Morning Star Massage & Wellness, LLC opened in January 2018, in the downtown historical district of Kalispell, Mt.  
The mission of Morning Star Massage & Wellness is to provide therapeutic massage therapy and bodywork to enhance the holistic mind, body, spirit connection in a relaxing environment.  
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​The morning star is the Northern Cheyenne tribal emblem and symbol for healing, hope, and guidance. 

Massage Therapist, Owner

I'm Tara Ballis, LMT and owner of Morning Star Massage & Wellness.  With 18 years of professional experience, I take pride in listening to my clients and creating a relaxing healing atmosphere for the body and mind.

I'm originally from the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, where the morning star is the tribal emblem and a healing symbol. I became a LMT in 2004 after attending the Montana School of Massage in Missoula.  I then spent 5 years living in New York City where I taught dance, Pilates, and personal training.  This experience helped me realize my passion for studying health. I graduated from the University of Montana with a B.S. in Community Health, and a minor in Dance. I'm a Certified Health Coach through the American Council on Exercise. I recently obtained a Reiki Master certificate, which I've been studying for 7 years. Outside of work, I'm currently a student in the University of Montana Master of Social Work program.