The 5 Best Massage Therapists

After a demanding day on the mountain or hours spent at work, massage therapy can provide a welcome opportunity to relax and address muscle tension. Steamboat Springs massage therapists offer techniques ranging from gentle Swedish massage to targeted deep tissue and sports bodywork. The Best of the Boat 2026 spotlights professionals whose individualized approaches help Yampa Valley residents and visitors pursue relaxation, recovery and greater physical comfort.

Emily McNeal | Old Town Hot Springs

Therapeutic massage and the restorative atmosphere of Old Town Hot Springs come together in the services provided by licensed massage therapist Emily McNeal. Practicing at the downtown Steamboat Springs recreation facility, McNeal offers customized bodywork for clients seeking relief from muscle tension, improved mobility or relaxation after physical activity. Her techniques include deep tissue, Swedish and sports massage. Clients can also combine a massage appointment with time in the facility's natural thermal mineral pools for a relaxing post-workout experience.

Kat O'Leary | UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center

Massage therapy is part of an integrative approach to patient care for Kat O'Leary, a licensed massage therapist at UCHealth Integrative Medicine Clinic in Steamboat Springs. O'Leary earned a bachelor's degree in youth development from Springfield College before completing professional massage training at The Massage School in Boston. She provides therapeutic massage for outpatients, hospitalized patients and healthcare staff, using techniques such as Swedish, deep tissue, sports and prenatal massage. Her individualized sessions address concerns including chronic discomfort, recovery following surgery and stress management.

Krissy Leonetti | Steamboat Massage and Bodywork

Personalized bodywork and flexible appointment options are central to the practice of Krissy Leonetti, founder of Steamboat Massage and Bodywork on Pine Grove Road. A licensed massage therapist, Leonetti draws on multiple manual therapy techniques to tailor sessions to each client's physical needs. Her work focuses on persistent muscle tension, joint mobility and support during injury rehabilitation. In addition to treatments at her peaceful studio, she offers mobile massage appointments within Steamboat Springs city limits.

Amber Jacobson | Mountain Meadow Therapeutics

A combination of therapeutic techniques shapes the massage services offered by Amber Jacobson, licensed massage therapist and owner of Mountain Meadow Therapeutics. Her practice incorporates deep tissue massage, craniosacral energy work, acupressure and reflexology, with sessions tailored to clients experiencing stiffness, chronic discomfort, stress or mobility concerns. Jacobson's professional background includes working alongside physical therapists and chiropractors, providing experience with complementary approaches to musculoskeletal care. Her individualized bodywork emphasizes physical comfort, relaxation and ongoing wellness.

Buffy Pryke | The Fix Deep Tissue Massage

Targeted deep tissue therapy is the specialty of Buffy Pryke, a licensed massage therapist and owner of The Fix Deep Tissue Massage on Loggers Lane. Working with active clients, including mountain athletes and outdoor recreation enthusiasts, Pryke focuses on muscular tightness, chronic discomfort and concerns associated with sports injuries. Her sessions combine deep tissue techniques, myofascial release and structural bodywork to address specific areas of tension. Treatment is tailored to each client's movement patterns and physical needs, with an emphasis on improved mobility and comfort.

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