Name: Grateful Life Wellness and Relaxation Center
Address: 4217 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311, US
Telephone: (515) 707-1848
Rating: 5.0000

Grateful Life Wellness and Relaxation Center

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If you listen to your body when it whispers, you won't have to hear it scream.

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Grateful Life Wellness and Relaxation Center has been created with your best interests at heart. I am a local massage therapist in Des Moines, and have been practicing since 2004. I believe that our bodies are meant to heal themselves, but sometimes we need support and guidance. When we are stressed, our body holds that stress in the muscles, joints, and organs. That causes extra work for those parts of the body, and then walls are built to protect ourselves, figuratively and physically. It is my goal to help break through those walls gently to allow your body to relax so that it has optimal function, and to help promote healing to your highest good. I use relaxing techniques to work out tension in the muscles, as well as deep tissue when needed. I also practice, Acupressure, Reflexolog... more

Grateful Life Wellness and Relaxation Center

4217 University Ave

Des Moines , IA 50311 map it

(515) 707-1848

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Grateful Life Wellness and Relaxation Center

4217 University Ave

Des Moines , IA 50311 map it

(515) 707-1848

License: #04429

Hours of Operation

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T By Appointment Only

W By Appointment Only

Th Closed

F Closed

Sa By Appointment Only

S By Appointment Only

Client Testimonials

Here's what our clients are saying

I love you !!!!!!!

So happy that I found Melodie to help with releasing stored body trauma.
Melodie has amazing energy. She is so positive and soothing. Reiki is one of the most valuable things I do for myself and I am so happy to have been blessed with Melodie as my guide. Not sure if guide is the best word but that is what she does and my life path has become clearer since seeing her. Thank you Melodie!

Amazing as always!
Loved my service and experience. Came in very emotional and was reassured of the safe space to let it out. I left feeling much better and can't wait to go back! Very professional and in tune with my needs.

Mel always brings a calmness to the surroundings before her hands start moving their magic. I love her gentle ways.
Melodie is wonderful! She asks questions to discern any issues you are having and will focus on those areas. She uses wonderfully fragrant essential oils that relax and soothe. Love this lady!

Melodie is the best massage therapist I have ever had. She makes the experience so peaceful and relaxing, and very personal.
I love Melodie and am always happy to be with her. Her presence and room are so peaceful and calming. And she is a delight.

I always leave feeling fantastic. I've been a customer for over 6 years.

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Melodie P.

License: IA #04429

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Welcome to Grateful Life Wellness and Relaxation Center, my name is Melodie Polansky. I am a Massage Therapist, a Reiki Master, Aromatherapist, Reflexologist, and Acupressure Practitioner. I have been practicing the healing arts since 2004, when I attended Body Wisdom Massage School in Urbandale, IA. Massage was my foundation into the healing and wellness world. I have a deep appreciation and knowledge of how to use massage to help relax your sore muscles, ease your stress and tension, and help you to achieve optimum wellness. I have found that using many different techniques can help to realign your body and reduce inflammation. Reiki came into my life in 2011, when I took a class that was being offered in Des Moines by a woman named Sandi Smith. Reiki has been the modality that has opened me up as a healer, and has allowed me to connect more with my practice on a personal and spiritual level. I have recently received my Master training and I am now excited to share this gift by teaching classes.
I also specialize in Prenatal and Postnatal Massage. This is something that I hold dear to me. Pregnancy is the time in a woman's life in which she is growing a human, she is stretching and giving her love and nourishment to this unborn soul. It is my job to make sure that she is well taken care of, to nurture her during this time, to allow for relaxation, and release from the tension that is unavoidable during pregnancy and in postpartum pregnancy. It is my hope that if even for a day, I can help.

My life is filled with many different joys, and hobbies. I am a wife, a mother of two boys, and we have two dogs and a cat. Our family is full of life and there is rarely a dull moment. We love to spend our time out in nature, exploring, hiking, and taking time to ground ourselves with the Earths energy. We also enjoy music, I sing, and my husband plays guitar, but my family comes from a long line of musicians and artists. I have always had a deep appreciation for the arts, and for nature. So I have recently been stretching my wings and expanding my art into photography, as well as painting and sketching.

Through all of my career as a healer, I have always known that my best education has come from my clients. I learn from their stories, from their experiences, and from their bodies and energy. It is truly a gift to be able to help others feel better. I look forward to meeting you.

Bodywork Services

Wellness Massage

$75

60min

$90

75min

$105

90min

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Prenatal

$75

60min

$90

75min

$105

90min

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Postnatal

$75

60min

$90

75min

$105

90min

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Acupressure

$65

60min

$95

90min

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Reiki

$65

60min

$95

90min

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Ultimate Wellness

$150

120min

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Express Back Massage

$60

45min

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Thai Massage

$75

60min

$105

90min

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Reiki or Chakra Balance Add On

$35

30min

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Aura Cleanse Ritual

$75

60min

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Reflexology Services

Reflexology

$65

60min

$95

90min

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by Richelle on Apr 04

I love you !!!!!!!

by Anonymous on Apr 03

So happy that I found Melodie to help with releasing stored body trauma.

by Heather on Mar 22

Melodie has amazing energy. She is so positive and soothing. Reiki is one of the most valuable things I do for myself and I am so happy to have been blessed with Melodie as my guide. Not sure if guide is the best word but that is what she does and my life path has become clearer since seeing her. Thank you Melodie!

by Anonymous on Feb 20

Amazing as always!

by Chelsea on Feb 04

Loved my service and experience. Came in very emotional and was reassured of the safe space to let it out. I left feeling much better and can't wait to go back! Very professional and in tune with my needs.

by Jen on Nov 20

Mel always brings a calmness to the surroundings before her hands start moving their magic. I love her gentle ways.

by Clare on Nov 18

Melodie is wonderful! She asks questions to discern any issues you are having and will focus on those areas. She uses wonderfully fragrant essential oils that relax and soothe. Love this lady!

by Mary on Oct 25

Melodie is the best massage therapist I have ever had. She makes the experience so peaceful and relaxing, and very personal.

by Kate on Oct 21

I love Melodie and am always happy to be with her. Her presence and room are so peaceful and calming. And she is a delight.

by James on Oct 10

I always leave feeling fantastic. I've been a customer for over 6 years.

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by Richelle on Apr 2019

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I love you !!!!!!!

by Anonymous on Apr 2019

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So happy that I found Melodie to help with releasing stored body trauma.

by Heather on Mar 2019

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by Anonymous on Feb 2019

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Amazing as always!

by Chelsea on Feb 2019

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by Jen on Nov 2018

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Mel always brings a calmness to the surroundings before her hands start moving their magic. I love her gentle ways.

by Clare on Nov 2018

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Melodie is wonderful! She asks questions to discern any issues you are having and will focus on those areas. She uses wonderfully fragrant essential oils that relax and soothe. Love this lady!

by Mary on Oct 2018

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Melodie is the best massage therapist I have ever had. She makes the experience so peaceful and relaxing, and very personal.

by Kate on Oct 2018

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I love Melodie and am always happy to be with her. Her presence and room are so peaceful and calming. And she is a delight.

by James on Oct 2018

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I always leave feeling fantastic. I've been a customer for over 6 years.

by Tami on Sep 2018

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Love the personal touch! Melodie always “taylors”my accupressure treatment to the areas that need the most attention..

by Anonymous on Sep 2018

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My session with Melody was relaxing, calming, revitalizing and clearing simultaneously. Amazing! I feel completely grounded and connected with my spiritual self again. Thank you!

Grateful Life Wellness and Relaxation Center

4217 University Ave

Des Moines , IA 50311 map it

Phone: (515) 707-1848

License: #04429

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4217 University Ave
Des Moines , IA 50311
(515) 707-1848
License: #04429
http://www.gratefulwellnessdsm.com
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