About Mariposa Massage
What We Do
Providing therapeutic and clinical massage since 2016, including prenatal, structural integration, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, detox foot baths and vibroacoustic therapy in a peaceful and calming environment that will leave you feeling transformed every time. Whether it's pampering, stress relief, pain relief, injury recovery, or wellness products you are seeking, we are here to be your partner in your healthcare journey to optimal health.
Vision Statement
Mariposa Massage & Healing Center (MMHC) was established to make a difference in the health and well-being of the people in our community.
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MMHC is a calm, relaxing place you can come for a truly unforgettable massage experience that will always leave you wanting to come back for another. “Mariposa” is the Spanish word for “Butterfly”. Butterflies depict new beginnings and resonate transformation into something beautiful.
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Mariposa Massage is all about providing transformational treatment massages and a new lease on life with pain management. Mariposa Massage tailors your transformation with an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach to meet your goals for every session. We are here to support you in achieving your health goals by providing healing touch through therapeutic massage, vibroacoustic therapy, detox foot baths, and natural wellness products.
Barbara Calahan, LMT
Founder & CEO
Barbara Calahan, a name synonymous with love and unwavering support, is a shining example of deep faith, dedication, compassion, and resilience. Born with a heart overflowing with empathy, Barbara's life journey has been a testament to her commitment to others.
As a devoted wife and mother, Barbara's family has always been at the center of her world. Her love for her husband and children knows no bounds, offering them unconditional love, encouragement and support every step of the way.
But Barbara's incredible capacity for love extends far beyond her immediate family. She has faced her own tumultuous waves of life with grace and courage, and she walks hand in hand with others on their own journeys through hardship and trauma. Her heart is a wellspring of compassion, her soul a repository of unwavering courage.
Professionally, Barbara is a beacon of success as the owner and founder of the Mariposa Massage & Healing Center LLC in Helena, Montana. Her passion for holistic healthcare is palpable, as she dedicates herself to facilitating healing through various modalities in massage therapy and beyond. Additionally, she works to elevate the massage therapy profession as an AMTA Montana Chapter board member and government relations chair. She navigates the balance between her personal and professional life by living a holistic lifestyle, setting an inspiring example for all who know her.
In addition to her massage therapy business, Barbara is a passionate volunteer and advocate in the realms of her profession and the greater healthcare community, as well as in education and judicial matters. She tirelessly helps arrange and lead educational seminars focused on empowering individuals to become agents for change, in those fortunate to attend. Her unwavering dedication to truth and justice keeps her resolute in confronting false narratives and injustices wherever they emerge.
But Barbara's dreams stretch far beyond the confines of her healing center. She envisions a future where the community she holds dear can benefit from a beautiful architectural marvel—a holistic and integrative healthcare center that will be the very heartbeat of the town. In this vision, the warmth of her heart and the strength of her soul will continue to touch and heal the lives of all who are fortunate enough to cross her path.
Barbara Calahan, a beacon of love, an example of faith over fear, a symbol of resilience, and a source of inspiration, is living proof that one person's unwavering dedication can create ripples of positivity that extend far and wide, making the world a better place for us all.
