In late 2010, Lara launched The Mini Massage Company, and made a long time dream a reality. The Mini Massage Company is the premier on-site massage company in the greater Boulder area.
We take pride in providing the members of our community with highly skilled and compassionate touch. We make unparalleled care accessible in a variety of environments, from the top technical companies to bustling grocery stores, from busy realty companies, to the hippest hair salons. The best auto body shops and the most demanding law offices have benefited from our services. We believe that touch has the power to heal the individual and transform our culture and we enjoy, literally, meeting our clients, where they are at. We strive to ensure that each moment spent in our care goes a long, long way.
Thai Massage
For those of you who may ask, "What is Thai Massage?" this video is of my Thai Massage teacher, Sunny and gives you an overview of the history, power and beauty of this work. Enjoy!
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Understanding Forward Head Posture
One of the most common postural tendencies and, in my experience, quite often the cause of upper neck, back and shoulder pain and spasms. Working to correct forward head posturing has been an integral part of my work for years and some of my favorite work to do. While this image shows quite clearly the way it affects the entire body, this video will give you an even deeper understanding of it impacts and how massage can be so helpful in correcting it. Click here to watch the video.
Correcting Forward Head Posture
This video gives a thorough step by step guide to begin correcting forward head posture. I would recommend starting with the technique shown here and then incorporating appropriate stretches for the chest and strengthening for the posterior shoulder and upper back. Click here to watch the video.
Psoas/Illacus
Psoas/Illiacus resource. This is a great website loaded with information on the importance of these two muscles. It includes diagrams of the muscles, research on the correlation with low back and hip pain as well as youtube videos to guide you through stretches.
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Foam Roller
This is a great video demonstrating how to properly and effectively use your foam roller. Easy to Follow techniques for IT band, hamstrings, quads and thoracic opening. Foam roller techniques are truly the epitome of "no pain no gain" but stick with it! It works - I promise.
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Community Acupuncture Clinic
The Community Acupuncture Clinic, run by Samhitta Jones, is an amazing resource for professional acupuncture treatments at an affordable rate. Set in on open clinic environment, the acupuncturists are able to accommodate more clients at one time thus offering an affordable sliding scale. I have been a client of the clinic for nearly four years. The individualized attention, depth of treatment and level of skill, never cease to amaze me. And I have been eternally grateful to have it available to me.
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Boulder Massage Store
Colorado Healing Arts is Boulder's most reputable and established massage supply store. Located on North Broadway, they are a great resource for those of you seeking to buy massage tables for in home sessions, foam rollers and many other massage supplies.
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Rebecca's Apothecary
Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary is a GREAT resource in Boulder. Locally owned, this store offers wonderful essential oils, handmade skin and hair products, items for pre & post natal care, and high quality herbs. Their knowledgeable herbalists will help design the perfect remedies for whatever is ailing you. I often refer clients here for herbal remedies, and to purchase many of the essential oil blends I use in my sessions, especially their amazing "Dragon Oil" - great for sore muscles and a favorite of my clients!
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Vitamin Cottage
Having been a loyal customer of this store for over 5 years I often refer clients here for supplements, essential oils, and body care, and of course for organic groceries. Their prices are WELL below those of competing natural grocers, and I have found their staff to be really friendly and helpful. They have a huge selection of vitamins and products to support a healthy lifestyle. Remember to bring your own bags, as they went bagless last year. (another reason to support them!)
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Red Wagon Farm
The importance of a healthy diet made of local and organic foods can not be underestimated in the health not only our bodies, but our planet. I have been working with Red Wagon farm since 2009, offering my massage services in exchange for amazing food and can personally attest to the difference it makes not only physically, but emotionally and psychologically to have a personal connection to the food I eat. Support their efforts to create a more healthy community! Click here or on the picture to go to the website.
