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.

Randy Hammonds (he/him) Randy has 10 years of experience in deep tissue, sports massage, trigger point therapy, and Swedish massage techniques. He is passionate about helping his clients improve their overall health and well-being through massage and body awareness. Randy has received continuing education in myoskeletal alignment and uses his expertise to help clients overcome chronic pain and injuries. When he’s not working, he enjoys rock climbing, MMA, strength training, music, and comedy.

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.

Angela Delsanter (she/her) – Angela graduated from The Colorado School of Healing Arts in 1999 and has been practicing massage for the past 23 years. She specializes in deep tissue, neuromuscular, trigger point, Swedish, and prenatal massage. Her personal experience with migraines has contributed to her specialty with specific neck work. She is also a cancer survivor and has worked with many who share this narrative, incorporating their survival story into the framework of the session and paying attention to the specific sensitivities that accompany the recovery process. Clients can expect Angela to deliver deep pressure while still providing an overarching theme of fluidity and relaxation. As a professional dancer for over 25 years, Angela is very passionate about movement and flow, with a love of incorporating movement modalities into her work. She is a lover of receiving bodywork and believes others should enjoy the work they receive and feel like their needs have been heard and accommodated.

Meredith Clark (she/her) – From a young age, Meredith felt called to the work of hands-on-healing, beginning a lifetime career as a massage therapist in 2001.  She believes that every person and every body can benefit from massage because it deepens awareness of the self and one’s own body. Meredith practices deep listening as she engages with the tissues of the body, encouraging her clients to be conscious of their breath and sensations as she works over different areas of the body. As they continue to practice with her, their ability to recognize what is happening inside their body improves. Meredith has been establishing years of experience working with a wide variety of body types, injuries and habits, fostering a sense of creativity in her practice. She enjoys working with all clients: those who are new to massage, athletes, pregnant mothers, professionals, kids, those who are managing mental and emotional challenges, and more. Meredith has had great success in addressing issues with headaches, neck range of mobility, jaw pain, thoracic outlet, shoulder tension, chest, carpal tunnel, and low back pain.  She is recently inspired by a new style of bodywork that soothes the nervous system, called ASMR massage. She has had profound experiences helping people sleep during sessions who have been suffering from acute insomnia and highly stressful life situations.

Carolyn Dean (she/her)- Carolyn was led to the career of massage through her own experience after a car accident. She experienced debilitating back pain and found that massage was one of the only modalities that actually helped relieve her pain. Through massage therapy she was able to regain her mobility and active lifestyle. She attended the Denver Integrative Massage School which reflects her style with a blend of modalities such as Thai yoga massage, sports massage, deep tissue, and Swedish massage.  She aims to create a relaxing environment where clients are able to communicate their needs, relax their nervous systems, and release deep muscular tension held within their bodies. She loves working with athletes as well as weekend warriors through techniques such as myofascial release and trigger point therapy. She also loves working with fibromyalgia clients and specializes in advanced neck work helping to address issues such as headaches, TMJ syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and chronic neck & back pain.

Kendall Shafe (she/her) – Kendall graduated from the Boulder Massage Therapy Institute in 2020. Since graduation, she has practiced in a wide variety of settings, including spa, clinical and private practice.  She offers a more technical approach to massage that is precise and treatment oriented, while also maintaining a relaxing element that allows clients to go deep. Some of her favorite modalities are myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and swedish.  She believes massage is a dynamic relationship between the client and the therapist and communication is key. The more she learns about you as a client, the more tailored your sessions can be, and then everyone is happy!

CM Drury (he/him) – CM attended the Boulder Massage Therapy Institute and graduated in 2020. He practices myofascial release, pain management and shiatsu as primary modalities to relieve pain and increase freedom of movement. His philosophy is to listen to clients’ needs with the dedicated intention of focusing on exactly what they describe. If there is pain and restriction of movement in the body he will do everything within the scope of massage to alleviate that pain. He is most passionate about empowering his clients through communication while also providing relaxation.

Hannah Elmer (she/her) – Hannah graduated from Boulder Massage Therapy Institute in August 2021. She integrates techniques from modalities such as LomiLomi, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Structural Integration, as well as pregnancy massage. She is trained in and happy to offer additional treatments such as skin brushing, cupping and gua sha. She believes massage is a phenomenal way to connect deeply with the body and listen to what it needs. Her work offers loving and compassionate touch to support clients in the process of connecting with their body and giving it the nourishment it needs in order to feel their most radiant, vital and healthy selves. She feels truly honored to be offering this work.

Kelley Kirwin (she/her) – Kelley graduated from The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy in 2021 with 700 hours, which included 100 hours of Shiatsu and Thai massage training. She has practiced massage for over two years in her home state of Rhode Island, specializing in deep tissue treatment, trigger point and detailed neck/face/scalp massage.  Kelley likes to incorporate aspects of Thai massage into treatments, such as light stretching and traction.  Receiving regular massage has been therapeutic in her own life. She believes that it is truly a gift to be able to offer bodywork and provide a safe, calm energy for others to experience the benefits of massage.  Her life philosophy: mountains, movement and massage!

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 is a dual licensed practitioner in Esthetics and Massage Therapy. Originally from a small town in Vermont, Carolyn received a Bachelor’s Degree from Colorado Mesa University where she first fell in love with Colorado. Carolyn’s journey into esthetics brought her back to Colorado where she attended and graduated from the Aveda Institute in Denver where she studied in-depth ayurvedic skin care and the imbalances that clients can experience when doshas are out of alignment. She furthered her skin care education by attending Rocky Mountain Laser College where she gained a medical esthetics education in addition to her holistic education. Carolyn’s goal is to meet with each client and understand their primary skin care concerns.  Carolyn specializes in skin analysis where she will work closely with clients to identify imbalances with their skin and to help them achieve their best possible results. Carolyn has also graduated from Denver Integrative Massage School in Denver where she continued her integrative education around bodywork.  Her hope for each session is that clients will be able to relax, let go, and receive the best possible experience through the art of esthetics.  Clients will leave their service with not only beautiful, radiant skin, but with the knowledge and understanding of how to continue this journey outside the treatment room. In her free time, Carolyn enjoys playing in the Colorado mountains through hiking, biking, and rock climbing.

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.