Melissa A. Dailey is a Certified Rolfer in Yellow Springs

I first learned about Rolfing® in the early 1990s and was instantly drawn to its logic, strategy, and results. In 2001, I was Active Duty Air Force and under intense stress and pressure as an Intelligence Officer during Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM. I was working 15 hour days and suffered from thoracic inlet syndrome, insomnia, locked jaw, and constricted breathing. I was tense and on edge and felt I was suffocating in my own skin. I found a Rolfer near my base and received the ten series over the course of three months. I was able to regain my breathing, my alignment, and became more mentally and physically resilient. I was so transformed by the work that I decided to become a Rolfer myself. Thankfully, the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute of Structural Integration® accepts the Post 9-11 GI Bill, and in a few years I was on my way to Boulder, Colorado to learn about this amazing bodywork. 

 Since graduating from the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute of Structural Integration® in both the Basic and Advanced courses, I have helped clients release deeply ingrained tension due to neck and back pain, joint replacements, scoliosis, impaired mobility, repetitive stress injuries, and other chronic strain patterns. I have also been teaching health and fitness classes for over 35 years and am a Certified Personal Trainer. This bodywork was crucial in my ability to continue to proudly serve in the Air Force Reserves and I retired after 28 years of service.  
 
In September 2024, I had the opportunity to give Rolfing sessions at Happy Camp, a mindset and yoga retreat at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona. I had the privilege of giving a Rolfing session to TV personality Teddi Mellencamp. She offered a lovely testimonial describing her experience:

"I had the best Rolfing session at Happy Camp, and let me tell you, my alignment is more aligned than ever! And I just feel…lighter. Melissa’s technique was so intuitive; she just knew exactly where my body needed a release. The tension (and I hold a lot of tension) melted away, especially in my shoulders and lower back, which I’ve been struggling with for awhile. Her approach left me feeling relaxed yet energized, with a sense of balance restored. If you haven’t experienced Rolfing yet, I highly recommend it - it’s a game changer for both body and mind."​ 

I'm currently accepting new clients and offer sessions Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday. Please contact me via phone/text at (916) 201--6810 or email me at mdailey30@hotmail.com for more information. I look forward to hearing from you and am excited to go on this transformational journey with you towards your self-awareness and embodiment. Your quality of life is worth it!