Rachael Heisel, LMT
(Contracted Therapist: Boulder & Superior)
Rachael is a dedicated sports massage therapist and Boulder native with a deep passion for helping active individuals and athletes reach their highest physical potential. Her lifelong connection to movement, the outdoors, and her community fuels her commitment to supporting clients through performance enhancement, injury recovery, and long-term musculoskeletal health.
Rachael’s path into sports massage was shaped by her own experiences with injury and chronic pain, inspiring her mission to ensure others don’t have to live with daily discomfort. She specializes in sports massage, deep tissue work, myofascial release, and recovery-focused bodywork designed to reduce tension, resolve overuse injuries, and restore functional movement. She also provides prenatal and postnatal massage, helping support comfort, mobility, and healthy function throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Her work is deeply informed by an understanding of how the body responds to training stress, competition demands, pregnancy-related changes, and repetitive movement patterns.
Her approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques that support tissue repair, neuromuscular balance, and improved function. She incorporates sports massage for preparation and recovery, deep tissue and myofascial release for chronic tension, trigger point and neuromuscular therapy for structural alignment, muscle energy techniques to enhance mobility, and targeted strategies for pre- and post-event care. Rachael also integrates principles of nervous system regulation to help clients move out of protective tension patterns and into more efficient, easeful movement.
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A graduate of the Boulder Massage Therapy Institute (Class of 2022), Rachael holds certifications in sports massage, cupping therapy, Reiki, prenatal & postnatal massage training, and a range of advanced manual modalities. She continually expands her expertise to better support everyone from weekend warriors to competitive athletes, as well as pregnant and postpartum clients. Her integrative skill set is designed to help clients feel renewed, aligned, and ready to perform—both in sports and in daily life.
Whether you’re an athlete seeking performance enhancement, a new or expecting parent, or someone navigating chronic pain, Rachael’s expertise, compassion, and commitment to high-quality care make her a valuable asset to the Boulder community.
Modalities: Sports Massage, Deep Tissue & Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, Cupping Therapy, Prenatal & Postnatal Massage, Reiki, Recovery & Performance Care, Nervous System Regulation–Informed Bodywork
Interests: Rachael enjoys spending time in nature—camping, paddleboarding, and relaxing in her hammock—as well as connecting with family, friends, and her two cats. Her love of active living inspires her dedication to helping others stay strong, healthy, and performing at their best.
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Please check our online booking system for any schedule changes and this therapist’s availability.
“Rachel is great! She works with you and any issues you want to address during your session. She has great pressure if needed for deep tissue. The way she massages shows she cares for each and every person who’s being massaged at that moment. No rush, just smooth movements and such attention to subtlety. Great masseuse! Will def be back. Thanks again Rachel. I’ll make sure to tie my hair up next time!” -Paola Cuorvo/em>
“The best massage I ever received was on a beach in Maui…until Rachael came along. She is so talented and knows just how to make you feel relaxed. Somehow, she knows just where you are hurting and uses technique and skill to take away the pain. She is knowledgeable and skilled and I highly recommend her.”- Sherri Harper
“Such a great experience! Rachel is both an amazing person and a fantastic massage expert. She was flexible in meeting my scheduling needs and gave me the best sports massage I have ever had. Best in boulder!” :)- Joe M.
“My massages with Rachael at the Boulder Therapeutic office were completely professional and she focused exactly where I requested. She relieved all my muscular tension that caused me so much pain. She listens to your specific needs and makes you very comfortable. I will definitely be seeing her for all my injury needs. She knew how to manipulate all my sore muscles while listening to my needs. Relieved all my muscle tension in a quiet, comfortable atmosphere. I finally have pain relief after her massages. Highly recommend Rachael.” -Patricia S.