I love praising good people behind their back and I'm going to do it here so get ready:…read more Tranzend is a woman of color owned and operated small business. A small biz that punches above its weight class and does it all with kindness. I struggled for YEARS not knowing what my diagnosis was and was in a deep struggle with my physical health and mental well being. No one understood me. Health care providers would misdiagnose me multiple times before I found the right fit and would often seek referrals from anyone I trusted to find a massage therapist who could be kind, attune to my diagnosis, and just a good human being. Janice didn't just change my life; she saved it. The work we did together on not just my physical being but my soul was something I can never thank her enough. My financial situation wasn't the greatest either but Janice would insist on making it work and I dare say she would do the same for any of her clients. I don't recollect how many years I would see Janice but it was a lot. Janice is a compassionate and empathetic massage therapist and she has a breadth and depth of expertise that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. If you're not seeing this woman, what are you doing with your life?

My husband found Janice and booked massages for us for our anniversary (we stayed in downtown…read moreSeattle for the occasion). We each had a 60 minute massage in her cozy little studio with the most beautiful rooftop view of the Sound. The massages were great (my introduction to cupping) and Janice is a lovely person. I get massage and other body work done regularly so I've experienced a wide variety of quality. I'm also not the easiest body to work on (very tight, problem spots). I would absolutely come back again. I can't comment about the value because I didn't pay the bill :-) Hubby said her prices were average, though. I'm not complaining about anything because I enjoyed myself and felt great afterward, but setting expectations so no one is disappointed. The massage studio is in a large professional building and shares hall space with other medical professionals. TrandZend is a single massage room, not a full spa experience. Because it's in a professional building, it's locked on weekends and Janice has to come down to let you in (didn't phase us since the sun was shining, but this could mean waiting outside for quite a while). Janice creates a warm, inviting experience, but take note if you're looking for something different. I debated between 4 and 5 stars because it isn't a full spa, etc. but I figure it's the quality of the massage that matters and that was definitely a 5 star experience.

I've had two Maya massage therapy sessions here, and both were a really great experience. Heidi is…read moreamazing and helped relieve my lower back pain immediately. This is definitely my go-to place for long-term care. She rocks!

Heidi is intuitive, grounded, and clearly has this skillset honed…read more I came to Heidi with specific issues with my health and felt like my needs were addressed every time. Heidi went above and beyond to understand all of the facets of my life and what could potentially be contributing to some of my issues, communicated with clarity and always matched my energy. I have seen progress around my concerns and am so grateful for the quality of care that I receive time and time again. As a Black woman, finding care providers who SEE me and focus on who I am and not what research and statistics say is invaluable. Heidi is one of those practitioners. Highly recommend!

I'm so happy to have found Amalia!! She is the best massage therapist I have ever had! I've been…read moreseeing Amalia for almost 2 years, and have tried out other therapists but none compare to Amalia. Graduate school and a lot of computer time has not been good for my neck and shoulders, but each visit to Amalia's has made my back healthy again! She maintains great pressure, and really gets at the areas where the muscles are tense and tight and where all of the knots are. I always walk out feeling like I have a longer neck and with no pain! Her treatments are relaxing but also therapeutic, and also the most effective treatments I've come across for my upper neck and shoulder pain. I've finally been able to get rid of the pain and tingling in the upper shoulders and neck because of Amalia's treatments. She also gives very helpful advice on further self-care exercises and stretches that are great for the tension areas. Amalia is also very personable and the massage sessions can be as chatty as you'd like or not--definitely not awkward! If you can get an appointment with Amalia, you are the luckiest person in the world!, her appointments fill up fast! She truly does wonders!! Her office is near many bus lines in Capitol Hill, and in a tranquil space.

I've been seeing Amalia for massage for 5 years now and she truly is one-of-a-kind. She goes above…read moreand beyond a basic relaxation massage to deeply heal and correct the body and bring everything back into balance. Her massages are simply magical.

Written by Deann Lawson My husband and I moved to the area…read morelast year and I began a new physically strenuous career. I'm a strong believer in the healing power of regular massage and with my new aches and pains I knew it was important to find a great massage therapist. I struck gold when I found Lauren. I've been getting regular massages with her for months now and she has helped me with many different issues. Lauren's massages are not only relaxing but extremely effective in relieving my aches and pains. I would highly recommend Lauren to everyone, whether you have a specific issue that needs addressing or are just in need of some major relaxation. She's the best!

Do yourself a HUGE favor and make your way onto Lauren's table! My session with her today was…read moreAmazing. I went in with some back pain and itband tightness. I left feeling relaxed and free in my body. Lauren was very attentive, intuitive and present. With strong, warm hands she always used the perfect amount of pressure. She offered complimentary essential oils for the massage and played wonderful music in a peaceful and beautiful setting. Her table is totally cushed out and is the comfiest this side of the Rockies! Afterwards she taught me some stretches that could help me out. I will definitely return and refer all of my clients to see her!

I highly recommend Laura! She's attentive, empathetic, and made our first session together a…read morewonderful experience. Plus, her choice of music was great. I'll def be coming back!

I've tried working with a few massage therapists before meeting Laura. My experience w/ her has…read morebeen amazing. She's extremely warm, inviting and kind making for a super comfortable session. Highly recommend scheduling some time with her.

I work with my hands a lot and with my arms forward for most of the day. Needless to say, I get a…read morelot of neck and pain between my shoulder blades. Each time I come in, Dr. Kristi asks a lot of questions specific to my neck/upperback and listens. Last time I was there, she spent more time over the area and then gave me some recommendations to change my positioning while at work. She also ended the massage with an amazing aromatherapy session where she wrapped my feet in warm towels infused with lemongrass. Day = Upgraded. Very professional. Very relaxing and effective. I will be back. Thanks. Oh, it also helps that she takes Premera ;D

My body excels at creating immense pain for me. There have been times in my life where the pain has…read morekept me up at night. I started seeing massage therapists a few years ago to try and seek help but I have never found anyone as effective as Dr. Kristi. What sets Dr. Kristi apart from everyone else is the unique attention to detail. She has a understanding of the human body because of her background in chiropractic care that I have never seen before. I go to see Dr. Kristi because she is the best. Dr. Kristi is an amazing massage therapist, an amazing friend, and your best choice for a massage therapist. I trust her to help me and if I could give her 6 stars I would.

Danielle is amazing! I came in for craniosacral work and am certain i fell asleep on the heated…read moretable! Danielle greeted me warmly at the door (#103) and immediately made me feel calm, welcome. She has a very respectful, compassionate and nurturing Air about her, making it perfect for this line of work. My first time experiencing craniosacral work, and she explained it perfectly, sharing the scientific words and explaining them to the layman (me) in such a seamless way, that I left feeling as if I've done it a thousand times! Go see her. For massage, for deeper understanding of yourself, not only in respect to physical understanding and well-being but also emotionally, spiritually.

I am a new client at Helix and so far I have been treated by Jennifer and Melissa. They are both…read moreextremely thorough, knowledgable, and very professional while still friendly and comfortable. I have been very impressed by the thorough notes they take before and after each session, which helps one pick up where the other left off, and also keeps track of my progress and goals. I'm glad they are conveniently located in my neighborhood, but I would gladly drive to see them; this level of service would definitely be worth the drive and parking (there is always street parking - usually right out front - and it's only $1.50/hr). I have seen many massage therapists over the years, and this is the best service I've received to date. I look forward to continuing my therapy with Helix!

At the beginning of this year, I signed up for a vision manifestation workshop put on by Yarah…read moreSutra (yes that is her real name!), a healer, priestess, and expert facilitator, based in Seattle, WA. It was a transformative, multi-sensory, and emotional experience that transitioned me, the participant, through a multitude of experiences and activities, from meditation, to work sheeting, to soul cleansing dance, and finally to the creation of a vision board as a physical artifact to represent the experience and the future manifestation of my desires. Over the past 11 years, as I have dove further into researching the power of the subconscious mind (psychology) and how our brain influences motivation and emotional control (neuroscience), I have quickly realized that more people in the world would benefit from this sort of experience where personal strategic planning meets psychological transformation. Many people want to better connect with their desires, achieve more happiness and success, and gain more self awareness, and I believe this type of workshop is a great way to kick off a change in your life. In particular, women tend to display particular self limiting beliefs (stemming from our patriarchal culture) that can result in us holding back from truly chasing our desires and dreams. What's really cool about Yarah's methods are the strong connection to human cultural traditions that have been in place for thousands of years: dance, drums, and meditation. She takes these elements and adds in process driven writing and visioning to add the right amount of structure and organization to complete the workshop experience. As someone who also works with people to build an immersive visioning workshop, I know the importance of compelling imagery and a moving experience to stir deep motivation and clarity not only within the rational brain, but also within the emotional brain. I have a couple of pictures from the event here, as well as my vision board itself. Every time I see this beautiful work of art, created by yours truly, it reignites a sense of clarity and intention around what I want to achieve this year. I can't recommend Yarah highly enough as a facilitator and guide for this type of experience. You can learn more about her here: Link to FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/UnapologeticallyWOMAN/reviews/?ref=page_internal

Yarah's touch is magical. I came really sore from getting back into exercising and she was perfect!…read moreVery intuitive and gentle, yet prowerful at times, my body was very happy with that gift and healed up very well. I'd recommend Yarah's bodywork to anyone seeking connected touch. I've had massages from a lot of skilled professionals and she's definitely one of the best hands I've experienced!