About
Our Practice
Larken Petardi
LMT • LE • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher
Hi, I'm Larken—a licensed massage therapist, esthetician, yoga instructor, educator, and the founder of Balanced Therapeutics and Balanced School of Massage and Wellness.
I believe healing begins with connection; to our bodies, our
communities, and ourselves. For more than a decade, I've dedicated my career to helping people reduce pain, move with greater ease, and build healthier, more balanced lives through therapeutic touch, mindful movement, and education.
At Balanced Therapeutics in Dillon, Colorado, I offer restorative massage therapy, Thai yoga bodywork, facial massage, and private yoga sessions tailored to each individual's goals and abilities.
Whether you're looking to relieve pain, improve mobility, reduce stress, or simply reconnect with yourself, my approach blends evidence-informed techniques with intuitive care to create a treatment experience that is both therapeutic and restorative.
I also believe wellness should be accessible and community centered. Through Balanced School of Massage and Wellness, I host donation based yoga classes that bring together local instructors and practitioners to make movement, mindfulness, and connection available to everyone.
In addition, I offer wellness workshops and mini retreats that combine yoga, meditation, bodywork, and creative experiences to help people slow down, recharge, and reconnect.
As the founder and director of Balanced School of Massage and Wellness, I'm passionate about preparing the next generation of massage therapists. I created the school to provide a flexible, high quality education designed for real adult lives while developing skilled, compassionate practitioners.
Beyond education, my vision is to create a welcoming community where massage therapists, yoga teachers, and other wellness professionals can continue learning, teaching, and growing together.
Whether you're seeking relief from pain, looking to deepen your yoga practice, exploring a career in the healing arts, or simply searching for a place where you feel supported, I'd be honored to be part of your journey toward a more balanced life.
2011 - B.S. in Kinesiology from University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
2014 - A.O.S. 1200 Hr Program Massage Therapy with Colorado School of Healing Arts (Lakewood, CO)
2015 - 50 Hr Traditional Thai Massage with Rob Martin (Sterling, CT)
2016 - USUI Reiki Level 3 with Dory Dzinski (Collinsville, CT)
2018 - Ashiatsu Massage Training with DeepFeet (Parker, CO)
2019 - 600 Hr Esthetician Training with School of Botanical and Medical Aesthetics (Denver, CO)
2020 - Gua Sha and Herbal Poltice Facial Training with Cecily Braden (Denver, CO)
2021 - Contemporary Cupping Methods with ICTA (Colorado Springs, CO)
2022 - 7 Hr Restorative Yoga Workshop with Kristin Whittle (Denver, CO
2022 - Mobility Specialist Training (Foam Rolling) with Rock Tape (Online)
2023 - Healing Touch of Thai Yoga Massage with Jungle Yoga (Khao Sok National Park, Thailand)
2024 - Facial Reflexology with Jackie Van Ruler (Online)
2024 – 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
2024 - SUP Yoga with MYS (Breckenridge, CO)
2025- Intra Oral The Body Artisans, Katie Bell (Dillon, CO)
Mission
Balanced Therapeutics exists to help people reconnect with their bodies through thoughtful massage therapy, yoga, and holistic wellness experiences that reduce pain, restore balance, and support long-term well-being. We believe healing happens through connection—to ourselves, our communities, and mindful care.
