I first went to Melissa seeking massage as part of an overall healing program for overcoming migraine headaches and generalized anxiety. Immediately I found relief, safety, support and peace as she worked with me over a period of several weeks. It was not just the physical release of pain as her sure hands unknotted my muscles, but the spiritual calming that took place in her presence and environment. Melissa pays great attention to the atmosphere of her beautiful studio, and that is met instantly in the enchanting sights, colors, scents, and light of the whole place...

I have continued to work with Melissa periodically over several years, when I need a reminder to focus inward and care for myself. Recently I have sought her wisdom for some deep energy work and guided meditation. The imagery, focus, intuitive direction and LOVE that I experienced is something that helped me greatly, both in the moment and afterward as I carried her guidance with me.

Melissa is a gifted, loving, passionate and dedicated woman to her craft. It is a blessing to know her, and to reap the soul-benefits of her wonderful work!

Sincerely and in deep gratitude,
~Laura Ritchie
Durham NH

"Melissa is an incredibly gifted healer; her intuition and insight extends far beyond her years in age. I have been coming to her now for massage, energy work and spiritual guidance for many years. For Melissa, her dedication to her clients extends beyond the one hour session that they are in her treatment room. Melissa has a strong dedication to healing and to helping her clients get what they need from their sessions." -Karen Lacharite, Certified Firewalk Instructor, owner of Ancient Fire, Northwood, NH

You are a great creative inspiration Goddess!!

Blessings, Love ya!

Debby Boyce
Milton, NH

As the owner of Crescent Moon Herbals and an active participant in Melissa's Goddess Workshops, I find her instruction to be not only informative but inspiring for me and for my highest good. Each workshop has allowed me to become more in tune with my deepest thoughts and emotions. She is a wonderful instructor, passionate about her work and creative beyond belief!

Mary Lavoie
Crescent Moon Herbals
Lebanon, Maine

"You looked beautiful tonight" said a sister Goddess, as the evening unwound from yet another splendid Melissa Potter event. Then I thought back and realized each of the Women was especially radiant that evening, filled with anticipation, excitement, curiosity, and an opportunity to face our fears and let them go. Who knew what adventure was ahead for our Goddess Souls.

Even though I came into the series midway, I felt as though I was a special part of the group. I learned and experienced a lot. Each of the sessions I attended seemed to be appropriately timed for what I was working on in my own personal journey. Thank you for doing what you do Melissa. Your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm really make the sessions healing and inspirational!
Dee Hassen
Madbury, NH


Hello Melissa,

I really wasn't sure what to expect from last night. It was truly wonderful. I have a renewed energy today...so much so my body is like: hey, slow down!
Very cool!
Thank you so very much for such a fascinating night!
I'll look forward to seeing you hopefully at next months Goddess workshop, if not sooner.

Brightest Blessings to you,
Lynn Walton
Sanford, ME

Melissa is one of the most amazingly gifted healers I have met in my lifetime. She did in fifteen minutes what couldn't be done in over a year of other treatments. I was suffering from neck pain and had been to chiropractors, massage therapists, and occupational therapists for years with no relief. Melissa was visiting me one day and offered to do some massage on my neck for a few minutes. Not only did she locate the pain, but she was able to do some release work combined with coaching me to bring to surface what was subconsciously causing this pain. When she was done, I was dumbfounded. The pain was gone for the first time in years.
Not only is Melissa gifted in this way, but she is truly a wise woman who works with archetypal energy, chakra clearings, and shadow work. She shakes and clears the energy in whatever way spirit moves her to do. She is a priestess, a healer, a medicine woman in the truest sense of the word, and she is down to earth, human and someone I cherish and am honored to know.
~Oceana, owner of Kali Ma Healing Arts, Western, MA

Melissa ~

I really didn't have a clue how much different I would feel! ~EXPANSIVE~ is a good word. I feel like I have made a great discovery on a new frontier! Yet it feels internal & eternal. I know I have to do more - I am at the doorway & the view is quite ~EXPANSIVE! ~the word of the day!
T.F.
Stratham, NH

As a Massage Therapist, Melissa is phenomenal. She really puts all of herself into the treatment and is very much in tune with her hands and her keen intuition. Melissa has a very strong presence as a healer and has tremendous wisdom. I am most grateful she is a part of our community! ~Holly M. Brown, Shamballa and Reiki Master/Teacher, Dover, NH

Links of Interest:
Melissa's Blog	Photos of ritual space, altars, Goddess poetry and more!
MotherRoots Healing Center	The web site for the MotherRoots Healing Center with each months' newsletter and class listings
Ancient Fire	My friend Karen's Firewalking web site.
Wise Woman University	Look for online classes from myself and other teachers of the Wise Woman ways!
The Upledger Institute	This is where I trained in Craniosacral Therapy & Somato-emotional Release work
The Daily OM	Absolutely inspiring, wise, beautiful daily meditations
Moon Circles	One of my favorite web sites to connect with the energies of the current moon cycles
Soulful Living	Empowering, inspirational, insightful articles on many subjects
Grateful Organization	Walk a peaceful labyrinth, Light a candle, Read, Explore
Gain Hope	A place for hope in the age of anxiety
Current Moon Phases	Shows the current minute by minute phase of the moon
Spiritual Renaissance Center	A wonderful healing center and spiritual newsletter of my friend Deborah & her husband Leo from Portalnd, ME
Women of Wisdom	Women of Wisdom is an internationally recognized organization that provides diverse and innovative programs offering women opportunities for personal growth and transformation, including an annual conference on women's spirituality held each February in Seattle, Washington.
Inner Goddess	Goddesses, Mantras, Affirmations, Goddess of The Week Email
Ravenwood Forest	A healing woodlands retreat and workshop center owned and operated by my friend Valerianna Claff