Welcome to Melipona Massage & Wellness
Hours:
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Monday 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 2:00 - 7:00 PM
Thursday 2:00 - 7:00 PM
316 E Hennepin Ave Suite #203 Minneapolis, MN 55414
Melipona & Logo Meaning
Melipona beecheii is a stingless bee that makes fermented honey native to Central America from the Yucatán Peninsula in the north to Costa Rica in the south. Melipona beecheii was cultivated in the Yucatán Peninsula by the Maya civilization. I chose this name in reverence to the bee & the connection to my maternal ancestral lineage (Central American & Yucatan Regions). The bee is a symbol of service to others that is collaborative with the hive. This is what Melipona Massage & Wellness values. Patience for the honey to be made, which is an ode to how I practice with slowness & steadiness. The Yarrow is an herb for protection over healing practitioners & empaths. An herb that holds the strength and medicine of boundaries. May these talismans and symbols be apart of the foundation of Melipona. Thank you for being here.
Melipona Massage & Wellness LLC pricing updates will go into effect starting May 1st, 2025 for new and return clients. Prices are shifting to better reflect massage standard industry rates in the Twin Cities & to be reflective of my education I have received. I will update the Pricing page within the next two weeks to reflect new pricing.
All offerings will have a fixed price in bold text & a sliding scale fee in parentheses. You may either pay the fixed price or choose a number within the sliding scale fee. The sliding scale fee that I have set allows for support to those who may need it financially (below the fixed price), while the upper end of the fee is a pay it forward fee (above the fixed price) for those who would like to support those whom need to use the lower end fee option. All New Clients will have a $15 addition to their massage from the fixed price.
Sliding scales create accessibility for those with lower-income, as well as offering a communal way of helping others when we have the means to do so and have higher-income!
If you have questions about the pricing structure please let me know. If you are unable to pay within the fees offered, please contact me via text (612) 587-2334 to discuss your options. Barters are offered if it aligns with services I am interested in receiving. The pay it forward option (above fixed price) is an option and is not required by any means.
UPDATES ON PRICING
✺ Pricing updates go into effect May 1st, 2025.
✺ Packages will all be determined from the fixed price as these are already discounted sessions.
✺ All prices will remain the same for the following two years from May 1st, 2025-May 1st, 2027.
✺ An Email with more information about all offerings & services provided will be coming at the end of April. We will no longer have a Custom Massage option - but will have three options for massage/energy work all at the same pricing scale.
✺ All massages will include within the price a variety of what would be considered as add-ons to them.
✺ There will be options for more in depth add-ons, fire cupping, vacuum cupping, oracle readings & energetic limpias/cleansings.
✺ Scheduling site will be updated from Schedulicity to Acuity.
✺ As always, if you have any questions please reach out by text!
Our Offerings
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Neuromuscular Massage
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Custom Massage
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Add-Ons
Reviews
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I loved this massage. Kassandra thoughtfully evaluated my range of motion to help determine what to work on. Throughout the massage, she was conscientious to help me feel comfortable and relaxed. She is very skilled at massage therapy, and I had increased range of motion after the massage. I highly recommend her services.
Sara D.
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I came into town blind and was seeking a last minute massage and Kassandra fully aligned w the 2 hour immersion deep tissue massage that my tense back deserves! I was overwhelmed w JOY at how easy it was to communicate and how attentive Kassandra was at tuning her fine techniques into imminent relief! Humbled to return as soon as I can! Truly I've seen hundreds of therapists and she is in the TOP FIVE I've ever experienced!
Love I.
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I've been a client since August and I can wholeheartedly recommended Kassandra and Melipona Massage & Wellness. Kassandra is a gifted massage therapist. She listens and she's intuitive. We started with neuromuscular massage due to problems I was having in my neck & shoulder and within a few sessions I had no pain! Her studio is cozy and comfortable and her hours of availability are flexible, so it's easy to schedule. Finding the right massage therapist is important - I'm really glad I found Kassandra.
Elaine K.
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Kassandra is so immensely talented. She is an expert at her craft! She is collaborative in her approach and expresses true care and attention. It's hard to imagine going anywhere else for a massage after working with her.
Adam L.
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I've never had a massage before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. She asked thorough questions about where it hurt and for how long. She was extremely comfortable to be around and made sure I was modestly covered for the entire session. My lower back and hips feel much better and my neck and shoulders are way more relaxed than I can remember in a long time. I made sure to schedule upcoming appointments with Kassandra because I can see this really helping me physically, in the long run. Also, I should add that I am a large gal so I can't lay on my stomach. Kassandra was able to find ways to keep me comfortable and still get her job done. Being overweight in a situation such as this, you feel very vulnerable. Kassandra handled it like a champ and never once, did I feel judged. She's awesome!
Anonymous
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Amazing massage! I felt very heard and cared for and feel SO much better after seeing Kassandra. I will definitely be back!!
Lacey P.
