Meet Molly, our manager. Without Molly, we would not function nearly as smoothly as we do. Always a high achiever and an independent thinker, Molly has a rather unusual background. Graduating with honors from Michigan State University with a degree in Psychology, Molly turned her back on a promising career to move to the idyllic valley of Halawa, on the small Hawaiian island of Molokai.
    Here, she pursued a life of self-sufficiency, living in a yurt she built for herself, installing her own plumbing, and giving birth to and raising her two girls. Molly found this to be a very peaceful way of life, which led her into a journey of self-discovery. From this experience early in her adult life, Molly has committed herself to living her life to her highest values.
    In addition to these idyllic values and an easygoing nature, Molly has practical experience growing a health food store from its grass roots into a profitable and thriving business. Molly learned through this experience how to live her life holistically. These qualities and experiences are what make Molly the ideal person to manage the Springs Bath House.
    Molly was carefully chosen, and over time, she has proven to be an excellent decision. I know you will enjoy meeting her as she greets everyone with the spirit of aloha (Hawaiian for love).


Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, one of our outstanding massage therapists, was born on the remote tropical island of Moloka'i in Hawaii. She was raised by parents who were both actively involved in the bodyworking-alternative health industry. Mele-Ann is what we call a "natural" and is excellent at all that she does.


Upon graduation from high school she attended the Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy for nearly two years. Only 300 hours short of her 1500 hour certification, the jets hit the Twin Towers (just 50 miles away from Mele-Ann) and she retreated for home and family. She then transferred credits to the Springs Bath House School of Massage Therapy in time to join the 2002 class for her advanced training in Neuromuscular Therapy. More than one client has come out of her room saying "I have traveled the world receiving massages everywhere. I never imagined I would come to Hot Springs, South Dakota for the best massage ever." Look for Mele-Ann flying on Springs Bath House billboards, brochures, and posters.