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Services Offered
* Therapeutic & Relaxing Massage
* Pregnancy Massage
* Manual Lymphatic Drainage
* Thai Bodywork
* Trauma Release
* Energy Work
Melanie McCarley MLD-C * CPST * LMT #14763 * RN
Coming Soon
Melanie has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2023, bringing a strong foundation of knowledge and experience across multiple therapeutic modalities.
Her work focuses on Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD-C), scar tissue management and supporting clients through safe, effective lymphatic care.
She is a Certified Plastic Surgery Therapist (CPST) through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, specializing in post-operative lymphatic treatments designed to assist the body’s natural healing process and support recovery after surgery.
In addition to her massage therapy training, Melanie has been a Registered Nurse since 2008 and holds an active Tennessee nursing license. With more than a decade of experience working with medical and surgical patients, she understands the importance of delivering high-quality, compassionate care while supporting each client’s overall health and well-being.
Melanie is grateful for the opportunity to offer lymphatic care at Creekside Wellness and to be part of a team dedicated to supporting healing, wellness, and recovery.
Thank you for visiting our page!
Appointments & Booking Information
As a small, independently owned business, Creekside Wellness operates by appointment only. We do not have a receptionist available to answer walk-in questions, but most information about services, scheduling, and policies can be found throughout this website.
If you have reviewed the site and still have questions, or if you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please contact Christy at 423-920-5507. Please be prepared to leave a voicemail, or feel free to send a text message for a faster response.
Payment & Scheduling
Due to an increase in last-minute cancellations, all appointments must be paid for at the time of booking through the online scheduling system.
If you prefer to pay with cash, please contact Christy directly to schedule your appointment. A card will still be required to hold your appointment, but it will only be charged in the event of a no-show or late cancellation.
Cancellation Policy
We kindly ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
Session Rates
30 Minutes — $55
45 Minutes — $75
60 Minutes — $100
90 Minutes — $135
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Somatic Yoga | A Meditative Movement Practice
🧘♀️ Class Details:
- Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
- In person: Creekside Wellness, downtown Athens
- Live virtual option: via Lavender + Sage
- Registration on the website is required
Somatic Yoga is an invitation to slow down, soften, and truly listen to your body.
This gentle, meditative practice focuses on reconnecting the mind and body through mindful awareness, breath, and intentional movement.
Rather than pushing or striving, we allow.
Allowing ourselves to feel.
Allowing ourselves to release.
Allowing ourselves to come home to our bodies.
Through slow, mindful movements and conscious breathing, somatic yoga supports nervous system regulation, deeper body awareness, and a sense of ease that extends far beyond the mat. This practice is accessible to all bodies and experience levels.
✨ What to expect:
- Mindful breathing to calm the nervous system
- Slow, intentional movements guided by sensation
- A meditative pace that encourages presence and self-connection
- Space to explore what your body needs—without judgment
Whether you join us in the studio or from the comfort of home, this practice offers a supportive space to reconnect, reset, and gently restore.
Come as you are.
Leave feeling more connected, grounded, and at ease.
Special Offerings coming up
Nervous System & Soul | Regulated + Rooted
Take a slow breath with me for a moment.
No fixing. No striving. Just arriving.
Join us for a live in-person weekend workshop rooted in trauma-sensitive care, embodied wisdom, and intentional living through The Four Agreements.
This will be a gently held space where:
* Your nervous system comes first
* You are always in choice
* Nothing is forced, shared, or performed
* Presence matters more than productivity
Together, we’ll explore what it means to live with integrity, compassion, and clarity — not as something to “get right,” but as a practice of returning to yourself again and again.
This weekend is for you if you’ve been longing for:
• more peace in your body
• a softer relationship with yourself
• tools for living intentionally in everyday life
• connection that feels safe, grounded, and real
We’ll weave gentle somatic practices, guided reflection, quiet moments, and meaningful conversation — all designed to support regulation, self-trust, and inner listening.
This is not about becoming someone new.
It’s about remembering who you are beneath the noise, expectations, and old patterns.
We are honored to hold this space with you.
You don’t need to be ready.
You’re simply invited to arrive.
Details:
Saturday + Sunday
* April 24th & 25th 9:00am - 4:00pm
* Personal Investment $222
* Location Creekside Wellness downtown Athens TN
Tea + Tarot Weekend
Spend a fall mountain weekend tucked away in nature for a soulful retreat of healing, reflection, and connection with like-minded women.
This intimate gathering is held in a sacred container where we come together in fellowship, ask the deeper questions, and gently listen for the answers within.
What to expect:
• Tea & Tarot for inner guidance and insight
• Nourishing, lovingly prepared meals
• Time to slow down and be with yourself
• Self-reflection and journaling
• Group circle and sacred sharing
• Guided meditation
• Gentle yoga for grounding and restoration
Accommodations:
Shared bedroom sleeping space
* Only 8 spots available to keep the experience deeply personal and supportive.
* Personal investment $555
• payment plan option with a deposit of $111
If your soul is craving mountain air, meaningful connection, and a weekend devoted to your inner healing, this space is for you.
Come gather, rest, and return home renewed.
Thai Yoga Bodywork for Couples 🤍
Thai Yoga Bodywork for Couples 🤍
Date To Be Announced
An invitation to slow down together.
To listen with your hands.
To offer and receive care in a shared, sacred space.
This 90-minute couples workshop is designed to help you reconnect through gentle, supportive touch. Guided by Christy Miu, LMT & Thai Bodyworker, each partner will both give and receive Thai yoga bodywork, learning how to support one another with presence, breath, and intention.
Thai yoga bodywork is a meditative, floor-based practice that blends assisted stretching, rhythmic compression, and mindful touch. Often called “lazy yoga,” it allows the body to soften, open, and restore—without effort. Sessions are done fully clothed in comfortable, movement-friendly clothing that allows ease and flow.
✨ What you’ll experience & learn:
- How to offer nurturing, grounding touch to your partner
- Simple techniques you can bring home and practice together
- Guided movements that support relaxation, mobility, and nervous system balance
- A deeper sense of connection through shared presence
Details:
• 90-minute workshop
• $150 per couple
• Bring 1 exercise mat & 1 pillow
• Limited to 6 couples to keep the space intimate and supported
This is a space to soften, to be held, and to hold one another with care.
No prior experience needed—just a willingness to slow down and receive.
💫 Spots are limited. Reserve your place early.
GIFT CARDS
We are no longer selling gift cards; if you have a gift card you are looking to redeem, please text the office phone 423-920-5507 your information to schedule an appointment.