It wasn’t his bodybuilding workouts alone that made Troy Halowell appreciate the criticality of a strong, healthy body is critical. More than 20 years as an EMT, Xray tech, and medical assistant also inspired his transition to co-owner and massage therapist at Halo Massage. “It’s transformative,” he enthuses. “By fusing my areas of expertise, I help others heal and thrive.” Working with his business partner spouse, Troy says, “Linda has been a therapist for 15 years. She shared her knowledge with me, making me the therapist I am today.”
After running successful massage studios in Salt Lake, Troy noticed the need for therapeutic massage in Park City as he cared for patients at STAT-MD urgent care in Kimball Junction. “I decided to open a studio in Jeremy Ranch, and soon Linda joined me right next door,” he smiles. His focus on sports massage and recovery is an excellent match for our active outdoor lifestyle, though Halo also offers deep tissue, relaxation and injury rehabilitation. “We love the people here,” he says of massaging the locals. “One massage might be a pro athlete and the next a mom that just wants to get away and relax.”
Native Oregonian Linda has loved living in Utah for over 20 years, while Troy says his Salt Lake roots make him “proud to call Utah my home.” Travel is a free time priority for this active couple, as is caring for their beloved doggos, Elsa, a Heeler Husky who is deaf and blind, and Marcel, a mini-Australian Shepherd. “They mean the world to us.”
“We love being in business together and feel like we’ve become part of the community,” Troy says of their growing business and the kindness the couple encounter in Park City. Neither sees their work as a job “because we both enjoy it so much,” Troy smiles.
“We are just here to help you feel better. That’s what keeps us going.”