Founded
Lake Washington Massage Therapy was founded in Redmond Washington in 1992 by Danielle Brooks. After finishing her pre-requisite studies at Bellevue Community College toward a physical therapy degree, she found that combining her physical therapy knowledge and medical massage skills enabled her to have a tremendous impact on her clients. When her practice grew she began to hire other therapists with similar backgrounds and Lake Washington Massage Therapy’s medical massage clinic was born. Today Lake Washington Massage Therapy employs many capable massage therapists with rehab backgrounds and serves the greater Eastside area. Dani does not hire anyone unless she feels that the therapist has exceptional skills knowledge and touch. Dani hand picks each massage therapist and is always on the look out for high quality educated massage therapists to add to her family. Lake Washington Massage Therapy’s clinic culture is one of Love, support, growth and healing. It is ALL about the Love at Lake Washington Massage Therapy! 90% of our clientele is doctor referred injury treatment work that consists of insurance billing. 10% of our clientele pays out of pocket for relaxation massage or medical massage in which we are not working with insurance.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a form of massage that is typically used before, during and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to increase circulation, flexibility and prevent injuries so the athlete can perform optimally. Massage promotes proper healing post event as it relieves swelling and inflammation and drains away lactic acid buildup. Deep Tissue Massage also helps to realign muscle fibers as well as break up chronic adhesions in between events. We work with professional athletes as well as athletes within Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and greater Eastside areas.
Injury Treatment
We frequently work with on the job injuries, Auto vehicle injuries and injuries that arise from normal day to day activities. Sometimes it is not an event but the gradual onset of pain and tightness resulting from stress, poor posture and daily activities that can be relieved with Deep Tissue Massage and a variety of other techniques we use. We work frequently with spinal injuries such as herniated discs, both pre and post surgery and are aware of the indications and contraindications that are so important to know when dealing with spinal injuries. Neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, shoulder/rotator cuff injuries and headaches are some of the most common conditions we treat, although it is not unusual to see carpal tunnel and knee surgery patients as well. Most insurance companies cover medical massage with a doctor’s prescription and all of our massage therapists have injury treatment backgrounds and experience in injury treatment work. Our Redmond massage clinic has worked with injuries since 1992.
Pregnancy Massage
Pre and Post-natal massage is great for supporting women through their pregnancy. Studies indicate that pregnancy massage performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health. Pregnancy massage has been found to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints. It's a popular complementary therapy during pregnancy for back pain, when choices for pain relief, such as medication, are often limited. Not only can massage be physically beneficial, but the human touch can be comforting and provide emotional support during pregnancy. Massage therapy has been found to reduce anxiety and depression as well as bring relief to strained and tired muscles unused to carrying extra weight. Massage decreases scar tissue from surgery and can relieve tightness and soreness from neck and shoulder muscles unused to supporting a new baby. We have several massage therapists on staff that have taken additional training in pregnancy massage and we offer baby massage classes quarterly. For more information on when our next baby massage class will be held call us at 425-882-9065. We also have a personal trainer we refer to who is certified in pre and postnatal fitness.
Relaxation Massage
Although we are not a spa, for our cash clientele we do offer Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reiki, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Thai Massage and Hot Stone Massage.
Fitness Consultations
We also offer fitness consultations with our Personal Trainers and nutritional consultations from our Licensed Nutritional Practitioner.
Call our office and we would be happy to make a therapist recommendation based upon your needs and preferences. We share our clientele and feel it is most important to find the best fit for you.
We are primarily an injury treatment clinic specializing in Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Trigger Point Therapy but we do offer Relaxation Massage, Thai Massage and Hot Stone Massage as well for our cash clientele.
Serving Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, Bothell and the entire Eastside since 1992.
Voted Best Redmond Massage Clinic in 2009!
