about me

My name is Melissa Rodriguez. I am a native of Michigan, moved to Ocala Florida in 1999 specifically for the warm weather and thoroughbreds. Employed primarily as an exercise rider for 15 years but always had an odd job in varied disciplines. In 2017 I changed career paths and enrolled in the Florida School of Massage.  I opened my current location in August of 2018. In 2023 I decided to marry my love of horses and massage experience together by becoming certified in equine massage therapy as well. It made sense due to my equestrian background, location, and clientele profile to hybridize my business to serve both horses and humans. The result is immensely rewarding. I love my location because I am in horse country, connecting with horses and horse people every day in the form of pain relief, addressing restriction of motion, muscle maintenance, or just an "hour of forget about it".  I love Marion County, the beautiful countryside that surrounds us, the folks that call this home or just visit for a season and I'm proud to serve my community in a positive healing capacity.