Dreamclinic Massage, Author at Dreamclinic Massage Seattle

What Should You Not Do During Your Massage Session?

Key Takeaways:

Avoiding Distractions: Ensuring phones and other devices are silenced to maintain a tranquil environment.
Communication is Crucial: Refrain from staying silent about preferences or discomfort
Physical Preparation: Avoid heavy meals, alcohol, or strenuous activities right before a massage.

When you book a massage, especially at a professional establishment like Dreamclinic in Seattle, it’s not just about what the therapist does. It’s also about what you, as a client can do to ensure the session is as effective and enjoyable as possible. Understanding the do’s and don’ts of a massage therapy session can greatly enhance the effectiveness and enjoyment of your massage experience.

Avoiding Distractions Once You are in the Massage Room

In a world where we are constantly connected to our devices, one of the key things to avoid during a massage is distractions. This means turning off or silencing your phone and other devices. A massage session is a time to disconnect from the outside world and focus on your well-being. Minimizing distractions allows your parasympathetic system (rest and relax response) to kick in fully for the most profound relation. At Dreamclinic, we strive to create a calm environment that allows you to relax deeply, and your helping by minimizing interruptions is a crucial part of this.

Communication During the Massage is Crucial

Whether you are loving a particular massage technique or experiencing discomfort, while it might seem polite to remain silent, this can be a mistake. Therapists know that each body is unique and count on your feedback for delivering optimal therapeutic results. If you’re experiencing discomfort, if the pressure is too much or too little, or if you’re not comfortable with a certain area being touched, it’s important to speak up. The words you can use are “lighten up” or “add pressure.” The therapists at Dreamclinic are professionals who value your feedback and comfort. When you speak up, they can adjust their techniques to ensure your experience is positive and beneficial.

Before the massage session

What you do before your massage can also impact your experience. It’s advisable to avoid eating a heavy meal right before your session. A full stomach can be uncomfortable when lying down and can distract from the therapeutic impact of the massage. Additionally, its important to avoid consuming alcohol before your massage. Blood flow is increased during a massage session and mild intoxication might surprisingly become more than expected. Alcohol can also potentially lead to dehydration, which is counterproductive to the massage’s benefits.

Lastly, it’s recommended to avoid strenuous activities right before your session. Engaging in intense exercise immediately before a massage can leave your muscles too exhausted or tender, creating risk of micro-injury. This might detract from the effectiveness of the massage.

Conclusion

In summary, to get the most out of your massage at Dreamclinic or any professional massage center, take steps to minimize distractions, communicate openly with your therapist, and avoid certain activities or consumption that might hinder your relaxation and the effectiveness of the treatment. Remember, a massage is a partnership between you and your massage therapist, and your actions play a key role in its success.

Stay informed and make the most of your massage experiences by considering these tips during your next session. Your body – and mind – will thank you!

Discoverypoint School of Massage: Setting Standards in Massage Education

In the heart of Seattle’s Roosevelt neighborhood stands Discoverypoint School of Massage (“Discoverypoint”), a beacon of excellence in massage education. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans Pat Archer, Lisa Nelson, and Julie Ann Darrah, the school continues to be a standard-setter in the field. Let’s delve into the journey and ethos that make Discoverypoint an institution of distinction in massage therapy education.

Key Takeaways:

Legacy of Excellence: Founded by industry leaders with deep roots in massage education.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Offering a 750-hour program that is among the most comprehensive in the field.
Continued Leadership: Under the new ownership of Dreamclinic’s founder, Discoverypoint upholds its founding principles and commitment to quality education.

Foundational History

Discoverypoint was born out of a rich legacy left by Brenneke School of Massage, one of the oldest and most esteemed massage schools in the United States. When Brenneke was acquired by Cortiva, the trio of Archer, Nelson, and Darrah, who were pivotal figures at Brenneke, embarked on a new journey. They established Discoverypoint, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a vision for a unique approach to massage education.

Unique Approach and Vision for Massage Education

What sets Discoverypoint apart is its commitment to providing a personalized, comprehensive learning experience for massage school students. The school offers a 750-hour program, which is meticulously designed to be thorough and holistic, preparing students not only with great techniques but with a full understanding of emotional and energetic dynamics present between massage practitioners and their clients. The massage program ensures that graduates are well-equipped with a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of massage therapy.

Leadership and Legacy

In 2022, after facing pandemic related challenges, the massage school was able to remain open when it was acquired by the founder of Dreamclinic Massage, marking a new chapter in its history. The move to the Roosevelt neighborhood brought fresh energy, but the school retained its curriculum and outstanding approach to education and continues to embody the spirit of its founders. The emphasis remains on setting high standards in massage education, resonating with Dreamclinic’s commitment to the highest quality standards in therapeutic massage.

The Founders’ Impact on Discoverypoint Massage School

The founders of Discoverypoint have left an indelible mark on the school and the wider field of massage education:

Pat Archer: A nationally recognized leader in sports massage and an educator with over 35 years of experience, Archer infused the curriculum with a blend of massage and athletic training expertise, setting a high bar for practical skill development.
Lisa Nelson: Fostering a culture of passion, presence, and empathy, Nelson played a pivotal role in curriculum development and faculty mentoring, ensuring the school’s educational framework was solid and student-centric.
Julie Ann Darrah: Bringing a multifaceted approach to her role, Darrah’s contributions spanned administration, teaching, and student services, imbuing the school with her enthusiasm and commitment to student success.

Continuing the Legacy of Discoverypoint Founders

Today, Discoverypoint not only continues with the founding vision but also evolves to meet contemporary educational and industry standards. The management team and faculty are dedicated to upholding the founders’ legacy of excellence, individualized support, compassionate culture, and inclusive community. This legacy is evident in the school’s graduates, who stand out in the field for their comprehensive training and holistic approach to massage therapy.

Conclusion

Discovery Point School of Massage remains a cornerstone in massage education, continuing to set standards and evolve. Its comprehensive program, rooted in the rich legacy of its founders and aligned with Dreamclinic’s values, ensures that its graduates are among the best-prepared professionals in the field of therapeutic massage, not only in Seattle but across theUnited States.

Experience the Benefits of In-Home Massage Therapy with Dreamclinic

In our fast-paced world, therapeutic massage, for stress reduction or body aches, has become an essential part of maintaining our overall well-being. While visiting a massage clinic offers a realm of therapeutic benefits, the ease and convenience of in-home massage therapy can’t be overlooked. Dreamclinic, renowned for its holistic approach, is now extending the same highest quality of service you know and trust, directly to your living room throughout the great Seattle area.

Why Opt for In-Home Massage?

Convenience of Your Safe Space:
Having a massage at home means you retain maximum control of your setting and your schedule. Your home is a space where many feel the most comfortable and there is the convenience of not needing to travel.

Tailored to Your Needs:
Our massage sessions begin with an essential component: a conversation. By understanding your goals for the massage session, whether it’s pain relief, stress reduction, or muscle relaxation, we ensure that your massage delivers the results you’re after.

Expert Therapists, Caring Hearts
What sets Dreamclinic massage therapists apart is that, in addition to their deep knowledge of human anatomy and their skillful hands, they all share a caring outlook on life and genuine passion for wellness. Dreamclinic massage therapists approach every session with the intent of helping you maintain and improve your long term health.

Consistent, Award-Winning Service:
The therapists who knock on your door are the same quality, highly-skilled and award-winning professionals that Dreamclinic is best known for. Whether you’re grappling with back pain, neck discomfort, or just the stresses of daily life, our medically-informed therapists are equipped to offer relief. And the best part? They’re just around the corner, ensuring you receive timely service without the long waits.

In-home massage is more than just a convenience; it’s a deeply healing experience that combines the comfort of your home with the therapeutic benefits of a professional massage. Dreamclinic remains committed to ensuring that every session, be it at our clinic or in your home, is a step towards a healthier, happier you. Your well-being is within reach, now just a doorbell away.

Elevate Your Experience with CBD Massage Cream

At Dreamclinic, we are always on the lookout for ways to enhance therapeutic results. As more and more individuals are realizing the benefits of CBD, we are proud to introduce it as an add-on to our menu of therapeutic services. Let’s delve deeper into how CBD Massage can truly transform your massage experience.

Transform Your Massage With Our CBD Add-on

Before we jump into its benefits, let’s first answer a common question: What is CBD?
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a natural compound derived from the hemp plant. It’s essential to differentiate it from its more renowned counterpart, THC. While both are found in the hemp plant, CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t give the “high” associated with THC. At Dreamclinic, we utilize a topical CBD cream, produced locally in Seattle, that augments the therapeutic benefits of massage with the pain-relieving and other healing properties of CBD.

Why Opt for a CBD Massage Upgrade at Dreamclinic?

Pain Relief: CBD is renowned for its analgesic qualities, enabling It to ease musculo-skeletal pain and discomfort, making. Integrating CBD into your massage might just be the pain relief you’ve been seeking.
Reduced Inflammation: One of the standout benefits of CBD is its anti-inflammatory property. By adding it to your massage, you can combat inflammation, promoting muscle relaxation and expedited recovery.
Deep Relaxation: A massage, by its very nature, is relaxing. But CBD works to calm muscles more profoundly, intensifying the relaxation you feel during and after your session.
Enhanced Skin Health: CBD boasts external benefits too. It acts as a natural moisturizer, rejuvenating your skin, leaving it supple, smooth, and revitalized.

Choosing a CBD upgrade at Dreamclinic is about amplifying the therapeutic benefits of your massage, targeting pain and inflammation more effectively, and providing a deeper level of relaxation. Experience the difference for yourself. Enhance your next massage with the power of CBD at any of our Seattle area massage clinics.

Congratulations Huskies

As a wellness partner to the University of Washington Athletics Department, Dreamclinic sends an emphatic congratulations to the Husky Football team! Our favorite college football team deserves to relish in winning the Sugar Bowl and making it to the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 8th, 2024 in Houston, Texas. The Huskies undefeated season continues to make us proud to be Washingtonians!

Dreamclinic’s Onsite Massage department was selected to provide the Huskies with expert Sports Massage. Alice, one of Dreamclinic’s Licensed Massage Therapists, has been working with the football team all season long, providing Deep Tissue and Sports Massage to ensure the athletes are healthy and ready to compete.

Sports Massage assists athletes in achieving faster, more complete recovery after high demand, high intensity training. This gives players a competitive edge. When their muscle fibers are taxed, Licensed Massage Therapists use a variety of techniques, tailored to each athlete’s body, to repair muscle tissue fibers and increase flexibility and mobility, lowering risk of injury and improves performance.

Dreamclinic is honored to be part of the wellness team for the University of Washington Athletics Dept, and we eagerly look forward to a future National Championship for the Huskies.

Go Dawgs!

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Meet FRESH talent at Dreamclinic and Receive 30 More Minutes of Therapy, On Us!

All Dreamclinic therapists are carefully vetted and are among the most skilled and talented massage professionals in the Seattle area. That said, sometimes there is that special magical connection with a therapist that brings an extra dimension of healing to your massage sessions. It’s that intangible factor. We get it. With our FRESH promotion we give you an incentive to try out the newest additions to our team, receiving 90 minutes of massage for the price of one hour.

This way, you can meet new massage therapists and see if it’s one of those ‘great-fit’ situations where you just found a new favorite.

Here’s What the FRESH Promo Offers

More Time, No Extra Cost: Receive 90 minutes of award-winning massage therapy, but pay for only 60 minutes. This means you get a session valued at $174 for just $123!

Experience Our Team’s Diversity: Whether you’re a regular at Dreamclinic or it’s your first visit, this promo is an excellent opportunity to meet both our newest therapists, and occasionally, those who’ve been with us for years. While one-hour massages offer significant relief, imagine what an additional 30 minutes do for your well-being.

Easy Booking Options: Whether you’re an online enthusiast or prefer the traditional phone call, we’ve got you covered. Convenient online scheduling is available on our website, or you can call us at 206-267-0863.

Online: Simply choose your preferred location and follow the straightforward booking steps. The discount is automatically applied. No hassle.
Over the Phone: If you prefer to speak to one of our representatives, call us at (206) 267-0863 and make sure to mention the FRESH promo.

Promo Code: Remember to use the Promo Code FRESH to ensure your 30-minute upgrade is applied to your next session.

A Few Important Points to Remember

While we’d love for everyone to enjoy this promotion, there are a few guidelines:
The FRESH promo cannot be applied to insurance-billed services.
It’s a standalone offer, meaning it cannot be combined with other discounts, including but not limited to the First-Time, and Enthusiast Membership discounts.

At Dreamclinic, we understand the value of consistent therapeutic care and the role it plays in your overall well-being. Our FRESH promo is more than just a special offer—it’s also a chance for you to experience a longer, more immersive healing session of longer duration. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your healing experience. Book your extended session now, and together, let’s continue the journey towards a healthier you.

Acupuncture Treats Stress, Allergies and Pain Management

Acupuncture Treats Stress, Allergies and Pain Management

When you think of acupuncture, it’s very likely that the first thing you think of is “needles.” And needles don’t necessarily evoke the most joyful memories (after all, who actually likes to get pricked?). In that case, you’re probably not rushing to be first in line to get dozens of needles in your body.

Ah, but that is where you’re wrong. You should be sprinting to be first in line to receive this ancient form of Chinese medicine. With just some paper-thin needles placed in strategic points on your body, you can improve your sleeping habits, your mood, and your allergies, and reduce pain and digestive issues.

Acupuncture is safe and effective, and relatively pain-free (it won’t hurt, but you will feel some sensation). You can use acupuncture to treat dozens of disorders or discomforts, but here are five of the most common reasons you should try it:

Soothe chronic pain: Acupuncture can reduce back pain, headaches, neck pain, and postoperative pain – basically any and all pains. Acupuncture is effective in its healing capabilities because the method is so personalized; it all depends on you and your body, and no two patients receive the same treatment for the same discomfort.

Improve sleep: According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, some reports suggest that certain acupuncture procedures have a nearly 90% success rate for treating insomnia. Other clinical studies have found that using needles placed at various points in the ear is effective in helping you fall asleep and stay asleep.

Alleviate digestive problems: Certain acupuncture points on the body are known to reduce abdominal pain and bloating, and regulate the overall digestive function. Researchers believe that acupuncture can prompt a decrease in stomach acid and speed up digestion, so less acid backs up into the esophagus.

Decrease seasonal allergies: If you are plagued with seasonal allergies, like sneezing and itchy eyes, acupuncture may help reduce the symptoms and lessen the amount of antihistamines you need. A recent study found that allergy patients who received acupuncture treatments showed a greater improvement in symptoms than those who didn’t use acupuncture.

Reduce stress: In Chinese medicine, stress and anxiety interrupt the energy flow in our bodies, causing tension in certain areas. Acupuncture addresses these “energy blockages” and works to alleviate stress by releasing endorphins and improving circulation throughout the body.

Acupuncture will change the way you think about needles. You won’t be scared of them anymore; instead, you will discover the amazing health and wellness benefits they can provide. Try it for yourself at Dreamclinic and book an acupuncture appointment today.

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Announcing: In-Home Massage Now Available

At Dreamclinic, we see it as our mission to help fellow humans keep healthy by working against the ravages of stress and pain. With all the societal change going on, there sure is plenty of stress going around and we are really feeling our mission these days. Knowing that some of you have not had bodywork for many months and are unable to make it to our clinics, we got creative and developed a new service option – in home massage.

In Home massage – we come to you!

For those not able to make it to our clinics, we have just launched Dreamclinic in home. You can now receive the same highly-skilled, deeply caring brand of service you have come to trust from Dreamclinic, now conveniently in your home. Learn more.

Enthusiast members get more value

Your Enthusiast sessions can now be used either toward clinic visits or in-home visits. Enjoy the same low member rates for in-home service (add only a setup fee and gratuity).

Enthusiast members share enthusiastically

If there was ever a good time to gift someone a massage or acupuncture session, that time is now. So we are waiving the gifting fee for our Enthusiast Members through the end of the year. That means there is no additional charge if you want to share your Enthusiast sessions with friends or family. It’s a good time to be or to become an Enthusiast Member.

Extra duration (90’s) for extra relaxation

Before the corona, Dreamclinic number-crunchers observed that 90-minute sessions had grown in popularity, representing one in three visits. Unfortunately when we first re-opened, we were still getting our bearings and had to limit sessions to one hour. I am so pleased that we have resumed offering 90’s again. More good news is that, in contrast to industry practices, Dreamclinic sessions last the full duration (60 minutes is sixty minutes). You are welcome. Call or email us or book online.

Boosting immune system with Acupuncture

Ever wonder why all the buzz about acupuncture?

Within the last few weeks we have seen an increase in clients booking Acupuncture sessions. This reflects the trend that people are looking for best ways to support their health naturally at this time.

A compromised immune system is a major component of most chronic diseases. Acupuncture supports the immune system by lowering stress and restoring healthy flow of energy (Qi) throughout the body. In addition, Acupuncture strengthens immune response more directly, through specific acupoints, by stimulating the autonomic nervous system to increase the body’s T-cell count.

For those unfamiliar with acupuncture, we have made a short video with Dreamclinic acupuncturist, Celeste, discussing how Acupuncture supports your immune system.

Resuming online scheduling for all clients

Dear Dreamclinic community,

We are excited to let you know that as of today, you are now able to use our online scheduling again! This will restore the convenience you have come to expect when booking sessions at Dreamclinic. Sessions are limited to 60 minutes duration at this time to allow sufficient time for sanitizing between clients.

Our Roosevelt, Queen Anne and Bel-Red clinics are back in operation 7 days a week as of June 21st and we are accepting all clients. If you are a U.District client, we ask that you consider one of our open locations.

Many of our therapists are returning end of June and July and we are continuing to experience very high demand for appointments. This means you may need to book a few weeks out.

It is an absolute pleasure and a privilege to be of service to you, especially during these stressful times.

Thank you for your patronage!