Integrative Massage
Take Your Healing to the Next Level
Our Services
We blend Thai massage, cupping therapy, myofascial release, deep tissue, and stretching techniques into each session. Every treatment is fully customized to support pain relief, mobility, nervous system regulation, and deep restoration.
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Focused bodywork for one specific area using any needed modalities.
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Full-body or focused work with customized techniques to address your needs.
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Deep, comprehensive bodywork tailored to your pain, tension, and movement goals.
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Extended therapeutic massage blending all modalities for deep, whole-body restoration.
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This is not a relaxation massage—it’s focused, intentional, and results-driven.
Advanced Therapeutic Massage is designed for chronic pain, recurring tension, and complex issues that haven’t resolved with traditional care. Each session is customized using myofascial release, cupping, targeted deep tissue, and nervous system–aware techniques.
This work is slower, more specific, and focused on the root cause—not just symptoms.
Ideal for:
-Chronic neck, shoulder, and low back pain
-Frozen shoulder and limited mobility
-Plantar fasciitis
-Clients who feel “stuck” despite other treatments
-Chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, or trauma-related tension
While massage cannot diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions, it can support the nervous system, reduce tension patterns, and create lasting change in how your body moves and feels.
How This Differs
-More clinical and assessment-based
-More targeted, less full-body flow
-Nervous system–aware pacing
-Root-cause focused, not just relief
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The 60-minute Intraoral Buccal Massage is a specialized therapy that targets facial muscles, ligaments, and fascia from within the mouth, enhancing lymphatic drainage and relieving jaw and facial tension. This innovative approach combines traditional facial massage with intraoral techniques to alleviate TMJ, headaches, and stress, while also sculpting the face and reducing muscle tightness, and includes in depth neck and shoulder work for a more comprehensive treatment. 30min sessions are also available.
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.
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