Colorful. Qualified. Calm. Expand Yourself.

Muggymoose has specialized in Thai Bodywork and Therapeutic Table Massage for twenty years.  Other specialized therapies include:  Ayurvedic Consults and Specialty Treatments, Traditional Ashiatsu, Chi Nei Tsang, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Facilitation, Somatic Retraining, Herbal Compress, Tok Sen, Yoga, Reiki and Warm Bamboo Massage. We also hold a variety of Thai + Ayurvedic Workshops.

Long standing, highly trained, we value the integrity of experience in all that we practice and teach.

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Thai Yoga Bodywork

Healing through ancient modalities

Margaret and Emily specialize in Thai Bodywork. During these unique and intimate sessions, clients experience rhythmic massage, deep stretching, assisted Yoga poses, and acupressure along the Thai Meridians knowns as Sen Lines. Learn what to expect from a Thai Bodywork session.

Another possibility is to add on LUK PRA KOB (Hot Herbal Compress) or TOK SEN (tapping the sen). Learn more about Luk Pra Kob or Tok Sen, and incorporate these treatments into your next Thai Bodywork, Chi Nei Tsang or Table session.

Read here for workshops in Thai.

Therapeutic Massage

experience relief with certified therapists

We offer integrative experiences which adapt to clients individual needs. Depending on your therapist, this may include deep tissue, Ayurvedic Therapies, AromaTouch, Essential Oils, Partners Massage, Myofascial Release, Traditional Ashiatsu, Chi Nei Tsang, Pre/Postnatal Massage, Tok Sen and more. If you would like to create a package or have multiple therapies with the same or different therapists, we welcome the situation. Please click on links above to learn more about each therapy!

We are fully committed to the health of the human body + mind + soul.

MARGARET HARSTAD

Owner, Operator, Teacher and Therapist

Registered Licensed Massage Therapist | Registered Thai Therapist | Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor | Ayurvedic Bodywork Therapist | Chi Nei Tsang Therapist | RYT200 l ABMB CE Provider l YACEP for Yoga Alliance

Margaret Harstad is the owner of Muggymoose. She works with clients to create Bodywork sessions and Ayurvedic recommendations that benefit their specific needs. This helps them reduce anxiety, stress, inflammation and pain, creating a more intentional way of being in their bodies. Her specialty is Thai Bodywork, certified with the Thai Healing Alliance since 2008.  Her work also includes Therapeutic Table Massage, Ayurvedic Consults, Chi Nei Tsang, Ayurvedic Therapies, Marma point work , Yoga and Partner Yoga, studying with teachers in the United States and Thailand.

Always Learning, Always Growing!

Prior to the field of massage, Margaret worked as an Elementary Art Teacher, graduating from the University of Vermont.  She was also a sailing and climbing guide for the National Outdoor Leadership School, a Naturalist for Hennepin Parks, and owned an Outdoor Food Company creating culinary delights for outdoor travel.   

She has lived in Duluth since 2004 with her husband, Hansi, and their son, Tae.  They enjoy involvement in the Duluth outdoors, including mountain biking, Nordic and Alpine skiing, running, camping and spending time on and in the lakes. Other joys include cooking, gardening, yoga, running her business and spending time in nature.  She feels lucky and honored every day she comes to her studio to work with this amazing community. 

Margaret has certifications as a Certified Licensed Massage Therapist, a Registered Thai Therapist, a Principle Based Partner Yoga Teacher, a Chi Nei Tsang Therapist, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist and Ayurvedic Bodywork Therapist. She values the integrity of training and certification. She is registered in all the modalities she practices on clients.   

Margaret is available by appointment only.

EMILY OSTOS

Registered Licensed Massage Therapist | Thai Therapist | RYT 200 l Myofascial Practitioner

Emily Ostos is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a graduate of Lake Superior College, 2015. She has an adaptive touch specific to each individual's needs, and integrates the modalities of Myofascial Release, Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques, with a creative & relaxing flow. She also offers Traditional Ashiatsu and Thai Bodywork, having studied in Chiang Mai in 2019.

Always Learning, Always Growing!

Emily is also a Registered Yoga Teacher, studying and receiving her 200 hour Hatha Yoga certification at the Sivananda Ashram of Netala, India in 2011. She teaches a slower, thoughtful style of vinyasa, that focuses on organic alignment, engagement, and breath. With over 1,300 hours of teaching experience, from hot yoga to yin, SUP yoga to Chakra workshops ~ her classes are sincere and unique. Her love and passion for holistic healing through movement and intention are apparent on both the mat and massage table.

Raised in Louisiana, Emily spent years chasing adventures and backpacking across the globe, after receiving a BFA from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She found a home in Duluth, on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior in 2008. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, cooking, creating art of any kind, singing, and playing outside with friends, loved ones, and her dog, Niko.

Emily is available by appointment only.

Ella’s work is rooted in a deep understanding of the mind-body connection. Through Ayurvedic health counseling, she provides customized guidance on nutrition, lifestyle, and daily rituals tailored to each client’s unique constitution and imbalances. Her holistic approach empowers individuals to achieve long-term wellness in a way that feels natural and sustainable.

In her Reiki sessions, Ella facilitates deep energetic healing, helping to clear blockages and restore the body’s natural flow of life force energy. Her intuitive and compassionate presence creates a safe space for relaxation, renewal, and transformation.

At the heart of her practice is a commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. She believes true healing occurs when individuals feel seen, supported, and safe to show up as their whole selves. More than just addressing symptoms, Ella’s approach fosters reconnection, self-discovery, and holistic well-being. Whether clients seek physical balance, emotional clarity, or spiritual alignment, she guides them with wisdom, warmth, and deep respect for their unique journey. Ella is available by appointment only.

SONJA RAMOS

Registered Licensed Massage Therapist l Thai Therapist l Shiatsu Practitioner

Sonja is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a graduate of the East-West Massage and Shiatsu Program at Counterpoint Massage School. Prior to Counterpoint, Sonja studied Thai Bodywork with Chris Gordon at Big River Yoga. She specializes in Shiatsu, Thai Bodywork and East-West Therapeutic Massage: a blend of Eastern and Western techniques. Sonja is also a RYT200, graduating from Yoga North in 2010.

With an interest in living in harmony with the seasons and cycles of the earth, Sonja feels her best when surrounded by nature and all its beauty. Duluth is her hometown and lives strongly in her hart. An alumni of the UMD Outdoor program in 1999, Sonja has created a business called Body by Nature. Its goal is to encourage more people to find ease in living with the seasons and cycles of the natural world by letting the land be their guide and blending yoga, qi gong, forest therapy, hiking and other activities.

Sonja currently lives in St. Paul and will be a guest therapist in our studio once a month. Her heart lives in Duluth and we are honored to have her! Sonja is available by appointment only.

An Appointment for Calm

Visit our Online Scheduler to find a time that works for you. 

SESSION HOURS

Open seven days a week (by appointment only)

Monday 9:00am - 7:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 7:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 7:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm 

Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

PAYMENT, GIFT CERTIFICATES, AND PACKAGES

Credit Cards, Cash or Checks accepted. City & State tax will be added at time of purchase. Prices vary depending on the service / type of appt. All rates are listed on the Online Scheduler.

You are welcome to purchase a gift certificate.

PACKAGE PRICING: Purchase four or more sessions and receive 10% off.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Prior to scheduling, please note our cancellation policy:  

Cancellation Policy:  We maintain a 48 hour cancellation policy.  For appointments cancelled in less than 48 hours, you will be charged half your total fee of the session.  

For no-shows, the client will be held responsible for the full session amount. A no show is considered anyone who cancels 3 hours or less before their appointment or anyone later than 15 minutes.  If you are late to your session, please understand that we will not be able to give you the full time that you had booked. Thank you for your understanding.

Margaret Harstad is a dedicated practitioner of Thai Bodywork. I am blessed to receive her work on a regular basis. I am convinced that Margaret's work with me has a very positive influence on my overall health and well being. 

After a session with Margaret I always have a sense of being relaxed, energized and very present to the world around me. In addition to being a highly skilled practitioner, Margaret is a fun and spirited person who brings kindness and compassion through her craft.      

~Frank D.

Really great team here! Sophia is a wonderful massage therapist and I highly recommend her for anything from relaxing to more rehabilitative work such as migraine prevention. I saw Emily for buy first Thai Bodywork Session the other night and it was such a great experience! Really feeling loose and she was so informative. Excited to try Margarets style next time I am visiting so that I can get a feel for the whole team! Highly recommend this beautiful studio, and the online booking is very easy!

~Molly Gaertner

Bell is an incredible massage therapist! She really knows how to target problem areas and work out all the tension. I leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and so much lighter. -Phae Deede

I eagerly anticipate every Muggymoose Thai Yoga session for the benefits I feel in my muscles, joints, breathing, and mood while receiving -- and for days afterwards. 

Margaret seems to be able to tune in to what my body needs and focus on areas that need more attention without neglecting the rest of me.  I appreciate her taking the time to find out what has been happening and what is coming up with the rest of my life to further tailor Thai  yoga or massage, to support my lifestyle.

~Leslie S.

Thank you so much for the personal Ayurvedic consult today and all the amazing info! I feel like you have were “spot on” with your findings and recommendations. I am excited to dig in and learn more. I feel thankful and indulged by your time and attention and plan to start implementing a a few interventions right away!  Again…..THANK YOU SO MUCH! Namaste…

-Sue S.