Massage That Works.
Helping Grand Junction residents reduce pain, improve mobility, and get back to doing what they love through results-driven massage therapy.
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Recommended Service: 60min Massage
Hours at a desk, stress, poor posture, old injuries, and repetitive movements can all contribute to stubborn neck and shoulder pain. Our therapists use a combination of targeted massage, stretching, cupping, scraping, and corrective techniques to help reduce tension, improve mobility, and address the root cause of your discomfort.
Common symptoms:
Stiff neck
Tight upper traps
Limited range of motion
Shoulder pain when reaching overhead
Pain between the shoulder blades
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Low Back Pain
Recommended Service: 60min Massage
Low back pain rarely comes from just one muscle. We evaluate how your hips, core, posture, and movement patterns may be contributing to your discomfort. Through focused therapeutic techniques, we help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery.
Common symptoms:
Aching or tight low back
Sciatica-like symptoms
Stiffness after sitting
Pain with bending or lifting
Hip tightness
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Recommended Service: TMJ & Buccal Massage
Frequent headaches, jaw pain, teeth grinding, and facial tension can often be connected. Our specialized TMJ treatments address the muscles of the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders to help reduce tension and improve jaw function.
Common symptoms:
Jaw clicking or popping
Clenching or grinding
Tension headaches
Migraines
Facial pain or tightness
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Frozen Shoulder
Recommended Service: Advanced Therapeutic Massage
If lifting your arm, reaching behind your back, or sleeping on your side has become painful, frozen shoulder may be limiting your mobility. Our focused treatment approach combines therapeutic massage, stretching, and mobility techniques designed to help restore movement and reduce discomfort.
Common symptoms:
Limited shoulder mobility
Pain reaching overhead
Difficulty fastening a bra or reaching into a back pocket
Shoulder stiffness
Nighttime shoulder pain
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Recommended Service: Integrative Therapeutic Massage (or TMJ & Buccal Massage if jaw tension is a major factor)
Migraines and chronic headaches are often influenced by tension in the neck, shoulders, jaw, and surrounding muscles. While massage isn't a cure for migraines, it can help reduce muscular tension, improve mobility, and address common triggers that may be contributing to headache frequency and intensity.
Our therapists take a whole-body approach to identify areas of restriction and create a treatment plan tailored to your symptoms.
Common symptoms:
Frequent headaches
Migraines
Neck tension and stiffness
Jaw pain or clenching
Pain at the base of the skull
Shoulder and upper back tightness
Headaches triggered by stress or posture
Best for: Individuals experiencing recurring headaches, migraines, jaw tension, or neck-related pain who are looking for a drug-free way to support symptom management.
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Recommended Service: 90min Massage
Stress doesn't just affect your mind—it affects your body too. Tight shoulders, headaches, jaw tension, poor sleep, and fatigue are often signs that your nervous system needs support. Our sessions help calm the body, reduce physical tension, and create space for recovery.
Common symptoms:
Constant tension
Feeling overwhelmed
Jaw clenching
Headaches
Difficulty relaxing
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Recommended Service: Advanced Therapeutic Massage
Whether you're training for your next race, spending weekends on the trails, or simply staying active, recovery matters. Our therapists help address muscle tightness, movement restrictions, and overuse patterns so you can perform at your best and recover more efficiently.
Common symptoms:
Muscle soreness
Reduced mobility
Training fatigue
Repetitive-use injuries
Delayed recovery between workoutsion
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Recommended Service: 90 min Massage
When your body stays in a constant state of stress, quality sleep often suffers. Therapeutic massage can help reduce physical tension, calm the nervous system, and support deeper, more restorative sleep.
Common symptoms:
Difficulty falling asleep
Frequent waking during the night
Restless sleep
Morning stiffness
Stress-related tension
What Are You Trying To Fix?
About Western Colorado Therapeutics
At Western Colorado Therapeutics, we offer integrative massage and bodywork that blends ancient healing practices with modern therapeutic techniques. Founded by licensed massage therapist Lori Ruiz, our studio in Grand Junction provides personalized care focused on pain relief, mobility, and nervous system regulation. Every session is tailored to your unique needs—no cookie-cutter massage here, just grounded, effective healing.
Meet the Team
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Lori Ruiz
LEAD MASSAGE THERAPIST / FOUNDER
Lori specializes in integrative Thai massage, cupping therapy, buccal intraoral massage and myofascial release, blending ancient healing arts with modern therapeutic techniques. Her work is results-driven and nervous-system informed, focusing on pain relief, improved mobility, and long-term functional wellness.
Each session is guided by a personalized treatment plan designed to address deep tissue tension, chronic pain patterns, and the root causes of dysfunction. With a passion for holistic, integrative care, Lori helps clients reconnect with their bodies and move toward their next level of health and resilience.
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Avi Hightower
Avi (they/them) is a licensed massage therapist offering results-driven, therapeutic bodywork focused on pain relief, improved mobility, and long-term function. With weekend availability, Avi supports clients seeking effective care that goes beyond relaxation.
Their work incorporates cupping therapy and deep tissue techniques to address chronic pain, muscular tension, and movement dysfunction. Each session is guided by a customized treatment plan tailored to the client’s individual goals and healing needs.
Avi also prioritizes client education, teaching simple stretches and techniques clients can safely use at home to support continued progress between sessions.
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Zoe Walker
Zoe is a licensed massage therapist offering thoughtful, therapeutic bodywork focused on relieving pain, reducing tension, and supporting overall balance in the body. Her approach is client-centered and adaptable, meeting each person where they are physically and energetically.
Each session is guided by a personalized treatment plan, blending targeted deep tissue work with a calming, supportive presence to help clients feel both relief and restoration. Zoe is passionate about creating a safe, grounding space where clients can relax, reset, and support their body’s natural healing process.
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Samantha Kendall
Samantha is a dedicated massage therapist with a deep belief in the body’s innate ability to restore balance when given the right support. Her passion for healing was shaped by supporting her husband through rehabilitation after a severe shoulder injury, giving her a personal understanding of the recovery process and the importance of addressing the source of chronic pain.
Certified in cupping therapy and experienced in prenatal massage, Samantha creates a safe, restorative environment where the nervous system can truly decompress. She is also expanding her practice with an upcoming craniosacral therapy certification to bring a deeper, nervous-system-focused approach to her work. Whether supporting women through pregnancy or helping clients overcome injury, her goal is to provide the intentional care needed to ease tension and help people get back to living with less pain.
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Gwyn Browning
Gwyn is passionate about creating a calm, supportive environment where clients can slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and find relief from the stress and demands of everyday life. Her approach combines therapeutic touch with a nurturing presence, helping clients feel comfortable, cared for, and deeply relaxed throughout their session.
She is currently pursuing advanced training in Craniosacral Therapy, expanding her ability to support nervous system regulation, stress reduction, and whole-body wellness. Gwyn is especially interested in helping clients who experience chronic stress, tension, headaches, overwhelm, and the physical effects of a busy lifestyle.
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Rose Holmes
NUTRITION CONSULTANT
Rose is passionate about helping people build a healthier relationship with food and better understand how nutrition impacts their overall well-being. She believes that true wellness isn't about restrictive diets, calorie counting, or chasing perfection—it's about creating sustainable habits that support long-term health.
As a Nutrition Consultant, Rose works with clients who are looking to improve their energy, reduce inflammation, support digestive health, balance hormones, and feel their best in everyday life. Her approach focuses on education, personalized guidance, and practical strategies that fit real life.
Whether you're struggling with chronic fatigue, digestive concerns, inflammation, or simply want to develop healthier habits, Rose is committed to meeting you where you are and helping you move toward your goals with confidence and compassion.
Grand Junction, Colorado
Our Grand Junction studio offers integrative Thai massage, deep tissue therapy, and cupping for pain relief, recovery, and stress reduction. Located near downtown, we serve clients from Fruita, Palisade, and beyond—providing evidence-based bodywork in a calm, restorative space.
Address: 327 N 7th St
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What People Are Saying
“The best massage I’ve had in Grand Junction!! The studio is clean, relaxing and private. Lori was extremely communicative about what to expect, and asked what I wanted to get out of the experience. You can tell that she really individualizes each massage based on her clients wants and needs. Plus I left feeling better than I have in a long time! I couldn’t recommend her enough.”
— Aspen Coleman