Your healing journey starts here.
If you are seeking relief from pain, stress, limited motion, or other discomforts affecting your body and mind, you have come to the right place. At Prana Physical Therapy & Massage, our mission is to help you reduce stress, pain, and tension, enabling you to achieve a state of optimal health and wellness. With over 25 years of experience in healing modalities, our therapist, Lori Batcheller, specializes in a variety of gentle manual techniques, including John Barnes Myofascial Release, Upledger CranioSacral Therapy, and several massage therapies.
About Lori Batcheller
Lori Batcheller, MPT, LMT, MA, CYT-500, is a licensed massage therapist, licensed physical therapist, Reiki Master, and certified Kripalu Yoga instructor. With a strong commitment to ongoing education, Lori has developed an eclectic approach that invites the body/mind to release patterns of stress, tension, pain, and restricted range of motion, allowing her clients to return to optimal health.
At Prana Physical Therapy & Massage, we offer a range of services designed to address various conditions and promote overall well-being:
1. John Barnes Myofascial Release: This hands-on technique aims to eliminate pain, trauma, and restricted motion, restoring function and well-being.
2. Upledger CranioSacral Therapy: This gentle, hands-on technique enhances the functioning of the craniosacral system by balancing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid within the spinal cord.
3. Customized Massage: This includes therapeutic and Swedish massage techniques tailored to your individual needs to reduce pain, tension, and relieve stress.
4. Yoga: Lori is a gentle yoga instructor and leads Yoga Nidra through the City of Boulder Parks & Recreation.
5. Reiki: This energy healing technique promotes relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch.
At Prana Physical Therapy & Massage, we believe in the power of healing touch and the body's innate ability to restore balance. Our services aim to release tight muscles, improve blood flow, enhance flexibility, decrease stress, and free up the life force, enabling your body and mind to reach a more optimal state of harmony and balance.
When restrictions, injuries, or imbalances occur, they can impact not only the affected area but also the entire system. In a safe, soothing, and healing environment, our therapist gently and effectively assists in releasing these blocks using manual techniques, inviting your body's natural healing abilities to bring you back to balance.
We welcome you to book your appointment today and experience the transformative power of our services.
Exceptional Massage Therapy Services
The majority of reviews for Lori Batcheller are glowing 5-star reviews, praising her expertise, training, and skill in various massage therapy techniques. Reviewers describe her work as incredibly effective, gentle, and consistently beneficial in addressing their chronic pain issues.
Relief from Chronic Pain
Reviewers with chronic back and neck issues, including Ed Hoskins, report significant relief from Lori's treatments. Ed, a 79-year-old retired individual, credits Lori's expertise and training for enabling him to maintain normal physical activity despite his age.
Exceptional Training and Expertise
Reviewers highlight Lori's extensive training in various massage techniques, including John F. Barnes approach to myofascial release. They emphasize her training in dry needling, which is considered more effective than acupuncture by Christopher Watson.
Passionate Care and Attention
Several reviewers praise Lori's caring and attentive approach, noting that her treatments are not only effective but also relaxing and rejuvenating. Brooke Neely highlights Lori's "care and attention" to her body, mind, and spirit, while Carolyn Tabak describes her sessions as "outstanding" and magical.
Consistent Results
Regardless of the specific therapy or technique used, reviewers consistently report significant relief from chronic pain and tension, and even miraculous transformations, such as Dallas Scott's complete elimination of pain within 24 hours of treatment.
