De-Stress at North Loop’s Newest Luxury Massage Option
Caroline Nyakundi started healing others when she was six years old. “I gave my mother foot rubs, and I realized giving massages was my love language,” she explained. “It’s like my Zen mode, it’s what I enjoy. It’s nice to heal. It feels good helping people.”
Caroline launched her massage therapy business, Alpha Massage and Wellness, in 2014 and until recently worked out of Arch Salon & Suites.
“Most of my clients are athletes, so they are body builders, so they need more body work and they love taking care of their bodies,” she said. She also had a growing number of couples-clients who wanted appointments together, so Caroline started hiring other massage therapists to meet the demand. “My clients were sending me a message, ‘You need to expand.'”
She outgrew her space at Arch Salon & Suites and recently opened her own storefront at 115 N. 1st St. She’s now grown her business to employ four massage therapists.
Alpha Massage and Wellness has a suite designed for couples’ appointments.
Himalayan Salt Benefits
In addition to the traditional selection of massage therapies, Alpha offers a space to relax before or after massages that has a wall of Himalayan salt. “The salt relieves stress, helps circulation and supports your breathing,” Caroline explained. “The room is for pure relaxation.”
The Himalayan salt on the wall helps clients relax before or after massage treatments.
Options for Really Busy People
Some of Caroline’s clients are so crunched for time that they book the Alpha Four Hands Ritual, where two massage therapists choreograph stress relief in a short amount of time. “You have one therapist working on the back, neck and shoulder, and the other working on legs,” said Caroline. “We are helping you heal with a limited time.” The Four Hands Ritual is also available for longer appointments.
Alpha also has availability for walk-ins, with massage therapists who live nearby and can arrive to the salon with 20-minutes’ notice. In addition, Alpha is open until 9pm Monday through Saturday for clients whose busy lives need later options.
Alpha Massage and Wellness reserves a therapy room for walk-in clients.
Caroline says the North Loop is the perfect location for her. “I’m so vibrant, and so I needed a place where it matches my energy. My clients have been pushing me to strive harder and aim higher. And if feels so effortless. I’m blessed. I’m happy.”
Alpha Massage & Wellness is now open 7 days a week and accepting appointments online. Follow on Instagram here.
By Mary Binkley, NLNA volunteer