Benjamin Howell

Ben Howell delivers master level medical massage and bodywork rooted in your personal experience, and clinical skill.

He graduated with honors from Universal Therapeutics Massage Institute in Albuquerque in 2016 and has worked with professional athletes across multiple sports, including AAA Baseball, professional indoor football, and USL soccer. His training covers advanced modalities such as deep tissue, trigger point release, acupressure, TMJ work, and targeted headache relief.

Ben’s path into medical massage began in 2012 when a severe soccer injury tore every ligament in his knees. Doctors told him he would never walk again. Three years, fourteen screws/pins, and relentless daily rehab later, Ben regained full mobility. That recovery shaped his purpose. It gave him a clear understanding of pain, healing, and what the body needs to function again. It also gave him deep respect for the therapists who guided his recovery, from physical therapists to chiropractors to massage practitioners.

This experience defines Ben’s work today. He takes a slow, intentional, highly focused approach, reading tissue quality, movement patterns, and pain responses to address root issues rather than surface symptoms. Every session is fully customized and built around the client’s goals, whether they are athletes, hikers, travelers, or locals seeking lasting relief. His work blends anatomical precision with a steady, grounded presence that supports long term recovery and better movement.

With more than 15 years of hands-on experience, Ben has trained across countless advanced bodywork modalities and continues to study new approaches every year. He is the Directing Manager at Gateway Cottage Wellness Center and brings a high standard of care to every client who walks through the door.

Outside the studio, Ben hikes Sedona’s trails, enjoys time with his wife Brianna and their daughters Scarlett and Avalon, and raises Golden Retrievers for service and family homes. His work, his life, and his story all reflect the same belief. Healing should last. And every body deserves the chance to move well again.