Loveland readers voted Aligned and Well Chiropractic the Best Place for a Massage in the 2026 Reporter-Herald Readers’ Choice awards. Two licensed massage therapists, sessions built around what your body needs, and a chiropractor down the hall when you need one.
Reviewed by Dr. Brian Flemming, DC · Last reviewed September 2026
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Aligned and Well Chiropractic, at 4190 N Garfield Ave #2 in north Loveland, was voted Best Place for a Massage in the 2026 Reporter-Herald Readers' Choice awards. Our licensed massage therapists offer Swedish, therapeutic and neuromuscular massage, with a chiropractor down the hall if you need one. Call (970) 800-3486 to book.
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In the 2026 Reporter-Herald Readers’ Choice awards, Loveland voted us Best Place for a Massage, the same year readers named us Best Chiropractic Office. Here is our thank-you to Loveland, and the Reporter-Herald’s winners announcement.
Massage here is with our licensed massage therapists, Emily Ferguson, LMT, and Rannien “Rain” Gray, LMT. Every session starts with what is bothering you and what you want out of the hour, then the technique fits you: Swedish, therapeutic or neuromuscular. You do not need to be a chiropractic patient to book a massage.
Both of our massage therapists offer pregnancy massage, in any trimester. You lie on your side, supported with pillows, so your back, hips and belly are comfortable the whole session. Tell us you are pregnant when you book. If your pregnancy is high-risk, please bring a note from your OB or midwife.
Many expecting moms pair it with prenatal chiropractic care: Dr. Flemming is Webster Technique certified, and the two work well together as your body changes.
What We See Most
Flowing, relaxation-focused work that lowers overall stress load.
Targeted work addressing specific injuries and problem areas.
Focused pressure that releases chronic trigger points.
Softening tissue so adjustments take and hold better.
Work aimed at the neck, shoulders and jaw where stress lands.
Side-lying with pillows for support, in any trimester, with either therapist.
Our Approach
Chiropractic focuses on the structural alignment of the spine. Massage addresses the soft tissue that supports that structure. When muscles are tight or inflamed they can pull the spine out of alignment, or make adjustments less effective.
Put the two together and each one works better. Massage reduces muscle guarding, improves circulation and enhances flexibility — allowing your body to hold its adjustments longer and recover more efficiently from structural correction.
We are on North Garfield Avenue in Loveland, about 15 minutes from Fort Collins and 10 from Berthoud. New here? See what to expect on your first visit and fill out your new patient forms online before you come in. Every care plan follows the same three phases of care. Most insurance is accepted, including Medicare; see insurance and payment, or browse every condition we care for.
Research
A few of the published studies behind how we approach this. Research describes groups of people, not a promise for any one person. Your exam tells us what applies to you.
In 401 adults with chronic low back pain, relaxation or structural massage improved function and symptoms more than usual care at 10 weeks; benefits may last at least six months.
Cherkin DC, Sherman KJ, Kahn J, et al. A comparison of the effects of 2 types of massage and usual care on chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med, 2011 · RCT.
Across 67 trials in people with pain, massage reduced pain compared with no treatment, sham and other active treatments, with the strongest support versus no treatment.
Crawford C, Boyd C, Paat CF, et al. The Impact of Massage Therapy on Function in Pain Populations-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: Part I, Patients Experiencing Pain in the General Population. Pain Med, 2016 · systematic review.
This Cochrane review found massage eased low back pain only in the short term, and the authors rated the evidence as low to very low quality.
Furlan AD, Giraldo M, Baskwill A, et al. Massage for low-back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015 · systematic review.
From the Blog
Aligned and Well won two 2026 Reporter-Herald Readers’ Choice awards: Best Chiropractic Office and Best Place for a Massage. A thank-you to Loveland.
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Loveland readers voted Aligned and Well Chiropractic the Best Place for a Massage in the 2026 Reporter-Herald Readers' Choice awards. We are at 4190 N Garfield Ave #2 in Loveland. Call (970) 800-3486 to book with one of our licensed massage therapists.
No. Massage therapy is available on its own, though many patients combine the two because they work well together.
Tell your therapist what is bothering you and what you want out of the session. They will tailor the technique rather than applying a fixed routine.
Both can work well depending on your case. Massage beforehand can reduce muscle guarding; afterward it can help the adjustment settle. We will advise based on your care plan.
Yes. Both of our licensed massage therapists offer pregnancy massage, in any trimester. You lie on your side, supported with pillows, for comfort. Tell us you are pregnant when you book, and if your pregnancy is high-risk, bring a note from your OB or midwife. Call (970) 800-3486.
Emily Ferguson, LMT and Rannien “Rain” Gray, LMT. You can read about both on our Meet the Team page.
Have a different question? Read the full list of patient questions or call us at (970) 800-3486.
New Patients
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This discounted service cannot be submitted for third-party reimbursement and is not reimbursable for cash. Not valid with Medicare, workers’ compensation, or personal injury / auto accident claims. Must mention this special when contacting us to receive the rate.
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You have put this off long enough. One thorough exam tells you what is actually going on and what it will take to fix it. Call us or send a request — we will get you in.
