About Us
Meet Riley Burris
Licensed Massage Therapist | Certified Reflex Therapist | Theraflex Scoliosis Specialist
From varsity athlete to Indiana University graduate to licensed massage therapist — Riley's path to healing wasn't linear, but every step prepared her for this work. Today she combines clinical mechanical therapy with sports-focused therapeutic bodywork to help clients across Indianapolis find lasting relief.
Riley Burris
Founder | Licensed Massage Therapist | Theraflex Scoliosis Specialist
Riley graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 2013 and Indiana University in 2017. After starting her career in business in California, she quickly realized the corporate path wasn't her calling. She relocated to Austin, Texas, where she pursued her education in medical massage therapy — a decision that changed the trajectory of her life.
As a former varsity athlete, Riley understood firsthand how muscle dysfunction could sideline even the most determined competitor. That experience drives her mission today: building Indianapolis's premier destination for sports massage therapy. Her clients include professional athletes from Indianapolis teams, competitive athletes, and everyday exercisers who've been backing off their training due to persistent muscle soreness.
Riley's commitment to scoliosis care is deeply personal. Diagnosed and treated for scoliosis as a teenager, she pursued specialized training in the Theraflex protocol — a non-surgical approach that has attracted clients from across the Midwest and beyond. She brings both clinical expertise and genuine empathy to every scoliosis client she works with.
Her philosophy is straightforward: a spa massage is vastly different from clinical, therapeutic bodywork. Whether you're a professional athlete managing the demands of a season, someone rebuilding muscle tone after surgery, or a weekend runner who can't shake that nagging tightness — Riley's approach targets the root cause, not just the symptom.
Training & Certifications
- Indiana University, B.A. 2017
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Certified Reflex Therapist
- Theraflex Scoliosis Protocol
- Reiki Master
- Huna Practitioner
- Lymphatic Drainage Certified
Our Philosophy
Indy Back In Balance exists to bridge the gap between clinical rehabilitation and lasting physical performance. Riley founded this practice on a simple observation: too many people accept pain as normal, and too few practitioners address why it started in the first place.
Whole-Person Care
Whether you're a professional athlete managing the demands of competition, rebuilding strength after surgery, or an active adult pushing through persistent soreness — every session addresses the complete picture, not just the spot that hurts.
Clinical Precision, Not Spa Relaxation
A spa massage and clinical, therapeutic bodywork are vastly different disciplines. Every session here has a clinical purpose — targeting specific dysfunction, whether that's a vertebra out of position, scar tissue limiting range of motion, or a compensation pattern from years of favoring one side.
Empowered Wellness
We believe in teaching, not just treating. You'll leave each session understanding what's happening in your body and how to maintain the progress between visits — building independence, not dependency.
In Loving Memory of Susan Todd