Wow, what a gem! My wife usually claims this spot for yoga and massages, but while she was away…read moreoverseas for a few weeks, she passed her bookings to me. Her loss, my win! I enjoyed a couple of massages--both the full-body and Thai were fantastic. This place is awesome, but don't let it get so popular that I can't snag a reservation!

I really really love this studio. For many years I practiced in a studio that was very structured,…read morewith a lot of focus on form. Dragonfly is different - the teachers often focus on what the students ask for, and are flexible in their classes. One of the things I love the most is the focus on breathing and where in the muscles we should be feeling/working. We also are encouraged to practice with our eyes closed. Also, wonderful, friendly community and lovely studio. So happy to be part of it!

Grateful to have found this great massage therapist in my own neighborhood. Found him here on Yelp…read moreactually and was able to book an appointment for the next day. Fair prices and experienced therapist who did great work on a persistent injury I have. Will be back again soon!

Really like this cozy studio. Teachers/Staff are very knowledgeable and offer helpful suggestions…read more Wish they offered prenatal. It may not offer the fancy amenities some other studios in the are do but its clean, intimate and they offer great specials-

Energetic Warrior is compassionate, kind and custom tailors your needs with each session. I have…read moredone both in person and FaceTime. Both are beautiful experiences.

I had an opportunity to experience Sarah Schultz Yoga/Sound bathe therapy, and was thankful for the…read moreexperience! From the very beginning she was very welcoming, and showed cared and compassion for each of us as we got set-up by making sure we had what we needed to have the best experience. We started with a quick sound bathe warm/up which set the tone for the experience. We then began the yoga session, which was I greatly appreciated Sarah's pace, and the routine we did. She was prepared with alternative versions of each stretch/yoga pose, allowing us that were tighter and less flexible to get the most out of each stretch she introduced! She helped each of us through demonstrating each pose, talking us through the poses, and physically supporting adjusting our postures. The sound bathe was equally as enjoyable, being able to really fall into the meditative state having the sound resonate well within the space. It was not too loud, it was the perfect volume for me feel my thoughts drown out, and my body align. I was left feeling like I jump started my self-care journey, and my body left opened and ready for more! Sarah's knowledge, approach, attention to detail, consistent care, and patients created a wonderful experience! I look forward to taking advantage of more sessions with this practitioner! ~Ron

Balanced Fitness is a hidden gem. Sam referred me here after I messed up my lower back in a body…read moreboarding incident in Hawaii (tough life, I know). I had felt the back pain on and off for about a year, but a long flight to Australia (again, so tough to be me) seemed to have escalated that pain to a whole new level. It was getting to a point where little things like getting out of the car was painful to do. I knew Alan had a lot of experience, but I was not expecting him to "cure" my lower back pain. I had previously also gone to massage therapists and chiropractors to consult my lower back pain, which resulted in temporary reliefs. After 4 sessions (as Alan had predicted when we started discussing my treatment plan), I felt like a brand new (wo)man, without ANY trace of pain. What I really like about Alan is that he doesn't try to sell you things. At our first consultation, Alan recommended a treatment plan of 4-6 sessions. With the weekly progress, he could see that I would not need the additional 2 sessions. He sent me away with some homework to strengthen my core, to prevent future back injury, and told me that I could check in with him anytime I wanted. He really knows what he's doing and his rate is beyond reasonable. He also specializes in fitness coaching (as the name suggests), both 1:1 and in group settings, for adults and children. I have yet to try one of his fitness classes, because honestly, I'm scared about getting my ass kicked here. Even though I've splurged to train with some awesome coaches over the years, my laziness often got the best of me and even the restorative workouts at Balanced Fitness was calorie-burning enough for me. That's another great thing about Alan: he has this gravitas about him that makes you feel like you should be trying harder without being condescending or actually saying the obvious, which is: "Wow you really suck at that!" It's been over 2 months now since my last treatment and I'm still pain-free. Regardless of your fitness and health goals, if you're serious about it, you should check out Balanced Fitness.

Alan is a committed, caring trainer who always has your fitness goals in mind. He's a great…read morelistener, is open to feedback and will change things up based on your needs and goals. His workouts are tough, but he motivates you throughout so you can finish strong. I was at my top fitness level while working out with Alan.

I have been doing Pilates with Cynthia for 4 years now. I have MS and it affects the function of…read morethe right side of my body. I see her twice a week. The results are remarkable. Not only has my muscle tone and posture improved but my overall health has improved, including my mood and happiness. She is my hero. She is kind and gentle when correcting my performance but also firm about what I can achieve. She has done research on MS and adapts my workout accordingly. I will continue to see her forever.

I started working with Cynthia while trying to recover from a major back injury. I was timid to do…read moreany activity because everything I did including my physical therapy exercises seemed to give me major flareups. Cynthia's training in special injuries and knowledge of anatomy and muscle structure allowed her to create a personal training session that not only helped strengthen the muscle groups I needed strengthened but also did it without pain and flareups in my back. After working with her two days a week for a month I saw and felt positive changes in my body that gave me confidence and strength to move past my injury and continue living my life. Cynthia is so professional and knowledgeable in what she does. Her Pilates method has no negative impact on your body but major impact on your strength, mobility, flexibility and over all well being of your body. I will confidently continue to refer her to all, especially those suffering from overcoming an injury. She took me from possibly needing a new career and a second surgery, to overcoming my injury, getting my life back and continuing to do what I love as a career. If I had of found her two years ago I am confident to say she may have kept me from a back surgery.

This place is seriously amazing! I got a groupon for Emily and she over exceeded my expectations. I…read moreexpected more of a spa style but it was more of a therapy message style and it was great! Sometimes when I leave a massage I feel great for a day and then I end up with a headache for a while but Emily is talented and knowledgeable of the body and how it moves and left me feeling great for days with no headache. I have never gone back to a massage place before but I plan on seeing her as often as I can.

This is only based on service…read more My assistant is a long standing client of this place and likes going here. She wanted to surprise me by buying their groupon deal and scheduling an appointment. Not knowing I had personal things that day, she realized she had to reschedule the appointment. At this point, I did not have any conversation with this company. I was just a passive/potential client who didn't know who this company was. Finally, it's the day of the appointment. I heard passively that it was rescheduled once but I had no idea when and when the notice was. I was driving from Seattle, and we hit traffic on the way in. I called before my appointment to let them know I may be coming late. They were pleasant and said it was fine. I then heard on the radio that the traffic was due because of a gentleman who had a heart attack on an on-ramp I was headed to and that the delays were long, so I called again. They explained that they couldn't stay longer and I understood. They also said they couldn't reschedule because it was my second reschedule. Frustrated, but understanding, I said it was fine. Shortly after, I realized how disappointing it would be to my assistant that she bought me a gift and it wasn't used, so I called back, offering to pay for the lost service and reschedule. At that point, the call was very unpleasant. The woman reminded me over and over that I was basically black listed at that point, wouldn't let me explain what had happened, etc. I was prepared to come to the place, pay for the missed appointment, make sure they were paid and the therapist was paid, then RESCHEDULE a completely different day. I understand the policy but if they have a client willing to pay full price to remedy the situation, what's the loss? However, they felt compelled to make the entire conversation about how wrong I was and how there wasn't anything they could do for me. I understand these types of policies and without knowing situations, places like this should avoid business from clients who can't keep appointments but if I'm calling back, only on good will, to pay for the lost time and reschedule so I didn't have to tell my assistant that the appointment and cost was a waste, would more could I do to make it right? Anyways, I agree that the cancellation policy was fine and I don't mind them not holding the appointment. I do, however, have a huge problem with the fact I tried to make it right and all they cared about was proving to me that I was wrong and there was nothing I could do about it. That's not typically the attitude or communication that sits well with a potential client, especially when I was referred by someone who visits this place. Anyways, I'm sure they do a fine job but based on the communication I received, I would rather pay more and see someone else. I've gone to Ummelina for years and this is just a good reminder that trying someone else that's cheaper and closer to home doesn't necessary mean it will be better.

October is Wellness/Wellbeing Month at my workplace!…read more Nadine led a Mindfulness and Meditation session (30-minute Zoom class) for my company on 10/5, and we're also scheduled for a 10/18 Desk/Chair Yoga class too! This was great considering we have offices in California, Illinois, and Canada that could participate, accommodating my colleagues all across the USA and North America even though Balanced Humans is based in Seattle. I like that they're all-levels classes, where all you need is yourself and a chair. She used guided meditation, breathing practices, and stretching. Started with seated movements like head rolls, but some standing such as the half downward dog using the chair. She also had us focus on three things we were grateful for, the physical feeling of each breath, etc. The one that was new to me was the alternative nostril breathing using your thumb and ring/pinky fingers! It was a great way to brighten your day, unclutter your mind, relieve nerves and rebalance stress levels. UPDATE: 10/18 session with Nadine Soft stress-relieving and stretching feel-good class for all levels/body types, seated and standing movements. Worked on flexibility and breathing focus, neck and shoulders, side stretches, and yoga poses such as the half downward facing dog either using the back of the chair or the seat, cat-cow, cobra, star, Warrior 2, forward fold, and pyramid. Hip circles a la slow hula hoop motion, foot and ankle flexes and rotation, fingers and toes to loosen up as well. Really set/improved overall energy levels and mindset for the rest of the workday!

Nadine is absolutely wonderful to work with! Here at Anthem (apartment complex, Seattle), we hired…read moreher to host Wednesday evening yoga sessions over the summer. She made herself available to our residents and really structured the exercises to benefit them in the highest way possible. She was kind, caring, and very professional with the office staff here, and residents raved about their time with Nadine. We are looking forward to this upcoming summer so we can have her here again to spoil our residents.

There is tremendous truth that "your breath is the secret to meditation." Further, I can attest,…read morefirsthand, that the guidance of Dani Frank in this transformative activity is second to none, and is perfectly, gently, and impactfully carried out by her skill in this process. During a particularly difficult and recent situation, and following a search for such an intervention, I reached out to Sole Journey Yoga for service in guided meditation, and Dani's emphasis on breathing, first and foremost, made an incalculable difference - one neither I nor my nervous system, which was a complete wreck at that moment on I-10 in the barren Texas desert, will ever forget or be ungrateful. I HIGHLY commend Sole Journey Yoga and the incomparable leadership of Dani Frank at its helm to your attention. A warning: be prepared to have your life changed.

The hour I spend at Sole Journey Yoga on Wednesdays is usually the best hour of my week. I go there…read moreevery week and Danielle Eaton is an instructor that has the gift of teaching yoga. She deftly brings compassion and engagement to her yoga classes for people of any age. Children, singles, parents all walk away from a Sole Journey yoga class with a clear head and a lessening of their worries after taking a lesson from this passionate instructor. I have taken my friends and my parents to these classes and everyone had raving reviews. Danielle makes simple adjustments so people with injuries and all skill levels are able to easily and confidently meet their goals in the session. When I walk out the door my mind and body are in a better place. I highly recommend it!