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Two trained estheticians from Cartagena, more than ten years of practice between them, and four children who taught them what tired really means.

Our Story

Two Cartagena hands,
one nurturing heart

Karen and Yuly are trained estheticians from Cartagena, Colombia, with more than ten years of massage experience — and two children each. They know, first-hand, the bodies and busy lives of mothers.

Karen, esthetician and co-founder of Mangata

Meet Karen

Karen combines deep technical expertise with a mother's intuition. Having raised two children in Cartagena, she understands the physical demands of modern motherhood. Her 10-year journey in holistic wellness focuses on restoring balance through therapeutic touch.

Deep tissuePostpartumLymphatic drainageHolistic wellness
Yuly, esthetician and co-founder of Mangata

Meet Yuly

A native of Cartagena and a mother of two, Yuly brings a nurturing warmth to every session. With over a decade as a trained esthetician, she believes massage is a ritual of celebration — and she's often the one bringing the cake. Her spirit is as light as the Caribbean breeze.

Relaxing massagePrenatalBody ritualsFacial care

Every detail

Every detail,
carried to your door

The table, the linens, the oils, the candle-light and the music arrive folded into two bags. You choose the room; we do the rest, and leave it exactly as we found it.

Come and meet
us properly

Tell us the neighbourhood, the day and what your body needs. Karen or Yuly will reply, usually within the hour.

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