


The Art of Touch is a holistic health clinic in Riwaka run by Melissa Potter, a registered BCST practitioner with over 37 years of experience and 15,000+ clinical hours. The clinic offers therapeutic massage, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, reflexology, reiki and 1:1 Hatha yoga, plus a mobile massage service covering Kaiteriteri, Marahau, Motueka, Moutere and Mapua. Melissa also runs a holistic health empowerment coaching programme, available 1:1 or online.
We can’t recommend The Art of Touch highly enough. Myself and several members of my family have been regular clients, and every experience has been exceptional. I originally sought treatment for significant neck and back pain, and since being recommended to Melissa, I’ve noticed a real improvement not only physically, but mentally as well. Her work is truly effective and holistic. Melissa is professional, accommodating, and incredibly skilled in what she does. She is always attentive, thorough, grounded, and consistent in her approach, which creates a very safe and supportive environment. What I especially appreciate is that while we initially came for pain management, we now only need occasional visits, which will be continued as a ritual of self-care. I’m very grateful to have found her and will continue to recommend her to anyone seeking genuine, high-quality therapy.
Mere S. · April 2026 · via Google
My experience with Melissa is beyond excellent ! I have been her client for 2 years , going every 2 weeks for her treatments. Her approach was not just therapeutic , it was holistic. With her advices for a my wellbeing , mu heath improved significantly.. She had an amazing knowledge about human anatomy and she was emphasizing massage on specific areas l need at the time. Highly recommend!
Dragana P. · March 2026 · via Google
Melissa at the art of touch has helped me recover from several work injuries and life wear and tear. Highly recommend 5 / 5 ! my go to massage therapist!
Jesse S. · March 2026 · via Google
I've been in for treatment from Melissa several times and have benefited each and every time. She has treated most of my musculature and at one point performed a psoas release that I felt helped a lot. As well as being skilled with her hands, she's a really good listener, has good knowledge and insights and is very nice and personable.
Matt A. · March 2026 · via Google
The Art of Touch is hands down the best massage experience I’ve had. Melissa provides an amazing deep tissue massage, she really knows what she’s doing and worked out all my tension perfectly.. hence the reason ive been back multiple times. Her service is very professional, relaxing, and I left feeling incredible afterwards. Highly recommend!
Mike f. · March 2026 · via Google