Clinical Bodywork, Injury Treatment Mentoring, Tai Chi Instruction

55 Minutes, Custom-Tailored Massage & Bodywork $140.00

Each appointment length with Boulder Pain Relief will target your primary acute or chronic issue(s). When speaking with Lao at the beginning of the session, please indicate which areas of your body you are needing help with and describe what are your symptoms. 

This will help him to most effectively identify then address both local and systemic soft tissue patterns, reduce your pain, educate you about the involved anatomy (for those interested in learning), and help your body recover for what is next up for you!

85 Minutes, Custom-Tailored Massage and Bodywork $200.00

Injury Treatment Mentoring & Tai Chi Instruction $100/hour session

Lao offers one-on-one and small-group mentoring for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of how the body moves, heals, and adapts. Many people are never taught how to move in ways that prevent injury or reduce long-term strain. This work provides practical tools to build awareness, resilience, and healthier movement patterns.

Having benefited from mentorship throughout his life, Lao is committed to supporting motivated individuals and professionals through thoughtful, experience-based guidance.

For Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers

Massage therapists and bodyworkers seeking to advance their treatment skills can work with Lao to deepen their understanding of regional anatomy—including the jaw, neck, shoulder girdle, and related structures—and develop practical, clinically applicable techniques. Sessions focus on improving assessment, palpation, and treatment strategies to more effectively address the symptoms clients and patients present with in practice.

Tai Chi Instruction

Lao brings over 14 years of dedicated Tai Chi (Taijiquan) training, competition, and teaching experience in the United States, Canada, and China. His background includes intensive daily training in the mountains of China and participation in international Chen-style forms and push-hands competitions.

Instruction is offered to serious students interested in exploring Tai Chi as a system for movement meditation, restoring balance and health, and understanding the deeper power and structure within its martial applications. Teaching is adapted to the student’s goals, experience level, and physical needs.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

A Clinical, Anatomy-Driven Approach

Boulder Pain Relief Massage is built around a deep, working understanding of human anatomy and soft-tissue function. Every session is guided by precise palpation, anatomical knowledge, and how your body actually moves and adapts. Treatment focuses on identifying the root causes of pain, not just providing temporary relief.

Results Over Routine

This is not spa massage or a standardized routine. Each session is intentionally structured based on your pain patterns, injury history, and response to treatment. Clients often note that sessions feel targeted, thoughtful, and effective, with clear improvements in pain, mobility, and function.

Trusted by Medical & Allied Health Professionals

Lao’s manual therapy work is trusted by doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, dentists, and mental health providers, many of whom refer patients seeking focused, conservative care for musculoskeletal pain and injury recovery. This level of professional referral reflects both clinical skill and a safety-first approach.

Skilled Palpation & Precision Treatment

Years of refining palpation allow Lao to assess tissue quality, restriction, and compensation patterns that are often missed. Treatment is precise rather than forceful, emphasizing effectiveness, client comfort, and long-term improvement.

Education & Client Understanding

Clients are encouraged to better understand their own bodies. Clear communication and education are part of the process, helping people move with greater confidence, reduce recurring pain, and make informed choices about their health.

Grounded in Movement & Longevity

Lao’s daily Tai Chi practice and movement training inform a holistic view of recovery, balance, and long-term physical health. Care is designed not only to relieve pain, but to support sustainable movement and resilience over time.

Focused, Thoughtful, and Personalized

Clients often describe their experience as focused and intentional. Sessions are not rushed or routine-based. Time is spent listening, assessing, and adapting treatment to how your body responds, so care feels personalized rather than generic.

Clear Communication and Trust

Working together is collaborative. Clients frequently note that they feel heard, safe, and respected throughout their sessions. Clear communication about pressure, comfort, and goals helps build trust and allows treatment to progress effectively.

Targeted Work with Real Outcomes

Rather than broad or superficial work, sessions emphasize precise, anatomy-informed treatment. Many clients report noticing measurable changes—such as reduced pain, improved range of motion, or better movement—sometimes within a single session and often building over time.

Calm, Professional Environment

The treatment space is quiet, professional, and grounded. Clients often mention that sessions feel calming without being passive, allowing them to relax while still receiving effective therapeutic work.

Care That Evolves Over Time

Treatment is adjusted session by session. As pain patterns change or improve, the work evolves accordingly. Clients appreciate that care feels responsive, thoughtful, and aligned with long-term relief rather than temporary fixes.

Jaw Dsyfuntion: TMJ/TMJD, Clicking, Bruxism/Grinding, Mandible Deviation, post-operative pain relief

Shoulder: Frozen shoulder, Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), pain, audible or felt clicking, limited range of motion, repetitive sports patterns (golf, tennis, pickleball, baseball, football).

Upper Extremity/Arm: nerve compression/impingement patters, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfers elbow.

Hip: limited range of motion, acute and chronic pain, noise in the joint, pre and post operative hip replacement care

Back: acute and chronic pain, posture related discomfort, frequent meetings or traveling pain, limited movement patterns

Pelvis: pattern improvement with the sacroiliac joint, pain and imbalances

Knee and lower extremity: pre and post operative care for knee replacement, limited range of motion, acute and chonic pain, ITB syndrome, ITB pain, plantar fasciitis, ankle mobility, ankle sprains.