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Bust through the Resolution Rut

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:28:00 -0600

Bust through the Resolution Rut by Focusing on Overall Health, Well-Being for the New Year

With the hustle and bustle of the hectic holidays (and Seattle’s Snowpocalypse) in your rear view mirror, the never-ending possibilities for a healthy and happy new year are on the horizon. Before we leave January, let’s get back to basics.

Statistics show that almost half of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Although many resolutions fall to the wayside shortly after the journey begins, research shows that making resolutions can be useful, as people who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than those who do not.¹

Make Resolutions Likely to Stick

The key to making resolutions that you can live by is to keep it simple. Write down two or three goals at most and set benchmarks for achieving the goals so you can enjoy incremental successes along the way. According to a resolution list from the U.S. government, many of the most popular resolutions fall within the category of overall health and well-being.² Whether your resolution this year addresses reducing stress, increasing fitness, losing weight or improving sleep, the following tips will help you combat the resolution rut and keep you on the road to achieving overall health and wellness for the New Year.

Start Your Mornings with a Dose of Mental Health and Physical Relaxation

To establish a lifestyle routine focused on healthy living and well-being, it is important to start your day with some easy and simple mental health and physical relaxation exercises that focus on preparing you for whatever obstacles you may have to tackle during the day. By combining stretching/yoga poses with meditative breathing and positive thinking, you are well on your way to the road of living a restored and vibrant life.

Clear the Mind and Relax Your Body: Before rolling out of bed to greet the morning sunrise, take a few minutes of long, deep breathes to clear out the cobwebs from the night before and prepare your mind for a productive, stress-free day. By focusing on the positive aspects of what you plan on accomplishing for your day, you are setting yourself up for a happy and healthy mental wellness day. Research from the Mayo Clinic has indicated that health benefits from positive thinking may range from increased life span and reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease to lower rates of depression and distress, better psychological and physical well-being, and improved coping skills during hardships and stressful times.³
Balance Your Body, Balance Your Life: To get your day started off on the right foot, begin your morning routine with some quiet meditative and muscle relaxation time. In as little as five minutes, you can loosen your back, neck and leg muscles with common yoga moves such as child’s pose, downward dog and standing tree.

Power Down Your Brain at Night to Reset and Revamp Your Mind

Ending your day on a relaxing note will promote overall health and well-being by creating an environment focused on recharging your mind and body. At least an hour before going to bed, make it a habit to turn off all technology – television, phone, e-mail, Internet, social media, music, etc. This will help you power down your brain at night to prepare your body for a restful and fulfilling night’s sleep. Another key component to resetting and revamping your mind is ensuring that you allow yourself an adequate amount of sleep each night. When you get home from work, set your alarm clock for whatever time you need to go to bed to ensure 7-9 straight hours of shut eye. When the alarm goes off at night, you should be in bed ready for sleep. An adequate amount of sleep will help you have a more energetic, productive and healthy attitude during the day.

Refuel with Weekly Appointments with Friends and Fitness

Work, family and personal everyday commitments can leave your mental tank empty and craving some “ME” time. Refuel your tank by picking one stress relieving activity that you enjoy and schedule it on your calendar on a weekly basis. This could be as simple as reading a book/magazine for an hour, arranging a coffee date with a friend, volunteering or playing racquetball. By taking time out for yourself on a weekly basis, you are fueling your tank of self worth and demonstrating not only to yourself, but to your friends and family, that your mental health is important enough for you to set time aside each week for emotional and mental fulfillment.

Similarly, it is important to fuel your body by incorporating fitness activities into your weekly routine. Physical activity not only helps your body’s fitness levels, but it also is an excellent source for preventing and managing stress. Whether it’s taking your dog for a 30-minute walk, going for a jog, biking the kids to/from school, taking fitness classes or swimming laps, consistent activity is good for not only relieving stress in your muscles/body, but also the stress in your mind.

Restore and Revitalize with Monthly Massage Therapy Sessions

To keep your mind and body aligned and working in sync, monthly massage therapy sessions are important to restoring and reinvigorating your overall health and well-being. Massage therapy addresses a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension. Some of the most common massage therapy techniques include:

Deep Tissue Massage: Focuses on chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems or recovery from injury.
Swedish Massage: Focuses on relaxation, stress relief and overall health and wellness.
Hot Stone Massage: Specializes in easing muscle tension without deep pressure.
Trigger Point: Focuses on highly localized muscle knots where the body holds tension and carries stress.

As you sit down to make your resolutions this year, it is important to focus on reasonable and attainable goals that are easy to incorporate into your everyday life. By using the daily, weekly and monthly tips in this article, you will be well on your way to not only making resolutions that will stick with you throughout the year, but also help you establish a well-rounded lifestyle focused on overall health and wellness. Resolutions are a journey, so enjoy the ride this year to a healthier and happier you. Call Elements Therapeutic Massage today to begin revitalizing your health and well-being for the New Year.

Sources:

¹ University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, Volume 58, Issue 4, 2002.

² USA.gov, Popular New Year’s Resolutions, October 2011.

³ Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, May 2011.

Hot Stone Massage Promotes Healthy Body, Warm Heart during the Cold Winter Months

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:46:00 -0600

Seasons change, colors change and moods can change as old man winter blows out summer’s warm, sunny weather and replaces it with cooler temperatures, shorter days and fewer sunshine rays. Prepare your mind and body for the changing seasons this year by incorporating hot stone massage into your overall health and wellness regimen. This wintertime favorite massage technique can help combat the negative effects that less sun and cooler temperatures can take on your body by warming your muscles and your mind from the inside out.

Warm Muscles Make Way for a Healthy Body

According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, an estimated 18 million U.S. adults and 700,000 children had received massage therapy in the previous year. People use massage for a variety of health-related purposes, including relief from pain, rehabilitation from sports injuries, reduction in stress, anxiety and depression, as well as to increase relaxation and your body’s general wellness.

Hot stone massage in particular is best for easing muscle tension without deep pressure, thereby being an excellent treatment for deep muscle strains and tight muscle knots associated with stress and/or injury. This massage therapy technique has been around for hundreds of years and is routinely used for increasing your body’s circulation, which allows the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs. All of these traits can be especially beneficial for individuals who suffer from arthritic conditions or stiff muscles and joints, which typically is more bothersome as the weather temperatures become bitter and cold in the winter months.

Warm Attitudes Make Way for Happy Times

Hot stone massage also can help combat the mental doldrums that old man winter can blow your way by creating a deep sense of calmness and relaxation. By putting your mind at ease, hot stone massage can leave you feeling energized and ready to tackle any challenges you may face during the hustle and bustle of the winter months.

As the holiday season rolls in and hectic schedules become the norm, hot stone massage can help create a meditative relaxing effect that balances the health and well-being of your mind and body. This popular massage technique enhances a regular deep tissue or Swedish massage session by incorporating hot, smooth stones on specific trigger points throughout your body. The leading purpose of using these stones in your massage therapy session is to open up your body’s energy channels, thereby significantly reducing muscle tension and improving relaxation throughout your mind and body.

Revive and rejuvenate your mental and physical well-being during the cold winter months by trying a hot stone massage therapy session. Call us today at (206) 632-8300 to take the chill out of the air and your body this winter season.

Prepare for Winter Activities with Massage and Stretching

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:11:00 -0600

Prepare Your Body for Winter Activities with a Combination of
Stretching and Massage Therapy

Staying fit during the winter holiday season comes with a long list of unique challenges and obstacles, but staying injury free can take even more of an effort when you introduce new, winter-specific activities like skiing, skating and sledding into your fitness routine. Before the winter activity season is in full swing, take steps today to warm up and loosen your muscles so you can hit the slopes or the rink pain free, as well as minimize after-activity soreness and fatigue.

Warm Up and Engage New Muscle Groups during the Pre-Season to Stay Injury Free

Before carving fresh tracks down the slopes this winter or lacing up your skates to hit the rink with your kids, it is important to incorporate a combination of regular stretching and therapeutic massage sessions for an active and injury free winter season. The key to keeping active during the winter months and staying off your family’s injured list is to focus on body flexibility and lengthening your muscles in the pre-season. Many of the popular wintertime activities (skiing, snowboarding and skating) physically impact your lower body, thereby creating a need for you to focus your stretching and strength efforts on hip, hamstring and trunk/lower back flexibility.

According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, there are two common types of stretching – static stretching and dynamic stretching – that are good for promoting overall flexibility. Research indicates that holding a static stretch for 20-30 seconds allows your muscles time to relax and elongate, thereby increasing joint range of motion. Dynamic stretching on the other hand includes low intensity exercises that mimic sport specific movements. These types of stretches are good for warming up your body prior to a sports activity, as they help increase circulation, reduce muscle tightness and help your nervous system’s ability to contract muscles forcefully.

To kick off your winter pre-season regimen, it’s a good idea to combine consistent stretching sessions with routinely scheduled monthly massages 8-12 weeks prior to the start of your favorite wintertime activity. Regular therapeutic massages prior to your desired activity allow your body to release the toxins found in tight muscles, while increasing overall flexibility and circulation. Additionally, your massage therapist can assess and monitor your body’s flexibility range, while suggesting specific stretches and other techniques that will focus on lengthening and strengthening your body’s problem areas.

Summer Events with Elements Therapeutic Massage - Crown Hill

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:16:00 -0500

Summer Events with Elements Crown Hill

As you may or may not know, we provide chair massage both at our studio and at special events! Here's a list of the summer parades, outings and picnics that we'll be attending. Come on down and say hello or get a chair massage from one of our fantastic therapists!

Greenwood Seafair Parade - Wednesday, July 27th, 6-8pm

Look for us marching along with our neighbors in the Greenwood Seafair Parade, we may just have candy to share!

Website: http://www.greenwood-phinney.com/events/greenwood-seafair-parade/

Greenwood Summer Streets - Friday, August 12th, 6-9pm

Have you heard about the Summer Streets programs? The city of Seattle will be closing off main streets in different neighborhoods to allow for biking, walking, and general summer socializing amongst neighbors. Greenwood Avenue/Phinney Avenue from N 87th to N 65th will be closed to traffic and we'll be there providing chair massage. Stop on by, we'd love to see you!

Website: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/summer_green.htm

BURP! Ballard Urban Picnic, Saturday, September 10th, 12-5pm

Join is in downtown Ballard for the BURP! We'll be offering chair massage from 12-5pm while our neighbors play and eat. What will you bring to the picnic?

Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ballard-Urban-Picnic-BURP/116851734992166

Better Know A Therapist - Melissa Bird

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:06:00 -0500

Why did you choose massage?

I was always attracted to it as a profession and before I was even out of school, I knew it involved a part of my greater purpose.

What are your favorite techniques/how would you describe your style?

People always ask me that- it’s a Meli-ssage! I blend all of the techniques I have learned over the years into what that person needs for that particular treatment whether that be a peaceful hour of nurturing quiet time or an elbow in the needed areas and a chance to practice yodeling.. or something in between :-)

What do you look for in a good massage?

Flow; listening/focus on my needs instead of their own agendas; head and feet work. I try to give the massage I would like to receive if I had their requests.

What is your favorite self care practice?

BALANCING! It’s very important to get the right amount of sleep, exercise, good food, happiness and quiet time- makes the difference between functioning and enjoying life.

Where were you before you lived in Seattle?

Phoenix, AZ- born and raised.

What did you do before massage?

Random jobs in the restaurant industry including bartending and barista-ing, receptionist, courier, caretaker, and some time as a physical therapy tech. and fitness instructor.

What do you do outside of massage?

I try to be outside as much as the weather will allow (hiking, camping, snowboarding, boats, parks etc.); inside I enjoy friends, cooking, yoga, dance, reading, coloring and other creative things. Will someone help me practice my Spanish?

Tell us a few of your favorite things.

My significant other and my doggie (the cat’s OK too:-), music, strawberries, birds, stained glass, rain while the sun is shining, people watching at a busy place, the sea, a good night’s sleep, causing joy in someone’s reaction, seeing my houseplants alive.

Favorite Continuing Education courses

Reiki, Thai massage and cranio-sacral so far and several others I would like to but have not made it around to yet.

What is the most random thing you’ve seen?

In life? Hmm that’s hard to narrow down.. I did recently see a baby donkey play-chasing a Rottweiler in Peru- that’s something you don’t see every day.

A favorite quote:

Along the philosophy of Bill Hicks and Eckhart Tolle; It’s just a ride! It is only the ego and the illusion it creates that we are separate from each other. Instead of expending that energy on burying our insecurities, we should be open to the idea of brotherhood so that we can evolve together because we truly are all one. Love will take us much farther once we take out our own roadblocks and get down to caring for each other wherein we are also caring for ourselves, nature, and the present moment. No planning or excuses necessary, just DO IT!

Better Know A Therapist - Jeff Aldrich

Mon, 09 May 2011 13:33:00 -0500

Why did you choose massage?

Ever since I can remember I've loved massage. Most of my family is in healthcare so I grew up around it.

What are your favorite techniques/how would you describe your style?

My style is deeply relaxing. Like most therapists it's a blend of techniques that we've picked up over time. Basically, I want my clients to walk away with a sense of being more in harmony with themselves.

What do you look for in a good massage?

A strong energetic connection. It's easy to tell the difference between someone who 'has to' give a massage and someone who 'loves to' give one.

What is your favorite self care practice?

Massage, of course!! And yoga. It’s very centering, grounding.

Where were you before you lived in Seattle?

I grew up in McCall, Idaho, lived in Baker City, Oregon, and moved to Seattle in 1998. You could say I’m a small town mountain boy in a big city.

What did you do before massage?

I’ve had a lot of food service jobs, but my favorite before massage was a wood shop I worked at before moving to Seattle. It was there that I discovered how much I liked working with my hands and having an outlet for creativity.

What do you do outside of massage?

I spend time with my son, study the divine mysteries of nature, quantum and astrophysics, ancient civilizations and symbolism. Too many subjects to have enough time for.

Tell us a few of your favorite things.

Authors: Paulo Coehlo, Douglas Adams, Piers Anthony Drinks: Café’ Sua Da, tea, water

Favorite Continuing Education courses

Applied kinesiology, Lomi Lomi, qi gong

What is the most random thing you’ve seen?

Once, while driving, I saw a dog house attached to the top of a 70's station wagon. As it passed me a German shepherd walked out and stood on top of it.

A favorite quote:

"You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body." - C.S. Lewis

The Benefits of Massage

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:59:00 -0500

The benefits of massage

Halloween on Holman Sunday, October 31 1-4 pm

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:38:00 -0500

Come Join us for A Trick-or-Treating Event for Kids in Costume accompanied by an Adult.

Grand Prize Drawing at 4:00
Get your Face or Nails Painted
Enjoy Complimentary Chair Massage
Get Your Picture Taken in Costume
Trick-or-Treating for kids
Just Treats for Adults - all Participating Merchants are offerring Special

We look forward to seeing you on Halloween!

What Kind of Massage Do You Need Right Now?

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:03:00 -0500

What Kind of Massage Do You Need Right Now?

Choosing from a menu of massage techniques may sound like a heavenly dilemma (so many techniques, so little time …). But the choice you make is a weighty one — and it’s not just about your preferences for light or deep pressure, but also your health and physical condition right now.

So how do you know which massage therapy technique is best for your health concerns and priorities? Here’s how to know your options so you can get the greatest therapeutic benefit from your massage.

Swedish massage

Best for: Relaxation, stress relief, first massage

The most common form of massage therapy in the U.S., Swedish massage is designed to warm up the muscle tissue to release toxins, tension and soreness. The strokes are longer and slower than with many other forms of massage. It’s usually done using the hands, sometimes with the forearms. Swedish massage can be done using lighter or deeper pressure, but the strokes are long — from the shoulders to the low back and back up, for example, or from wrist all the way up the arm into the neck and then back down again.

This form of massage is typically very relaxing and is an ideal technique to experience if you’ve never had a massage before.

Deep tissue massage

Best for: Chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, recovery from injury

Deep tissue massage is a combination of various techniques used to increase the level of pressure applied to the body. It’s often done more with the forearm or elbow to help exert more pressure into the tissue. Two of the most common specific forms of deep tissue massage:

Petrissage is a massage movement that is much like kneading bread; the therapist uses this technique to get the blood flow into a traumatized area of the body. It’s typically applied in a specific area of the body rather than used as a full-body treatment.
Friction is another technique that produces heat and helps bring more concentrated blood flow to an area.
Tapotement (tah-pōt-ment´) is often described as karate chopping but can be done in other ways as well, such as using the fingertips or with the hands cupped. The main characteristic of tapotement is a rapid, rhythmic tapping motion, usually with a higher intensity of pressure applied to the tissues than with many other forms of massage.

Most deep tissue techniques are done at a slower pace, with lots of communication between the therapist and the client. The therapist should check in with you during the treatment by asking, “With this pressure would you like me stay here or go deeper or lighter?”

There might be a certain level of discomfort — what we call ‘in a good pain range’ — for deep tissue massage to be effective. But it should not feel too uncomfortable. It’s similar to stretching — it may not feel very good to start, but if you breathe and hold the stretch, it starts to feel better.

Trigger point work

Best for: Highly localized “knots” where the body holds tension;

Trigger point work is designed to get into those little knots. It’s often done using the thumb, knuckle or elbow to apply static pressure to those points. The therapist can feel that knot to detect when it’s loosening up and is trained to know what a muscle is supposed to feel like normally versus what it feels like when it’s “in knots.”

Common trigger points — like that nagging area between the shoulder blades — are associated with the fact that toxins commonly accumulate in certain places in the body. When the therapist locates a trigger point and applies pressure, that pain will often “refer” or travel to another part of the body. For example, if the therapist applies pressure to your hamstring or back of your leg, you might feel it in your lower back.

Trigger point work will help get an injured client’s muscle tissue back to a more normal state, but the initial massage may be about getting everything around that injured area more relaxed. Sometimes a client’s tissue can’t take the deeper pressure work, or the client doesn’t like the feeling of the deep tissue work – it may be uncomfortable for some clients.

Hot Stone Massage

Best for: easing muscle tension without deep pressure; maximizing massage time

A hot stone massage might look and feel too good to be therapeutic, but these stones do in fact serve a clinical purpose.

The shape of the stones themselves enable the therapist to use special techniques that can deliver more therapeutic benefit — benefits you’ll really feel.

A therapist might use the rounded edge of a stone around the shoulder blade or in the low back or neck area to really relax the tissue between the muscles and the bone.

Then there’s the heat, of course. Beyond the “ahhh” factor of feeling those hot stones go to work on your aching back or neck, the stones transfer heat into your body. Thus allowing the therapist to work more effectively.

Still, you want the longest session you can get with a hot stone massage. The stones are pre-heated to 125 degrees at the time your session begins. You want an 80- or 110-minute hot stone massage to get the greatest benefit.

Prenatal Massage

Best for: Decreasing swelling, relieving aches and pains, easing the physical and emotional stresses of pregnancy

If you’re pregnant, it’s very important to work with a therapist who’s trained in prenatal massage. Prenatal massage training includes instruction in specific modifications used to help protect the baby, relieve symptoms like edema (swelling) and low back pain that are common during pregnancy, and make Mom more comfortable both during and after the massage.

Prenatal massage is typically done with the client lying on her side, or on her back with a wedge to support the back and knees to take pressure of the baby off the mom’s internal organs.

The therapist also needs to be trained on certain aspects of prenatal massage such as pressure points that may have the possibility of triggering contractions. Research doesn’t necessarily prove that, but you want to make sure the therapist is knowledgeable in this area.

Sports massage

Best for: Preventing and treating injury and enhancing athletic performance.

Sports massage is designed mostly for pre– or post–sports event work. For example, you might get a sports massage the day of or the day before an event such as a half-marathon to get the body really ready for the activity.

Sports massage is typically not as relaxing as other forms of massage — the generally more fast-action than Swedish massage; the techniques the therapist uses to apply pressure to the body move at a faster pace. Aided stretching is also a common sport massage technique; and it’s used to help get the lactic acid buildup in the muscles to dissipate.

But you don't have to be a professional athlete to get a sport massage. It's ideal for anyone who’s physically active — as well as someone who’s just starting out with a new workout program, running their first 10K or marathon, or doing anything else that’s outside their normal activity routine. Especially if you’re more of a novice athlete, a pre-event sports massage can make that a better event for you. And for regular marathon runners, there are specific techniques used to help a body that’s been through that kind of intense event.

Right technique, right therapist

The majority of massage therapists are trained in Swedish and deep tissue massage. Some have had advanced training in other techniques, and everyone has techniques in which they’re especially skilled or experienced. So a high-quality therapeutic massage provider will look at your health history, goals, challenges and lifestyle to match you with the therapist who’s best for your situation. You don’t want to just get put in a time slot – you need to be matched to the right therapist for you.

Your preference for light or deep pressure is another reason you want to be matched to a therapist vs. just a time-slot technique. Massage therapists’ level of pressure is not determined by the therapist’s stature, size or strength, but by how they leverage their body weight to do the deep bodywork.

Many people believe a male therapist is stronger than a female therapist and assume they’ll get a deeper massage, but that’s really not true. There are a lot of petite female therapists who know how to leverage their body weight and provide a deep tissue massage experience. So remember, gender doesn’t determine the type and depth of massage you will get.

At Elements Therapeutic Massage, our therapeutic approach is designed to match you with the therapist and the specific technique that’s best for your unique health and wellness situation. We specialize in customizing each massage session to the specific needs of every client. Therefore we often incorporate techniques from each type of massage to ensure that you receive the best and most appropriate treatment.

We also use a proprietary numbering system that indicates the level of work a therapist does. Level 1 is light pressure and Level 4 is deep pressure. Some conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, or diabetes are not appropriate for some massage techniques. Please consult your physician before beginning any massage therapy program.

3 Reasons to Get a Massage More Often

Why a regular massage should be a fundamental component to your overall wellness program

We'd all love to get massage on a regular basis. If that sounds more like a luxury and not a necessity, check your facts. Health experts recommend regular massage therapy with good reason!

Consider these three excuses to get a massage as often as you like:

1. Your pain wasn’t built in a day.

You didn’t develop that ache or pain or health condition overnight. Pain comes from things you do over a period of months and years, like working at a desk or computer. And it’s likely to reoccur simply due to the routine of everyday life and the toll that it takes on your body.

A regularly scheduled massage helps you keep on top of your health rather than playing catch-up all the time. American comedian and actor, Bob Hope received a massage almost every day of his life and he lived to be almost 90.

Think about how much money you spend on healthcare to treat symptoms like chronic pain, headaches, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and depression — and to diagnose you when you’re sick — and consider then how much you could save by adding a preventive treatment like regular massage.

2. Stress happens — all the time.

Your stress triggers are always with you, not just on days when you decide to treat yourself to a massage. Sure, there are bigger, one-time events that are intensely stressful, like losing a job. But low- to moderate-level stress triggers — crazy traffic, difficult people, delayed flights — are an ongoing part of everyday life. And experts widely agree that this chronic, continual stress is the underlying cause of 80 to 90 percent of all health conditions.

Stress leads to all kinds of serious, chronic health conditions including high blood pressure, insomnia and obesity. And there’s more and more research showing that stress alone can lead to certain types of cancer.

You can’t stop stressful situations from happening. Even if you practice stress management techniques like meditation, it’s challenging to completely prevent the natural chemical reactions that stress triggers in your body. But you can manage its lasting effects on your health by “stress-detoxing” on an ongoing basis. Frequent and consistent massage helps your body sustain its stress resilience mechanisms and keeps stress hormones in balance, in turn reducing the risk of chronic health conditions and illnesses.

Therapeutic massage can become a part of a regular stress management program. Making this is a priority can help you maintain a healthy weight, sleep better, and even alleviate depression in certain situations.

3. Quality of life isn’t just for special occasions.

At Elements Therapeutic Massage about half our clientele comes in for regularly scheduled massages. Some of the longtime clients become concerned if they can’t come in for their regular session — because it helps keep them healthy and enables them to lead an active lifestyle.

Even if you’re not experiencing pain or mobility challenges that keep you from hiking, biking, golfing or other physical activities you enjoy, massage can simply be the breather you need to keep your sanity and perspective in a hectic society. Think about how that can improve your outlook, attitude and relationships with your spouse, kids, family, friends, coworkers, boss....

Not sure how often you should have a massage? Almost everyone can benefit from a monthly massage. Depending on your health situation or concerns, a more frequent massage may be in order. Ask us about how a regularly scheduled massage regimen could help you save on healthcare costs like over-the-counter remedies for stress-related symptoms and illnesses. We’ll take the time to discuss your unique situation, lifestyle and health concerns, and help you decide whether an ongoing program could benefit you.

Longer Summer Hours - Follow the Sun!

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:15:00 -0500

Every spring we Seattlites wait an eternity for our beloved long, warm summer evenings. Now you can have your evening and still get a massage during the week.

Starting June 1st our summer hours will be:

Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm

Saturday 9am - 7 pm

Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Spa Finder Deal Days March 8-14

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:13:00 -0600

55-Minute Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage Sessions for $50. No limit. Spa Finder Gift Cards and Certificates may not be used as payment - cash or credit card only. Call us at (206) 632-8300, or e-mail crownhill@touchofelements.com to book today!

All About Her, Women's Health and Wellness Fair

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:40:00 -0600

Saturday, March 6th

10 AM to 2 PM

Alijoya Conference Center

450 NE 100th St., Seattle, WA 98125

Gifts, Giveaways and Great Services for a Healthy Lifestyle.

It's FREE. Don't Miss It! Elements Crown Hill will be providing Chair Massage and information about how therapeutic massage can help you live more healthfully.

Nutrition, Hair Care, Aroma Therapy, Acupuncture, Massage, Skin Care, Cleaning, Spa, Exercise.

Sponsored by Robust Life Center and North Seattle Community Acupuncture.

February Specials - the month of TWO!

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:32:00 -0600

TWO for $109 (55-minute massage sessions, reg. $69 each).

TWO for $150 (80-minute massage sessions, reg. $95 each).

Good on gift cards and massage sessions through February 28.

Mix and match! Receive a massage, give a massage. Or come with your sweetheart or a friend for massage sessions at the same time. Or simply give a gift card for two massage sessions. You choose, and you save!

New and returning clients are eligible for this special.

Offer expires February 28, 2010.

Cannot be combined with membership pricing or other specials.

Holiday Open House!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0600

Join us at the Elements Crown Hill studio on 12/19 for our holiday open house!

We will be offering all of our standard holiday gift cards for packages and sessions at reduced rates, as well as additional discounts on individual-session gift certificates. Clients in the membership program will receive additional deals such as buy one get one free for 55-minute massage certificates!

If you have been curious about Elements Crown Hill and the benefits of our massage programs, this is the perfect chance to come introduce yourself and learn about our studio.

Celebrating Six Months!

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:20:00 -0500

Elements Crown Hill is celebrating being open six months as of August 13th. So many people have told us how thrilled they are that we are so close and convenient to their homes. We love being part of the neighborhood and being in the QFC Shopping Center. Stop in for a studio tour if you haven't checked us out yet!