Anvil Bodyworks
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Expect MORE from massage. Stay Sharp. Get Forged. Chris understands the toll that stress can take on the body and mind.
ANVIL Bodyworks provides precision bodywork for people who carry a lot — physically, mentally, and emotionally — helping them feel safe, reset, and reconnected to themselves. Chris Altrogge
Owner - ANVIL Bodyworks LLC
LMT, MPS, ISSA Elite Trainer & Transformation Coach
Welcome to ANVIL Bodyworks, where we share in your transformative journey to health and wellness. From a passion cultivated since childhood, Chris has evolved into a Licensed Massage Therapist/Bodyworker, specializing in breath and bodywork for both physical and mental well-being. His personal journey, from embracing a misguided approach to self-care to a life-changing realization in 2017, forms the foundation of his mission and sparked a commitment to share the power of self-care with others. With a background in martial arts, including 20+ years as a defensive tactics instructor, Chris draws parallels between the precision of a samurai sword and the need for individuals to be sharp and strong. As a Massage Therapist/Bodyworker, Chris employs therapeutic, spa, athletic, and deep tissue modalities, along with acupressure techniques, to eliminate waste, reduce stress, and enhance flexibility. At ANVIL Bodyworks, Chris's philosophy centers on each client being a 'precision instrument' requiring professional 'tuning.' A commitment to providing productive sessions with included tools, such as aromatherapeutic essential oils, hot packs, hot stones, cupping, and the Dolphin MPS, defines the ANVIL experience. Chris encourages clients to adopt a ‘healthy self-interest’ and to expect ‘more’ from their massage, emphasizing that recuperation and rejuvenation are necessities, not luxuries. Chris is dedicated to helping individuals minimize unseen stress, take time to breathe, and stay sharp. At ANVIL Bodyworks, the mission is clear—apply exacting pressure through bodywork to remove impurities and help clients get back to 'doing what they do,' taking care of those who depend on them. Self-care is not just a concept; it's a commitment to equipping individuals to take care of themselves so they can better care for others. Expect more, experience more, and embark on a journey of wellness with Chris at ANVIL Bodyworks. Additionally, Chris is a certified ISSA Elite Trainer and has been active in the health and wellness space for over 25 years. An Army Veteran, former Supervisor with the Colorado Department of Corrections, and DoD contractor; Chris continually strives to strike harmony between the week and the weekend enjoying motorcycling, hiking, fishing, reading, and photography.
10/12/2026
Opening a jar. Getting dressed. Finding a comfortable place to sit. Living with arthritis can make ordinary moments take extra thought.
On World Arthritis Day, I want to acknowledge those experiences without assuming everyone’s needs are the same.
Tell me about sensitive areas, positioning concerns, and your preferences. If you’re wondering whether bodywork fits your care, let’s discuss that before you book, including any guidance from your healthcare provider.
Your comfort deserves to be heard.
10/11/2026
Sometimes what you want from your appointment is simple: time to slow down and feel comfortable.
Hot stones may be part of your ANVIL Client Experience when appropriate for you. If you enjoy warmth, tell me. If you prefer to skip it, tell me that, too.
The techniques we select are included in your session price. Your preferences stay part of the conversation, from the first question to the end of your visit.
10/10/2026
You can be getting everything done and still need support.
On World Mental Health Day, I’d like you to pause and ask: how am I really doing?
Maybe you need rest, a conversation with someone you trust, or professional support. Bodywork offers a place to attend to physical comfort; it doesn’t replace mental health care.
Whatever care you need, you deserve room for it.
Breathe. Smile. Take the next small step.
10/08/2026
A workday can follow you home. The drive, the hours at a computer, the standing, lifting, and reaching—all of it is part of your story.
When you arrive at ANVIL, tell me about your day. You don’t need a perfect explanation. Knowing what your routine asks of you helps me understand your priorities.
Your ANVIL Client Experience begins with the person behind the appointment. What do you notice after a long workday?
10/07/2026
October can fill up quickly. School activities, work deadlines, family plans—and somewhere in that schedule, your own needs can get pushed aside.
When you come to ANVIL, I want to hear what you need today. Your goals and comfort shape your ANVIL Client Experience, with appropriate techniques included in your session price. No upsells.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you arrive. We can begin with a conversation.
10/06/2026
You don’t need to know the name of a technique to tell me how you feel.
Maybe turning your head feels uncomfortable. Maybe your shoulders feel tense after a long day. Start with what you notice.
Myofascial release is one approach I may incorporate when appropriate. We’ll discuss your needs and comfort rather than asking you to choose a technique on your own.
Have a question? I’m glad to talk through it with you.
Have you ever noticed your shoulders creeping toward your ears after a stressful week?
Or your jaw feeling sore without realizing you've been clenching your teeth?
Stress has a way of showing up physically.
Neck tension.
Headaches.
Low back discomfort.
Tight hips.
Shallow breathing.
Your body isn't failing.
It's adapting.
The good news is that your body can also learn to let go.
Intentional movement, quality sleep, mindful breathing, and therapeutic bodywork all help remind the nervous system that it's okay to relax again.
Healing isn't just physical.
Sometimes it starts by giving your body permission to exhale.
Here's something you can do today—right now.
Take one slow breath in for four seconds.
Hold for four.
Exhale slowly for six.
Repeat five times.
When we slow our breathing, we send a signal to the nervous system that it's safe to relax.
Heart rate slows.
Muscles begin to soften.
The mind becomes quieter.
Bodywork works best when your nervous system feels safe enough to let go.
So before your next meeting...
Before you pick up the kids...
Before bed tonight...
Pause.
Breathe.
Smile.
Your body will thank you.
One of the questions I hear most is,
"What kind of massage do you do?"
The honest answer?
It depends on you.
Every person who walks through my door arrives with different goals, different movement patterns, different injuries, different stress, and different life experiences.
That's why I don't believe in cookie-cutter sessions.
Your appointment may include deep tissue techniques, myofascial work, trigger point therapy, stretching, cupping, heat, or nervous system regulation—all chosen intentionally for what your body needs that day.
You're not paying for a list of techniques.
You're investing in personalized care.
Because your body deserves more than a routine.
It deserves attention.
We often think strength means pushing through.
Working another shift.
Skipping another day of rest.
Ignoring another ache.
Real strength sometimes looks much quieter.
It looks like paying attention.
It looks like asking for help before pain becomes an injury.
It looks like choosing recovery so you can keep doing what you love.
Your body is your greatest tool.
Treat it like one.
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200 W B Street Suite 130
Pueblo, CO
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| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 7:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
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