Honey Bee Healing Hive, Yoga, and Wellness – Auburn
Melissa St. Pierre opened Honey Bee Healing Hive, Yoga and Wellness in Auburn to bring together modern psychology and the ancient practice of yoga. After years of academic and professional work in psychology and education, she found her personal wellness practice through yoga, and decided to share that experience with others. Now, she is expanding… Read more »
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Melissa St. Pierre opened Honey Bee Healing Hive, Yoga and Wellness in Auburn to bring together modern psychology and the ancient practice of yoga. After years of academic and professional work in psychology and education, she found her personal wellness practice through yoga, and decided to share that experience with others. Now, she is expanding her offerings to include workplace wellness consulting alongside her growing yoga studio.
Coming from the social sciences, Melissa had little experience navigating the business side of launching a studio. “There is so much I don’t know about a business,” she said. “I needed resources to fill in my gaps in knowledge.” That’s when she reached out to Maine SBDC and began working with Business Advisor Tina Oddleifson.
Melissa credits Tina with guiding her through essential startup steps, from filing her LLC paperwork to finding a lawyer and understanding tax responsibilities. “Tina has knowledge across so many areas, from lists of referral sources to knowing the paperwork to taxes,” Melissa said. “I know I can call her whenever I have any questions.”
Melissa also leaned on other local resources to build her business, including the LA Metro Chamber of Commerce, New Ventures Maine, and Bangor Savings Bank. Together, these partnerships helped her fill resource gaps and take confident steps forward. “There’s so much to know and do when running your business,” she said. “Don’t do it alone.”
With this network of support, Melissa has grown her client base and solidified the foundation of her business. While time and finances remain challenges—she and her spouse continue to self-fund the business—she now has a clearer understanding of financial tools and strategies, thanks to her ongoing advising relationship.
Looking ahead, Melissa hopes to increase class sizes, expand her yoga offerings, and develop a consulting branch focused on wellness in the workplace. With deep roots in psychology and a strong vision for growth, she’s building a business that reflects her commitment to healing and personal growth.
For more on Melissa’s business, view her website, Facebook, and Instagram!
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