XO.

I’d love to work together to empower you as you dance through this season, let’s connect.

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TESTIMONIALS

“This experience was my first time receiving Reiki, naturally I was a bit apprehensive about it and what it would entail. Luckily for me (and my nerves), Melissa answered all my questions thoroughly and I had a better understanding of the process. I found the session to be something that I didn’t know I needed. The entire session was so calming and relaxing. I felt comfortable throughout the entire process. It was a great way to realign my body and mind. I felt a lot more spiritually balanced in the days afterward. It was kind of like this hit my body’s reset button. Melissa is a true professional, and knows exactly how to make you feel at home.”

— Morgan
PET REIKI: “My little problem kitty has changed so much since our session. It’s incredible really. Her whole demeanor has changed and she hasn’t pee’d in the house since … and I can pat her. She hasn’t dug at screens or displayed any anxious behavior since. I’ve changed my behavior around her too and think that I was able to be conscious and provide her with what she needed ( emotionally) finally”

— Jaclyn
“It was my first time receiving Reiki, and Melissa helped me to understand what to expect from the experience. I found the session to be peaceful and relaxing. One thing I liked was the preparation and guided meditation to relax. I felt so peaceful and my body and muscles were at ease and felt lighter. Melissa was very professional, and even though we did this via FaceTime, I felt I was right there with her. I would recommend a Reiki session to anyone seeking spiritual enlightening and/or a very relaxing experience. "

— Theresa
“This was my 3rd time receiving Reiki, but the other sessions were a long time ago, & Melissa explained the process of Reiki perfectly to me. I definitely went into the session able to really open to the energy and healing after she explained it. I found my session to be really wonderful, relaxing, uplifting and enlightening. One thing I really liked was what she shared with me after the session. She told me what came up in each area as she moved from my head down through my body, and was completely tuned in to me, her intuition is spot on. She brought to my attention certain blockages and shared messages from my body to me, plus ways to work through these things. I also love that she pulled a couple of cards after and these also held very meaningful messages for me. I'm now putting this wisdom into action. I really feel like our session made a difference in a positive way both physically and emotionally, I feel lighter, happier and more focused. I've been putting Melissa's messages and suggestions into action and I feel this is helping me move through the blockages too. yay! Our session was via zoom, and I lay on my bed with my phone on a tripod, I felt like we were in the room together which was perfect. Melissa is extremely professional, and super approachable, she has an incredible way of communicating to put a person at ease and explain things. I recommend someone do a reiki session for the reason of having pure, universal, love energy flowing into your body, it’s a beautiful gift to be able to welcome in at any time, especially now when there's so much confusion and tension in the world. Melissa's wisdom and intuition was impressive, I realize Reiki is allowing the energy to come through, but I feel she is a true healer and by working with Reiki energy she will help facilitate lot of healing and realignment.”

— Sophie
“I received a beautiful distance reiki healing session with Melissa. She first guided me into a somatic experiencing session, where she gradually led my awareness into my body. Taking the time to tune in and acknowledge what was present in my body felt like an opening of the door to receiving reiki energy. During the reiki session, I noticed vibrating energy beginning to flow freely within my body, especially in my arms. I felt safe and nurtured in Melissa’s presence as I floated between waking and sleeping. I love how she brings the practice full circle with a gentle debriefing and card pull at the end. I left the session feeling uplifted and energized, as though I had shifted any stuck energy that was formerly present in my body. If you feel called to receive a guided and supported reiki healing session, I highly recommend connecting with Melissa.”

— Steph
“This was my first time doing a true energy work session with Melissa. I came in with an open mind, not knowing completely what to expect. Although I had friends who had practiced or received energy work in the past, I was a bit nervous before I had met Melissa, as I didn’t know if energy work was for me. As soon as I met Melissa, I felt completely at ease. She welcomed me into the space and I felt like I had known her for years. She answered any questions I had immediately, and any preconceived notions of what energy work was, was completely dispelled. Melissa had a calming presence and I felt at ease to work with her. I found my session to be entirely enlightening. I went into this session with little to no expectations. At the end of my session, I had felt emotions and thoughts that confirmed a lot of what was internalized but not verbalized. One thing I really liked was the specificity of the energy work- I felt refreshed by visiting some of the internalized dialogue that now became conscious thoughts and feelings after the session. I noticed physical shifts as well, including sensory experiences in both my feet and hands. This was surprising, as a newcomer to energy work who had little to no expectations as to what would happen during my session. My in person session was in a professional, yet comfortable and inviting space. The interpretation afterwards resonated so much with what I was trying to verbalize, I was surprised how in tune Melissa was with my internal dialogue. The interpretation was specific and accurate. It was a positive way to take the vague notions I had been feeling and bring them to a place where I could assess how to move forward with personal progression. As someone who had never had a reiki session, and to be honest slightly skeptical of what to expect, I would wholeheartedly recommend a session with Melissa! I think it’s an important portion of my growth to re-evaluate and assess internal dialogue and feelings, and I look forward to my next session!”

— Karen
“This was not my first time doing an energy work session however it was my first time doing an energy work session with somebody who was not close family. Melissa made me feel very relaxed and is so personable I immediately felt very comfortable. I found my reiki session to be really calming, I had been experiencing high levels of stress and feeling disconnected, and taking part in the reiki session has left me feeling connected to my body again and enabled me to put myself first in my every day life. One thing I really liked was how Melissa’s language changed my mindset, I was experiencing severe back pack that day and had purchased a heat patch to help heal the pain, and when Melissa was summarizing she said “I can feel a lot of love toward your lower back” and at the time I was convinced she was feeling the pain and the heat from the medicinal patch, whereas after reflection I saw she had recognised that I was giving love to my lower back by way of the patch. That small comment changed my own mindset from thinking about the pain I was feeling, to concentrating on what I was healing instead. I honestly felt completely rejuvenated the next day, back almost healed and full of beans again! My session was over distance which I really appreciated because I live in London which is a very different environment to where Melissa is in Hawaii, so seeing her home and hearing tropical noises really elevated me away from urban life and definitely helped in my relaxation. Melissa was very professional throughout and after I was delivered back into my body I really enjoyed watching Melissa for a short while as she finished up her practise. Beautiful. Her interpretation afterward really resonated, she picked up on a few personal things I hadn’t shared with anyone and had been stewing over in my head, and having that finally out in the open was really freeing, I particularly enjoyed how Melissa could tell which direction I hula hooped because her hands were dragged around in a circle! I would completely recommend for someone to do a Reiki session, I feel like my mental wellbeing had improved in these few days as well as my physical, and carving out that time for myself has definitely shifted my mood to a happier, positive one. Thank you so much Melissa!”

— Sally
As a reiki master myself I know the ins and outs of holding space for a client. Receiving reiki from Melissa was cosmic for me. I don’t even know where I went but I wasn’t here. I was seeing visions and I was traveling to different places. By the time I came out of the session she had collected so much information from my guides that was so accurate I was blown away. I felt safe enough to go into the deepest trance with her and she went in to my world like a warrior on my behalf. She really takes pride in her gifts and she’s more than worthy to hold space for you if you’re needing any kind of spiritual help. Melissa prays from her core. A true nurturer and care giver.

— Zenya
“After one session with Melissa, my back pain went from a 7 to waking up the next morning with ZERO pain. I have been skeptical of Reiki in the past, but Melissa has such a relatable way of approaching it that I was drawn to work with her. Her healing touch helped relax and heal my back, as well as my energy. So grateful to have found her!”

— Jess
“My reiki session with Melissa was so warm, safe and comfortable that I didn’t even realize that two hours had passed. We began the session with a guided relaxation that allowed me to unwind and drop into a healing space after a hectic day. This was my first experience with a session through FaceTime. The deep relaxation and comfort created felt as if I was with her in person. After a guided meditation Melissa performed reiki and then brought me back with the sound of a singing bowl. This sound radiated through my body leaving me feeling as though everything was back in its rightful place. I appreciate the gentle energy of this session, it allowed me to work through some complicated thoughts while also remaining grounded. Melissa is a great conductor for holding a space of love and acceptance. Our human experiences leave us sometimes with stress and fear and this session was a reminder of the peace and love that is ever abundant in this world. I feel so grateful for my experience and look forward to my next session.”

— Delilah
“Melissa has always been someone very open and accepting of all thoughts and people. Even though I was already comfortable with her, she made me comfortable with Reiki as it was my first time. Our chat beforehand let me know what to expect and there were no pressures weighing on me. The session was so moving emotionally in my experience; incredibly cleansing and healing. The part I’ve really been hanging onto is our discussion afterward. She relayed the feelings she’d received and they were exact thoughts I had during her work. I left our session feeling lighter and focused on the goals I’d set prior. I’ve already bought a gift certificate for a loved one and can’t wait to have another session. Melissa is truly one of a kind as a human being and her devotion to this work is unparalleled. 10/10 would recommend.”

— Alexx
Tattoos invite an intensity of experience for the wearer and the artist- physically, sensorially, and emotionally. Thank you so much for the wonderful energy clearing, and uplifting work in the studio... I'm so grateful for Melissa and the career attention, and kindness she brought to the intuitive energy clearing and uplifting session we held in my workspace. She also offered a number of helpful recommendations for keeping the space feeling open and welcoming based on a number of considerations including the materiality of the room itself as well as the kind of work I do. I can't recommend her enough."

— Nicole
“Melissa is a freaking gem! She and I had a session during the full moon right before I started my second semester of grad school, and I was feeling all tangled up and was being overpowered by negative self talk. Melissa held space for exactly where I was; she helped me get comfortable with a gorgeous guided meditation, and connected to me and my energy through reiki. We debriefed after, and she validated so many of the physical, emotional, spiritual things I felt while in the session. She helped me learn to lead from the heart, and unlocked parts of me that I didn’t even know were locked in the first place. You will absolutely benefit from spending time with this wonderful healer.”

— Suzie

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