My name is Bao. I moved to Rochester, Minnesota, from China in 2010 and began a new chapter in my life. Before coming to the U.S., I had over ten years of experience in the beauty industry. In 2014, I earned my certification as a massage therapist and successfully transitioned into this field. joining Healing Touch Spa, where I had the privilege of learning from my mentor, Mary Jo, who greatly influenced my professional growth.
In 2015, I opened Cloud 9 Spa and successfully operated for nearly ten years. During this time, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I managed two locations on my own, ensuring the business kept running and providing consistent therapeutic services to help my clients relax and relieve pain.
By November 2024, I decided to close Cloud 9 Spa and initially thought I was ready to retire. However, after some time at home, I realized that I missed my work. I love what I do—I’m passionate about my career, and I enjoy engaging with people. Feeling this drive, I decided to get back into business and opened Simply Bao Wellness Studio to continue offering ear care, facial therapy, acupressure, Gua Sha, Bo Jin and soothing head and neck treatments to my clients.