Seattle Weekly magazine announced last week that Dreamclinic Massage is its pick Best of Seattle 2017 poll for the massage category. Dreamclinic won this recognition over all other massage businesses based on voting by Seattle Weekly’s large reader base.
“We didn’t learn about the contest and the voting until the voting was pretty much over,” says Larisa Goldin, Dreamclinic Founder & CEO, “and we are honored and humbled.” The Best of Seattle Award from Seattle Weekly adds to the many other awards Dreamclinic has claimed over the years – from Allure Magazine, Seattle Magazine, Seattle Metropolitan, King5, Citysearch and others.
What is behind all the success is Dreamclinic’s unique way of interacting with clients. When you go to some other spots from massage, it’s as if you have a dollar bill tattooed on your forehead. When you come to Dreamclinic for massage or acupuncture, rather, we look at you as a new friend, someone we want to help over the long-term to live with greater health and vitality. So we don’t push or use gimmicks to earn repeat business, we just focus on the best bodywork you can find anywhere in the country. The true passion for bodywork and appreciation for clients, of our entire team, is what clients notice when dealing with Dreamclinic. And they recognize at a deep level that there is something different about Dreamclinic, that our healing intention is genuine.
The work we do at Dreamclinic and helping thousands of Seattle folks each month is in itself deeply rewarding. The awards, like the Seattle Weekly’s Best of Seattle for 2017.. well they are icing on the cake!
You are busy but you stay active, you eat right and…you get massage on a regular basis! And your whole being thanks you for the diligence with which you take care of yourself. At Dreamclinic we have created an annual summer promotion just for you.
This is the time of year when Dreamclinic offers its popular Celebration of Health package, offering our absolutely best value on bodywork. The Celebration of Health massage package gives you 6 hours of free massage when you purchase 24 hours of massage. Hours never expire and are fully transferrable to friends and family.
The Celebration of Health offer is available for a limited time each year. It takes place August 1st – September 30th.
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What does regular massage do for you? It lets you manage stress, stay flexible and keep your muscles free of knots and aches so you show up fully energized and at your best at work, at home, and at play. The Celebration of Health package allows you to share the ‘massage habit’ with family, friends or with your team.
“Love the service and therapists here. I always feel refreshed, relaxed and 1000x better after a treatment… I have for the last 4 years purchased the Celebration of Health package so that I can get the most bang for the buck since I go to Dreamclinic at least once a month.” – 5 Star Customer Yelp Review by P.L.
Celebration of Health Package (30 massage hours) – $2208 $73.60 per one hour of massage Savings of over $550
Limited time: August 1st – September 30th.
Our guarantee: Your hours never expire. This is our best discount available.
Stop in at one of our 4 locations or call 206-267-0863 to purchase a Celebration of Health package today.
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Between the challenges of careers, the obligations to family, and all the other priorities that we have to take care of throughout our week, there’s your body and your mind. We’re not just talking about those regular ups and downs, where you might have a few obstacles to overcome. When it comes to stress, we mean those tests and trials that leave you feeling beaten down, worried, or even overwhelmed. You might also find yourself feeling exhausted or weakened because of stress.
Who wants to be left feeling like that? Yet, there’s even more to it than simply how you feel. Stress can wreak havoc on your both and your mind, not to mention your well-being. While stress might be a fact of life, today, we’re going to see exactly how stress damages your body and a few tips on how to better manage it before it gets out-of-control. As a result, you’ll be able to live a happier, more productive life that centers around building your health.
What Causes Stress?
The answer to this question will be different for every single person. In the case of stress, there can be a wide range of factors that contribute to it in any one person’s life. Still, there are some common and more general causes that can contribute to stress during your week. Maybe you’re going through a major change in your life or having difficulties with someone you know. You could also be experiencing financial hardship or maybe you’re just juggling a lot of tasks every month. In addition to understanding how stress damages your body, it’s important to identify the cause of your individual stress.
How can Stress Damage My Body and My Mind?
First, stress kicks your body into high gear, preparing it for a struggle. This means that your immune system gets an initial boost, your body is put on alert, and your body releases a slew of chemicals into your blood stream. These include cortisol and adrenaline. Adrenaline is probably a no-brainer for many of you, so let’s skip to the other one. Cortisol has a variety of effects on your body. On the one hand, if left unchecked, it can lead to immune system suppression, memory fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and many others. This is because, in essence, your body (and your mind) are being prepared for a serious showdown. Over time, however, the consequences can be severe, even possibly fatal.
What are Some of the Symptoms of Stress?
On our path to health and wellness, we’ll need to learn the signs of stress on our bodies. This way, we can take action to mitigate the cause, but also manage the emotions. Here are just a few of the symptoms associated with stress:
Difficulty remembering important items
Obsessive worry that can’t be dismissed
Nausea and fatigue
Faster breathing and a quicker heart rate
Feelings of having a cold, as well as general aches
An inability to eat properly
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
Headaches or migraines
How Can I Better Handle Stress in My Life?
Even though you can’t completely remove the challenges we face in everyday life, there’s good news. You can always better manage your stress or even eliminate it. Now, don’t expect all your stress to disappear all at once forever. For many of us, it’s a journey of constant improvement toward a better quality of life. Here’s some ideas to get you started:
Focus on having a positive attitude
Make time to relax during your week
Get a full night’s sleep and eat right
Meet with friends and family regularly
Keep a weekly exercise schedule
Of course, if you’re in need of some immediate relief from stress or merely want to reset and relax, our massage clinics in Seattle can help. Our staff in Redmond, Roosevelt, and Queen Anne are always ready to put you in the direction of a healthy lifestyle. Give us a call and ask how a massage can aid in helping you overcome your stress!
You may have found yourself wondering how a massage differs when administered at a spa versus in a clinical setting. After all, they both involve someone applying pressure to your body, right? Well, although they do share that similarity, there are many important distinctions between the two. It’s also essential to understand those differences for your own health and wellbeing.
As you might have guessed, the key differences are mostly in the purpose of the massage, but also the reasons that a person might be seeking one type of massage over the other. The end goal of the massages might differ greatly as well. As your resource for all things massage in, our staff at Dreamclinic is ready to provide knowledge and understanding when it comes to this commonly asked question of spa massage vs. clinical massage.
Understanding Patient and Client Relationships
This is a good place to start for the differences between a spa massage and a medical massage. Because a clinical massage is focused on relieving a medical need, it differs in how the interaction will proceed. For example, for a medical massage, your physician might have referred you and may even have certain requests for your treatment. In addition, your insurance company is likely covering part of your visits, expecting the visits to aid in resolving a specific aliment or condition. In contrast, spa massage is frequently expected to be a relaxing overall experience with the goal of destressing or relaxation
Targeting Your Needs with Differing Techniques
While a spa massage might feel similar to clinical in some ways, because the purposes of these two massage types differ, the types of techniques used will also differ. During a spa visit, you typically enjoy a regular, Swedish Massage that’s more basic and centers on your relaxation. However, during a medical massage, a professional may use a broader set of modalities, such as Trigger Point Therapy or Myofascial Release, to offer to aid in muscle health recovery.
Expertly Addressing Your Specific Circumstances
On the topic of techniques, another factor where the two types of massage differ is how your session is planned based on your individual needs. Consider how a longtime runner might seek out a medical massage to deal with a difficult injury during their year. At the same time, someone who’s been in a car accident may have completely different needs due to whiplash. Because of these differences, one of our massage therapists in Seattle or the surrounding area will approach your visits with your specific needs in mind. Although a typical spa therapist has been trained in the art of massage, our treatment massage experts receive additional training and experience that allows them to provide advanced care for your health.
Wrapping Up Your Therapy for Healthy Results
Finally, you will also find a difference in the suggested frequency of your massage visits. Because there is a targeted plan during your medical massage treatment, you’ll have a goal that’s based around a health outcome and includes a series of timed visits versus a sporadic spa visit. A medical massage factors into a larger plan to improve specific medical challenges you may be facing. Because tangible results are what is expected with medical massage, Dreamclinic has composed a team of elite massage professionals,skilled in the necessary aspects of medical massage.
Are you in need of a medical massage, but aren’t sure where to turn yet? Dreamclinic has several locations for medical massage in Seattle and the surrounding areas. Give us a call!
Whether you’ve been in a car accident yourself or known someone close to you who has, the journey to re-establish your health can be a challenging one. Even if you don’t have any pain immediately following the accident, you may find that, days later, you’re having frequent headaches or your range of motion has been constricted. These symptoms can also appear even if you were wearing your seatbelt or you considered the accident to be a minor one. In actuality, every accident has the potential to impact your health in a negative way.
Aside from breaking glass or crunching metal, there’s another effect from your car accident. During an accident, your body is traveling at a higher speed, but is suddenly brought to a stop or even reverses its motion. During that split second, as you may be trying to manage the situation the best you can, your body goes into an immediate defensive mode and tries to offset the sudden change in momentum. In a way, this is our anatomy’s way of protecting itself. However, the result is often micro-tears in the musculature, leading to inflammation, and ultimately, scar tissue and restricted range of motion. Though you may have a lot on your mind following a car accident, it is imperative for your long-term well-being to consider massage therapy.
Massage Therapy After a Car Accident Can Help Return Your Health
During your visit to Dreamclinic, one of our massage therapy experts will go over all your whiplash symptoms and your treatment options with you. This way, you can feel confident in your treatment, as well as have all your questions answered. Here are a few of the ways that massage therapy can treat the symptoms associated with a car accident:
Improved range of motion – often after a car accident, patients exhibit a decrease in their range of motion. This symptom can manifest itself as difficulty fully turning to one side or being unable to look over your shoulder or low-back stiffness. Through massage therapy, your flexibility and movement are rebuilt.
Reduction of spasms due to injury – along with the other symptoms we’ve mentioned, you may also experience muscle spasms after a car accident. Partly due to the tearing of muscle fibers, this symptom can be painful and even chronic if left untreated. However, Deep Tissue Massage Therapy can be an effective way to break the cycle and mitigate symptoms.
Promotion of blood circulation to vital areas – another big benefit when getting massage therapy after a car accident is how your blood circulation is improved. Because injured areas need proper blood flow to aid in the recovery process, massage therapy provides a vital benefit toward healing.
Relaxation that prompts psychological healing – as mentioned above, massage therapy is outstanding for providing psychological benefits after a car accident. This is because, along with an alleviation of tightness or inflammation, you’re also being given a chance to de-stress and calm your mind at the same time. Since car accidents are typically traumatic events, massage therapy can play a huge role in setting your mind at ease after the event.
Restoring your health after a car accident is essential, no matter how big or small the accident. Our massage clinics in Seattle and the surrounding area keep the most knowledgeable and skilled professionals on staff to aid you in your recovery. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment and begin your journey to improvement.
In the past, we’ve discussed the role that Sports Massage can play in the routine of every athlete, from the novice to the professional. Whether it’s enhancing muscle elasticity for greater performance or helping to heal injuries through techniques like cold therapy, Sports Massage is a core component for many people living an active lifestyle. We’ve also taken a look at how Sports Massage can give golfers an edge during their games. For those of you who love to hit the green, you’ll find your swing can be signifincantly improved with regular Sports Massage.
But what about you runners out there, how can sports massage factor into your performance? That’s a great question! Because every sport is different, you’re likely searching for answers that pertain to your experience as a runner. The professionals here at our Dreamclinic massage clinics in Seattle have quite a bit of experience working with runners and can provide helpful guidance.
Dealing with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
As anyone who’s ever run their first 5k or marathon knows, the days that follow can be as intense as the race itself. Your legs can feel cramped and for some, you might feel like you can’t even walk. This level of soreness may even be experienced by more seasoned runners who are training for peak performance. Because Sports Massage is so effective at decreasing the duration and severity of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (or DOMS), it makes for a beneficil sel-care practice to implement after a particularly challenging run. But the real story for this benefit is that you feel better, not only physically but also psychologically. For runners who are just starting out, massage can help you get back out on the track with a healthy mindset.
Improving Your Range of Motion
Many runners who are active in the running community can be incredibly passionate about their sport. In some cases, runners want to hit the track every single day. While it’s important to use rest as part of your regular schedule, the fact of the matter remains that runners are taxing the same hard working muscles over and over again throughout the week. This regular usage, especially if you have a particularly hard run, leads to increased muscle tension which then causes a more limited range of motion. Reduced range of motion, in turn, can lead to your next run being less than optimal and thus you get caught in a negative downward cycle. Because Sports Massage aids in restoring more limber joints, you’ll find your running sessions are greatly improved. In turn, you will experience your peak performance on those days when you really push yourself.
Battling the Runner’s Curse of Inflammation
Let’s talk about running and inflammation – Runner’s knee, Achilles Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis – to name a few conditions. If you browse a list of running injuries, you’ll immediately notice that inflammation plays a huge part in the issues that are specific to the sport of running. In fact, at Dreamclinic massage clinics in Seattle, inflammation is one of the aspects that our clients who are runners ask us about. Sports Massage is equipped to help in this area as well. Sports Massage stimulates lymphatic flow which speeds clearing out of inflammatory debris, so this is another secret weapon of runners who have lower injury rates.
In summary, by enhancing elasticity (flexibility) and range of motion and by helping reduce inflamation, runners perform better in their sport longterm while lowering risk of injury. If you’re a runner, we would love to talk to you more about the performance benefits of a regular Sports Massage. Give us a call to schedule an appointment today.
If there’s one big question our expert staff regularly receives here at Dreamclinic, it probably involves the clinical benefits of massage, as well as your options for treatment. When you’re seeking out a quality massage clinic, in Seattle, the surrounding area, or anywhere for that matter, your curiosity about the medical value is perfectly understandable. After all, for your body, you want to be able to gain a healthy, positive experience that carries through to the rest of your week and even on for your entire month.
Well, you’re in luck, because our professional team at Dreamclinic is always happy to go over the physiological impact that different techniques of massage can give you. Our knowledge of the latest trends in medicine runs deep, and we love being your resource as the premier massage clinic in Seattle, Redmond, Queen Anne, Roosevelt, and beyond.
So today, we’re taking a closer look at the different techniques and schools of massage. This way, when you’re ready to schedule your next appointment at our massage clinic, you’ll be able to choose the option that’s best for your health. While we offer a diverse set of services, these 5 techniques and their benefit to your body will give you a good window into the basics.
The Essential Relaxation of a Swedish Massage
As one of the most well-known forms of massage, Swedish Massage is an excellent starting place on our journey to learn about the physiological benefits of massage. With a western-style approach, this school of massage is defined by long, relaxing strokes, as well as muscle kneading and essential oils. Through it, you’ll find that your body’s cortisol levels, a hormone tied to stress, is greatly reduced, even as your immune system receives a boost to help protect against the flu or the common cold. At the same time, the essential oils provide an additional element of relaxation to an already enjoyable experience.
The Unique Rewards of a Thai Massage
Less common than the Swedish school of massage, Thai Massage still boasts some impressive physiological benefits for your health. Forgoing the essential oils, this form of massage is a bit more invigorating, as your professional masseuse uses their hands, elbows, and even their own knees and feet to give you a reinvigorating session. As your medical professional brings you through a number of yoga-type positions, you’ll find your many sen points, a center of energy, are rebalanced. This form of massage is truly spectacular for anyone suffering from chronic headaches or spasticity in the muscles. Think of this one as a way to relieve some of your stress, even as you get an energy upgrade along with increased flexibility.
A Softer Approach with Cranio-Sacral Therapy
While our other forms of manipulation are quite enjoyable themselves, Cranio-Sacral Therapy deploys a more gentle approach. Because this health approach focuses on fluid imbalances within your spine, the techniques involved are of a lighter kind than otherwise might be the case. This approach might be especially perfect for you if you suffer from migraines, jaw pain, or neck pain.
The Enhanced Aspects of Deep Muscle Therapy
Similar to Swedish Massage, Deep Muscle Therapy also utilizes longer strokes during a 30 to 60-minute session. However, with a focus on releasing any deeper and longer-lasting knots within your body’s muscles and tissues, the techniques involved in Deep Muscle Therapy have some contrasting benefits. As a more heightened experience, it may be the better choice for someone suffering from Parkinson’s Disease or Muscular Dystrophy. Still, the healthy benefits can extend to anyone interested in a form of massage that targets the deeper layers of your muscles and tendons.
Even though this is just a sample of the benefits we provide at Dreamclinic, you probably have a question or two. Of course, we’re happy to provide you with expert knowledge as we answer all your questions. Give us a call today to talk with a heath professional at one of our several locations.
Dreamclinic is proud to announce we are moving our Queen Anne location to a larger space, opening February 13th in the former Brenneke Massage School space at 160 Roy Street on Queen Anne in Seattle. Dreamclinic Queen Anne moves from its former address in the Marqueen Hotel (just 2 blocks east from current location). Hours of operation remain the same, Monday through Saturday 9am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. The new space features six treatment rooms versus three at the former location, offering increased appointment availability for clients.
The Brenneke School of Massage that formerly operated here, was renowned nationwide for the quality of their teaching. The opportunity to move our clinic to the Brenneke location brings the story full circle in that Dreamclinic founder, Larisa studied massage at Brenneke, and now Dreamclinic is maintaining the highest standards for quality of massage in Seattle. We will be performing massage where some of the most skilled therapists and educators in our industry learned their craft.
About Brenneke School of Massage
Heida Brenneke began massage in her home in 1974 and opened her first formal location, the Brenneke School of Massage in 1980. From that point on, Brenneke set the standard for massage producing several of the industry’s leaders and countless passionate massage therapists. The Brenneke School of Massage was purchased by Cortiva Institute and eventually closed in 2007. Dreamclinic, known for the highest quality is keeping the Brenneke spirit alive in Seattle.
This month, Dreamclinic is proud to announce their new clinic location opening February 13th in the former Brenneke Massage School space at 160 Roy Street on Queen Anne in Seattle. Dreamclinic Queen Anne moves from its former address in the Marqueen Hotel and joins sister locations in Roosevelt and Redmond. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm.
This is not just a random move, according to owner Larisa Goldin. “This decision was incredibly fortuitous. The Brenneke School of Massage was renowned nationwide for the quality of their teaching, and the opportunity to move our clinic there brings the story full circle and supports the advancement of quality massage in Seattle.” She adds, “we will be practicing where some of the most skilled therapists and educators in our industry learned their craft, AND Dreamclinic is keeping the story alive in Seattle.”
According to Goldin, many people do not realize that Seattle sets the standard for massage in our nation. “While most people think of coffee and rain when they think of Seattle, they may not recognize our city as a hub for massage,” she continues. “We set the standard- with more massage schools per capita than other cities and our overall holistic vibe.” It is just this passion that lead Goldin to leave her cushy tech job and open Dreamclinic in 2003.
Dreamclinic has positioned itself as a leader in massage- with their focus on overall health, and individualized therapeutic medical massage. They have been recognized by Puget Sound Business Journal and Inc. 5000 in both 2015 and 2016 as one of the nation’s fastest growing businesses.
To Goldin, it’s her therapists’ skill combined with their unique approach that has made Dreamclinic so successful. “What I hear time and time again from clients is that they are ‘obsessed’ with Dreamclinic,” says Goldin. “We love what we do, we hire the best and then we listen to our clients. We provide a results-focused plan for their specific needs.” Through massage and acupuncture, Dreamclinic helps people keep their health and unlock the body’s natural healing properties.
In addition to this new Queen Anne location, Dreamclinic has purchased New Seattle Massage in the University District and is continuing to operate this facility under the “New Seattle Massage” name. “We are excited to work with New Seattle Massage’s esteemed clientele, they have really built a fantastic reputation.” New Seattle Massage is located at 4519 1/2 University Way, NE in Seattle and online at www.newseattlemassage.com.
About Brenneke School of Massage
Heida Brenneke began massage in her home in 1974 and opened her first formal location, the Brenneke School of Massage in 1980. From that point on, Brenneke set the standard for massage producing several of the industry’s leaders and countless passionate massage therapists. The Brenneke School of Massage was purchased by Cortiva Institute and eventually closed in 2007.
Seattle Weekly magazine announced last week that Dreamclinic Massage is its pick Best of Seattle 2017 poll for the massage category. Dreamclinic won this recognition over all other massage businesses based on voting by Seattle Weekly’s large reader base.
Well, you’re in luck, because our professional team at Dreamclinic is always happy to go over the physiological impact that different techniques of massage can give you. Our knowledge of the latest trends in medicine runs deep, and we love being your resource as the premier massage clinic in Seattle, Redmond, Queen Anne, Roosevelt, and beyond.
Our Queen Anne clinic is moving.