Massage Therapists
All treatments are performed by licensed, intuitive therapists.
We offer a holistic menu of spa services. Choose from a variety of healing massage options. Our massage therapists are certified experts at their practice. Treatments include Therapeutic Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Scrubs, & a full menu of massage services.
To book with one of our massage therapists, please call the Front Desk at (719) 256-4328.
Our Massage Therapists
Rita Barca
I'm here to help! I have been lucky enough to work at Joyful Journey for many years now. My focus is finding patterns in the body that don't allow the full potential of what it is designed to do. I feel trigger point work and deep therapeutic massage is my specialty. Come experience the sacred waters of this beautiful valley. The therapists here are all unique and intuitive, making your experience like no other. You will feel a better sense of peace once you've been in the sun soaking up the many minerals from our waters. Dark skies and a deep night's rest really helps your body feel rejuvenated. Let your journey be peaceful and come See us soon.
Heather DeLonga
Hello! I'm Heather, an intuitive bodyworker specializing in Holistic Integrated Massage. I utilize a combination of Eastern and Western modalities to treat the person as a whole, promoting overall wellbeing of body, mind, and spirit. I apply Ayurvedic techniques and oils to relax the nervous system and calm the mind. I simultaneously implement clinical and deep tissue methods to address the musculoskeletal system to relieve pain and increase mobility. Fusing these modalities, and adding some energy therapy on top, my goal is to leave you feeling less stressed, more mobile, and complete.
Lisa Shubert
Lisa, a midwestern gal, found her true niche in life as a registered massage therapist in the state of Colorado. Her training in massage was from Colorado Springs school of Massage Therapy. She has worked at JJ for a year++ and is a constant JJ enthousiast for over a decade. Prior to that she spent 35 years working in Radiology, so she has extensive knowledge of the Body. Lisa has knowledge and practice in the use of oils, hot rock, pregnancy massage, Riki, Yoga and the Chakra"s. Namaste
Cassie Morningstar
LMT, Reiki Master
Cassie Morningstar is a licensed massage therapist with over 16 years of experience in the healing arts. Her work blends clinical skill, intuitive touch, and ancient wisdom to create deeply restorative and transformational sessions for her clients. In addition to her massage practice, Cassie is a 3rd Degree Reiki Master and has spent the last 16 years in apprenticeship with a shamanic healer, integrating sacred healing traditions from Mayan, Incan, and Native American lineages into her work. This rich background allows her to support not only physical well-being, but emotional, energetic, and spiritual balance as well. Cassie is also a meditation coach and leads a weekly women’s meditation support group, offering a compassionate and empowering space for self-connection, healing, and growth. She is deeply grateful to be part of the community at Joyful Journey Hot Springs, where she is continually inspired by the peaceful atmosphere, the wonderful people she meets, and, most of all; the profound healing energy of the hot springs themselves. Having personally witnessed and benefited from the restorative power of the waters, Cassie finds great joy in being part of that healing journey for others. Her sessions are grounded, nurturing, and intentional, creating a safe space for each client to relax, release, and reconnect with their natural state of well-being.
Dean Lloyd
L.Ac.,HHP,NP,PD/MWA
Healer, Facilitator, Author, Acupuncturist, Teacher, and Friend to Humanity Dean is a life-long professional musician that has been practicing holistic healing for more than 38 ycars. A board certified Acupuncturist. Naturopath. Radio Show Host, Author, Professor, Inventor, and Philosopher: Dean uses his combined training in Oriental medicine and cross-cultural music theory led to his rediscovery of the role of the pentatonic scale in Chinese healing and his creation of the Acutone technique. Dean teaches Acutone to Acupuncturists and health practitioners and has invented numerous musical healing devices, including the Resonance Bell, which he employs in his busy clinical practices. Professional Education University of Wisconsin, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. PCOM/ Pacific College of Oriental Medicinc. Institute of Postural Restructuring, Dr. Jay Scheerer's Academy of Natural Healing Clinics Sai Holistic Center, La Mesa Acupuncture. Acutone Institute of Oriental Medicinc. Livingston Medical Center. Mollal Family Health Center Acutone Holistic Center Teaching IBrachi (Brazil), China (Beijing, Shanghai), Bastyr University. Northwest Health Sciences University, Numerous Workshops and Symposiums throughout the United States including organizations such as the AOBTA. Dean has written articles for a varicty of papers including Acupuncture Today.
Jo Johnson
Zero Balancing
Joanna Johnson, of Creede, Colorado, has been a practicing MT for 25 years. She currently practices and teaches Zero Balancing. ZB is a hands on modality, practiced through clothing to release bone held tension and organize ligaments. Joanna's experienced hands using this profound technique is a deeply healing and transformative experience.
Avery Runner
AURA TUNE Vibrational Therapy
Avery Runner works with microtonal frequencies for tuning the nervous system, entraining brainwave patterns and generally improving energy and oxygen flow in bodily cell functions. Tuning forks, Himalayan bowls and quartz oscillators are selected for specific calibration to Planetary Frequencies and other signal sets used widely by sound therapy professionals around the world. Applying advanced knowledge of the energetic structure of the human biofield, Avery addresses areas of the light body which exhibit dissonance when scanned by tuning forks. Subtle nuances in the response of a pure tone frequency, grants clues into what areas of the energy body need attention. Additional aspects of personal healing are illuminated in each session depending on areas that respond most stubborn to the treatment, granting individual insights to where you may continue to develop. With an ever growing arsenal of shamanic sound tools and custom instruments designed for the healing arts, AURA TUNE sessions are always evolving to meet developing healing requirements.
