Mellow Manatee Wellness

Lauren is amazing! She has cultivated a cozy, safe, & relaxing atmosphere. Her massages unlock stress and tension that I forget I'm carrying. I leave relaxed and bliss filled everytime 🙂

I recently had my first prenatal massage with Lauren at 37 weeks pregnant, and it was a fantastic experience. Lauren was amazing at making me feel comfortable and relaxed. I booked a 2-hour session and a 30-minute foot massage, and I found myself dozing off at times because it was so soothing. Lauren was extremely gentle yet applied the perfect amount of pressure when needed. She had an incredible ability to identify my tight spots without me even mentioning them and spent extra time working on those areas until the discomfort was completely gone. The atmosphere was also wonderful—calming and perfectly suited for a prenatal massage. I'm definitely going back and highly recommend Lauren to anyone, especially expecting mothers. She truly made a difference in how I feel. Thank you, Lauren, for such an exceptional experience!

Lauren was incredible and genuinely cared about her work. I would even say she gave me the best full body massage I’ve ever had. I’m a registered nurse who habitually puts off self care and after enough neck and lower back pain nagging me I decided to treat myself. She has such a welcoming, kind, and calming energy. She walks you through her process, individualizes her treatment plan with you from the essential oils you prefer, to starting face up or down, and really focuses on what you’d like from your experience with her. I went back to work with less pain and feeling recalibrated. I’m seriously telling everyone I work with to pay her a visit. Oh and I LOVED the senior chihuahua Mr. Pickles who enthusiastically greeted me at the door and kept me company before my massage. I cannot recommend The Mellow Manatee enough!! Will be booking my next massage soon 🙂

I have been a client of Lauren Purdin for several years and she never ceases to amaze me. Besides providing me with the most therapeutic massages I’ve ever had, she also creates a space in which I can totally relax. Everything from warm towels, essential oils, heated table, bolsters, and exquisite taste in music is consistently provided by this angel of a woman. I have been purchasing packages of three massages and every time I visit Lauren’s massage office, I think to myself “why don’t I do this more often?!” She is the best. She gives guidance about how to care for my posture and reduce stress in my spine and hip joints. So much more than en excellent massage; Lauren takes extra care to support healthy living.

I just received an excellent massage from Lauren. She knows her stuff and it shows in her technique and responses to your questions. As a pelvic rehab provider who utilizes massage and other manual therapy techniques in my patient care, I value someone who understands that you cannot just “dig in” or “attack” a muscle or tissue and expect it to relax. Lauren grades her pressure constantly to adapt to areas that are more tender and sensitive. This greatly improves your comfort and helps your body relax better, rather than muscle guarding or “fighting back”. I also noticed that Lauren has advanced skill with working around the head and neck where blood supply, nerves and lymph nodes could more easily be compressed. While navigating these sensitive structures and modulating her pressure, she is able to more thoroughly work through head, neck and shoulder tension to allow for reduction in headaches and sinus pressure. Just a few of the many benefits of receiving a massage with Lauren. Atmosphere, her personality, and attention to detail add to the quality of the session. Go see Lauren!

Hands down, the BEST massage I've EVER had! Lauren is so knowledgeable and has the perfect touch! Can't wait to book my next appointment!

Lauren was great! Before the massage, we discussed any problem areas and comfort levels and the massage itself felt wonderful. It was very relaxing and calming. Her pricing is super manageable for what she offers, especially if you want to get regular massages for therapeutic reasons and body maintenance (for lack of a better word) rather than just as a relaxing day (which i think she'd be great for too!). Her website is easy to navigate and the location is super convenient and lovely as well. I will definitely be a repeat customer!

Lauren is a very talented and well-trained massage therapist. She asks great questions to be clear on how she can make your experience work best for you. She explains what to expect during and after the massage. Uses fabulous essential oils and hot towels! Great lighting and music. Spotless workspace. All the good vibes and energy. I've been going to her for a while now and every time I feel so well cared for, and so much lighter when I'm done. *Highly recommend adding on the full body salt scrub*