After 13 years as a brick and mortar store, Reno holistic health staple Mandala Massage Supply & Apothecary is closing its doors to focus solely on its thriving online business, occasional pop up events and supplying other entities.
A closing sale is taking place at its location at 314 Vassar St on massage supplies, incense candles, custom aromas and other items. It's closed Mondays but will be open tomorrow as it wraps up its final sales.
The storefront near Wells Avenue is the third location the shop has been in in its local history, which will continue but no longer with a constant physical public space.
Owner Lisa Rojas began the company as a second career after being a massage therapist.
After years as a source for local residents, further expanding through internet sales is the best decision for her company, she says, even if bittersweet.
“We have a strong community here in Reno,” Rojas said. “It’s showing even more now as we are closing. It breaks our hearts.”
Customers appreciate that the products she sells are well sourced with pure ingredients and not out of reach in terms of their pricing.
Her affiliated online site, Temple of Life Oils & Perfumes, has been up and running for seven years now, and will continue as a supplier of quality apothecary and massage products.
Mandala is known for their live aromatherapy bars, something that will sorely be missed from their brick and mortar location. Still, they plan to have a presence in Reno through pop ups and special market events.
“We’re not disappearing, we’ll still have a presence in Reno,” Rojas said.
Look for their shop online at templeoflifeoils.com and on Instagram at @temple_of_life