Bridget Schletty

Advanced Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

     A native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Bridget was attracted to foreign language learning as a way to expand her cultural horizons. While completing her Bachelor of Arts, she studied Spanish, Math, and numerous electives in Sports Science, earning honors as a collegiate athlete in soccer and track & field. During her final undergraduate years, she studied abroad in Segovia, Spain, where she met her husband, Elías, co-owner of Cirque Guides.
     Before becoming a licensed massage therapist, B...

     A native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Bridget was attracted to foreign language learning as a way to expand her cultural horizons. While completing her Bachelor of Arts, she studied Spanish, Math, and numerous electives in Sports Science, earning honors as a collegiate athlete in soccer and track & field. During her final undergraduate years, she studied abroad in Segovia, Spain, where she met her husband, Elías, co-owner of Cirque Guides.
     Before becoming a licensed massage therapist, Bridget earned a Master's degree in the field of Education and spent over 15 years teaching, coordinating and leading international travel programs, translating, coaching, and working in the outdoor recreation and hospitality industries. She has engaged in extensive international travel in pursuit of mountaineering objectives, social service opportunities, and immersion experiences.
     After struggling to find adequate healthcare as a beat-up female athlete living in a rural mountain town, Bridget became interested in bodywork out of the necessity to address her own physical needs in sustainable, non-invasive, non-toxic ways. In addition to the Western-Eastern bicultural massage program she attended in Seattle, WA, she is also trained in the practice of YogAlign, Reiki, Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage, Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, and Craniosacral techniques.
 

     All work that Bridget performs is very fluid and intended to reduce any anxiety to the greatest degree possible. Your unique session may blend any number of healing modalities, including Swedish style massage, myofascial release, Thai massage, deep tissue work, reflexology... But no need to anguish over choosing the right technique; Bridget is eager to educate her clients about their bodies and treatment options, customizing each session to achieve optimal results.
 

     Bridget owns a private practice called ViaSana Massage & Bodywork Studio, located at 300 8th Avenue in Ouray, Colorado. Online booking is the preferred method for checking availability and reserving your session. You can also call Bridget's reservation request line at (970) 325-3255 or email info@viasanaouray.com. ¿Es usted hispanohablante? No se preocupe. ¡Ella es bilingüe!

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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Licenses
Massage

CO # MT.0021007

Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist

# CMLDT

YogAlign Instructor Certification

# 200 hours

Education
2017

Ananda Massage School

Massage Therapy Training

2015

Mana Yoga Studio

YogAlign Instructor Certification

2016

A Gentle Touch of Wellness

Reiki Level I

2016

CIEDITENA

Biomagnetismo Médico

2019

Barefoot Massage Training

Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage

2002

College of St. Benedict

B.A. (Spanish)

2007

U.N.E.D.

Master's (Spanish Language Instruction)

2021

The Giving Touch

Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy Masterclass

2022

Klose Training

Manual Lymph Drainage

2019

Barral Institute

Visceral Manipulation: The Abdomen 1 (VM1)

2019

Barral Institute

Visceral Manipulation: The Abdomen 2 (VM2)

2021

Barral Institute

Listening Techniques: Osteopathic Evaluation (LT1)

2021

Barral Institute

Visceral Manipulation: Manual Thermal Evaluation (VM5)

2021

Barral Institute

Advanced Visceral Manipulation: The Brain (AVMTB)

2019

Barral Institute

Neural Manipulation (NM1)

2021

Upledger Institute

CranioSacral Therapy 2 (CS2)

2020

Upledger Institute

CranioSacral Therapy 1 (CS1)

2019

Barral Institute

Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax (VM4)

2019

Barral Institute

Visceral Manipulation: The Pelvis (VM3)

2022

Upledger Institute

Somatoemotional Release 1 (SER1)

2023

Barral Institute

VisceroEmotional Relationships (VM6)

2025

Gil Hedley

Nerve Tour

Experience
Bodywork

Thai Massage

Trained in Thai massage techniques at Ananda Massage School as part of its bicultural Asian/American curriculum.

Massage Therapist

Worked at Wiesbaden Hot Springs & Beaumont Spa (Ouray, CO) between 2017-2019

Massage Therapist

Performed massage and bodywork services at The Colorado Kur in Ouray (2018-2020) and Chipeta Solar Springs Spa in Ridgway (2019-2020).

REVIEWS for my Bodywork or Wellness services

by Manon on Jun 29
Really efficient experience. Manual therapy , feeling and values perfect for my personnal need and my sport pactrice
by Julie on Jun 27
Fantastic massage! Highly recommend.
by bernard on Jun 24
Bridget provided a soothing ambience and true professionalism to her therapy. Her bodywork on my stiff shoulder and overall hip and leg tightness right before our 5 day Sneffel’s backpacking traverse truly improved my backpacking capabilities. 🙏🏻
by Suzi on Jun 12
If you are in pain she helps to find answers. Exceptional
by Audra on May 24
So peaceful and wonderful atmosphere
by frank on May 18
Thanks again Bridget! I appreciate you reviewing my intake details and immediately going after my chronic issues. I’ve never had such complete massage treating all my most frustrating tight spots. You are amazing!
by Terri on May 15
Very moving on a deep level.
by Anonymous on May 06
Sometimes 5 stars are give because one has had a good experience and it is just easy to press 5. My review is more than that. Because of chronic conditions, I have had regular bodywork for 15 years by many different workers. Bridget by far was the most skilled and professional i have experienced. I could not recommend her more strongly.
by Jan on May 01
Bridget is fantastic. She is very intuitive. Great massage!
by Jacy on Apr 16
As a visitor to this area there were many different opportunities for a massage in Ouray. In choosing ViaSana I had read the reviews and was elated that I made a great choice. Not only did I receive excellent service , I also had an excellent massage.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Other
  • Reflexology
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Visceral Manipulation
  • Massage & Reflexology
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Massage + Manual Lymph Drainage
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Thai Massage
  • Ashiatsu
  • Massage & Bodywork
  • Swedish Massage
  • Deep Tissue

Wellness

  • Celluma Light Therapy

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