10/18/2026
๐ค The wait is over! Weโre happy to finally share our surprise with you!
โจ Massage therapy has arrived at Merle Norman Cosmetics! โจ
Please help us welcome Kate, our new massage therapist! Weโre so glad to be adding this new service to our studio.
๐ธ Meet Kate! ๐ธ
"My journey into massage therapy began in Phoenix, Arizona, in the summer of 2022. Two months into the semester, I paused my studies to move to Joplin. After a couple of years of reflection, I recommitted to massage therapy education in January 2025. When two other students withdrew, I became the sole remaining student of the program. I was proud to graduate in December 2025.
I spent six months preparing for the licensing exam while working as a remote medical biller and credentialing coordinator. Passing on my first attempt was an accomplishment that I credited to the education and hands-on training I received at Harmony School of Massage in Joplin.
I share my home with Bucky, a one-year-old Jack Russell Terrier I adopted earlier this year; and Barrister, a tabby cat I rescued 14 years ago.
To unwind, I practice what I call BCG: baking, cooking, and gardening. I recently began container gardening by planting bulbs. I look forward to seeing what blooms this springโand discovering whether I have a green thumb.
My goal is to provide high-quality massage therapy that helps relieve muscular imbalances and promotes comfort.
I would be honored to support you on your wellness journey."
โจAble Therapeutic Massageโจ
Located inside Merle Norman Cosmetics
๐2905 E. 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801
๐ 417-385-3471
We look forward to helping you make time for relaxation, comfort, and self-care!