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I'm a hard core NPR listener and a big fan of the Car Talk show, and I tend to trust the show's...
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I'm a hard core NPR listener and a big fan of the Car Talk show, and I tend to trust the show's listeners' opinions. So when I just moved here and my GTI needed service, I didn't hesitate to go to the Car Talk web site's Mechanics Files (used to be called Mechani-X Files or something, but must have had copyright issues).
And it delivered. I went to the highest rated neighborhood mechanic, Louis Foreign Car Repair shop, which used to be owned by Louis but now run by Dan who bought it from Louis after years of working there. This is an old school shop with the sign you can barely read, so if you want a shop that's shiny with donuts and coffee machine, it isn't for you.
What the shop does is take care of your car. Dan is not an overly chatty guy and is not into fluff, but he knows his stuff. He always seems to estimate a little higher than what you would actually pay, so there's no surprise, and it's usually a good estimate. He looks out for you (your car) and wouldn't do things that are not necessary, so you know you're not getting ripped off. When there are multiple options, he would explain them to you along with pros and cons and lets you choose. They are also super quick. I dropped my car off for service the other day, and I swear Dan called me back within an hour. I trust this man - he's honest and competent, as simple as that, but that seems hard to come by in today's auto industry.
He does seem to be a religious man, so if you take offense in him putting his religious beliefs in places, don't go there. I mention this because my Danish friend once was really offended when his mechanic put a cross or something on the receipt (he felt it was inappropriate to put your personal beliefs on business material). I'm okay with it, as long as I know he's the man for the job I need to get done.
P.S. Apparently he's an expert in older VW engine rebuild, if you have an older bus, etc.
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Gottman Institute
Category:
Marriage & Family Counselors
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 523-9042
Have you ever had a really bad argument with a significant other and wondered if they knew what...
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Have you ever had a really bad argument with a significant other and wondered if they knew what they looked like as they said things that hurt your feelings? Have you ever wanted to hook your partner up to a polygraph? Dr. Gottman http://www.gottman.com/ does something like this; he shows what couples look like when they're arguing, helps them to see what they're not seeing or hearing -- like sincere attempts to connect -- and helps onlookers to understand what the couple is really doing. His methods may help you to experience a paradigm shift in your own perceptions, and help you to hold on to what is good and precious in life, but only if you listen! They also sell a home version of their "pulse monitor https://www.orderport.net/gottmancatalog/Slist.asp?pg=TOOLS&psg=PRO&v=OTHER&m=&ih=7 ".... I'm glad that Jerry Springer didn't think of it first!
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Even though I had to switch to Group Health a few months ago, I continue to think of Jorge Garcia...
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Even though I had to switch to Group Health a few months ago, I continue to think of Jorge Garcia as "my doctor." Dr. Garcia and the nurses at Swedish Family Medicine have provided me and my family such great care over the years. I went to Dr. Garcia during my pregnancy, and I really knew that he cared about me and the baby. When the pregnancy showed signs of complications, he didn't hesitate to introduce me to a specialist who he felt would be a good fit for me and my personality. When the baby was delivered by c-section, Dr. Garcia was there to provide me with reassurance, knowing I was nervous about the procedure. Overall, he is the most caring doctor I have ever met.
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I contacted Abigail after many recommendations and assurances that she was "one of the...
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I contacted Abigail after many recommendations and assurances that she was "one of the best" to help me with the birth of my second child.
Perhaps she's overwhelmed with clients (and I'm sure she is), but after one meeting the month before my due date, I never heard from her again. Sure, I could have called...but there was no follow up on her end. I guess I expected something different. She also recommended a book that I found absurd (the entire book was "written" in bullet list form) - and I special ordered it for way too much money since it doesn't come from a mainstream publisher.
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Wheeler Kris MA LMHC
Category:
Mental Health
5809 43rd Ave NE
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 269-0160
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Deninno John A PHD
Category:
Mental Health
1530 N 115th St Ste 307
Seattle,
Washington 98133
(206) 363-4205
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Union Therapy
Category:
Personal Care
216 1st Ave S
Seattle,
Washington 98104
(206) 992-2097
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