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Practitioners

Jean Clough, LMP

Jean has a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the intuitive hands of an experienced massage therapist. She combines energy healing (Reiki and Qi Gong), with Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Releasing and Trigger Point Therapy, among other techniques. She believes in the body's natural ability to heal itself. In addition to hands-on work, Jean teaches deep breathing, stress relief techniques and other fundamentals of good health in her sessions. She also is a Qi Gong instructor and Reiki Master. She is the co-founder and owner of SABA.

Emily Bowen, LMP, Reiki Master, RMHC

Emily has been practicing massage since 1997 and Reiki since 1986. She blends Reiki, deep tissue, and an eclectic mix of other modalities into each massage for deeper healing, greater relaxation and longer lasting results. Emily enjoys supporting people in learning to relax and to move toward freedom from pain. She specializes in injury treatment and rehabilitation, Reiki treatments, pregnancy and postpartum massage, and combining talk and touch therapy to generate transformational change and emotional healing.

Nate Starling, LMP

Nate combines styles for relaxation, stress reduction and better circulation (Swedish & Sports-style); he offers specific myofascial treatment (deep tissue & injury work), and guided relaxation. He likes to strategize stress management, emphasize breathing, postural awareness, and stretching, and make referrals. Nate is fascinated with understanding the mind/body's many ways of communicating; he views touch as a gift and massage an opportunity for change. Nate graduated in 1998 from the Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle.

Ted Johnson BS, ABS, LMP

Brenneke (1997) Bastyr University (1996.) Ted's mind-body oriented massage style is a hybrid of Swedish massage and advanced trainings in Deep Tissue, Injury Treatment, Neuromuscular Release, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Technique, Reiki and Lomi Lomi. Ted focuses on neck pain, back pain and areas of blocked energy while working with you through education and self-awareness. Ted can identify negative habitual patterns and assist you toward a pain-free life with natural energy flow. More information about Ted's other office in West Seattle.

Heather Chisholm Owens, LMP, IMI, Doula

Heather has been a Massage Practitioner and Doula since 1994 and a Certified Infant Massage Instructor since 1995. A graduate of the Brian Utting School of Massage, Heather specializes in pre- and post-natal massage as well as deep tissue, injury treatment, craniosacral, NMT, and Acutonics. Heather holds a BA in Psychology/Speech Communication. Her gentle blend of humor, nurturing, technique and skill combine to create customized treatments to meet the needs of every client. Heather enjoys helping people find their way to leading healthy and balanced lives.

Michelle Wallar, LMP

Michelle studied biology and massage therapy in Northern California. She offers massage for general wellness, abdominal massage, pregnancy massage, myofascial release, and deep tissue work. She uses close observation and an intuitive touch to create individualized, relaxing sessions. Michelle strives to create a safe, nurturing environment, which supports the natural healing process. She hopes to help everyone she works with to either maintain their good health or regain the ability to dance, garden, or complete everyday tasks without pain.

Darrell Martin, LMP

Darrell studied at Seattle Massage School and has had advanced training in a wide variety of techniques, focusing on a holistic and customized approach to wellness. He creates a nurturing, healing environment for all of his clients. Darrell specializes in injury treatment, chronic tension relief, sports massage, Daucik Method and relaxation. Darrell's goal is to promote the ability to move through life with less pain and greater mobility.

Petra Hines, LMP

Trained in Germany where she worked in an orthopedic clinic, Petra's background includes stroke rehabilitation, MS treatment, rehabilitation after heart attack, and connective tissue massage. Her main focus now is in therapeutic massage, including myofascial release, soft tissue release, and lymphatic modalities. She also does pregnancy massage and post-surgical breast massage. Her goal is to help speed up the healing process in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

Wendy Mintiero, M.Ac., L.Ac., BCST

Wendy received her Masters in Acupuncture from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 1998. She trained in maternity acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Richard Tan Balance Method, and Manaka Ion Pumping Cords. She completed four levels of Acutonics training--a needle-free system using tuning forks and other sound tools to stimulate acupuncture points. Wendy is a certified Biodynamic Craniosacral therapist through Michael Shea PhD and the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings. Working with needles, sound tools and gentle hands, Wendy's intention is to create a safe, supportive, spacious environment which allows your nervous system to decompress, the body to relax, and the inherent flow of energy and healing potential within to express itself.

Cynthia T. Callison, LMP

Cynthia combines deep tissue massage with myofascial and trigger point release, muscle energy techniques, hydrotherapy and sports massage. She offers massage for well-being and relaxation with a focus on musculoskeletal injury treatment as well as prevention. She works to promote the body's natural healing ability while minimizing discomfort, pain and unneeded stress. Cynthia was a dancer with The Washington Ballet in Washington D.C., obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the American University in Cairo, and is a graduate of the Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle.

Claire Johnson, Master Qigong Trainer & Healer

Claire GuYu Johnson grew up in China in a family of taichi, herbal medicine, acupuncture and qigong practitioners. Founder and executive director of The ZY Qigong Institute and Image Therapy Clinic, she teaches and heals throughout the US, Canada and China. Claire is the founding designer of the Image Therapy Professional Training Program that trains healers from all over North America. In her Image Therapy practice, Claire works with people of all ages including infants, assisting in their comprehensive healing through changing negative patterns in their inter-connected physical, energetic, emotional and spiritual anatomies.

Talitha Thomson, LMP

Talitha has been a massage practitioner since 2002, when she graduated from Ashmead College in Seattle. She has also worked as a doula for several years doing labor support and prenatal and postpartum massage. She specializes in Deep Tissue and Injury treatment such as whiplash and on-the-job injuries. She also enjoys integrating Lomi Lomi and Thai massage into her methods, as well as hot stone massage for a rejuvenating and refreshing difference. Talitha enjoys teaching people about posture and balance in addition to educating on how to maintain this body. She values touching one life at a time to make a difference in the world.

Matthew Cherkasky, LMP, NCBTMB

Matthew uses a clinical approach to massage, in conjunction with 5 years of advanced study in the area of Bioenergetic Systems and Bodywork. He utilizes a system called "Vibroenergetics", which includes a synthesis of: Treatment Massage, Polarity Therapy, Kinesio-Reflexology, Breathwork, and Sound Healing, to promote release of connective tissue restrictions and improved muscular health, leading to increasingly deeper levels of healing and relaxation. Matthew graduated from the Soma Institute of Clinical Masage Therapy in Chicago, IL in March of 2006, and started training in Polarity Therapy in 2002. He has a Bachelor's of Arts from The Evergreen State College (2004) and draws upon years of musical experience to help induce the body's natural Biorhythmic healing ability.

Peter Roth, Qi Gong Healer, Astrologer

After helping people informally with regard to health and spirituality for much of his life, Peter discovered the benefits of qigong and how it resonated with his natural healing talents. Trained in the ZY Qigong school, his primary mode of healing is called "Image Therapy" which involves scanning a client's body with his hands and third eye. When "stagnant qi" or energy blockages are discovered, Peter sends qi (energy) to these areas in order to help qi flow more smoothly throughout a client's body. Peter also ties in spiritual principles, intuition and sometimes astrology in working with clients. He often suggests new practices to empower a client to achieve spiritual harmony, which is reflected on the physical, emotional and mental levels of a person's being.