The Backstop Seated Massage

02/17/2026

A big Thank-you to everyone who voted for us in this year's Best of the Valley.

02/03/2026

The Backstop will he closing early today due a family emergency. Tuesday Feb 3rd.

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

We’re feeling incredibly grateful for our community — and for every person who’s taken a seat in our chair. 🌿 🌿 🌿
If The Backstop has been part of your self-care routine (or your go-to gift), we’d truly appreciate your vote in the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley 2026 Poll under “To Your Health → Place for a Massage / Place for a Therapeutic Massage.”
*** Today is the last day to cast your vote ***
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE FRIENDS! : https://valleyadvocate.com/best-of-2026-voting/ #/gallery?group=531647

01/29/2026

A Nationwide general strike has been called for Friday, 1/30, to protest ICE's continued human rights abuses and murder of American citizens. As we want to support this but not take away from our beloved clients. We will be accepting ONLY CASH and CHECKS this Friday so no money goes to support the government that supports ICE.I am sorry for the inconvenience to you all. Stay strong and together we will get thought these troubling times.

01/15/2026

Need a moment to unwind? A seated massage at The Backstop is the perfect reset — whether you have 15 minutes or 45. 💆‍♀️
If you’ve ever left our chair feeling lighter, calmer, or more grounded, we’d be honored if you’d take a second to vote for us in the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley 2026 Poll under “To Your Health → Place for a Massage / Place for a Therapeutic Massage.”

🗳️ VOTE HERE: https://valleyadvocate.com/best-of-2026-voting/ #/gallery?group=531647

A *sincere* Thank you from all of us! 🙏🏻🫶🎉

01/13/2026

The Backstop exists because of this incredible community — and we’re so grateful. 💚
If seated massage has been part of your self-care routine (or your favorite gift to give), PLEASE consider voting for us in the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley 2026 Poll under “To Your Health → Place for a Massage / Place for a Therapeutic Massage.”

🗳️ Vote: https://valleyadvocate.com/best-of-2026-voting/ #/gallery?group=531647

01/12/2026

Hey all please consider voting for us this year.
It would be great for us to win best massage 2 years in a row. Thank-you

01/09/2026

Ever enjoyed a seated massage at The Backstop? This is your sign. 😉
Please also take a quick moment to vote for us in the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley 2026 Poll under “To Your Health → Place for a Massage / Place for a Therapeutic Massage.”

It’s a small click that makes a BIG difference for our small, local business.
And while you’re at it — go ahead and book your next massage too. YOU DESERVE IT! 💆‍♂️

💻 VOTE HERE: https://valleyadvocate.com/best-of-2026-voting/ #/gallery?group=531648

01/06/2026

Ready to start the new year off right? A seated massage at The Backstop will help you release the old and welcome the new with open arms. Book now and step into the new year feeling refreshed and revitalized.

>>>>> Also, (pretty please) BE SURE TO VOTE FOR THE BACKSTOP in the Valley Advocate's Best of Poll, going on NOW! Here's a quick link friends, we're listed under "To Your Health / Place for a Massage and Place for Therapeutic Massage":

https://valleyadvocate.com/best-of-2026-voting/ #/gallery/?group=531648

12/27/2025

What looks like “just a dead tree” from the outside is actually a fully booked winter apartment complex.

Inside its hollow trunk, entire families survive storms, frost, and long winter nights:

🦉 Owl Perch — Wind-Sheltered Roost
Owls use upper cavities to escape icy winds and watch the forest from a safe, hidden perch.

🦝 Raccoon Nest — Dry + Insulated Winter Den
A hollow chamber becomes a warm, secure bedroom where raccoons curl up and sleep through brutal cold.

🐿️ Squirrel Cache — Hidden Nut Storage
Deep pockets inside the trunk protect precious food supplies that squirrels depend on when everything freezes.

🪲 Insect Refuge — Overwintering Bark Layers
Beetles, moths, spiders, and countless tiny species shelter inside the thick bark — the foundation of the entire food web.

🐾 Root Tunnel — Small Mammal Access Route
Underground entry points allow mice, voles, and shrews to escape predators and move safely under the snow.

🌳 Dead Wood = Critical Winter Habitat
While humans often see “danger,” wildlife sees the only shelter they have left.

Removing every dead or hollow tree “for safety”
eliminates the last natural winter homes
for dozens of species trying to survive.

If a dead tree isn’t endangering your home,
leave it standing.
It might be the only warm room left in the forest.

Gardening Tips and Tricks

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us here at the Backstop! 🎄🎅🎁🎉