I received my first massage from Joe today. I felt comfortable around him right away, which helped…read moreme to relax. One thing that I definitely noticed is that there was very little chit chat during the massage. Just a little brief chit chat here and there. I appreciated that not only because Joe wasn't too chatty (he and I did chat a little bit here and there, though, which was nice), but because I have received massage from over 70 massage therapists in the Seattle area over the past 20 years, and there are very few therapists that I feel comfortable enough with during the FIRST session to not feel at all compelled to chat with the therapist quite a bit during my massage. I usually want to know who is massaging me! I get curious about the person!! Haha. I can honestly say I've never received a massage quite like the massage that I received today from Joe. I enjoyed some interesting stretches, some neck work that felt very needed, and some great mid-to-low-back bodywork. Part of my Deep Lomi Style massage was done with me positioned side-lying - my favorite position in which to receive massage. I had checked in advance with Joe via e-mail about his safety procedures, and they're sound. He was able to leave the window open (at my request) during my massage, and he had an air purifier going also. He wore a mask for the entire duration of the intake, the massage, and the check-out. The music was soft, not too loud or intrusive, and it provided a lovely background noise. The lighting was perfect for me, I prefer the lighting to be slightly darker in the massage room since it's more relaxing for me that way. Joe checked in about the level of pressure, and he was very open and responsive to my feedback - which he strongly encouraged me to give - about level of pressure, position of my body and head on the table, preference for bolstering, any areas to avoid or go lightly on, type of oil used, and anything else that made the massage experience truly special. I felt that Joe went above and beyond to make sure that I felt cared for and attended to. Usually when I review a massage therapist here on yelp, I explain that I graduated from Port Townsend School of Massage in 2016 - however, I have never practiced massage professionally, since my life ended up going in a different direction at that time. So, I know a bit more about massage therapy than someone who doesn't have this particular educational background. I enjoyed my massage with Touch Factor Massage and Bodywork, I would receive massage from Joe again, and I would highly recommend this business to anyone who wants a truly unique and special massage experience.

Best massage therapist in Seattle!…read more If you want someone who knows how your body works and can explain it to you, while making your feel comfortable throughout the whole process, go to Joe. Best body work.

Whenever I want to treat myself to a massage, I go to Megan. She perfectly combines long, fluid…read moremotions with more specific pressure points too. I prefer firmer pressure, and she nails that as well. I highly recommend getting a massage with Megan!

Megan is such a talented massage therapist! I used to work in the spa industry and know that it is…read moredifficult to find someone of her caliber. Each session with her is highly customized to target areas of need, which she finds and remedies effortlessly. Whether you need to relax, recover, or treat a specific injury, you're in the best hands with Megan.

I had never tried lomi lomi massage before coming to Full Circle. Randy's massage felt more…read morepersonalized than other kinds of bodywork. I meditate regularly, and after my session with Randy I could feel both my spiritual and emotional energy moving more fluidly. The work was very holistic. Randy is a true caregiver and healer.

From the owner: Hawaiin Lomi Lomi: -A Mind/Body experience to open up…read moremultiple channels for healing Hot Stone Massage Instant relaxation Aromatherapy -Uplifting effect on the mind and well being Raindrop Therapy -Combine the art of aromatherapy with the techniques of Vita Flex--rolling and releasing motions on the feet that activate the reflex points and gentle application of therapeutic grade essential oils and massage on the back Injury treatment -Whiplash, Surgery, Strains, Sprains Sports massage Repetitive Use Injury Prevention -"Hard core computer users" probably know that tingling, burning or numb feeling going down their arms. It can be reversed. The earlier the better. Reflexology Detoxifying Body Wraps Total body cleanse

I don't like to give bad reviews, but I feel like I need to on this one. Rebecca was very nice and…read moreaccommodating. All I wanted though, was for her to work on the kink in my neck and back. She said she hadn't performed deep tissue massage in a while and usually does some other type of massage. I was totally open to whatever she could do, as long as it focused on my neck and back. I understand everything is connected in my body, but she ended up lightly working on my whole body and didn't focus at all on my upper body. I slept horribly that night with the kink feeling worse than before and felt like I just paid for nothing. I guess I didn't quite understand what method she was using. It just didn't work for me.

Just had a lovely and relaxing massage from Rebecca. The online booking system was easy to use and…read moreconvenient. Rebecca was mellow, easy to talk to and seemed quite knowledgeable. She has a nice space with a parking lot. I loved the heated table and the lavender aromatherapy was a relaxing touch. During the massage, Rebecca was sure to check in to ask about pressure and focused on the areas that I had told her held the most tension. The massage was great and I'm still feeling good from it days later.

Clean, affordable, and excellent massage with great attention to areas of concern. I had a one hour…read moreoil body massage. I was very satisfied and am looking forward to coming back to try the scalp massage next time.

I came here a while ago for a 60 minute foot reflexology. It was very mediocre. The masseuse didn't…read moreseem like he knew what he was doing, he also barely used any pressure. After the hour I asked for 10 minutes in the chair and really emphasized that I wanted deep tissue, but it was still bad. $110 down the drain.

I have known the practionier for many years. I watched her get better and better as she went to…read moreschool and learned so many things that we as the general public have now idea even exists. Anna has a special healing gift and is able to get right to the source of the problem. She has the ability to suggest herbs and oils to help you get onto the path of healing. I had a serious back injury and when she worked on me, I was always amazed how much better I felt after a balancing session. Highly recommend even if I know her personally. I always learn a lot too.

From the owner: I combine reiki with chakra balancing. I am clairsentient, which means I scan the strength and…read moreorganization of the bio-field of the client with my hands, read it, and then transmit flow and frequencies to open, repair, and realign the chakras in sequence from bottom to top. I often spend at least half the session grounding the person, because like all electrical systems without grounding we can short circuit and /or lose power. The energy moving through the chakras is transduced through the endocrine system, and then on to the various co-ordinated systems of the body mind. Each chakra carries specific information and intelligence that, when healthy and aligned, serve to empower the client. Sessions typically are 90 minutes and the fee is $100.00

I found Manita last Summer when I needed a last minute massage for a crick in my neck. Turned out…read moreto be the best massage ever and I've been back regularly this past year. She creates such a comfortable atmosphere and I leave feeling fantastic every time. Hidden Fremont secret!

I would certainly recommend Radiant Massage Therapy. Just had my first session this past week and I…read morealready booked my next appointment. I had a bit of difficulty finding the building, but that is not really relevant to the quality of the massage itself. Manita listens for feedback regarding the amount of pressure she is applying while she works. I suggest the 90 min session to get the most from it too. I went to see her for some lower back pain. Not only did she give me relief from it, but she identified other areas that I need to have worked out n. Overall, I am very happy to have come across Manita's practice and will continue to see her to get my body feeling better.

Best. Self-care. Ever!…read more Receiving massage from Sarah is far beyond the ordinary. She has the exceptional ability to read your body and truly work on altering those areas that require attention. The effect of Sarah's work lasts longer than the actual session, stretching into days beyond where you continue to feel subtle changes and results. Her presence is peaceful, positive and strong, and the space is welcoming and comfortable. You can get a massage anywhere; but If you want an extraordinary massage experience that actually works with your body and has lasting results, then go to Sarah.

I've never had Thai massage but I loved it! It was such a relaxing experience and it just felt good…read moreto get pushed and pulled for a while. Before I went in I thought I was going to have to participate in the massage in some way. Thankfully that is not the case, you get to just lay there. I highly recommend!

I have received massages for many years from Dennis at Prana Massage. I find Dennis very…read moreknowledgeable of the body and techniques to heal the body. I had a lot of low back pain that I don't have now. Dennis is knowledgeable in yoga stretches, nutrition and herbs. Dennis is a strong massage therapist and will adjust pressure to suit the client's needs . I am grateful for the healing that Dennis did with me.For a thorough massage or even a chair massage, see Dennis! Terrie W.

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I'll start off by sharing a positive experience I had at The Studio Seattle, which was getting to…read morelearn from Hailey Henderson. Hailey is as excellent of an instructor as she is an actor. She clearly loves teaching and is incredibly knowledgeable about acting theory and applications. Hailey has high expectations for her learners and is also deeply compassionate, a perfect combination for creating an effective learning environment. I am immensely grateful to have been able to learn with her. Hailey is the primary instructor for The Studio Seattle, whereas Andrew Tsao is the artistic director and founder. Andrew was going to cover the last several weeks of classes in my Acting Foundations 2 class series, and prior to this he co-taught a class with Hailey. In this class, Andrew had us participate in exercises where we would be improvising interactions with a scene partner. These scenes were meant to be highly realistic- we were playing ourselves and had similar relationships to each other as we do in real life. Our objectives and given circumstances were given to us individually, without our scene partner's (or the class's) knowledge. In one scene, Andrew had one of our male classmates play the role of a sexual predator towards not one, but two of our classmates. When his scene partner responded to his unwanted advances authentically, by attempting to distract the perpetrator and leave, Andrew told her that she was responding incorrectly and that should/would in fact "fight". He also told her that her "avoidance" would be a hindrance to her as an actor. In another scene, part of the given circumstances was that one of my classmates had had an abortion. I followed up with Andrew expressing my concern that not one, but two extremely sensitive topics, particularly for women, were chosen for these exercises. I stated that that the nature of the exercises required us to be ourselves, thereby increasing the level of sensitivity and creating a high potentiality for trauma/re-traumatization. I acknowledged that while actors do work with difficult content, we get to choose and consent to this, which was not an option in this situation (since we did not know our scene partner's backgrounds or objectives). I stated my expectation that content will be more thoughtfully chosen for these exercises moving forward and that learners be made more fully aware of their options. Andrew's initial response acknowledged that he could have been more thoughtful in ensuring everyone was aware that they could opt out of the exercises. He did not address my concerns over the nature of the content itself, other than implying that more experienced actors would have been fine with the content (I have since heard from multiple other acting instructors that this is not at all the case). I responded by saying that I appreciated his effort to improve transparency around opting out of exercises moving forward. I again stated my concern over the content itself, particularly as it relates to women, and expressed skepticism that more experienced actors would have been fine with the content. Overall, I felt like my concerns were dismissed. Andrew responded by disinviting me to continue attending classes at The Studio Seattle. Based on my experience, I'm of the opinion that Andrew Tsao is not interested in feedback as it relates to the safety of his students, particularly women. For this reason, I would caution any woman/female person against taking classes at The Studio Seattle.

I have completed Foundations 1 & 2 at The Studio Seattle and cannot speak highly enough about this…read moreprogram and instructors. Alana's deep understanding of theory and process offers the groundwork to feel comfortable and prepared for the deeper work in Foundations 2, while Aaron has a magical way of balancing thoughtful and respectful lessons with a humility and irreverence that creates a joyful space to learn and try new things. Thank you, Andrew for creating a welcoming, enriching, and intensive space in Seattle.