Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Experienced hands. Thoughtful touch. Individualized care.

At Boulder Bodyworks, massage and bodywork are provided by experienced practitioners with decades of hands-on experience and a wide range of therapeutic training and expertise.

Whether you are navigating chronic tension, recovering from an injury, looking for focused therapeutic work, or simply seeking time to slow down and relax, our practitioners bring thoughtful attention and skilled hands to every session.

Each session is individualized to your body, your needs, and what you want to experience from your time with us.

Therapeutic massage and bodywork session at Boulder Bodyworks in Boulder, Colorado

Therapeutic Massage

Integrative Therapeutic Massage with Annette

Therapeutic massage informed by more than 30 years of clinical experience, CranioSacral Therapy, and a deep understanding of the body, nervous system, and effects of injury and chronic tension. Annette draws from therapeutic massage, integrative manual techniques, Lomi Lomi, Thai Yoga Massage, and reflexology, adapting her approach to each person’s needs. From gentle, subtle work to deeper, focused therapeutic techniques, each session is designed to support greater comfort, ease, and freedom of movement.

Integrative Therapeutic Massage with Nebi

An integrative bodywork session guided by your body’s individual needs rather than a predetermined technique. Beginning with a conversation and brief assessment, Nebi draws from a wide range of therapeutic approaches to create a personalized experience. From subtle, gentle touch to deep, focused manual work, each session is a collaborative exploration of what your body needs to find greater comfort, balance, and ease.

Deep Tissue Massage with Nebi

Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective therapeutic bodywork approach that uses focused, sustained pressure and skilled manual techniques to address muscular tension, stiffness, and areas of restriction. Pressure can range from gentle to deep and firm, depending on each client’s needs and preferences. Nebi tailors each session to support pain relief, improved mobility, deep relaxation, and greater comfort throughout the body.

Restorative Therapeutic Massage with Brooke

Restorative therapeutic massage informed by more than 30 years of experience in bodywork and Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy. Brooke brings a thoughtful, attentive approach to each session, adapting her touch and techniques to the needs of the individual. From gentle, soothing work to more focused therapeutic techniques, each session offers an opportunity to release tension, settle the body, and reconnect.

Prenatal Massage with Brooke

Prenatal massage is a therapeutic bodywork approach tailored to the changing needs of the body during pregnancy. Using gentle, attentive techniques and comfortable positioning, Brooke works with areas of tension, strain, and physical discomfort that may arise as the body changes. Each session is adapted to the stage of pregnancy and individual needs, supporting relaxation, comfort, and greater ease.

Specialized Bodywork

Rolfing® Structural Integration with Nebi

Rolfing® Structural Integration is a hands-on bodywork method that works with the body’s fascial network to release restrictions, improve structural balance, and support more efficient movement. Through a whole-body approach, Rolfing aims to improve posture, reduce chronic tension, and create lasting changes in how the body feels, moves, and functions in relation to gravity.

Shiatsu with Andrew

Shiatsu is a fully clothed bodywork practice that uses focused pressure along traditional meridian pathways to address areas of tension and imbalance. Andrew combines attentive touch with an understanding of the body’s energy pathways to support circulation, mobility, relaxation, and a greater sense of balance. Each session is adapted to the individual, creating a grounded and restorative experience.

Maya Abdominal Therapy with Renee

Maya Abdominal Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach focused on the abdomen and pelvic area, with attention to surrounding structures, the lower back, and sacrum. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist, along with extensive study in anatomy, visceral work, and body-centered therapies, Renee brings a thoughtful understanding of the body’s interconnected structures to each session. Using slow, attentive techniques, the work may also include the neck and shoulders when appropriate, supporting mobility, circulation, comfort, and greater awareness throughout the body.

CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy with Annette

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach performed fully clothed that invites greater ease, balance, and awareness throughout the body. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Annette brings a highly developed sensitivity to the body’s subtle rhythms, listening closely to patterns of tension, movement, and stillness. Her work is quiet, precise, and responsive, creating space for relaxation, nervous system settling, and a deeper sense of connection within the body.

CranioSacral & Integrative Bodywork with Annette

An individualized bodywork session guided by CranioSacral Therapy and informed by more than 30 years of clinical experience. Annette draws from CranioSacral Therapy, therapeutic massage, integrative manual techniques, Lomi Lomi, Thai Yoga Massage, and reflexology, adapting her approach to each person’s needs. From subtle, gentle touch to deeper, focused therapeutic work, each session is designed to support greater comfort, ease, and freedom of movement.

Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy with Brooke

Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that supports relaxation, nervous system regulation, and greater ease in the body. Using light touch, Brooke listens to subtle rhythms within the body, allowing the session to unfold through quiet attention and responsive touch. Sessions are received fully clothed on the treatment table and offer an opportunity to slow down, settle, and reconnect with a sense of balance and well-being.

CranioSacral + Intuitive Reading with Brooke

Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that supports relaxation, nervous system regulation, and greater ease in the body. Using light touch, Brooke listens to subtle rhythms within the body, allowing the session to unfold through quiet attention and responsive touch. Sessions are received fully clothed on the treatment table and offer an opportunity to slow down, settle, and reconnect with a sense of balance and well-being.

Intuitive Services

Intuitive Virtual Reading with Brooke

A private intuitive reading by phone for times when you are seeking insight, perspective, or clarity. Brooke brings intuitive awareness to the patterns and themes surrounding your current experience, offering reflections and insights to help you explore relationships, career, personal growth, transitions, and other areas of life.

Therapeutic massage and bodywork can be particularly helpful for:

—Headaches and jaw tension
—Stress-related holding patterns and nervous system fatigue
—Recovery from injury or physical strain
—Reduced mobility or postural tension
—Fatigue and a need for restorative care
— A desire to restore ease, balance, and relaxation in the body

 

Massage and Bodywork Practitioners

The practitioners offering massage and bodywork at Boulder Bodyworks each bring decades of experience and a distinct approach to their work. You can learn more about each practitioner, their training, their approach, and the specific sessions they offer on their individual pages.

Annette Nathan — CranioSacral Therapist and integrative bodywork practitioner at Boulder Bodyworks Boulder CO

Annette Nathan

LMT · CranioSacral Therapist · Integrative Manual Therapist

With more than 30 years of experience in therapeutic bodywork and integrative care, Annette brings calm, steady presence and a deeply individualized approach to every session. Her work creates a space where your body can settle and move toward greater ease. Annette offers CranioSacral Therapy and CranioSacral and Integrative Bodywork.

Brooke LeClaire — Biodynamic CranioSacral and massage therapist at Boulder Bodyworks Boulder Colorado

Brooke LeClaire

LMT · Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapist · Certified Polarity Therapist · Intuitive Energy Practitioner

With more than 30 years of experience in therapeutic bodywork, Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy, and energy-based healing, Brooke offers sessions that are calm, restorative, and deeply supportive. Her work helps you settle the nervous system, release tension, and reconnect with a greater sense of ease.

Rolfing, Deep Tissue, Integrative massage

Nebi Yolaçan

Colorado Licensed Massage Therapist · Certified Rolfer™ · Taijiquan Instructor

Nebi brings an integrative understanding of the body through therapeutic massage, Rolfing® Structural Integration, and movement education. His background includes physiotherapy assistance studies and clinical training at Baskent University and Baskent University Hospital in Turkey. He draws from structural bodywork, deep tissue techniques, and CranioSacral Therapy, tailoring each session to the individual’s needs. His 13 years of Taijiquan practice further inform his understanding of alignment, balance, and movement.

Dr. Andrew J. Pollak — Licensed Acupuncturist and Shiatsu practitioner at Boulder Bodyworks in Boulder, Colorado

Dr. Andrew J. Pollak, DACM

Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Board Certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Certified Zen Shiatsu Practitioner

Dr. Andrew practices classical acupuncture informed by both Chinese and Japanese traditions of East Asian medicine. His work is known for being gentle, precise, intuitive, and deeply regulating for the nervous system. In addition to Shiatsu, he offers acupuncture and may also incorporate Acutonics tuning fork therapy. You might seek his care for stress, chronic pain, headaches, sleep concerns, digestive issues, and hormonal and reproductive health.

Dr. Andrew practices at Boulder Bodyworks year-round.

After Your Session

Many people leave a massage or bodywork session at Boulder Bodyworks feeling:

—Reduced pain and muscular tension
—Improved mobility and ease of movement
—Fewer headaches and less jaw tension
—Better sleep and a deeper sense of relaxation
—A calmer nervous system
—Greater ease and comfort in the body

A Note on Gratuities

Massage at Boulder Bodyworks is provided as professional therapeutic care. Gratuities are not expected, though you are welcome to leave one if you wish.

Calm, quiet treatment room at Boulder Bodyworks for therapeutic massage and bodywork in Boulder, Colorado

“Annette is just the most amazing practitioner I have ever experienced. I find myself pinching myself that I have found someone as healing, kind, and extraordinary as her. Can’t recommend her or Boulder Bodyworks enough.”

– Lindsay A.

Combining Massage with Other Care

Many people find that combining massage and bodywork with other services at Boulder Bodyworks deepens their results. You might consider pairing therapeutic massage with:

What Clients Say

“I am a senior competitive runner in my 60s. Over the years, I realized the importance of continued maintenance of my body mechanics, nutrition, and adequate rest. For me, routine massage therapy at Boulder Bodyworks has allowed me to enjoy running in my senior years without major injuries.”

— Dr. Ross Westley, M.D.

Schedule An Appointment

Online booking is available for Pilates, Massage and Bodywork, Acupuncture, and CranioSacral Therapy.

To book 75- or 90-minute massage sessions, private yoga, or manual therapy
with David Schwartz or Elizabeth McClain, please text 303-444-2739 or contact us
and we will help you find the best appointment time.