Customized bodywork for body, mind, and spirit
Licensed massage and physical therapist and and certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience offering a gentle eclectic approach to reducing stress, relieving tension, and easing pain through Upledger CranioSacral Therapy, John Barnes Myofascial Release, Medical Massage, Positional Release Therapy, Neurovascular Release, and or Reiki energy balancing. Auto insurance and workman's comp insurance accepted.
Keywords: Physical Therapy, Massage, Swedish Massage, Reiki, Medical Massage, Relaxation, yoga.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Prana Physical Therapy & Massage was established in 2011. Lori Batcheller, MPT, LMT, CYT, MA has over 20 years of experience in bodywork.
What is your primary product or service?
Customized manual therapy and massage sessions to reduce stress, tension, and pain and return the body/mind to a state of optimal health. Modalities offered include Upledger CranioSacral Therapy, John Barnes Myofascial Release, Medical Massage, Swedish Massage, Positional Release Therapy, Guided Imagery, Reiki Energy Balancing, Therapeutic Massage, and Yoga Instruction.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I earned my master's in physical therapy from Hahnemann University (now Drexel) because I was interested in the human body/mind and wanted to help people. After 10 years working in traditional medicine, I found that it didn't serve my patients in the way I wanted to. I found my way into yoga, became a certified teacher, then began to practice massage at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts under my physical therapy license. I quickly realized that this holistic approach to treating clients, having an hour or more to invite the body to relax and move towards optimal health was the career I had been searching for. I assisted Kripalu's Essentials of Massage 200-hour curriculum and became licensed as a massage therapist.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I am licensed both in massage and physical therapy, certified in yoga, and am a Reiki Master. I bring over 20 years of experience in mind/body modalities to my practice. I have taken dozens of continuing education courses including Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy, Medical Massage, and Medical Intuition, to name a few, and continue to take classes every year to enhance my skills.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One and no plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From South Boulder Road just East of Foothills Pkwy, turn South on Manhattan Circle. You'll find my office building on the South side of the street.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Credit Cards, Check, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Workman's Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance and I am a provider for Kizer patients who get a significant discount on my services. .
Which areas do you service?
Boulder and the surrounding areas.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Lori Batcheller, LMT, MPT, CYT, MA
What are your hours of operation?
Tuesdays 10 am to 7 pm
Wednesdays 10 am to 7 pm
Friday 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday 10 am to 3 pm.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"You have healing hands!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe." ~ Anatole France
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