Anvil Bodyworks

Anvil Bodyworks Expect MORE from massage. Stay Sharp. Get Forged. Chris understands the toll that stress can take on the body and mind.

ANVIL Bodyworks provides precision bodywork for people who carry a lot — physically, mentally, and emotionally — helping them feel safe, reset, and reconnected to themselves. Chris Altrogge
Owner - ANVIL Bodyworks LLC
LMT, MPS, ISSA Elite Trainer & Transformation Coach

Welcome to ANVIL Bodyworks, where we share in your transformative journey to health and wellness. From a passion cultivated since

childhood, Chris has evolved into a Licensed Massage Therapist/Bodyworker, specializing in breath and bodywork for both physical and mental well-being. His personal journey, from embracing a misguided approach to self-care to a life-changing realization in 2017, forms the foundation of his mission and sparked a commitment to share the power of self-care with others. With a background in martial arts, including 20+ years as a defensive tactics instructor, Chris draws parallels between the precision of a samurai sword and the need for individuals to be sharp and strong. As a Massage Therapist/Bodyworker, Chris employs therapeutic, spa, athletic, and deep tissue modalities, along with acupressure techniques, to eliminate waste, reduce stress, and enhance flexibility. At ANVIL Bodyworks, Chris's philosophy centers on each client being a 'precision instrument' requiring professional 'tuning.' A commitment to providing productive sessions with included tools, such as aromatherapeutic essential oils, hot packs, hot stones, cupping, and the Dolphin MPS, defines the ANVIL experience. Chris encourages clients to adopt a ‘healthy self-interest’ and to expect ‘more’ from their massage, emphasizing that recuperation and rejuvenation are necessities, not luxuries. Chris is dedicated to helping individuals minimize unseen stress, take time to breathe, and stay sharp. At ANVIL Bodyworks, the mission is clear—apply exacting pressure through bodywork to remove impurities and help clients get back to 'doing what they do,' taking care of those who depend on them. Self-care is not just a concept; it's a commitment to equipping individuals to take care of themselves so they can better care for others. Expect more, experience more, and embark on a journey of wellness with Chris at ANVIL Bodyworks. Additionally, Chris is a certified ISSA Elite Trainer and has been active in the health and wellness space for over 25 years. An Army Veteran, former Supervisor with the Colorado Department of Corrections, and DoD contractor; Chris continually strives to strike harmony between the week and the weekend enjoying motorcycling, hiking, fishing, reading, and photography.

Not just physically.Mentally. Emotionally.Your body keeps score.This is where you can finally set some of it down.Book y...
05/30/2026

Not just physically.
Mentally. Emotionally.

Your body keeps score.

This is where you can finally set some of it down.

Book your time

Forged ReflectionBodywork is not just about getting rid of tension.It is about rhythm, breath, flow, and trust.The best ...
05/29/2026

Forged Reflection

Bodywork is not just about getting rid of tension.

It is about rhythm, breath, flow, and trust.

The best sessions feel seamless - not mechanical.

Each movement connects to the next. Each transition gives the body time to follow.

When the work is precise, present, and intentional, release feels less like force and more like a dance.

Artistic rather than mundane.

Expect More from your Massage.

Stay Sharp. Get Forged.











If you’re constantly “on”…your body never gets a chance to repair.Massage isn’t just muscle work.It’s nervous system wor...
05/28/2026

If you’re constantly “on”…
your body never gets a chance to repair.

Massage isn’t just muscle work.
It’s nervous system work.

That’s where real change begins.

Schedule your session

No routines.No add-ons.No guessing.Just focused, intentional work based on what your body needs that day.Book today
05/27/2026

No routines.
No add-ons.
No guessing.

Just focused, intentional work based on what your body needs that day.

Book today

Breathing deep again.Movement feels easier.Pain stops shouting.That’s not temporary relaxation.That’s your body resettin...
05/26/2026

Breathing deep again.
Movement feels easier.
Pain stops shouting.

That’s not temporary relaxation.
That’s your body resetting.

Experience the difference

Hairstylists carry more tension than most people realize.Long hours on your feet. Repetitive hand work. Forward posture....
05/26/2026

Hairstylists carry more tension than most people realize.

Long hours on your feet. Repetitive hand work. Forward posture. Tight shoulders. Low-back compression. Mental and physical fatigue.

ANVIL Bodyworks helps working professionals recover from the demands of their craft, so they can keep showing up strong.

You take care of everyone in your chair.

Let someone take care of you.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend.It’s a moment to pause.To remember the lives, sacrifices, and weight carried by...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend.

It’s a moment to pause.
To remember the lives, sacrifices, and weight carried by so many in service to others.

At ANVIL Bodyworks, I work with people every day whose bodies are carrying stress, tension, exhaustion, and responsibility long after the world expects them to keep moving.

Today is a reminder that rest matters.
Stillness matters.
Healing matters.

Whether you’re spending today with family, reflecting quietly, or simply trying to catch your breath after a heavy season… I hope you give yourself permission to slow down.

Your body was never meant to stay in survival mode forever.

Take a deep breath today.
Unclench your jaw.
Drop your shoulders.
Step outside for a moment.

And remember those who gave everything so others could keep living freely.

Breathe and Smile,
Chris

Forged Reflection“Stress does notonly live in the mind.The body keeps scorein tight shoulders,guarded breath,braced hips...
05/25/2026

Forged Reflection

“Stress does not
only live in the mind.

The body keeps score
in tight shoulders,
guarded breath,
braced hips,
and a nervous system
that forgot how
to stand down.

Relief begins
when the body
is reminded
it is no longer
under attack.

Recovery is not weakness.

It is recalibration.”












That’s not just posture.That’s protection.Your body is adapting to stress you haven’t had space to process.Let’s change ...
05/23/2026

That’s not just posture.
That’s protection.

Your body is adapting to stress you haven’t had space to process.

Let’s change that.

Book your session

05/21/2026

I’m not following a script.

I’m reading your body in real time—
where it’s guarding, where it’s compensating, where it’s holding stress.

That’s how we create real relief.

Book now

Address

200 W B Street Suite 130
Pueblo, CO
81003

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Anvil Bodyworks posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Anvil Bodyworks:

Share