PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO

Using massage and movement
to find your best self.

Therapeutic bodywork for aging with agility and recreating with skill.

30+ years of helping people move better, relieve pain and recover after surgery.
Beth O’Dowd, Licensed Massage Therapist and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, offering therapeutic bodywork in Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Licensed Massage Therapist
Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®
Colorado School of Healing Arts • Feldenkrais Guild Training
MEET YOUR PRACTITIONER

Beth O’Dowd

Hello, I’m Beth O’Dowd — owner of Inside Out Movement & Massage and a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®. For over 30 years I have worked with people experiencing pain, injuries, movement limitations, or who simply want to improve how they move through everyday life and prevent future issues.

While hands-on massage techniques are valuable, I discovered that teaching people how to move better with less effort and more awareness often prevents these issues from arising in the first place. The combination of therapeutic bodywork and the Feldenkrais Method® helps improve proprioception — your ability to sense yourself from the inside out.

Power comes from balanced function and organization and coordination of your whole self rather than strong individual muscles. It is the functional relationship of muscles to movement that matters, not the inherent strength of any one muscle.

I am trained in a wide variety of modalities including Myoskeletal Therapy, Structural Integration, Neuromuscular and Myofascial Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, and Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® (ATM) and Functional Integration (FI).

Former Level 3 Certified Ski Instructor & Clinic Leader
Active in Pagosa’s outdoor community
Detailed classical anatomical views of the human skeleton — front, side, and back
BACKGROUND HIGHLIGHTS
  • B.S. University of New Hampshire (1988)
  • Colorado School of Healing Arts Massage (1996)
  • Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner® (Santa Fe Training 2021)
  • Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Myoskeletal Therapy • Structural Integration • Muscle Energy Techniques
  • Former Level 3 Certified Ski Instructor & Clinic Leader (Nordic)
INVEST IN YOUR MOVEMENT

Sessions & Pricing

All sessions are personalized. We integrate hands-on therapeutic work with Feldenkrais Functional Integration when appropriate.
PRIVATE SESSION
60 min
$110
Personalized hands-on bodywork
Feldenkrais Functional Integration
Movement education & awareness
Post-session guidance & home explorations
EXTENDED SESSION
90 min
$165
Everything in the 60-min session
Deeper work on chronic patterns
More time for integration & learning
Ideal for complex issues or first visits
AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT
Group Lessons

Small group classes (or private ATM) focusing on specific themes — spine, hips, shoulders, balance, breathing, or athletic performance.

Perfect complement to private sessions or for ongoing self-discovery and maintenance.
Sessions are held at 190 Talisman Drive, Suite D1, Pagosa Springs.
THE SPACE

Our Studio in Pagosa Springs

Inside Out Movement & Massage treatment room in Pagosa Springs — calm professional space for therapeutic massage and Feldenkrais sessions
Map showing location of Inside Out Movement & Massage at 190 Talisman Drive, Suite D1, Pagosa Springs, CO
ADDRESS
190 Talisman Drive, Suite D1
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
PHONE
970-903-3297
Appointments by scheduling only. Please call or email to request your first session.
WHO THIS IS FOR

Movement that serves your life

Whether you’re an athlete, a skier, a hiker, a yogi, or simply someone who wants to stay active and comfortable as you age — this work helps you move with more intelligence and less pain.

Active Adults & Athletes

Improve performance, recover smarter, and reduce injury risk by learning efficient movement patterns instead of relying on brute force.

Healthy Aging

Maintain mobility, balance, and independence. Learn to move with less strain so daily activities and recreation stay enjoyable for decades.

Pain Relief & Recovery

Address the root movement habits that contribute to chronic pain. Many clients experience lasting relief from back, neck, shoulder, and hip issues.

Pagosa Outdoor Enthusiasts

Skiers, hikers, climbers, and river enthusiasts — move with more resilience in the mountains you love.

Cross-country skier enjoying freedom of movement on a snowy trail in Pagosa Springs — possible when you move with ease and be your best self
Sunset paddleboarding in Pagosa Springs — an example of the freedom to enjoy outdoor activities when you move with ease and be your best self
THE EXPERIENCE
Sessions that feel like coming home to your body.
SENSING FROM THE INSIDE OUT

The Feldenkrais Method®

A sophisticated system of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve how you organize yourself — physically, neurologically, and functionally.

The Feldenkrais Method is not exercise, stretching, or treatment in the traditional sense. It is a learning process based on physics, neuroscience, biomechanics, and human development.

“Don’t substitute strength for skill.”
— Moshe Feldenkrais

Through small, curious movements and focused attention, you uncover habitual patterns of unnecessary tension and effort. You develop a richer internal map of yourself and discover new, more efficient movement options.

Learn more about the Feldenkrais Method® at feldenkrais.com and the Feldenkrais Guild of North America.

“When you know what you’re doing, you can do what you want.”
— Moshe Feldenkrais

Awareness Through Movement® lessons are designed to direct and grow our awareness of “how” we move to improve the quality of movements. Better use of our structure with less unnecessary effort and stress can be essential to improving chronic pain conditions, optimizing athletic pursuits, and maintaining mobility as we age. Improving function can reduce pain and injury.

Awareness Through Movement® (ATM)

Group or individual verbal lessons. You lie or sit comfortably and follow gentle movement sequences. You learn by sensing differences and improving coordination.

Functional Integration® (FI)

Private, hands-on lessons tailored precisely to your needs. I use gentle touch and movement to help your nervous system discover easier, more organized patterns.

Joyful movement in the desert dunes — embodying the freedom, agility, and recreating with skill gained through therapeutic massage and movement
THE GOAL
Finesse over force.
Organization over strength.
Awareness over effort.
Many clients report feeling taller, lighter, more graceful, and experiencing less pain after just a few lessons — whether getting up from the floor, skiing, hiking, or simply walking through daily life.

Ready to feel more at home in your body?

Whether you’re dealing with pain, want to improve your athletic performance, or simply want to move through life with more ease and awareness — I’d love to work with you.

Send an Email
I typically respond within 24 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you.