Our Core Services
Our mission is to combine relaxation with rehabilitation. Massage clients shouldn’t have to choose between these results. Here, there is no massage menu; no mindless routine; no branded approach. Our clients are treated as unique, ever-changing bodies, deserving of adaptable and mindful treatment. Each massage is totally customized, completely unique, and is tailored to what you need at that moment.
Clinical Massage
Infrared heat penetrates your skin and muscle tissue — warming, loosening, and detoxifying. During your session, you’ll sweat and feel invigorated. Afterward, your whole body will feel radiant — often referred to as the ‘afterglow’.
Infrared Sauna
Forget gravity! Suspend your body in a pool of saline water containing 1000 pounds of epsom salt. Let your stress and muscle soreness melt away. In the float tank, you are weightless, completely supported, and completely safe. You can even fall asleep, allowing your body to release any subconscious neuromuscular holding patterns that could be causing you tightness and pain. Some people choose to turn off the ambient lighting and relaxing sounds, for the "sensory deprivation" experience. Ultimately, the choice is yours. Either way, you'll leave relaxed and refreshed.
Floating
Did you know?
The TRIFECTA is our most popular gift among clients
As our clinic’s name proclaims, we specialize in offering massage therapy, private infrared sauna, and floating. Our TRIFECTA combines all three services in one visit, for a premium and unique wellness experience you won't find anywhere else.
Find Relief
In Treatment Massage
- Low back pain
- Whiplash
- Neck pain
- Limited range of motion
- TMJ disorder
- Tendinitis
- Migraines
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sprains and strains
- High blood pressure
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Dequervain's syndrome
- Stress
- Trigger points
- Tender points
- Rotator cuff injury
- Sciatic pain
- Fatigue
- Poor circulation
- General muscle soreness
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Swedish Massage is an excellent relaxation massage for the body-mind connection and balance. It’s considered the gold standard for relaxation and is primarily used in most spas and resorts. The gliding strokes are perfect for bringing the body back into a state of calm and loosening up any tightness. It lowers blood pressure and restores the nervous system. I use many Swedish massage strokes in every massage in order to do just this. Swedish massage can be any depth or pressure and be combined with other treatment techniques for a combination relaxation and therapeutic customized massage experience. On a personal note, regardless of any specific injury or focused concern I have at any given time, I always try to have a full body Swedish massage at least once every 2 months in addition to my regular focused treatment work.
Myofascial Release is a technique used to address the layers of muscle tissue that hold on to the skin and provide movement within the body. These layers can easily get stuck to one another after injury, under or over use, or dehydration. Restrictions in this fascia can lead to pain, compromised posture, and a decreased body awareness, sense of ease, depth of breath, local circulation, muscle metabolism, and range of motion. All of these factors leave you more prone to injury and slow down the healing process. Myofascial Release stretches these stuck layers, freeing up the body to move the way it was meant to. Pain may be felt in one area of the body due to the way the muscle tissue is stuck in another. When releasing your stuck muscles, I always try to explain this concept, letting you know that even if I’m not working directly on the area of the body where you feel the pain, I am still working to heal the pain. Myofascial release is usually very slow and at times, may not feel as deep as you would like. It may take a long time for the tissue to release, and this may be contradictory to your impression of what a massage should be or feel like. Myofascial release is HIGHLY effective and recommended by many medical professionals, so “deep tissue” seekers and “high pain tolerance” clients, be patient with this process… I guarantee some deeper and possibly slightly painful techniques are still available for later in the session!
Deep Tissue Massage is just a term that refers to any massage that requires more pressure and depth than a typical relaxation massage. Many causes of pain are found deeper in the muscle tissue, and because of this, many treatment massage techniques can be considered deep tissue. It may or may not be painful, depending on the specific condition and client tolerance. My form of deep tissue is slowly using myofascial release and treatment techniques to allow the tissue to naturally loosen and grant access to it’s deeper layers, as opposed to forcing the depth with lots of applied pressure. Many people have a “no pain, no gain” attitude when they request deep tissue massages, but minimal pain does not mean minimal treatment. When working slowly, I still can obtain a very deep tissue level with minimal pain and discomfort. Because of this, a true deep tissue massage will not be full-body in 60 minutes, but instead will be focused on the specific area of concern that needs treatment. I can still use more pressure for a relaxation Swedish massage and will check in with you on your comfort level, but it will not be the quick deep painful techniques many are used to receiving in other forms of bodywork.
Sports massage is usually performed on-site at an event fully clothed and is less than 20 minutes. It utilizes quicker jostling movements that have proven to loosen the muscles before and after a sport, as well as passive stretching and cramp relief during and after an event. In addition to on-site benefits, regular maintenance massage can improve the performance of an athlete, as well as prevent and treat injury associated with their sport. Keeping the muscles free of restriction is a benefit to everyone, but this is especially true with athletes. If you are training for a marathon, play tennis regularly, or are just beginning a new exercise regimen, incorporating regular sports massage into your routine is a good idea to maintain your muscles and prevent injury.
Trigger point therapy addresses specific spots of pain in the body. Whenever the muscle layers become extremely stuck together, most people commonly say they have a “knot”. These “knots” can cause pain on location or refer pain elsewhere in the body. Due to the sensitivity of these trigger points and the depth and pressure necessary to release them, this part of your massage therapy treatment session may be painful. After several trigger point therapy sessions, you’ll notice a significant difference in your ease of movement, the loose feeling you have in the area that was stuck, and most importantly, a reduction in pain that was stemming from the trigger point.
Hot Stone massage utilizes hot stones, usually basalt, to help warm and soften tissue. In some techniques, they are placed over energy centers, or chakras, to promote healing. Others use the stone as a tool to save the hand in deep tissue massage and the heat to provide therapeutic healing to the area.
Hydrotherapy refers to the use of water or temperature. In massage therapy, it usually means using hot packs, hot towels, hot stones, ice packs, ice massage, heating pads, or anything else that utilizes heat, ice, or water for therapeutic or relaxation purposes.
Aromatherapy as it pertains to massage therapy usually involves the use of scented essential oils, lotions, and creams. It could also mean scented salt soaks. At Seattle Massage Pro, we have non-scented products for those with scent-sensitivities, but also have some therapeutic oil and lotion blends that utilize aromatherapy. Please let your therapist know if you have any sensitivities so they know to not incorporate any aromatherapy products into your session.
Pregnancy, prenatal, or maternity massage utilizes all of these treatment techniques, including myofascial release, but in a way that is appropriate for a pregnant client’s needs at her current stage of pregnancy. Massage during pregnancy has been proven to decrease low back and sciatic pain and ease discomfort commonly felt during pregnancy. In addition, massage during pregnancy reduces stress, increases relaxation, and promotes more restful sleep. During pregnancy, laying flat, either on your back or face down, can be quite uncomfortable, and in some cases even dangerous. Pillows and bolsters designed for pregnancy massage are used to make you the most comfortable and provide a safe therapeutic experience for you and the baby. Specific considerations for the pregnant client are taken into account while planning the massage. I offer several different position options for prenatal massage that include a maternity bolster system, side-lying, and semi-reclined positioning that is safe for prenatal clients. After the baby is born, other discomforts arise for the mother needing special attention for post-natal massage.
Providing massage at events is a great fundraiser, marketing attraction, or way to say “Thank you” for those attending. I can bring a table or chair to your event and provide 10-15 min massages based on the specific event. If you are organizing an atheltic event, company party, fundraiser, or hosting a promotional event, or coordinating a marketing booth and want to provide massage to the participants please contact me to arrange.
Medical massage, or sometimes called treatment massage, is slightly different than standard relaxation massage in that the focus is treating a specific concern. For focused treatment, there most likely won’t be time for a full body massage. Instead, the condition or area of concern will be given full attention. A variety of techniques and styles will be incorporated after a thorough evaluation and determining the appropriate treatment for your condition. Myofascial release is usually used to release the tissues that are stuck and creating restrictions in the body. Treatment massage may not always be comfortable. Some techniques, such as trigger point therapy, could even be slightly painful.
Different needs require different massage techniques. A thorough assessment is always conducted at the first massage appointment to determine which combination will be appropriate. Here, you'll find some common techniques.
Different needs require different massage techniques. A thorough assessment is always conducted at the first massage appointment to determine which combination will be appropriate. Some of the common techniques used include:
Swedish Massage is an excellent relaxation massage for the body-mind connection and balance. It’s considered the gold standard for relaxation and is primarily used in most spas and resorts. The gliding strokes are perfect for bringing the body back into a state of calm and loosening up any tightness. It lowers blood pressure and restores the nervous system. I use many Swedish massage strokes in every massage in order to do just this. Swedish massage can be any depth or pressure and be combined with other treatment techniques for a combination relaxation and therapeutic customized massage experience. On a personal note, regardless of any specific injury or focused concern I have at any given time, I always try to have a full body Swedish massage at least once every 2 months in addition to my regular focused treatment work.
Myofascial Release is a technique used to address the layers of muscle tissue that hold on to the skin and provide movement within the body. These layers can easily get stuck to one another after injury, under or over use, or dehydration. Restrictions in this fascia can lead to pain, compromised posture, and a decreased body awareness, sense of ease, depth of breath, local circulation, muscle metabolism, and range of motion. All of these factors leave you more prone to injury and slow down the healing process. Myofascial Release stretches these stuck layers, freeing up the body to move the way it was meant to. Pain may be felt in one area of the body due to the way the muscle tissue is stuck in another. When releasing your stuck muscles, I always try to explain this concept, letting you know that even if I’m not working directly on the area of the body where you feel the pain, I am still working to heal the pain. Myofascial release is usually very slow and at times, may not feel as deep as you would like. It may take a long time for the tissue to release, and this may be contradictory to your impression of what a massage should be or feel like. Myofascial release is HIGHLY effective and recommended by many medical professionals, so “deep tissue” seekers and “high pain tolerance” clients, be patient with this process… I guarantee some deeper and possibly slightly painful techniques are still available for later in the session!
Deep Tissue Massage is just a term that refers to any massage that requires more pressure and depth than a typical relaxation massage. Many causes of pain are found deeper in the muscle tissue, and because of this, many treatment massage techniques can be considered deep tissue. It may or may not be painful, depending on the specific condition and client tolerance. My form of deep tissue is slowly using myofascial release and treatment techniques to allow the tissue to naturally loosen and grant access to it’s deeper layers, as opposed to forcing the depth with lots of applied pressure. Many people have a “no pain, no gain” attitude when they request deep tissue massages, but minimal pain does not mean minimal treatment. When working slowly, I still can obtain a very deep tissue level with minimal pain and discomfort. Because of this, a true deep tissue massage will not be full-body in 60 minutes, but instead will be focused on the specific area of concern that needs treatment. I can still use more pressure for a relaxation Swedish massage and will check in with you on your comfort level, but it will not be the quick deep painful techniques many are used to receiving in other forms of bodywork.
Sports massage is usually performed on-site at an event fully clothed and is less than 20 minutes. It utilizes quicker jostling movements that have proven to loosen the muscles before and after a sport, as well as passive stretching and cramp relief during and after an event. In addition to on-site benefits, regular maintenance massage can improve the performance of an athlete, as well as prevent and treat injury associated with their sport. Keeping the muscles free of restriction is a benefit to everyone, but this is especially true with athletes. If you are training for a marathon, play tennis regularly, or are just beginning a new exercise regimen, incorporating regular sports massage into your routine is a good idea to maintain your muscles and prevent injury.
Trigger point therapy addresses specific spots of pain in the body. Whenever the muscle layers become extremely stuck together, most people commonly say they have a “knot”. These “knots” can cause pain on location or refer pain elsewhere in the body. Due to the sensitivity of these trigger points and the depth and pressure necessary to release them, this part of your massage therapy treatment session may be painful. After several trigger point therapy sessions, you’ll notice a significant difference in your ease of movement, the loose feeling you have in the area that was stuck, and most importantly, a reduction in pain that was stemming from the trigger point.
Hot Stone massage utilizes hot stones, usually basalt, to help warm and soften tissue. In some techniques, they are placed over energy centers, or chakras, to promote healing. Others use the stone as a tool to save the hand in deep tissue massage and the heat to provide therapeutic healing to the area.
Hydrotherapy refers to the use of water or temperature. In massage therapy, it usually means using hot packs, hot towels, hot stones, ice packs, ice massage, heating pads, or anything else that utilizes heat, ice, or water for therapeutic or relaxation purposes.
Aromatherapy as it pertains to massage therapy usually involves the use of scented essential oils, lotions, and creams. It could also mean scented salt soaks. At Seattle Massage Pro, we have non-scented products for those with scent-sensitivities, but also have some therapeutic oil and lotion blends that utilize aromatherapy. Please let your therapist know if you have any sensitivities so they know to not incorporate any aromatherapy products into your session.
Pregnancy, prenatal, or maternity massage utilizes all of these treatment techniques, including myofascial release, but in a way that is appropriate for a pregnant client’s needs at her current stage of pregnancy. Massage during pregnancy has been proven to decrease low back and sciatic pain and ease discomfort commonly felt during pregnancy. In addition, massage during pregnancy reduces stress, increases relaxation, and promotes more restful sleep. During pregnancy, laying flat, either on your back or face down, can be quite uncomfortable, and in some cases even dangerous. Pillows and bolsters designed for pregnancy massage are used to make you the most comfortable and provide a safe therapeutic experience for you and the baby. Specific considerations for the pregnant client are taken into account while planning the massage. I offer several different position options for prenatal massage that include a maternity bolster system, side-lying, and semi-reclined positioning that is safe for prenatal clients. After the baby is born, other discomforts arise for the mother needing special attention for post-natal massage.
Providing massage at events is a great fundraiser, marketing attraction, or way to say “Thank you” for those attending. I can bring a table or chair to your event and provide 10-15 min massages based on the specific event. If you are organizing an atheltic event, company party, fundraiser, or hosting a promotional event, or coordinating a marketing booth and want to provide massage to the participants please contact me to arrange.
Medical massage, or sometimes called treatment massage, is slightly different than standard relaxation massage in that the focus is treating a specific concern. For focused treatment, there most likely won’t be time for a full body massage. Instead, the condition or area of concern will be given full attention. A variety of techniques and styles will be incorporated after a thorough evaluation and determining the appropriate treatment for your condition. Myofascial release is usually used to release the tissues that are stuck and creating restrictions in the body. Treatment massage may not always be comfortable. Some techniques, such as trigger point therapy, could even be slightly painful.
Healing Heat
Bolster Your Immunity With Our Infrared SaunaOur custom-built infrared sauna is beloved among our clientele. Those that have experienced a high-quality infrared sauna know how special the experience can be. It quickly can become one's next healthy addiction. During your session, you can choose the ambient lighting color, connect to our built-in bluetooth system and sweat it out with your favorite music, or spend a meditative session in silence. This is a favorite way to detox, invigorate your body, and soothe your muscles. Best of all, we think it's perfect way to prime your body for a massage or float.
A: No. Our sauna is custom designed to the space and to perfectly suit a private infrared sauna experience. Our IR sauna was built with beautiful Western red tight-knot cedar and clear cedar bench sourced from Stewart Lumber just down the street. The heaters are low-EMF far-infrared panels sourced from SaunaCloud in California. The entire space is customized for us—and by us. We built it ourselves and we are proud of it!
A: Infrared rays, especially far infrared, can penetrate deeper into the tissue, warming the muscle fibers before the outside air. When muscles are heated passively, they can relax, and focus their energy on healing and repairing as opposed to staying warm. Infrared saunas are really effective for muscle recovery for athletes and injuries. Traditional saunas raise the air temperature to a very high temperature to warm your body, usually 180-220 degrees. Your skin feels hotter before your muscle tissue receives the benefit, requiring a more extreme envrionment. Because of the high temperature, some people don't handle the traditional sauna well but are able to tolerate infrared temperature of around 135. Unlike traditional saunas, infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you. Instead, far-infrared panels warm your body directly. This is important for deep tissue penetration and relieving muscle tension and pain. Traditional sauna users, don't worry-- you'll still sweat plenty in the lower temperature with the infrared rays doing their thing! Some people report a feeling of sweating from a deeper level, inside the pores, for a feeling of cleaning out the skin.
A: At Seattle Massage Pro, we specialize in offering a customized therapy for the individual. However, our sauna can accommodate two people in an upright seated position. For one person, our infrared sauna bench is large enough to be provide a more reclined position. If you'd like to use the sauna with another person, you can schedule online by creating an account for both sauna users. Our scheduling page will guide you through the process.
A: Each session is 30 or 60 minutes. We factor in an additional 10 minutes to change before and after when scheduling, so expect to be here about 45 minutes for a 30 minute session.
A: Drink plenty of water before and during your session. Also, consider purchasing one of our detoxifying shots prior to your session or a juice after. Bring a water bottle or use one of our provided metal ones. We will provide towels for you to sit on and cold ice water washcloths to wipe off with afterward.
A: Sure, the water bottles are available for purchase to take home! The metal logo water bottles are $10.99 each, and if you'd like to take one home with you we will give you a new unused one to purchase. Both float and sauna members receive a complimentary metal logo water bottle when they sign up for their membership.
A: Absolutely! First, cedar wood is naturally anti-microbial. Second, Infrared light is powerful at killing bacteria. Lastly, we clean and sanitize our infrared sauna after each use with hydrogen peroxide infused with cedar essential oil and turn the UV air purifier on high and place it inside the sauna during the transition. As a courtesy, we ask each guest to sit on a towel at all times in the sauna.
A: Our shower is located in the float room and therefore is for float appointments only. If you'd like to shower after the sauna, you'll need to reserve a float following your sauna session. In fact, the ultimate experience here would be to move among all 3 of our therapies, and by booking the float room, you'd have access to our shower. Honestly though, most clients are fine with just showering when they get home. We also provide a bucket of towels in ice water to cool and wipe off during or after your sauna. We find this really refreshing and enough to forego the immediate shower.
Find Your Inner Peace
with the Restorative Powers of Float TherapyFloat therapy is a wellness gem. It uniquely shines as a harbinger of relaxation, balance, restoration, mindfulness, and even a sense of oneness with the universe. Our therapeutic float room is the space for a powerful treatment session for your mind and body. Floating has the ability to dissolve stress, promote better sleep and meditation, decrease aches and pains, and much more.
A: Where to begin? First, here at Seattle Massage Pro, we believe that floating is one of the best ways to reduce the strain that gravity has on our bodies. When you no longer have to “hold” yourself up and into a particular position, your muscles, ligaments, joints, can all let go— and what a truly wonderful feeling this is.
Float Therapy has been known to:
- Reduce chronic pain
- Improve sleep quality
- Serve as a meditation tool to clear the mind
- Speed fitness and athletic recovery
- Decrease brain stimulus through sensory deprivation
A: Our float room is a custom built open-air float room—not a float pod. While float pods can be effective, we prefer the look and feel of an open-air float tank. Our room is bright and clean with non-slip flooring, hygienic paneling, and stunning ambience—but of course you’ll likely be in total darkness during your float.
A: Yes! Our default playlist is a meditative playlist. But tell us what you would like to hear and we can bring up nearly any recording for you. Instead of music, consider a guided meditation session during your float for an hour of zen.
A: Well, first off, there are 900 lbs of salt in our float tank—not much is surviving in those concentrations of magnesium sulphate. We use multiple methods to maintain a clean and healthy float tank. Our float tank has a double micron-filter system to eliminate any unwanted particles from the water. We also use UV rays and ozone to kill bacteria. Lastly, we have residual amounts of hydrogen peroxide in the water at all times to maintain lasting clean and healthy water.
A: Seattle Massage Pro representative will walk you through the process when you arrive. After entering our open float room, you will take a thorough shower. You can use our soap and shampoo, but do not use conditioner prior to your float. You will turn the room lights off, and step into the color-lit float tank. Turn the lights of the float tank off and the music off, if you wish (there are two buttons on the side of the tank.) When the float is over, the circulation of the water will begin. At that point, turn the lights on in the tank and step out and into the shower to rinse the epsom salts off your body.
A: Absolutely! Spend a few hours with us and try our trifecta package featuring all three of our wellness therapies. Your mind and body will thank you for this whole-body wellness experience. Start by detoxing and sweating it out in our infrared sauna, followed by a relaxing float, then finish your wellness journey with a massage customized to your needs.
A: $80 per one-hour session with extra time before and after to shower and get dressed.. But, you can save 10% off your entire visit when you combine services. Want a bigger discount? Pre-purchase packages of 6 at 15% off or packages of 12 for 20% off. If it's your first time floating, the intro 3-pack is the best deal, at $165 for 3 floats. They never expire.
A: We don’t do memberships, but we offer discounts on all our services when you buy a package. Combine any service for 10% off your entire service cost. Prepay for 6 floats and get 15% off. Prepay for 12 floats and get 20% off. For very serious floaters, we have worked out custom prices based on how many they anticipate using in a set amount of time that are comparable to the cost of memberships at other facilities. Just inquire if you fall into this category of a serious regular float client.
A: No. Package deals are for one person only. The same is true for massage and infrared sauna packages.
A: No, the intro offer is only for the first time, to take the risk out of those skeptical about trying it for their first time. The exception would be if your first visit was a Groupon or gift certificate, then your second visit (the first time you pay basically) could be with an intro offer package.
A: Nothing at all. Bathing suits may have dirt, sand, oils, or algae stuck inside the fibers that we don't want in the tank. Also, sometimes the color in the fabric can bleed into the tank and stain the rim of the tank. The room is totally private, with both the door closed and covered by a blackout curtain, and we will never enter it unless you intercom that there's an emergency. Your privacy is respected so you don't have to worry about your modesty.
A: It's best to wait at least a week, preferably 2, after new hair dye, so that the color doesn't run in the tank and contaminate the water and stain the tank. If we need to drain the water for it being a color other than clear, you may be charged a tank refill fee. Let us know if you have freshly dyed hair, and reschedule accordingly. (Also, the unicorn colors tend to run more than standard colors, if that helps you decide how long to wait.)
A: If you forgot about your recent application of hair dye, or just didn't think it would run in the water, or just didn't want to wait for it to be fully set in before floating, and it stained the water and/or tank, you will have to pay a $600 cleaning fee. That is how much it costs to refill the 1,000 pounds of epsom salt in the tank. It would also involve about 1 or 2 days of not operating while we drain and clean the tank. If the tank is permanently stained, more fees may be necessary and could be significant. This is why it's so important to wait at least a week, and preferably 2 weeks, after recent hair dye. No color should be running out of the hair while in the water.
A: It's possible the high concentration of salt could irritate very sensitive skin. Eczema and psoriasis really depend on if it's in an active flareup and if any skin is broken or scratched. We provide petroleum jelly, bandaids, and larger tagaderm patches to cover these areas and protect possible itching or burning if you are prone to skin sensitivities.
A: We do not recommend shaving or waxing sensitive areas of the body the day of a float since it may be more irritated and the salt could sting. If you have shaved or waxed in the same day, we suggest using the petroleum jelly to cover those areas from possible salt irritation.
A: For teenagers who are minors, parents would need to sign a waiver.
We do not currently allow children under 12 to float. Although I'm sure children would find the experience fun and beneficial, those that have tried it have had skin irritation due to the salt water, since their skin is much more sensitive than adults. It would also be too much of a risk having them in a dark room alone in a body of water unsupervised. For these reasons, small children can wait until they are able to fully enjoy the floating experience alone without needing adult supervision or worrying about skin itching or burning.
We do not currently allow children under 12 to float. Although I'm sure children would find the experience fun and beneficial, those that have tried it have had skin irritation due to the salt water, since their skin is much more sensitive than adults. It would also be too much of a risk having them in a dark room alone in a body of water unsupervised. For these reasons, small children can wait until they are able to fully enjoy the floating experience alone without needing adult supervision or worrying about skin itching or burning.
A: Yes, but you need to use an internal collection method such as a tampon or cup. We can not have free-bleeding in the tank. We have extras in the restroom you can have if you didn't realize you'd need one at the time you left for your appointment.
A: Yes, we provide Mack's swimmers earplugs, but you can also bring your own if you prefer specific ones. If you forget to wear the earplugs and get salt water in your ears, use a drop of the vinegar water solution provided in the shower to break up any salty residue and rinse it out in the shower.
A: It's not necessary, but some people prefer to wear a swim cap. Most people do not find it necessary, however if you have very curly hair, the salt may take longer to rinse out. Elaborate styled or braided hair may also need some protection if washing it thoroughly will cause a problem for the style. We sell swim caps at a very reasonable price as a courtesy for those who would like to protect their hair from salt water.