Hi, my name is Christopher Riddick, a licensed massage therapist and  owner of  San Luis Valley Therapeutic Massage .  I recently moved to   Del Norte, CO from Dripping Springs, TX  and my mission is to help  law enforcement, first responders, military and their families  find relief from pain and discomfort .  Helping people who are suffering from chronic pain, physical or mental  fatigue, and work-related stress is important to me because I know what  it’s like to work long hours in a physically demanding setting. I  understand how mentally drained or overworked people in these  careers can get.  In 2018, I left my career as a field service technician and a trainer for gas  turbine assembly and maintenance company to pursue a new career path in  massage therapy. I primarily chose this new career path because I, like  many of my colleagues, would seek out massage and acupuncture  to  get out of physical pain and maintain mental well-being. The physical stress on the body from lifting and working in awkward  situations, and the mental stressors often brought on by time  constraints and expectations (along with the additional stress of not  knowing when, where or how long we would be at a project) had its own  sets of pressures and stresses. I found that massage helped greatly to  bring my mind and body back from the stresses of the job and  helped me regain as much work-life balance as I could. It is my mission to be able to offer this type of relief from pain and stress to  those who need it most, the men and women on the front lines who keep  our society safe and moving forward. I am honored to be trusted to offer  relief from pain and am honored to work with you. I look forward to  talking and connecting with you soon!  Credentials and Certifications: Colorado Licensed Massage Therapist, 2019 Myofascial Release Techniqiue 2019 Graduated Crestone School of Healing Arts, 2018 Reiki Practitioner, 2018