Massage is now offered
at the Balanced Body Studio and Wellness Studio by
Gary Blackden
Deep Creek Lake Sports Massage Therapist



Your Deep Creek Lake Massage Therapist, Gary Blackden, has been doing bodywork for individuals with chronic pain, and athletes, for over 17 years. He recently relocated to the Deep Creek Lake area, from Fort Collins, Colorado.

The multiple therapist clinics Gary owned with his wife, Tiffany, in northern Colorado and northern Virginia both specialized in massage therapy for chronic pain and athletic performance. The work Gary is doing here as a Deep Creek Lake massage therapist, is focused on deep tissue and stretching applications to open up chronic muscle and connective tissue patterns. This is aimed to alleviate pressure patterns that cause pain, and allow for greater strength and range of motion for clients who want their massage to translate into faster times and more endurance. Gary is one of the only LMTs, licensed massage therapists, in Garrett County. In Maryland, licensed massage therapists can work with or be referred to, by doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists.
If you happen to be struggling with chronic back pain, joint pain or need a boost in your training, Deep Creek Lake Massage, with a clinical approach can be a really effective tool for you. Not only does Gary work the muscles in a way to alleviate pain patterns and restriction, but he will also give you specific exercises and stretches for homework that can help you to get the results of your massage to last longer.

Gary began his career that lead him to Deep Creek Lake Massage Therapy, after doing a 3 day bike event for charity. That was the beginning of his love of cycling, as well as his fascination with the effective application of bodywork. Owning two successful clinics with multiple contracting therapists has enabled Gary to really expand his experience with clients of diverse physical backgrounds, and also mentor many other therapists in the industry


To make an appointment for a massage our our facility, please call
301-387-7585