BOTREE MOVEMENT & MASSAGE Clinical Bodywork for Colorado's Weekend Warriors
Westminster, CO
Chronic Pain ❃ Injury Prevention ❃ Posture & Mobility
Yoga ❃ Pilates Mat ❃ Trigger Point ❃ Deep Tissue Massage
Bonnie Chan-Amore LMT, BCTMB, MMT, MBA
Meet the owner & YOUR massage therapist
As a former IT Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in yoga, Pilates, dance, and martial arts, I understand the physical challenges of both active lifestyles and sedentary work. I blend therapeutic bodywork with practical movement strategies to help clients reduce pain, prevent injuries, and move with greater confidence.
Imagine living pain free and playing pickleball & golf all summer; running around with your grand-babies or sitting at your desk comfortably. Over 300 clients are living pain-free after working with me. You can too!
If you've had surgery already but aren't skiing or biking with confidence, trigger point work may be just what your body needs. There's no single treatment that works for everyone -- my training in orthopedic assessments and osteopathic techniques sets me apart from other massage therapists and fitness instructors. I'm an anatomy nerd and fueled by curiosity. I'll never stop learning and teaching you to understand WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS and HOW to take care of it.
Whether you're recovering from an injury or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, Botree Movement & Massage can help. Book an appointment with me today to experience the benefits of my unique approach to bodywork and movement.
Injury Prevention, Recovery from Chronic Pain & Restoring Posting & Mobility
Have you tried pain meds, physical therapy, chiropractic and STILL have pain or discomfort? This may be the missing piece of your recovery. Whether you are thinking about surgery or have already had it, CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY is KEY to your RECOVERY.
Chronic pain at its best is distracting and at its worst can affect every aspect of your life. At Botree Movement & Massage, we will develop a personalized treatment plan together that addresses your specific needs and goals. Whether you are recovering from an injury or want to improve your overall well-being, I love working with you to find the root cause of your pain if you're experiencing these kinds of issues:
- Neck & Shoulder Pain
- Back, Hip & Sciatic Pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- TMJ & Headaches
- Tennis & Golfer's Elbow
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Joint Pain & Mobility Issues
- Injury Prevention & Recovery
- Pre-arthritis knee, hand, & foot pain
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
- Gastrointestinal & digestive issues
- Limited range of movement
- General STRESS!
Bodywork & Massage Modalities
- Yoga for Mobility for bus drivers & commercial truck drivers
- Pilates Mat for core strength for hikers & marathon runners
- Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) for plantar fasciitis pain.
- Positional Release - Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique (SMRT) for shoulder and neck pain including whiplash.
- Trigger point therapy for runners with tight hip flexors, quads, and hamstrings.
- Cupping to improve mobility with frozen shoulders.
- Craniosacral Mobilization for migraines
- Intraoral work for TMJ for jaw tension
- Abdominal Massage for constipation & surgery scarring
- Postural assessment and alignment for desk workers
- Deep Tissue massage
- Reiki
- Pregnancy / Prenatal massage for back pain
- Active assisted stretching for yogis
- Muscle Energy Techniques to improve your golf swing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF stretches)
- Joint mobility assessment for dancers
- Sports performance for athletes
License & Certifications
"A great teacher never stops learning"
I believe learning should never stop. In the past two years, I've grown my tool box to include cupping, abdominal mobilization, active assisted stretching, and professional ethics.
I'm Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (the highest credential for a massage therapist in the United States) and a practicing Master Myoskeletal Alignment (MMT) therapist. I'm also certified in Corrective Exercise through NASM and teach BASI™ Pilates Mat classes. In addition to deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy, I offer self-care guidance to alleviate chronic pain with positive results.
- Colorado Massage Therapist License: MT.0023275
- Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: 2001149
- Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT)
- SMRT 100 hour certificate
- BASI Pilates Mat Program Certificate 17684
- CorePower 200 hour YTT (Yoga Teacher Training)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Corrective Exercise Certificate: 120045611
- Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado (MTIC) graduate
Medical Massage Case Studies
Case Study: Biceps tendonitis & shoulder pain
Client presented with shoulder pain that had persisted for several weeks, especially during overhead movements. The affected shoulder appeared rolled forward and noticeably out of alignment compared to the other side. Despite previous treatment from physical therapy and chiropractic care, the client reported no lasting improvement in range of motion or pain.
Upon palpation, the biceps tendon did not feel well-set in its groove. While I cannot diagnose conditions such as biceps tendon subluxation, I suspected this was the case. After talking through the risks and proposed treatment with the client, we agreed to proceed. I gently worked to release tension in the biceps muscle and lengthen space near the biceps tendor. During this work, we both noticed a subtle clicking sensation, and the client’s shoulder position noticeably shifted, suggesting a release or realignment had occurred.
Client reported they felt absolutely no pain when lifting the arm overhead. The effects lasted for several months until a similar incident occurred. Ultimately, the client will likely need physical therapy to rebalance and strengthen the shoulder to prevent recurrences.
Case Study: Shoulder Flexion
The client pictured here (a real client!) was unable to lift his arms into shoulder flexion and abduction. Client worked at a job that required constantly holding his arms straight out in front of him. We assessed for possible structural issues with the joint using passive movement where I moved his arm without client's assistance. Since I could lift his arm without resistance, I felt safe to continue with treatment. After a single session, he was able to lift his arms much further. We used deep tissue work to his pectoral muscles (chest) and biceps. I found multiple trigger points and adhesions in pectoralis minor. Over multiple sessions, the client's shoulder pain decreased and mobility increased.
Case Study: Avoiding a Second Knee Surgery
A client who had a knee replacement 2 years ago was told they might have the wrong size prosthetic and would need a second TKR (total knee replacement). Six weeks before surgery, client started coming in for weekly massage work and made no other lifestyle changes. We did quite a bit of trigger point work on his hamstrings but also gentle osteopathic techniques to calm the nervous system around the knee joint. It required 2-3 sessions before the nervous system allowed me to work deeper and release scar tissue.
On surgery day, they went in for the second operation and their doctor said the client's range of motion increased by 10%. The surgeon believed the massage therapy was the primary contributor. The scar tissue had started "realigning" and the knee was moving . The doctor said they ethically cannot go through with the second operation to replace the knee and sent the client home. This client is far from being pain free but now that they know surgery isn't the answer, they can focus on lifestyle changes!
Case Study: Chronic Sinus Headaches
A client discovered they had a chronic sinus infection for several years. The infection had been treated and was cleared months earlier, but their sinus headaches persisted. We used intraoral work for TMJD. Wearing gloves, I gently worked the deep muscles of the client's jaw internally and externally. I applied cranial mobilization techniques used by osteopaths to self-align the deep structures of the cranium. Client experienced deep relaxation during the treatment and at one point, they felt their sinuses clear and was able to take a deep breath through their nose. Weeks later, they reported their headaches had stopped. They had more energy and decided to tackle some major changes in their life!