Marissa Emery, LMT

Marissa Emery, LMT

Massage therapy is more than pushing muscles around and helping people relax. It’s complex, layered, and unique every single time. It’s a sacred connection with someone else.

Marissa offers continuing education for massage professionals and accessible classes for caregivers, parents (and kids!) and partners.

She loves to work with people who are passionate, heart-centered, and want to make this world a kinder place.

How to Work with Marissa

Upcoming Events

Register and attend in-person events

Foundations of Perinatal Massage Webinar

Current LMTs can receive 2 CE hours for attending this webinar

Book a Massage

Book your massage through Mama Needs Massage here

lymphatic drainage massage training

Massage Training for Professionals

Over the last 16 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of massage clients, specializing in perinatal (pre- and post-natal) massage and supporting moms at every stage thereafter.

My approach blends a mix of modalities with intuition, deep listening, nervous system awareness, and a deep respect for each person’s pace and needs.

These days, I focus on teaching massage therapists who want to deepen their skills and confidence. I also support parents and doulas who want to confidently integrate more intentional touch into their care.

If you’re a massage therapist ready to grow, a doula seeking hands-on skills, or a parent needing support: you’re in the right place.

What I Believe

  • When you bring your whole self to a classroom setting, it allows for unexpected connections and synergies to appear.

  • Leading with empathy, deep listening, and authenticity. Every time.

  • Speaking up for what I believe in, having empathy for people I disagree with, and the power each of us has to make a difference in the world.

  • Massage plays a critical role in wellness.

  • Community-building is transformative.

Marissa Emery, LMT In nature

Words from Others

  • The whole class is a treasure-trove of verbiage to use when talking with clients... As someone who is more comfortable with self-studying, I really appreciated all the extra study material in the resources guide... This whole class feels like a distillation of all your years of experience and knowledge, presented in a well paced and information filled package.

    Maggie

  • I felt calm almost as if I was being nurtured during the course.

    Anonymous Student Review

  • I took Marissa's Massage for Doulas class a few years into my doula career and it was great! As a doula who was trained almost exclusively on zoom, having the guided hands on experience was so valuable. To have a deeper understanding of what different touch both feels like to give and receive absolutely boosted my confidence as a doula. Marissa clearly has knowledge and passion for her field, and the ability to share that with the class. Also, leaving the class feeling like I had a massage as well, never a bad thing!

    Giselle

  • This class was SO well organized and had a great balance of review with very specific practical tips.

    Anonymous

  • Marissa does a phenomenal job holding space to feel comfortable and safe as one navigates the highs and lows of business ownership. I always felt supported, inspired, challenged, and held accountable for my big and small goals. This group of women in the mastermind group not only became trusted entrepreneur confidants but friends too. I would join again in a heartbeat!

    Katie

  • Everything I learned today I will put in practice with my next mom. 10/10

    Anonymous

  • Love it! So needed. Woke up wanting more! ❤️

    Anonymous

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