You wouldn't know it by watching me in the movies, but I'm....delicate…read more I've got a lot of old injuries. There's a bullet lodged in one of my shoulders. I've got a reconstructed knee that has a hard time staying properly assembled (with 2 wonky previously torn ligaments running through it). I've got an ankle that I never got treated when I shattered it in a freak pod racing accident, and now it's not quite right. I've got old injuries from prior lightsaber duels, phaser pistol burns, encounters with lava, etc. What can I say? I'm complicated beyond the intricacies of getting this outfit on. Most masseuses screw me up on some level. Hell, one had me limping for over 4 months after 40 minutes with them. And then the Lady Vader found Tahlia for me. And the clouds parted, the sun basked its warm glow upon me, the birds started chirping, my pet Bantha finally housebroke himself....and yes, I had finally found a top-notch masseuse. In all the rubdowns I got from her, not once did she screw up one of my many excessively beat down components. Not once did I go in there barely able to stand from a crouched position and leave without feeling infinitely better. And not one time did she attempt to plunge a lightsaber into my back and claim the bounty on my head, which is always a bonus. I'm typically a very harsh reviewer of masseuses, because so many of them are so damn incompetent. I can't say enough good things about her skills. She is truly a master of her craft. If I could, I would import her up here to Seattle just for my personal use as I have not been able to find a competent one up here, but alas, she likes cheese a bit too much (it's an inside thing). I'm docking her a point because her bookkeeping is...well, it's not as up to snuff as her abilities as a masseuse. If she hired someone to handle the AP/AR aspect of the business, she'd be perfect. But so long as you don't need timely receipts to submit to your insurance, you can't go wrong here. 4 Deathstars.

I recently had the good fortune to be treated to a massage by Thalia. When asked about the level of…read morefirmness I would like, I smiled serenely and said "gimme all you've got". I actually felt bad for Thalia a few times during our session, because I don't think she was expecting such a chore. My back is so knotted up that I would event venture to say my back is one giant knot! She checked in with me repeatedly through the session to make sure I was happy with the pressure, and even laughed a few times about a particularly stubborn area. Although the experience was by no means relaxing, it was exactly what I needed, and I slept like a baby that evening. Can't wait to go back!

Michael gives a fantastic massage and is also just a great guy! I've had some sports/athletics…read morerelated injuries and soreness and Michael does an amazing job with getting the kinks out, getting me relaxed, while also giving tips on how to improve athletic performance. Highly recommend!

Michael Bilyeu is awesome! deep tissue, sports massage, he will work you!read more

Shannon greeted me with a smile and was thoughtful about asking questions to ensure the areas I…read moreneeded focus on were addressed. The building and massage space was conveniently located, with easy parking and the room was quiet and well-decorated. Shannon has an intuitive feel for massage and I was very pleased with the pressure. She checked in a few times to make sure that it was comfortable for me. She prioritized the areas I needed worked on and she was responsive to questions and worked quietly when I was quiet. Excellent value for the service and I'd gladly return.

I tried Shannon on the recommendation of a friend, and I'm SO glad I did! She was extremely…read moreintuitive about my massage needs, zeroing in on the areas that needed loosening (my chronically tight hips). She's very affordable too.

Jackie is the best! She genuinely cares about her clients and always has a nice laugh for a bad…read morejoke. Not just that, she has fists of iron and can hammer out sore spots with stellar massage like no other. Not only do you get an excellent massage, but also a naturopathic doctor's take on your ailments. Not just that, she takes many kinds of insurance with a smile, unlike a few cash-only providers who will go unnamed. I can't recommend her highly enough!

I am so glad to have found Jackie! Originally coming to her for naturopathic care, I quickly and…read morehappily learned of how she also integrates naturopathy with massage in a way that is so helpful for my chronic back pain and more. She is kind and I always learn something from her about how my body works during our sessions, while still finding exceptional relaxation in her treatments. After having a great massage therapist for the last 9 years who is giving up her practice, it is a relief to transition to such a great practitioner such as Jackie who brings not only massage but an entirely holistic care plan for me. She also does AMAZING craniosacral work!!

Unfortunately, this was not a good experience. The prices for regular massage are on the higher…read moreside ($130 for 55mins) and the style of massage was not nothing I have ever had before. It felt like a newly trained person elbowing my back (not gently), jiggling my arm and legs, movements that was opposite of soothing. I felt tense the entire time not. I didn't not feel relaxed when I got home and body felt even more sore for the next couple days. As for ambience in this place, I can hear people in the office talking and the entire environment isn't set up for a nice and relaxing place.

The husband and I love this wellness studio. Our massage therapist (Robin Lyons) is a skilled…read morehealer. We've used his massage therapy service for over a year and have always enjoyed a perfectly pressured/relax-full/therapeutic massage... depending upon our aches and pains, or lack of. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful. The environment is simple but inviting. They offer chiropractic and other services. Give them a look.

Laurelhurst Massage Therapy was massage #2 for me in my quest to burn up my medical flex spending…read moreaccount for the year. Since I'm new to the whole world of professional massages, I wanted to try a variety of places so I could get a feel for what constitutes a great massage - at least from my perspective. Feel free to read my previous review of Abundant Healing Massage for the full scoop on what my personal requirements were for finding a massage therapist. I found Laurelhurst Massage Therapy in the classified ads from Just Out as well, and set an appointment with Rick Sullivan, LMT for this past Sunday. My 90-minute massage (for $90, cash or checks only) at Laurelhurst Massage was a very different type from the first one I had a week ago at Abundant Healing. Rick's focus is primarily in relaxation, and the massage was a much milder, softer experience without the emphasis on deep tissue that I'd previously experienced. I found the massage really enjoyable... I even almost drifted off to sleep at one point. However, I didn't really feel like my body had been "worked" when I left the session. I was mellow and happy, and I can imagine that I might want to have this lighter type of massage at certain times... but it wasn't the mind-blowing experience I'd had last week. That's probably a good thing, because I can see how too many mind-blowing, deep massages could actually kind of mess your body up if they were too close together. Some interesting choices available from this studio that I did not pursue this time included the option of a 4-hand tandem massage, where two masseurs work on your body simultaneously, or a couples massage, where you and your partner/spouse/friend can have a massage together. I think what I liked the most about Laurelhurst Massage was the studio itself. It's in a small building behind the house on Stark Street... it looks like it might have once been a detached garage but was renovated into the current studio. There is a dry sauna and an exotic shower facility available for use both before and after your appointment. The shower is one of those multi-spray types and was really quite enjoyable... it makes my own shower back at home seem pitiful by comparison. The option of a shower after the massage is one of those seemingly-obvious bonuses that makes you wonder why that isn't always available. It feels good to wash off the massage oils afterward, and the warm water of the shower helps to extend the feeling of relaxation from the massage itself. Overall, a decent place to try. I would consider them again for a possible couples massage in the future, or when I just want a mellow massage. But I think I'm more sold on the approach at Abundant Healing.

Wonderful experience! I highly recommend the deep tissue massage. Very professional and effective…read moresession.

Megan is amazing. She comes directly to my home and she is one of the only massage therapists who…read morecan get the deep knots out and relieve my pain after a car accident which left me with long-term neck issues. I highly recommend her!!

I have been a customer of Megan's for a few years now. She is very skilled and is also kind and…read morecompassionate. She has really helped me with severe neck and back issues that I've had for a long time. I'm disabled, so her willingness to make house calls has really been a gamechanger for me. I strongly recommend Megan if you need bodywork!

Danielle has been helping me work through an old injury that has kept me from being more active…read more The sessions are reducing my day to day pain and finally loosening up the tension I have in my SI joint, which yoga, acupuncture, and stretching have been unable to solve. On top of that, Danielle approaches her clientele with thoughtfulness and actually listened when I got ignored by my doctors. I'm grateful for her care.

Danielle is amazing! I exercise a lot and also sit at a desk all day so I had a lot of tension…read moreacross my whole body and Danielle did a great job finding trigger points and getting my muscles to relax I felt so much better after my session with her!