Our Story
Fern & Thistle began in 2018 when massage therapist Shauna Malone LMT opened a one-room practice rooted in thoughtful care, equity, and sustainability. In 2024, she opened St. Johns Spa — a cozy, neighborhood expansion focused on movement, rest, and gathering.
We launched a Kickstarter to help bring that vision to life. It didn’t fully fund, but it gave us what we needed to begin. The movement studio opened, the community showed up, and we found our rhythm.
Now, we’ve brought both offerings together under one name: Fern & Thistle Massage and Spa. It’s not a glamour spa — it’s a steady, neighborhood retreat built for real people who need real rest.
This July, we’re working full-speed to open the full spa by August 1. Help us bring it to life by purchasing one of our limited-time presale packages through Vagaro — and be part of what’s next.
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Our Intention
Whether you're here for a single class or something more ongoing, our goal is simple: make care feel doable and grounded.
Custom massage sessions using Ayurvedic oils and therapeutic techniques
Gentle, accessible movement classes: yoga, meditation, and barre
A future spa space with sauna, plunge tub, and quiet outdoor space
A cozy, plant-filled event space for workshops, self-care dates, or gathering with friends
Occasional sliding scale options, affordable memberships, and a no-tip structure
A business model that values both client care and worker wellbeing