MKE MindBody Wellness

Overview

MKE MindBody Wellness is an integrative wellness center and therapy studio located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializing in mind-body practices rather than traditional saunas. It functions as a community hub for integrative therapists focused on physical, mental, and emotional health through mindfulness, yoga, health coaching, and related therapies. The facility includes a cozy yoga lounge designed for intimate classes, featuring candlelight, an oversized rug, tropical palm imagery, green potted plants, and custom aromatherapy blends to foster relaxation and healing.

The overall atmosphere emphasizes calm, restorative experiences in small groups (e.g., max 5-8 people), promoting neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and innate wellbeing. Visitors engage in practices like deep breathing, meditation, and gentle movement to reduce stress, enhance awareness, and cultivate joy, creating a supportive space for personal growth and holistic health.

Features & Amenities

• Yoga Lounge: Intimate space with candlelight ambiance, supportive props (blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps, folding chairs), and hands-on adjustments (with consent).
• Aromatherapy: Custom blended oils to enhance restful experiences.
• Mindful Environment: Tropical decor, plants, and soft lighting to activate the parasympathetic nervous system for rest-and-digest mode.
• Small Class Sizes: Limited to 5 yoga mats or 8 for meditation, ensuring personalized attention.
• Supportive Tools: Emphasis on breathwork, posture aids (cushions, blankets), and natural elements for grounding.

Services

• Restorative Yoga: Held Sundays 7-8:15pm; long-held poses (5-10 minutes) for deep relaxation, stress relief, and nervous system balance ($15).
• Meditation Classes: Sundays 6-6:30pm; breath-focused practices for beginners to advanced, building awareness and gratitude ($10, max 8 people).
• Health Coaching: Led by Integrative Health Coach Kerri Weishoff (Speech Therapist with 20+ years experience); covers cravings, clutter clearance, mindfulness, affirmations, pain management, and seasonal wellness.
• Workshops: Free events like Clarity Workshop (let go of clutter), Cultivating Personal Joy; topics include Feng Shui for bedrooms, gratitude practices, spring transitions.
• Acupuncture: Nominated for Best of Milwaukee; part of integrative therapies for pain relief and holistic care.
• Additional Offerings: Breathwork guidance, acupressure points, gentle movement (yoga/tai chi), nutritional advice (supplements, hydration, superfoods).

Pricing

• Meditation: $10 per class (Sundays, 30 minutes).
• Restorative Yoga: $15 per class (Sundays, 75 minutes).
• Workshops: Many free (e.g., library events), registration required.
• Health Coaching Sessions: Contact for pricing (email kerri@mkewellness.com or call 414-367-7023).
• No general session pricing listed; book via MindBodyOnline.

Location & Hours

• Address: 3174 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207.
• Phone: 414.367.7023.
• Operating Hours: Specific classes on Sunday evenings (6-8:15pm); general hours not detailed—contact for appointments or full schedule.
• Workshops at local libraries (e.g., St. Francis, Greendale).

Notes

• What Makes This Special: Unlike typical gyms or spas, MKE MindBody Wellness stands out as a non-sauna focused integrative community emphasizing science-backed practices like neuroplasticity (brain changes via meditation), epigenetics (lifestyle-gene interactions), and bi-directional mind-body pathways (e.g., meditation boosting immunity). Inspired by experts like Dr. Richard Davidson, it promotes wellbeing as a skill through accessible, evidence-based tools. Highlights include free community events, small-group intimacy, and a holistic approach to pain, cravings, sleep, and joy—ideal for stress reduction without pharmaceuticals. No traditional sauna facilities, but the lounge mimics spa-like restoration via yoga and aromatherapy.