You can benefit in a number of ways by adding massage therapy to your chiropractic care program. Recovery may be faster, more complete, and proceed with less discomfort when soft tissue has been relaxed with massage. Adjustments may also last longer when muscle tension is released that might otherwise contribute to joints moving out of alignment again.
Frequent massage can play a significant role in overall wellness by helping relieve stress, reduce muscle tension, support circulation, promote recovery from muscle strains, ease symptoms associated with arthritis, and encourage a greater sense of well-being.
Massage therapy services are available at our office through independent, licensed massage therapists who maintain their own practices and share office space with Natural Approach Chiropractic. These therapists are not employees of Natural Approach Chiropractic, allowing patients to work directly with the massage therapist of their choice while conveniently coordinating massage and chiropractic care in one location.

Lara LeLaCheur, LMT has been licened and practicing massage therapy since July 2005. She received her certification from Central Oregon Community College.
Lara has continued her education in many areas, but specializes in deep tissue and specific injury. She also practices Swedish, Pregnancy and Hot Stone Massage.
"This is the perfect job for me because I love helping people and makeing them feel better!"

Angelica Bustamante, LMT has been licensed and practicing massage since 2001. She received her certification from the Massage Therapy Training Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. She decided to move her life and practice here to Bend, Oregon in the summer of 2021 to live the lifestyle she always wanted. Angelica specializes in deep tissue, myofascial release (MFR), pregnancy, energy work, and more.
“I am inspired everyday to use my knowledge on physical and emotional traumas to help others on their healing journey. I hope to be a part of yours.”

Erin Hardy, LMT attended massage school at Central Oregon Community College. She has been practicing since 2019 and specializes in Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Reiki and Thai Massage.
Erin, has a passion for movement and bodywork, it brings her joy being able to be part of someone's journey to selfcare, preventive care and recovery.
“I love the body-mind connection. Massage is induced meditation for the body.”