"I knew nothing about the modality, but I was determined to try it in earnest. I was desperate for healing and freedom of choice in my life. Because of Melisa's personality, caring and calm demeanor, I quickly understood her to be completely nonjudgemental and someone with whom I could open my deepest and most secret memories to. I allowed myself to be vulnerable in the safe space that she helped me to create. Because of this, I was able to face traumatic circumstances in my past that I had never, ever told another living soul about. I now have a choice to treat those challenges as opportunities and to live my life in a state of gratitude and joy."

"ITR is the best trauma process, it was a direct path to expressing deep, deep trauma. I don't have to carry it around like a backpack anymore."

"ITR is a miraculous technique. The simplicity of the process is genius, in that it presents the trauma back to the brain in the same matter the trauma was processed then adds a beginning, middle, and end to the story allowing for closure to the event. This therapy is a powerful tool to help the mind heal from trauma. For sixty years I lied to myself about the severity of my trauma and failed to recognize the impact it had on my life and the lives other people I love. Melisa instilled in me a sense of trust and confidence not only in her ability and in ITR, but in myself that I could move beyond this chapter in my life. I am eternally grateful to Melisa for helping me find closure."

"A switch flipped for me. I learned that what I acknowledge on the surface isn't what I really feel deep down."

"ITR was incredibly helpful for me, and I believe would be useful to anyone that has unresolved or unprocessed traumatic experiences.  Melisa was excellent in guiding me through issues I thought couldn't possibly resolve on my own.  My only advice would be trust the process and listen to your own body sensations more than your mind, because sometimes it's hard to remember traumatic experiences."

I survived. I'm no longer reliving the trauma and I don't feel trapped anymore.

"ITR helps take raw emotions and put a structure to it to make sense of the experience. Makes things clear in my head, you don't relive it, but you experience the feelings."

"I used to believe that no one emerges from trauma processing sessions with a smile. But Melisa changed all that. My veteran clients (Afghanistan to Vietnam) persevered through resolving long held trauma week after week, sometimes month after month. It's intense and invaluable work, often laced with tears. The most diligent clients emerged smiling near the end because trauma no longer ruled their lives, and they could move forward with inner peace. I am always grateful for Melisa's holistic work with our veterans."