Health at Hand Bodywork + Esthetics, LLC

Holistic + Medical Skin Care

Skin. Beautiful, amazing - SKIN! As the largest organ in the body, we should take extra good care of it! Especially in a harsh high desert environment like Colorado. Healthy skin requires a different approach at altitude. We’ve got you covered! High Altitude Skincare is our passion. From hydrating, resurfacing treatments to corrective medspa offerings, we have created an expansive list of re... Read More

Skin. Beautiful, amazing - SKIN! As the largest organ in the body, we should take extra good care of it! Especially in a harsh high desert environment like Colorado. Healthy skin requires a different approach at altitude. We’ve got you covered! High Altitude Skincare is our passion.
From hydrating, resurfacing treatments to corrective medspa offerings, we have created an expansive list of results-oriented treatments customized to fit your individual goals.
We know Colorado skin and pride ourselves on customized skincare to fit every lifestyle.


Ashiatsu - Barefoot Massage

Health at hand is Golden's premiere Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage provider, since 2010. Ashiatsu is an ancient form of barefoot massage with a truly western spin. With the feet, the therapist applies deep, flowing compression strokes to the body while using bars mounted from the ceiling for support and balance. This has been called the deepest, most luxurious massage on the planet. Ashiatsu is exce... Read More

Health at hand is Golden's premiere Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage provider, since 2010. Ashiatsu is an ancient form of barefoot massage with a truly western spin. With the feet, the therapist applies deep, flowing compression strokes to the body while using bars mounted from the ceiling for support and balance. This has been called the deepest, most luxurious massage on the planet. Ashiatsu is excellent for athletes, larger clients, those with lower back, shoulder, hip pain, or simply for someone looking to try something new and different.


Massage Therapy

Enjoy the hundreds of physiological benefits of professional massage therapy. Some of the benefits of massage are: Reduced muscle tension and pain, improved circulation, reduction of stress hormones, lowered blood pressure, and increased joint flexibility, to name a few. It has also been proven to stimulate and boost the immune system! And if that’s not enough… it can also enhance athletic perf... Read More

Enjoy the hundreds of physiological benefits of professional massage therapy. Some of the benefits of massage are: Reduced muscle tension and pain, improved circulation, reduction of stress hormones, lowered blood pressure, and increased joint flexibility, to name a few. It has also been proven to stimulate and boost the immune system! And if that’s not enough… it can also enhance athletic performance and help prevent injury , and even alleviate headaches! That’s just a start. Treat yourself the gift of healing touch - today!


Craniosacral Therapy

Cranial sacral therapy (CST) is a gentle type of bodywork that relieves compression in the bones of the head, sacrum (a triangular bone in the lower back), and spinal column. CST is noninvasive. It uses gentle pressure on the head, neck, and back to relieve the stress and pain caused by compression. It can, as a result, help to treat a number of conditions. Including headaches, back and neck ... Read More

Cranial sacral therapy (CST) is a gentle type of bodywork that relieves compression in the bones of the head, sacrum (a triangular bone in the lower back), and spinal column.
CST is noninvasive. It uses gentle pressure on the head, neck, and back to relieve the stress and pain caused by compression. It can, as a result, help to treat a number of conditions. Including headaches, back and neck pain, scar tissue from injury, and many other dysfunctions of the head, neck and spine. Laura is Upledger Institute Trained and Certified. Subtle and gentle, yet profoundly therapeutic and expansive. One of Laura's favorite modalities to give and receive.

My name is Laura, the founder of Health at Hand Bodywork +Esthetics. I have been committed to providing highly skilled, knowledgeable and inspired bodywork since 1998. Blending the art and science of skincare and bodywork, I delight in the opportunity to be able to provide nurturing experience followed by the most advanced techniques to help clients reach their goals. Experience With over 20 years of experience, I’ve completed over 2000 hours of education in massage therapy. I specialize in many modalities drawing from a clinical/sports background – working with chronic pain and injury – and eastern, energetic modalities including – Ashiatsu (Barefoot Massage) and Shiatsu. I also provide results-oriented, corrective skincare. It is my goal to provide advanced, cutting edge treatments and the finest clinical, therapeutic products available. Education I graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy (CSMT) in 1998. Received my Myofascial Certification from CSMT in 1999. I completed Advanced Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy training in 2006 and earned my Zen Shiatsu Certification at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2009. In 2103, I graduated from the College of International Esthetics, earning my Esthetician Certification and CO State License, as well as Medical Esthetics Certificates in Microdermabrasion and Chemical Resurfacing. I attend continuing education seminars, labs and classes in the field of Esthetics and Massage. I am blessed and grateful to live and work in the beautiful community of Golden. I enjoy an active lifestyle of alpine and cross country skiing in the winter, and hiking, biking in the warmer months. I am a Mom to a wonderful and vivacious son, Hayden. A few of our favorite activities include learning about dinosaurs, reading, fishing, kayaking and camping. I also love to spend time with friends, cook, travel, sing and dance!

My name is Laura, the founder of Health at Hand Bodywork +Esthetics. I have been committed to pro... Read More

Simmy Yu has 15 years of experience in the healing profession of Massage Therapy. Her career started in China in 2006, where she blended her skill set of Traditional Chinese Massage, Swedish/Relaxation Massage, and Cupping Therapy to offer exceptional service to her clients. More recently, after moving to the United States, Simmy attended a Massage Therapy program in Fort Collins to obtain her licensure in Colorado. She specializes in a variety of therapeutic modalities — Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Stretching/Body Mobilization, Pre/Post Natal Massage, Sports Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Technique, CranioSacral, and Cupping Therapy. She listens closely to her clients needs to customize treatments drawing from her extensive knowledge of the body and background in the field of therapeutic massage. It is her passion and goal to provide a comforting, campassionate, results-oriented experience to help people ease pain, reduce stress, improve immune function….and get back to living!

Simmy Yu has 15 years of experience in the healing profession of Massage Therapy. Her career star... Read More

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Located at: 2002 Ford Street, Unit B, (PARK & ENTER ON 20TH), Golden
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