JLM Therapeutics Massage and Yoga Therapies

JLM Therapeutics Massage and Yoga Therapies Move, Feel and Be Better. We specialize in
Massage Therapy to help feel and relieve acute and chronic pain
Yoga Therapy to help you move and feel better

Simple and Fun Online CoursesEver find yourself feeling emotionally and mentally stuck, unsure of what to do next? Maybe...
01/19/2026

Simple and Fun Online Courses

Ever find yourself feeling emotionally and mentally stuck, unsure of what to do next? Maybe you’re dealing with that vague sense of anxiety that keeps you from taking action or traps you in overthinking. Believe me, I’ve been there more times than I can count, and I’ve said those same words to myself over and over.

After more than ten years of wrestling with these feelings, I finally put together an online program focused on the Yamas and Niyamas—the first two steps on Patanjali’s Royal Yoga path, which are foundational in yoga and the Yoga Sutras that we all learn about early on.

Deb Adele’s book from 2009 (yep, that’s right, Amazon says so) breaks down these steps into twelve months of short reading assignments and weekly philosophical questions. This book has been a game-changer for me, helping me become more decisive and action-oriented. Working through it with a group of fellow yoga teachers gave me incredible insights and made me realize I’m not alone in my struggles. It even helped me work through some deep-seated shame and guilt, with a little help from some great therapists along the way.

I’ve turned this material into short, weekly videos to support you as you start or continue your journey to get unstuck, handle anxiety, and make confident decisions. I really recommend doing this program with your “logical family”—those people in your life who support you fully and let you be your most authentic self. And hey, I’m here to be part of that support network. Think of me as your accountability partner, gently nudging you to check in weekly and stay on track, even when life throws its usual curveballs.

You can also register below for a 30-day workshop if you'd prefer a quicker study.

It's a year long philosophy course in one short month. Get ready, as it's a lot of material. I'd suggest getting a few friends to do it with you, as it's so much better with support and encouragement! You'll need Deb Adele's The Yamas and Niyamas book, which is available through my website, at my office or online and at a number of local book shops. Plan for about 20-30 minutes daily for the reading homework, the questions for exploration and the journaling required.

Online Video Resource Library

All of my past Self Care Saturday, Men's Online Pelvic Floor Conference and Have a Ball videos are available for 30-day rental through my website, in case you need some gentle inspiration, or just a Josh fix as some have called it.

Click here (https://jlmtherapeutics.com/workshops/) to look through the entire library, and look under the Videos tab.

Click here for event details from JLM Therapeutics!

Give your feet the attention they deserve this winterHappiest New Year wishes to you! Either in-person at my studio spac...
01/16/2026

Give your feet the attention they deserve this winter

Happiest New Year wishes to you!

Either in-person at my studio space or livestream from the comfort of your own home, join me for a therapeutic yoga workshop focusing on how you can use yoga to give your feet some much deserved TLC. You can be assured of a bit of laughter and nonsense, and also some awesome companionship with like-minded yoga people.

Fluid Feet - This month’s workshop looks at all the work our feet do for us, from stability to balance to mobility even. Our feet work so hard for us day in and day out, and they rarely get the attention they deserve. Here’s a class where we learn about the many bones and joints of the feet, then move through an all-levels therapeutic yoga class about foundation and finally end with some breathing, meditation and yoga nidra. This is a great workshop for anyone who has sore, tired or injured feet, as well as athletes who use and abuse their feet daily.

Check out the Video Resource Library for all this year's previous classes, in case you missed any of them and want to follow along on your own.

Click the links below to learn more about future Self Care Saturday classes and to register for them!

Feb 14th - Yoga to Better Know Your Knees (https://momence.com/l/ElhEO9zW)
March 14th - Yoga to Explore Hip Openers (https://momence.com/l/XehGQmxZ)
April 11th - Yoga for Better Balance (https://momence.com/l/5ehzZjrX)

Online Video Resource Library

All of my past Self Care Saturday videos are available for 30-day rental through my website, in case you need some gentle inspiration, or just a Josh fix as some have called it.

Click here (https://jlmtherapeutics.com/workshops/) to look through the entire library, and look for the Videos tab.

Check out our event on Saturday, Jan 17, 2026.

Click here for event details from JLM Therapeutics!

There are so many options...What's right for me? Have you ever wanted to get a massage but weren't sure which style wo...
01/14/2026

There are so many options...

What's right for me?

Have you ever wanted to get a massage but weren't sure which style would be best? Or have you talked to a massage therapist and been overwhelmed by all the options they can offer? Or do you go in and just trust that the therapist knows what they're doing and you shouldn't say anything to them, even if the session doesn't feel exactly like what you're looking for? Let's consider this short article your Massage 101 course.

Relaxation massage - you've had a stressful time lately, and you'd like to be able to just relax on a table with some mellow music, a warm table, and not a lot of chit chat. Sounds divine, doesn't it? Look for massage modalities like Swedish Massage, Gentle Massage, Relaxation Massage and more. There won't be a lot of pressure applied in these sessions. They focus more on letting your mind wander and letting your body settle onto the massage table. You can add aromatherapy, polarity, Reiki, heated or cooled stones, and more to these sessions to deepen the relaxation effect.

Sports massage - you've gone gung ho working out and are feeling super sore from lifting weights, kickboxing, dancing like mad, cycling, running or some other such physical exertion. Look for modalities like Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage and such. You will definitely feel the therapist's elbows, forearms, and feet even! They'll use lots of pressure to move lactic acid out of your muscles. You can expect to be sore after this sort of massage, but only for a day or two. It's almost like a work out from your work out.

Therapeutic massage - you have some chronic issues in your shoulders, or your lower back, or your hips, or you have a specific soft tissue medical diagnosis even. You've tried all sorts of things to work it out, yet it's just persistent and kinda irritating. Look for modalities like Neuromuscular Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Tendon and Ligament Massage, Rehabilitative Massage, Structural Integration, Rolfing, you get the gist. These won't normally be full-body massage experiences. The therapist will focus primarily on these problem areas, using trigger point therapy, T-bars, cross-fiber friction, and other neuromuscular and therapeutic techniques to get your muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves to work better together. Trust me, you'll most definitely feel this work a few days later.

Integrated massage - what if you can't decide? What if all of the above sound delightful in their own way? Well then, I suggest scheduling with a seasoned massage therapist who tends to be able to customize sessions to what you're wanting in the moment. Look for someone who has a lot of letters after their name, and who is board certified (BCTMB), more than likely.

Where does Ashiatsu fit into all this? Well, first off, it's a style of massage where I use my feet instead of my hands, and interestingly enough, I can do any of the above styles with both my hands and my feet. Ashiatsu tends to feel like a full body deep tissue because I believe the larger surface area of the foot fools your brain and lets me work deeper than I could with a smaller surface area of my hands or my elbows. If you're not sure, just ask to try it out. Most people know within the first two minutes if Ashiatsu is for them or not!

The more specific you can be about the sort of work you'd like to receive, the happier your massage therapist will be, because we can shift between all the modalities we know to best meet your needs. It's as easy as starting the conversation the next time you walk into the massage room.

Here's the catch, you have homework. The more you can be part of your bodywork experience and be more aware of your stressors, your triggers, your tensions, the better you'll feel in the long run. The massage experience will last longer, the more you make relaxing and good self-care based decisions between your sessions.

So what are you waiting for? Get something scheduled, like now!

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It's barefoot massage!I get this question all the time, and I love it. What exactly is Ashiatsu and how do you even say ...
12/17/2025

It's barefoot massage!

I get this question all the time, and I love it. What exactly is Ashiatsu and how do you even say it? Let's walk through the pronunciation first, and then talk about therapeutic massage first, and then how Ashiatsu differs.

Say it with me then, Ah - She - Ought - Sue (or just add an Ah before the word Shiatsu). It's a massage where I use my feet, and it's translated as Foot Pressure from Japanese.

We've all heard about therapeutic massage, and yet it's not exactly a clear style because it's usually a combination of a number of massage modalities.

Most of us think of Swedish massage when we imagine a relaxing session with candles and relaxing music at a day spa, and we're not wrong. This style of massage is generally what most massage therapists first learn in school, and it is broken down into a few techniques like effleurage (long, gliding strokes), petrissage (shorter, kneading strokes), tapotement (percussive strokes), friction (fast cross fiber strokes) and traction (pulling to create space).

From Swedish massage, therapists can learn and specialize in sports massage which focuses on pre- and post-event techniques to warm you up or work out tension from an event. Another modality is called deep tissue massage, which generally uses the same Swedish techniques with more forearm and elbow pressure to work deeper layers of tissue and also teaches the therapist better body mechanics. Neuromuscular massage further specializes deeper tissue work to focus on a smaller area of the body, breaking up scar tissue or releasing tight connective tissue for better nerve to muscle connection. This work can be somewhat painful in the moment and yet can lead to less pain and better overall function down the road.

Here's the deal though, you should be able to breathe fairly comfortably through all these styles of massage work. If you find you're holding your breath or telling yourself to breathe through the intensity, it might actually be too deep for your nervous system to handle and to maintain. Crazy, right?

All of these modalities blend together into the umbrella label of therapeutic massage, where the therapist gets to decide how best to blend all the styles they've learned into one specialized treatment for you, based on what you're feeling when you walk in the door.

So where does Ashiatsu fit into this? It's a style of deep tissue and neuromuscular work, while also using some of those really lovely relaxing Swedish techniques. Rather than using their hands, the therapist uses their feet, which generally are larger. So catch this, your nervous system doesn't perceive the pressure from feet as threatening as fingers, hands or elbows. This means I get to use a little more pressure from my entire body, and your body can relax more effectively into it. The best part? Your nervous system can generally handle more intensity and can also maintain the work longer because you're more relaxed and can breathe easier during the session. So it's a nice blend of massage modalities if you're looking for some deeper tissue and specific neuromuscular work (tight neck and shoulders, anyone?). It's just another style of therapeutic massage that might be the perfect fit, being just as versatile and area-specific as all the other types listed here.

You can easily request Ashiatsu for your next session, or stick with therapeutic massage, your choice. As always, let me know if you have any questions. I'm always happy to talk massage shop.

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The sun is in short supply this month, so let's celebrate with Sun Salutations! Either in-person at my studio space or ...
12/12/2025

The sun is in short supply this month, so let's celebrate with Sun Salutations!

Either in-person at my studio space or livestream from the comfort of your own home, join me for a therapeutic yoga workshop focusing on how to make sun salutations accessible for every body. You can be assured of a bit of laughter and nonsense, and also some awesome companionship with like-minded yoga people.

Sun Salutations! Since December is all about embracing the darkness, why not shine a little light on our practice? This workshop is all about moving through Sun Salutations with ease and warmth. Grab a chair if you’ve got one—it's a handy tool to help you progress in this practice. We’ll work on loosening up the hamstrings, spine, and neck while building some serious heat. We’ll start with a quick dive into basic skeleton anatomy, then flow through a few rounds of Sun Salutations designed for all levels in a therapeutic way. We’ll finish up with some soothing breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga nidra. Come join us to brighten up your practice and bask in some sunlit energy!

Check out the Video Resource Library for all this year's previous classes, in case you missed any of them and want to follow along on your own.

Jan 17th - Fluid Feet
Feb 14th - Know Your Knees
Mar 14th - Explore Hip Openers
Apr 11th - Better Balance
May 16th - Yoga for a Healthy Pelvic Floor
June 13th - Yoga for a Strong Core

Online Video Resource Library

All of my past Self Care Saturday videos are available for 30-day rental through my website, in case you need some gentle inspiration, or just a Josh fix as some have called it.

Click here (https://jlmtherapeutics.com/workshops/) to look through the entire library, and look for the Videos tab.

Check out our event on Saturday, Dec 13, 2025.

Click here for event details from JLM Therapeutics!

Simple, short tennis ball rolling in an online courseFeeling like you need a massage right this minute, but your schedul...
11/24/2025

Simple, short tennis ball rolling in
an online course

Feeling like you need a massage right this minute, but your schedule’s just too packed? No worries—I’ve got a quick fix for you! Grab a tennis ball and start working out those tight spots right at your desk, whether you’re at home or at the office. The best part? My online "Have a Ball Self Massage Course" offers a full-body massage experience where you stay fully dressed, and it’s way more affordable than any massage therapist in Denver!

In this four-week course, you’ll get weekly video lessons showing you how to use a tennis ball for a complete self-massage. Here’s the breakdown:
• Week One: We kick things off with your feet, shins, and calves.
• Week Two: We move on to the hamstrings, adductors, and quadriceps.
• Week Three: We tackle the hip flexors, IT band, and diaphragm—those spots can really use some love!
• Week Four: We finish up with the spine and shoulders, front and back.

And to top it all off, you’ll get bonus tips for massaging your hands and forearms, which is a game changer if you’re glued to a computer all day.

Ready to get started? Click the button below and turn those tennis balls into your personal massage therapist!

Online Video Resource Library

All of my past Self Care Saturday, Men's Online Pelvic Floor Conference and Have a Ball videos are available for 30-day rental through my website, in case you need some gentle inspiration, or just a Josh fix as some have called it.

Click here (https://jlmtherapeutics.com/workshops/) to look through the entire library, and look under the Videos tab.

Click here for event details from JLM Therapeutics!

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3443 S Galena Street Ste 150
Denver, CO
80206

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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