Boulder Massage Therapists

Blair Brown (she/her) – Originally from New Orleans, it wasn’t until Blair moved to Austin, TX that she found her calling to bodywork. Blair graduated from Texas Healing Arts Institute in 2012 and quickly thereafter trained in Ashiatsu Massage. Blair’s massage style has been described as “the best of both worlds”, offering relaxation alongside deep, focused work to relieve tension and pain. Her work is holistic and intuitive, utilizing trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and Swedish techniques to offer pain relief and facilitate restriction-free movement. Outside of work, you’ll find Blair climbing, practicing yoga, and mountain biking.

Gayatri Devillier (she/her) – Gayatri graduated from the US Career Institute in April 2019 and integrates her knowledge of functional anatomy through yoga in her massage practice. In 2005, she began studying Ayurvedic therapies and yoga at Shoshoni Yoga Retreat with local Ayurvedic practitioners, and assisted with Pancha Karma. Gayatri specializes in deep relaxation, trigger point, pregnancy, and deep tissue massage, with a special interest in treating headaches, neck, and shoulder issues. She brings compassion and trauma-informed care to her work. Gayatri believes the best massage comes from connecting with each client to create a personalized session that brings results. Her approach is attentive, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth.

Nidhi Contessa (she/her) – Nidhi began her massage training in earnest when she experienced the magic of bodywork, which caused her lower back problems of 10 years to disappear. She was hooked! Nidhi graduated from the McKinnon School of Massage (Oakland) and provides custom sessions drawn from her years of training and experience. She specializes in Swedish, foot massage, and Ayurvedic treatments to soothe the nervous system and release “feel-good” hormones like oxytocin.  She provides custom sessions tailored to your needs, drawn from jin shin do, reflexology, polarity, The Rosen Method, Vitaflex footwork, Japanese foot massage, Tibetan Pulsing Yoga, and Ayurveda. In her spare time, she loves to be in her flower garden, studying astrology charts, meditation, detox juicing, hiking/strolling in nature, continuing to learn, practice and read. She has immense gratitude for all her teachers. 

Dr. Chris Paliszewski (he/they) – Chris graduated from the Bellevue Massage School near Seattle, WA in 2017.   He offers goal-oriented treatment work using a variety of modalities, including trigger point, myofascial release, and neuro-emotional technique.  Chris is also a naturopathic doctor who has been studying kinesiological bodywork alongside old-school naturopathic doctors and chiropractors since 2015.  He provides customized treatment sessions to resolve the specific health needs of his clients, whether the root cause is physical, mental, emotional, or energetic. His favorite treatment sessions are interactive, directing the client to participate in the healing process.  Outside of massage, you will find Chris biking around Boulder and reading books at local coffee shops.

Abby Brossmann (she/her) – Abby graduated from the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy in 2021. She is trained in deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, myofascial, and assisted stretching. She is passionate about creating unique treatment plans that align with clients needs, and believes that massage should not be looked at as a luxury, but as maintenance for the body. Client goals are always her top priority, and Abby believes that clear communication between client and therapist is the key to experiencing the most beneficial treatment. There is always space for feedback, which allows for adjustments necessary to best address client needs. In Abby’s spare time, you will find her rock climbing, hiking, biking, practicing yoga, reading or soaking in the fresh air and sunshine.

Sophie McPhee (she/her) – Sophie is an ever-evolving student of life. She graduated from the Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy in Longmont, CO in 2021. She is an incoming graduate student at Naropa University for Somatic Counseling and Body Psychotherapy. Sophie is a trauma-informed, easygoing, and accommodating therapist who is committed to her clients’ specific needs.  Her specialties are integrative massage, myofascial technique, trigger point therapy. Her noteworthy interest in both the human body and psyche allows her to facilitate a smooth healing process for her clients.

Lauren Horwitz (she/her) – Lauren’s massage journey began when she became aware of the numerous therapeutic benefits of massage therapy during her years of intensive ballet training. As her massage interest grew, she began learning and practicing massage techniques on friends and family, who acknowledged her intuitive quality of touch and encouraged her to consider attending massage therapy school. Soon thereafter, she enrolled at the Massage School of Santa Monica, California, graduating in July, 2000. Lauren moved to Boulder for a change of scene that same year to begin her career as a massage therapist. She has worked for various local spas and massage centers in Boulder and Denver for the past 22+ years. Lauren’s massage style integrates Swedish, Neuromuscular Massage, and stretching techniques, while providing an ultimate sense of calm. Connecting with others and creating a holistic life filled with healing and nourishing practices is essential to Lauren, and she is grateful to provide the impetus for healing through therapeutic bodywork.

Gabrielle Kater (she/her) – Gabrielle is a licensed esthetician, massage therapist, and acupuncturist. Her passion is derived from studying all forms of holistic natural healing modalities for treating the mind and body. Originally from the Azores Islands, Gabrielle studied esthetics at the Paul Mitchel Skin Academy in Southern California and advanced esthetics at the International Dermal Institute. Her massage training includes sports, deep tissue, Swedish, Lomi Lomi and tui na.  Gabrielle studied Contemplative Psychology at Naropa University, continuing her education at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. She received her Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine at The Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Boulder Estheticians

Cindy Zoet (she/her) – Cindy discovered her love for health, wellness, and medicine at age seventeen when she studied to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). She knew that she wanted a career in the health industry, but craved a more peaceful environment that integrated a mind-body-spirit approach to healing. Her personal health and skin challenges brought her to a deeper understanding of how every aspect of our lives can create wellness or disease in our skin. She is a holistically-trained esthetician and certified wellness coach, specializing in lymphatic drainage facial massage, Healing Touch, and ayurvedic-specific massage techniques. She completed her licensure and certifications in holistic nursing and naturopathic skin care in 2008, and has been practicing in Colorado for fifteen years. Her main goal is to create a sacred, safe space for her client to drop into deep relaxation while sending them home feeling empowered with the tools they need to reach their goals. She is a Colorado native who enjoys spending time with her friends and family in nature, gardening, cooking, singing, dancing, paddle boarding, and snowboarding.

Carolyn Dean (she/her) – Carolyn attended the Aveda Institute in Denver along with advanced Esthetic training from Rocky Mountain Laser College.  She enjoys helping people regain balance in their lives by helping them reach their skincare goals  Carolyn also plans on returning to school to become a massage therapist and become a dual-licensed practitioner!

Gabrielle Kater (she/her) – Gabrielle is a licensed esthetician, massage therapist, and acupuncturist. Her passion is derived from studying all forms of holistic natural healing modalities for treating the mind and body. Originally from the Azores Islands, Gabrielle studied esthetics at the Paul Mitchel Skin Academy in Southern California and advanced esthetics at the International Dermal Institute. Her massage training includes sports, deep tissue, Swedish, Lomi Lomi and tui na.  Gabrielle studied Contemplative Psychology at Naropa University, continuing her education at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. She received her Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine at The Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii.