Melissa Vargas, professional massage therapist in Playa Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Sports Recovery & Therapeutic Massage

90-Minute Sports Recovery& Therapeutic Massage

Every session is personalized to you — muscle tension, post-workout recovery or deep relaxation. Private studio at Villa Sueño, Potrero, or mobile massage by arrangement.

90 minutes · US$60 international · ₡25,000 locals · Cash or SINPE

Your appointment is confirmed personally by Meli through WhatsApp.

FitnessWellnessLifestyleSports Recovery MassageVilla Sueño · PotreroGuanacaste · Costa Rica
The massage

Sports Recovery & Therapeutic Massage

Each 90-minute session can combine deep tissue, sports recovery, relaxation, myofascial release, trigger point work, assisted stretching, cupping and reflexology, according to your needs.

Service

Sports Recovery & Therapeutic Massage

Duration

90 minutes of personalized care

Price

US$60 international · ₡25,000 Costa Rican locals

Payment

Cash or SINPE

Studio

Private studio, Villa Sueño, Potrero, Guanacaste

Mobile

Homes, villas and hotels by arrangement

For mobile appointments, location, travel costs if applicable, and availability are confirmed on WhatsApp before booking.

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Meli, massage therapist in Potrero, Guanacaste
Meet Meli

Hi, I'm Meli.

I live in Potrero and offer personalized massage from my private studio at Villa Sueño, or at your home, villa or hotel by arrangement. Every session is adapted to how your body feels that day — whether you're recovering from training, surfing, travel or simply need time to rest.

How to request an appointment

Three simple steps

  1. 1Fill in the short form or tap the WhatsApp button.
  2. 2WhatsApp opens with your request — press Send.
  3. 3Meli replies to confirm time, location and any travel costs.

Your appointment is confirmed personally by Meli through WhatsApp.

Appointment request

Studio or mobile appointment

Your appointment is confirmed personally by Meli through WhatsApp.

About me

More than a workout.It’s how I live.

I’m Melissa Vargas. I live in Potrero, Guanacaste, and my day starts with movement: training, caring for my body and staying consistent even when motivation is low.

I work with people who want to feel better in their bodies — from beginners to athletes and active travelers visiting the coast. Every massage is designed around the person in front of me: their body, their goals and how they feel that day.

I share moments from my routine and life in Guanacaste on Instagram and YouTube.

“Train hard. Recover better.”

Melissa Vargas cycling in Costa Rica with a volcano in the background

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Melissa after a workout in a yellow athletic dress
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Wellness by Meli

The strength ofcoming back to yourself

“Body, calm and a life lived with intention.”

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Train · Recover

An athlete who knowswhat recovery feels like

Melissa on a balcony overlooking the Guanacaste coast
Melissa training with dumbbells on an open-air deck
Melissa resting after a gym workout
Melissa outdoors in brown sportswear

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Melissa in an elegant brown dress at sunset
Bookings

Check Availability on WhatsAppin Potrero

Enjoy a personalized 90-minute Sports Recovery & Therapeutic Massage at my private studio in Villa Sueño, Potrero. $60 USD for international clients or ₡25,000 for Costa Rican locals, paid in cash or SINPE. Message me on WhatsApp to check availability and confirm your appointment.

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Community

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My channel is the most personal space in my community: fitness and wellness content, plus a real look at my life in Guanacaste.

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Sports Recovery & Therapeutic Massage

One integrated session,tailored to your body

Tight muscles after training, stiffness from a long flight, tired legs after a day of surfing or hiking — or simply wanting to switch off and relax. Every session starts with a short conversation about how you feel, and I build the massage around what your body needs that day.

Book your session

Sports Recovery & Therapeutic Massage90 personalized minutes

A private 90-minute session that combines techniques according to your needs. These are techniques within one integrated massage — not separate treatments — and not every technique is used in every appointment.

Deep TissueSports MassageSwedish RelaxationMyofascial ReleaseTrigger-Point WorkAssisted Stretching & MobilityCuppingReflexology

Private studio at Villa Sueño, Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Villa and hotel visits are subject to availability.

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90-minute session

US$60

International clients

₡25,000

Costa Rican locals

Payment methods: Cash (USD or CRC) or SINPE Móvil. Card payments are not accepted.

Melissa beside the massage table in her studio
Melissa · At the massage studio
Techniques within your massage

What your session may include

I choose and combine these techniques based on your goals, comfort and how your body responds during the session.

Deep Tissue

Slow, focused pressure for tight, overworked muscles and stubborn tension.

Focused relief

Sports Massage

Recovery-focused work for active bodies after training, surfing or long days on the move.

Recovery

Swedish Relaxation

Long, flowing strokes to help you unwind and let go of stress.

Deep calm

Myofascial Release

Sustained techniques that work with the fascia to help you move more freely.

Freer movement

Trigger-Point Work

Targeted pressure on specific knots and points of persistent tension.

Targeted

Assisted Stretching & Mobility

Guided stretches adapted to your range of motion and comfort.

Mobility

Cupping

Gentle suction cups used on selected areas as part of the session.

Release

Reflexology

Focused foot work — a favorite for tired legs after traveling or training.

Lighter legs
Melissa giving a massage session
Melissa during a massage session
Illustration of cupping
Cupping · AI illustration for reference only — not a client or the studio
Illustration of reflexology
Reflexology · AI illustration for reference only — not a client or the studio
Illustration of assisted stretching
Assisted stretching · AI illustration for reference only — not a client or the studio
Check Availability on WhatsApp90 minutes · $60 USD international · ₡25,000 Costa Rican locals · Cash or SINPE
Guanacaste coastline near Potrero, Flamingo and Conchal
Service area

Massage in Potrero & Guanacaste

My studio is at Villa Sueño, Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Villa and hotel visits in nearby areas such as Flamingo, Brasilito, Conchal, Tamarindo, Las Catalinas, Huacas and Santa Cruz are subject to availability.

Playa PotreroFlamingoBrasilitoConchal / Reserva ConchalTamarindoPlaya GrandeLas CatalinasHuacasSanta CruzMarina FlamingoNearby coastal areas
Location

This is how you’ll find the studio

I work from Villa Sueño in Potrero, Guanacaste. Look for the white gate with flamingos, right before you reach the beach.

Use the Google Maps pin so you don’t get lost.

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Entrance to Villa Sueño in Potrero, Guanacaste — Melissa Vargas’s studio location
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A personalized 90-minute massage at Villa Sueño, Potrero — $60 USD for international clients, ₡25,000 for Costa Rican locals. Cash or SINPE.