Empowering Individuals to Achieve Optimal Health and Wellness
Welcome to Prana Physical Therapy & Massage, a sanctuary for healing and wellness in Boulder, CO. Our mission is to provide a safe, soothing, and healing environment where individuals can release physical, mental, and emotional stress, and return to a state of optimal health and harmony.
Our Story
As a licensed physical therapist, licensed massage therapist, and certified yoga instructor, Lori Batcheller has over 25 years of experience in healing modalities. Her specialties include gentle manual techniques, including John Barnes Myofascial Release, Upledger CranioSacral Therapy, Swedish relaxation massage, medical intuition, and therapeutic massage techniques. Lori's expertise extends to Positional Release Therapy and medical massage for the neck and back.
Our Services
At Prana Physical Therapy & Massage, we offer a range of services tailored to address a variety of conditions, including pain, stress, anxiety, depression, motor vehicle accidents, TMJ, headaches, whiplash, neck pain, back pain, bulging discs, and sciatica. Our services include:
- John Barnes Myofascial Release: Eliminate pain, trauma, and restricted motion, and restore function and well-being.
- Upledger CranioSacral Therapy: Enhance the functioning of the craniosacral system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress and anxiety.
- Customized Massage: Therapeutic and Swedish massage techniques to reduce pain, tension, and relieve stress on all levels.
- Yoga: Gentle yoga and Yoga Nidra classes through the City of Boulder Parks & Recreation.
- Reiki: Energy healing technique that promotes relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch.
Our Philosophy
At Prana Physical Therapy & Massage, we believe that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can release physical, emotional, and mental blockages, and return to a state of optimal health and wellness. We believe that by freeing up the life force, or prana, within the body, individuals can experience profound healing, balance, and harmony.
Meet Lori
Lori Batcheller, MPT, LMT, MA, CYT-500, is a licensed physical therapist, licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master, and certified Kripalu Yoga instructor. With over 25 years of experience, Lori has helped countless individuals reduce stress, pain, and tension, and improve overall health and well-being. Lori is committed to ongoing education and has extensive training in various healing modalities.
High Praise for Lori Batcheller's Expertise and Care
Relief from Chronic Pain
Many reviewers praised Lori Batcheller's exceptional skills and expertise in providing relief from chronic pain, particularly in the lower back and neck areas. They appreciated her extensive training and gentle yet effective techniques, which brought significant improvement to their overall well-being.
Professionalism and Bedside Manner
Reviewers consistently mentioned Lori's professionalism, warm presence, and exceptional care, which created a safe and relaxing environment for their sessions. Her approach was described as gentle, yet effective, and her extensive training and experience exceeded their expectations.
Range of Techniques and Customized Care
Lori's ability to tailor her approach to each client's specific needs, incorporating various techniques such as myofascial release, Craniosacral therapy, and dry needling, was highly valued by reviewers. They appreciated her ability to combine different methods to achieve optimal results.
Highly Recommended
Without exception, reviewers highly recommended Lori Batcheller, often stating that they traveled significant distances for her care. They praised her ability to provide long-term relief and improvement in their overall health and well-being.
