Outdoor Mountain Massage Experiences
Outdoor Mountain Massage Experiences offered by Amber of Mountain Meadow Therapeutics
As John Muir once said, “The clearest way into the universe is through the forest wilderness” and it seems like he maybe knew a thing or two in his time.
What brings people to the lovely state of Colorado is undeniably the vast array of mountains we have access to. 4 National Parks, 42 State Parks and counting, 11 National Forests and about every possible hobby you can think of, all 4 seasons a year. If you’ve experienced any of bit of that, you know the energy that surrounds you up there, calls to you. We’ve all heard the John Muir quote “The mountains are calling and I must go” right?
Amber started Mountain Meadow Therapeutics in 2020 combining her massage degree as well as her love for the outdoors. A licensed massage therapist for 8 years, she has experienced the healing that can happen when you immerse yourself into the woods and fully surrender. Not only can massage be physically relaxing, relieving of aches and pains, but it also plays an important role in our mental health and well-being too. In the spring of 2021, Amber decided to start offering outdoor mountain massage experiences in the depths of the Rocky Mountains to give her clients a truly well-rounded experience.
These experiences are unlike anything you've ever seen before. Meshing functional and detailed bodywork, within the sounds, peace and tranquility of nature, being fully surrounded by the biome of our planet is a full reset to our system. The many benefits of massage and spending time in nature overlap. Humans spend a lot of time in urban areas, and as green space is just important in urban areas, it’s also the rural forests that we need and deeply crave.
Immunity is a big talk right now and one of the best ways you can boost immunity through non-traditional ways is spending time in the forest or “forest bathing”. An article by New York's Department of Environmental Conservation shares some of the other benefits of immersing yourself in a forest for better health. Even up to five minutes has been shown to improve health. Other benefits include lower blood pressure, reducing stress, improving mood and ability to focus, accelerates recovery from surgery or an illness, improved sleep and increases in energy levels long-term which are all benefits to proper bodywork as well. If you would like to know more in-depth studies about these benefits please follow this link: https:// www.dec.ny.gov/lands/90720.html
With over 8 years in practice and working with thousands of different people and spending my whole life growing up in Colorado, it’s obvious that this is my passion. This type of work isn’t for the average person. You have to resonate with it. From the breathing of the trees and foliage in the forest, the escape from the noise, knowing that you're miles away from most civilization, you have to want that, otherwise you're going to have a bad time. Some of the things that I personally plan for when doing these experiences are out of my control. Wildlife, weather, hikers/and other outdoor enthusiasts all add to the experience, so I make sure that we are prepared in every way possible. I strive to make sure both the client and I feel safe to the fullest extent. With a wilderness and weaponry background, you are sure to feel protected. Given outdoor circumstances, an EZ up and mosquito net are accessible and easily available as well.
Each session starts once we head into the mountains, driving separately or together, we decide on a spot. Equipped with a high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle we are able to access some of Colorados most delectable spots. From there, it takes about 15 minutes of full set up while you stroll around the area and get grounded. Like any other typical massage, I require an intake and we have a pre-massage discussion about what your body needs in this moment. You can choose from 4 different herbals oils that I’ve had made custom with native mountain plants to the area(which have extremely healing properties for the body). After that, it’s like any other massage session with me. Once we finish, we pack up and head out. Most of these sessions are done morning/early afternoon because of travel time and precautions we need to take before dusk.
If you get the chance to try one of these experiences, it will change you quicker than any time spent in nature alone. Having a guided experience like this will allow you to fully surrender and not have to think or plan for yourself. The best way to book an Outdoor Mountain Massage experience is to email Amber directly at mountainmeadowtherapeutics@gmail.com. These experiences are very limited and only offered May-September on certain days, so get in while you can.
What brings people to the lovely state of Colorado is undeniably the vast array of mountains we have access to. 4 National Parks, 42 State Parks and counting, 11 National Forests and about every possible hobby you can think of, all 4 seasons a year. If you’ve experienced any of bit of that, you know the energy that surrounds you up there, calls to you. We’ve all heard the John Muir quote “The mountains are calling and I must go” right?
As John Muir once said, “The clearest way into the universe is through the forest wilderness” and it seems like he maybe knew a thing or two in his time.
Amber Jacobson
Founder, Mountain Meadow Therapeutics