Melissa Finocchiaro Perilla, L.Ac M.Ac LMT
About
Melissa Finocchiaro, L.Ac. M.Ac LMT
Licensed Acupuncturist & Massage Therapist~ Founder of Perilla Wellness
Melissa Finocchiaro comes to the wellness field with over 20 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people remember who they are and move through what keeps them stuck, emotionally, physically, or when they’re simply unsure of what’s next. She is an intuitive and empathic practitioner, known for her calm, grounded presence and her ability to hold space for deep transformation. She channels this sensitivity into every session, listening beyond the surface and responding to what each person’s body and spirit truly need.
Melissa’s healing path began with Reiki and massage therapy, eventually leading her to Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine after experiencing its profound effects as a patient. Drawn to its depth and subtle power, she pursued her Master’s of Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, completing over three years of intensive study and clinical training.
In her practice, Melissa treats a wide range of conditions with a special focus on emotional wellness, pain, digestive health and allergies. She offers a powerful treatment for chronic and seasonal allergies known as Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT), developed by Dr. Nader Soliman, which has brought life-changing relief to many of her patients.
Her sessions are deeply intuitive and often blend acupuncture with bodywork, essential oils, healing stones, and energy medicine—creating a personalized experience that supports each client on multiple levels.
“The most gratifying part of being an acupuncturist is watching people transform—sometimes in ways they don’t expect. I love witnessing both the powerful and subtle shifts in symptoms, mindset, and lifestyle that ultimately lead to lasting change.” A lifelong learner, Melissa is continually deepening her understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection and exploring new ways to support her clients. Outside of the treatment room, she enjoys cooking nourishing meals, reading, traveling, gardening, being in nature, and spending time with her family.
Services Melissa Offers
Acupuncture: Acupuncture uses hair-thin, flexible needles, inserted into specific points on the body to activate the body's own healing powers.
Cupping: Cupping is an ancient technique, in which a special cup is applied to the skin and held in place by suction which draws superficial tissue into the cup. Cupping brings fresh blood to the area and helps improve circulation.
Microneedling: Incredibly effective cosmetic treatment that increases collagen production and reduces the effects of aging.
Moxibustion: Moxibustion is used in conjunction with acupuncture treatment and involves the heating of acupuncture points with smoldering mugwort herb (known as moxa).
Tui Na Bodywork and Massage:
Acupuncture Zen Treatment: Combination of Acupuncture, Massage, Energy Work and Cupping
SAAT: Soliman Auricular Acupuncture Treatment
Treat allergies, both environmental and food, plus MCAS and Alpha-gal, with this simple and effective technique. This powerful and innovative treatment known as SAAT was developed by Dr. Nader Soliman. It involves one needle that can result in long lasting symptom relief. SAAT (Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment)- patented, "is a newly introduced powerful technique that provides the longest relief from allergy symptoms compared to any other acupuncture methods. In clinical practice for several years, this technique offered unprecedented relief from allergies with no recurrence of the allergen treated."
