Our Therapists
 
 
Aaron Salo, LMP
MA 00004679
 


Modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Relaxation, Injury Treatment, Pregnancy Massage

What Makes My Massage Unique: Welcome to Ballard Health Center and Wellness Spa--my family's business since 1950! I have been licensed since 1989, and have both experience and confidence in my technique. I believe every treatment will have a profound and positive affect on your body.

Insurance Accepted: Regence, Premera, First Choice, Aetna, L&I, Auto Insurance, Cigna.



Jamie Underwood, LMP
MA 60021434
 


Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Neuromuscular Techniques, Pregnancy, Injury Treatment

What Makes My Massage Unique: I strive to excel in providing massage as an alternative healthcare choice focusing on injuries, pregnancy, and overall well being while bringing awareness to one’s health and humanity. I graduated from Cortiva Institute - Brian Utting School of Massage in 2007, and began my massage practice in 2008. In my massage sessions I emphasize Deep Tissue work and Neuromuscular release, and draw from all of my knowledge and skills to create the ultimate relaxation experience.

Insurance Accepted: Premera, Aetna, Cigna,Regence, L&I, and Auto Insurance.

 

Laura Nelson, LMP
MA 60020048


Modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Pregnancy, Hot Stone, Injury Treatment, Relaxation, TMJ treatment and Craniosacral.

What Makes My Massage Unique: I believe that health and well being are the right of every human being. I combine my experience of yoga with my training in massage to present people with healthy ways of being in their bodies. I encourage my clients to learn about their own bodies so that we can participate together to improve vitality and create a more balanced life. Clients have described my massage as deep and engaging, yet sensitive and soft. Clients leave my sessions feeling relaxed, nourished, refreshed, and vitalized.

Insurance Accepted: Regence, First Choice, Premera, Cigna, Aetna, L&I, and Auto Insurance.


 Dennis Corum, LMP
MA 00023938


Modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Techniques, Myo-Fascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, Reflexology, Acupressure, Pregnancy, Relaxation, Specific Injury Treatment

What Makes My Massage Unique: Licensed since 2007, I have made my practice a cooperative use of energy between client and practitioner in its ability to nurture and heal in lives and community. Massage has the latitude to fill gaps of health care where other medical care does not. Touch is the elemental means of administering the natural ongoing, day-to-day organic process which healing massage affords its participants. The greatest source of knowledge and ability held by myself as a practitioner is initially held also in my client as a trustful and respected source of inspiration to my practice. I strive in each unique session of client treatment to restore balance, in structure, energy and integral function.

Insurance Accepted: Regence, Premera, Aetna, Cigna, First Choice, L&I, and Auto Insurance.


Jasmine Zimmer, LMP
MA 00021922


Modalities: Swedish/Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Injury Treatment, Myo-Fascial Release

What Makes My Massage Unique: I combine several modalities in order to find a massage that's just right for each client. I utilize hydrotherapy and stretching techniques that increase the effectiveness of my treatments as well as developing an at-home/self care plan in order to maintain the health of your tissue between treatments. I believe strongly in educating each client about their massage in order to develop a plan that will bring them back to health.

Insurance Accepted: Regence,Premera, Aetna, Cigna, L&I, and Auto Insurance.

 

Annie Thurston, LMP
MA 60055141

Modalities: Myo-Fascial Release, Swedish, Injury Treatment, Sports Massage, Pregnancy, Basic Shiatsu, Relaxation, Deep tissue.

What Makes My Massage Unique: My goal is to create a partnership between myself and my motivated client in order to facilitate healing, increase well-being, and improve vitality and/or performance by means of therapeutic bodywork.

Insurance Accepted: Regence, Premera, Cigna, Aetna, First Choice, L&I, and Auto Insurance.

 

Melanie Foust, LMP
MA 00021677


Modalities: Thai, Reflexology, Injury treatment, Sports, Myofacial, Deep Tissue, Pre-Post Natal, Swedish, Hot Stone, Cupping 

What Makes My Massage Unique: I have a deep appreciation of the power of massage to alleviate pain, rejuvenate health, and enhance performance. My background as a dancer and more than 6 years of massage experience with professionals in athletic fields has given me a unique perspective on how to enhance a demanding lifestyle of great movement. I love to help people increase their flexibility, understand their bodies better, and find deep relief and harmony. In addition to massage therapy, I teach yoga, meditation, and Thai Yoga Massage.

Insurance Accepted: Premera, Regence, First Choice, L&I, Auto Insurance



 Jodi Briscoe, LMp

MA 60083607


Modalities: Relaxation (Swedish/Lomi Lomi), Deep Tissue, Injury Treatment, Myofascial, Thai Massage

What Makes My Massage Unique: A Washington native, I graduated in 2009 from Cortiva Institutes' 1000 hour extended licensing program. I have a great reverence for the natural healing abilities of the body, mind and spirit of each person, and strive to enhance the lives of others by creating positive change through therapeutic touch. Blending several techniques, I strive to create a unique massage for each individual that is both therapeutic and deeply relaxing.  My specialties include: Ayurvedic Massage, Shiatsu, and Reiki.

Insurance Accepted: Premera, L&I, Auto Insurance

 

Louise O'Sullivan, LMP
MA 00013278



Modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Relaxation with Breath Work, Pregnancy Massage, Injury Treatment

What Makes My Massage Unique: I have been a massage therapist for over ten years.  I have a background as an orthopedic nurse, acupuncturist and yoga instructor.  I bring this knowledge to my massage and strongly believe in the body, mind, and the spirits ability to heal through deep relaxation.

Insurance Accepted: Regence, Premera, L&I, Auto Insurance


Greg Moring, LMP
MA  60159639



Modalities: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Injury Treatment, Energy Work, Pregnancy

What Makes My Massage Unique: My ability to intuitively connect with my clients in order to facilitate healing and relaxation.

Insurance Accepted: Premera, Regence, L&I, Auto Insurance

Chelsie Gray LMP
MA 60255492
 
 
Modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Trigger Point Treatment, Positional Release, Myofacial & Relaxation
 
What makes my massage unique: My ability to really listen and tune-in to the needs and wants of my clients for their massage; this makes each massage as unique and special as the person I am working with.  My background as an athlete and weekend-warrior, combined with my understanding of kinesiology and the functionality of the human body as a whole allows me to help my clients better understand the impacts of daily living on our bodies.  The impact that massage has had in my own life has been profound, and I hope to share my passion for healing with all of my clients.
 
Insurance Accepted: Premera,  L&I, Auto Insurance
 
 
Jason Viers, LMP
MA 60261319
 
 
Modalities:  Swedish, Deep Tissue, Injury Treatment, Relaxation

 

What Makes My Massage Unique: I believe that balanced health is a personal responsibility which requires persistence and many modes of care in order to achieve it.  As a massage practitioner my aim is to help open the doors of restrictions in the body and thereby advance the wellness goals of clients.  Whether it is specifically injury treatment or a luxurious relaxation massage I seek to help clients forward their objectives toward achieving a healthy and balanced body and mind.  Through a variety of massage techniques it is my intention to encourage clients to claim their health and achieve true well being.

 Insurance Accepted:  L&I, Auto Insurance