After a long day of hiking or mountain biking in the Rocky Mountains, there’s nothing like a good relaxing massage, especially when you add Colorado cannabis to the equation. And we know what you might be thinking: smoking weed and then getting a massage. But there is another way. Across town from Mile High, massage therapists are lining up to scrub you with herbal lotions and creams.
No, you won’t get high, but your body, and your mind, will thank you for the smooth, melting sensation that some therapists say can last for hours after the massage. The folks at Apothecanna, a Denver-based manufacturer of cannabis-infused body oils and creams, claim that cannabis can relieve pain and reduce inflammation when applied to the skin.
“The best known compound in cannabis is THC,” according to Apothecanna. “Studies have shown that it has powerful analgesic or analgesic properties, which is why it is widely used as a medicine. A lesser known compound called CBD is (also) present. Studies show that CBD offers powerful calming and anti-inflammatory benefits.
1. Behr Bodywork
Matthew Behr started as a massage therapist six years ago. He says his Denver-based practice is based on themes of music, water, lighting, and aromatherapy.
“I have been actively using CBD-infused balm in my massage practice for over two years and the results reported and the reviews from my clientele have been incredible,” says Behr. “Based on my own experience and the feedback I’ve received from clients, the effect is more of a localized, subtle sensation of numbness or numbness, rather than being warm or refreshing. I find it wonderful to apply it to pain in the body after rigorous exercise for faster muscle recovery.
Behr incorporates cannabis-infused muscle balm into its medicated massages, which cost $ 110 for one hour, $ 140 for 90 minutes and $ 170 for 120 minutes. Behr specializes in a number of massage techniques, including myofascial release, Swedish, trigger point, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, and others.
He said that cannabis can ease inflammation, calm the body, and help ease pain organically.
“I think the body is inherently self-healing when we can give ourselves a chance to rest and relax,” he said.
And the best part?
“He will pass a drug test,” he says.
2. LoDo Massage Studio
LoDo Massage Studio has two locations: one in Denver’s trendy Highlands neighborhood and another in LoDo, short for Downtown.
They offer a one-hour massage for $ 75, a 75-minute massage for $ 92, a 90-minute massage for $ 110, or a two-hour massage for $ 145. With their exclusive Mile High Massage, you can choose between one variety of techniques depending on your needs, including deep tissue, sports, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, and Swedish.
Now for the fun stuff. They let you choose your lotion. Choose from shea butter, a natural cream, or Apothecanna Pain Cream, which is infused with THC, CBD, arnica, peppermint, and juniper.
“Since THC does not enter the bloodstream, there are no psychoactive effects,” according to the LoDo Massage Studio website. “Simply relaxing, refreshing sensations and immediate pain relief.”
Ed Rich, owner of the study, said that massage therapists apply Apothecanna Pain Cream first and drop it off before starting the massage with an oil or lotion. They apply it to tight or painful areas so they can massage deeper, he said.
Massage therapists use it as a valuable tool in their therapeutic arsenal, he added.
“When given the option, people always want us to use it,” says Rich. “The response has been fantastic.”
3. Primary therapeutics
Jordan Person credits medical marijuana with alleviating a mysterious pain that conventional medicine could not prevent.
Person, who worked as a nurse for 14 years and then as a traditional massage therapist for eight years, decided to launch Primal Therapeutics after witnessing the health benefits of cannabis with her own eyes.
He also worked at a medical marijuana dispensary before opening his own business. The person uses a variety of cannabis-infused oils and salves with “broad spectrum cannabinoid content” in their massages, according to their website.
She will come to you for your massage so you won’t have to leave your hotel if you are in town visiting Mile High City. She offers a variety of massages, which range in price from $ 20 to $ 200.
4. Mountain serenity massage
Mountain Serenity Massage at Centennial was founded by Stacy Hoffman-Farmer in 2014 after leaving her corporate job due to chronic pain and fatigue. Hoffman-Farmer incorporates cannabis into her practice, which she says she uses to open up her clients’ energy pathways. She helps clients identify “stagnant” energies that could be causing chronic pain.
She believes that cannabis massages can be beneficial for anyone, even those who do not use marijuana regularly.
“Cannabis massage is particularly helpful for people who experience daily pain and inflammation,” he said on his website.
Hoffman-Farmer charges between $ 65 and $ 150 for a cannabis massage, depending on time, massage technique, and number of people.
5. Eaten
If you venture into Colorado Springs during the day while visiting Denver to visit the Garden of the Gods or the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, consider stopping by Yeden for a cannabis massage.
Yeden touts the benefits of cannabis massage for problems like muscle pain or spasms, rheumatism and arthritis, back pain, sciatica pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, insomnia, depression, and nausea. They also work with people who have experienced sports-related injuries.
Treatments range from $ 90 to $ 200 depending on the technique. Complimentary cannabis oils are available upon request for any massage.
“Through our non-intoxicating cannabis massage and our manual massage therapies, we can use the natural anti-inflammatory elements and other benefits of the plant to help relieve your chronic pain and give you results that last up to 3 days longer than a normal massage” , according to Yeden’s website. “Our lotions are completely optional and are not psychoactive.”
