Melanie Peddle

Melanie Peddle holds a MS in Mechanical Engineering and has been practicing massage since 2012. She is an instructor with Western Colorado University in its partnership with the University of Colorado, focusing on biomechanical engineering and injury, as well as applications in adaptive sports. An accomplished collegiate athlete, Melanie brings an engineer's mind to all her physiological pursuits, and a passion for the most interesting engineering challenge of all: the human body.

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How to give a massage at home
Tips From a Licensed Massage Therapist on Giving a Great Massage

At some point in your life, you’ve likely been asked to rub the aching back,…

Woman enjoying a massage
How to Prepare for a Massage to Get the Maximum Benefits

A massage is an inherently transportive and beneficial experience—you don’t need to do much but…

Can massage help bunions?
Bunion Bummers – and How Massage Can Help

The holiday season has come to a close, which can bring a welcome reprieve from…

Reflexology, Acupressure, and Massage
What is Reflexology – and How is it Different from Massage?

Reflexology is a practice often associated with massage. One can find it offered as a…

How massage can help correct bad posture
No, “Sitting Up Straight” Won’t Fix Your Posture…but Here’s What Will

“Sit up straight! Don’t slouch like that!” Echos of your mother may still ring in…

What Makes Swedish Massage Swedish?
What Makes a Swedish Massage “Swedish” (and Also French)?

Swedish massage is the most widely recognized and used massage modality in the world. A…

How massage supports digestive health
How Massage Aids and Improves Healthy Digestion

Massage is a proven and ancient solution for your musculoskeletal aches and pains, but did…

How massage assists in diabetes management
How Massage Helps Manage the Symptoms and Side Effects of Diabetes

As of 2021, roughly 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with a form of diabetes—nearly…

Massage and recovery for pickle ball players
Massage & Recovery Techniques to Step Up Your Pickleball Game

Are you one of the 5 million pickleball players in the United States? Or, have…