Happy Pride Month!
Meet Ally Russell (she/her)
Colorado Licensed Massage Therapist MT0025719
Registered Thai Therapist with Thai Alliance
Originally from the foothills of Northern California, Ally fell in love with Salida while hiking the Continental Divide Trail and has been offering massage & bodywork here in the valley since 2023. Ally graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts up in the PNW and is a lifelong student of bodywork. She aims to create a grounded and peaceful space for the body and mind to unwind, and welcomes each session as an opportunity to create a customized therapeutic bodywork session based on the unique goals of each client.
Sessions are a blend of different modalities including a fascia and nervous system focused Myofascial Swedish style, invigorating TuiNa, and balancing Thai massage. Ally’s work is trauma-informed and can range in pressure from gentle to firm, while always prioritizing slowness and space for the nervous system to settle and be relaxed.
Ally’s other passions include long distance backpacking, practicing yin yoga, sharing the lessons of fertility and menstrual cycle awareness, gardening, creating colorful plant-based meals, and hiking to catch the alpenglow with her 15-year-old cattle dog rescue.
- All bodies are welcome - LGBTQIA+ friendly.
- Ally will happily wear an N95 mask during a session if requested.
“Through my thru-hiking journeys and bodywork practice, I have developed a deep reverence for our bodies and am passionate about empowering people to experience and enjoy moments of peace and grounding in their bodies. I would be honored to work with you.”
Much Love, Ally
Day of your appointment
If it is your first appointment with Ally, please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to allow time to for a health intake form as well as an intake conversation. During the intake conversation, you can expect to discuss any health conditions as well as your overall goals for massage, which will help Ally plan a session that is customized to your needs. This extended intake is a part of your first session.
For returning clients, please arrive 5 or so minutes before your scheduled appointment time to allow time to communicate areas of tension and/or recent health changes, as well as your goals for the day, which will help to create an informed plan for your needs for your massage.
5 minutes grace can often be added to the end of sessions for late arrivals, but we do need space in between clients to reset and be ready to start future appointments on time, so we can't always go over on time. Please arrive 5/15 minutes early for returning/new clients of Ally's to allow yourself to receive your full hands on time.
For Thai Table sessions Please bring comfortable, loose fitting clothing that you can stretch in. Pants and an old t-shirt or a tank would be ideal so we can apply salve to your neck and shoulder area.
Warm seasons note: Please allow a few extra minutes to find parking during the warmer months.
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