Longtime Wheat Ridge resident Melissa Chaffin, LMT, is living her dream - improving the lives and overall well being of her clients through yoga stretching. But yoga isn't just for the young and lithe - it's for everyone, and especially seniors. Chaffin owns Saanti Massage Studio in Wheat Ridge.
She was recently asked by Senior Resource Center (SRC) at 3227 Chase Street in Wheat Ridge to provide weekly onsite service for the elderly after learning about her 30-minute, full-body stretch program she designed specifically for people suffering from Parkinson's.It's very rewarding when I hear how much better people feel after each session.
She was recently asked by Senior Resource Center (SRC) at 3227 Chase Street in Wheat Ridge to provide weekly onsite service for the elderly after learning about her 30-minute, full-body stretch program she designed specifically for people suffering from Parkinson's.It's very rewarding when I hear how much better people feel after each session.
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The dream of Saanti Massage Studio started in September of 2012 as I started to explore my passion of serving caregivers and those they care for. Not so coincidentally I was led to Thai Yoga Massage (TYM) as a very therapeutic technique that includes a combination of assisted stretching, movement and running energy lines.
THAI YOGA MASSAGE (TYM) is often called the "Lazy Man's Yoga" as the massage therapist is not only performing yoga for the receiver in longer sessions, as well as gently stretching you beyond where you can stretch yourself. TYM focuses on joints and stretching and the receiver remains fully clothed throughout the session.
Reviews (13)
Liana Holm
Aug 03, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Melissa listened carefully and made sure she understood my issues. She checked in with me when massaging the sore areas. Afterwards my muscles felt totally released and relaxed. Melissa is extremely skilled, knowledgable and empathetic. I recommend her highly and will definitely return!
Melissa listened carefully and made sure she understood my issues. She checked in with me when massaging the sore areas. Afterwards my muscles felt totally released and relaxed. Melissa is extremely skilled, knowledgable and empathetic. I recommend her highly and will definitely return!
Meryl Sabeff
Jul 19, 2021
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Joe Seehusen
Mar 26, 2021
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Joe Seehusen
Mar 14, 2021
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Beth Oden
Feb 18, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Awe.. a wonderful experience. It was exactly what my body needed. Melissa is an amazing therapist, it is as if she can read your body with her hands and then knows exactly what it needs to release the tension. Can't wait for my next session with her.
Awe.. a wonderful experience. It was exactly what my body needed. Melissa is an amazing therapist, it is as if she can read your body with her hands and then knows exactly what it needs to release the tension. Can't wait for my next session with her.
Cindy S.
Oct 03, 2020
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OMG. This was an incredible "massage". I suffer from fibromyalgia and it hurts to get normal massages. When i found out about Thai yoga massage, i wanted to try it because it stretches your muscles in ways that you can't really do on your own. Melissa was very gentle & my body LOVED her Thai yoga massage. I've already made my next appt. I cannot wait! It's incredible, you should try it!
Ellen Daehnick
Jan 27, 2020
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Had my first massage at Saanti with Melissa this week. I've never experienced Thai Yoga Massage before, and I'm now a convert. I've had many Swedish / deep tissue massages, and I love them, especially the relaxation. But this massage was different - it was therapeutic in a way I noticed immediately. The manipulations and massage combined with deep stretches left my body feeling just *better* than it has in years: more limber, more integrated, and way less painful. Can't wait for my next session with Melissa. <3
Don Seyfer
Jul 02, 2019
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Cheryl Jensen
May 14, 2018
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Lisa Livingstone
Jan 30, 2018
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I finally gifted myself a session with Melissa. It was fabulous as is she. When I returned to yoga and my workout after giving my body a 2-day rest, I was amazed at the increased flexibity and range of motion - especially in my hips and upper body. My psoas is feeling SO much better and look forward to continued healing. Grateful!
Krista Igoe
Jun 18, 2017
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Brandy M.
Apr 24, 2017
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Melissa is one of the few practitioners that has a natural gift in healing. It is so much more than just a massage or a session of body work. She recently did her Thai Massage with me and I felt incredible. I am a runner, yogi and lift weights. Because of my activity, I am tight, sore and stressed because I also run my own business.
She is able to find out where my aches, pains and stiffness stem from and address the TRUE issue. While she works on me, we discuss breathing techniques so I can also work on de-stressing. Her office and therapy room is a great setting; inviting, informational, comfortable
She is able to find out where my aches, pains and stiffness stem from and address the TRUE issue. While she works on me, we discuss breathing techniques so I can also work on de-stressing. Her office and therapy room is a great setting; inviting, informational, comfortable
Ann K.
Jan 05, 2017
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Melissa is professional, her space is comfortable, and her rates are reasonable. The Class IV Laser treatment is amazing. If you have never had this type of treatment - it pulses light below your skin into your body and this wakes up your cells to look for something to heal. I pulled a muscle in my hip and my whole leg was swollen. After two laser treatments I am doing great. the swelling is gone and my muscle is not in spasm. It would have taken two weeks to recover from this muscle strain without the laser treatment. Thank you Melissa.
