Lake Washington Massage Therapy

I've got two co-workers who suffered with severe pain - one neck and the other shoulder - and after months of ""trying everything"" (physical therapy, accupuncture, etc.), both ended up at LWMT...and they finally got their pain under control! I was so impressed that when I got tendinitis and some arthritis in my shoulders, I (after trying physical therapy awhile with no result except MORE soreness when I got home!) decided to try LWMT. I got hooked, and I've been going for several months now! I'm working mostly with Rose, and she is fabulous, but I've had Karen and Maureen work on me, and they do a great job, too! I've found that each masseuse has their own ""style"", so be sure when scheduling to ask for someone who tends towards your preference, e.g., deep tissue, gentler myofacial, etc. I think half a dozen of my co-workers are now regulars at LWMT, as I am. And that's probably the best testimonial I can offer! more

My doctor referred me to Lake Washington Massage Therapy when I got rear ended in a car accident. I was immediately impressed with their receptionist, Kim. She's very helpful and outgoing and I got an appointment with Karen in a timely fashion. Karen is working with me to get past the pain and I am truly grateful. When I started going there a few weeks ago, I had headaches 24/7. The headaches are becoming less frequent and she is working through the stiffness in my neck, the base of the skull, shoulders, and lower back. She is professional and truly listens to me while working on getting me healthy again. Their office is not only convenient to get to from my work in Bellevue, but is easy to get to from my home in the Totem Lake area. I have never had a therapist work with you so you can come in after work and on Saturdays if needed. Great people, top notch skills, wonderful location, convenient hours- what more could one ask for? more

I have been going to Carey at Lake Washington Massage for a couple of years now. It has been the best experience. I have chronic back and shoulder pain and through her massages on a regular basis I can actually function pain free. They are very professional there and have a wonderful setting. I've recommended Carey to my doctor, physical therapists and friends. I can't say enough wonderful things about her, she is truly amazing. more

Rose is absolutely unbelievable. more

I have gone to Lake Wa Massage Therapy off and on for over four years now. The staff are always professional, kind, wonderful at what they do and the atmosphere is great. I think consistency is important with massage and Lake Wa provides that. I have seen Karen, Brian, Jackie, and Rose the most. Each one offers a unique and wonderful experience that makes me feel so relaxed! Thank you Lake Wa Massage!! more

I have been having headaches daily for about a year and a half. I, to this day, don't know if it is because I was hit by a car or because of my stress and axiety problems. All of my coworkers (I have 5 coworkers who see Rose regularly) suggested going to see Rose because I've tried exercise, dietary changes, and medicine but nothing seems to work. Seriously, after the very first visit I, for the first time in over a year, didn't have a headache for an entire week. It was the most amazing and freeing feeling. And with Rose, it's not just about the incredible massages that she gives, but it's about helping you relax in your life as a whole; not for just that hour. She has taught me stretches and has helped me start to be less controlling in my life. Massage therapy isn't an instant fix (at least not for me) but it helps me in a way no other methods have. more

Easy to get to and plenty of free parking. Right across from the Redmond Library and down the street form Jamba Juice. more

I have been in three car accidents and been to dozens of massage clinics, this on by far is the best! I have never felt so good! I mostly saw Karen who has awesome deep tissue and really got in my neck to get out the knots. I saw Bob and Jackie who are also great! I will go back here for any problem I have in the future! more

I was referred here after a car accident. Really great massages - and they totally focus on getting you back to your ""pre-accident"" functionality! I've rotated around to different therapists: Karen, Brian, Bob, Carrie... they're all great. Each one has their own personal style. Bob is definitely more of a deep-tissue person. Carrie is more relaxing for when you've had a rough week. Karen and Brian fall somewhere in the middle. The massage is meant to be used in conjunction with Physical Therapy and Chiropractic treatments to get the full healing effect. I'd definitely use them again! more

Love Love love this place!!! more

I had a rotator cuff injury that I'd been fighting with for years. I went to Brian and after about a month and a half of weekly massages, I am pain free. He is fantastic and knows just how much pressure to use. I then fell while ice skating and he is now working with me on some lower back pain. I went to him today and feel great! I highly recommend the clinic as they are fantastic with fixing me when I am in pain. It's not a spa experience, but if you are in pain or have a kink you need worked out, this is your clinic. I've had massages with Tara, Jackie and Bob and they are all excellent, but Brian is my personal favorite. more

I will never go back to this place! I received the most impersonal massage from Karen. She never introduced herself when I arrived and just took me back to the massage room. She did some muscle tests and I felt like a manikin. She never explained what she was doing just moving different parts of my body. At the end of the session she left me on the table and told me to take my time. After a couple of minutes I got up and got dressed and waited for her to return for an additional 5 minutes. She never came back and I found her sitting at the front desk. They also have you wear shorts and a gown during the massage. A blanket was never offered for warmth. I have never received a massage in clothes! That is what sheets and blankets are for. Also it is important to be aware that even though you are paying for an hour massage it is actually only 50 minutes. I read the cost listed on the website for an hour massage but never read further down the page which stated a 1-hour massage is 50 minutes and when I called for an appointment this was never mentioned. I arrived exactly at 6pm for the time scheduled and of course there was paperwork that I needed to complete (the receptionist never mentioned to come in earlier to complete paperwork). The time to complete the paperwork and waiting for the massage therapist all cut into my massage time. I ended up receiving only 30 minutes of massage. I have received massages in the past and the therapists have always asked me if I would only like to focus on a particular area (e.g. back), have a general massage, or a combination of both. I was never asked this or told what to expect by Karen. I was also never offered water or tea at the end of the massage. I just hope I can find a good massage therapist on the Eastside! I may need to commute to Seattle to go to the DreamClinic for an excellent massage and service! I really think the Lake Washington Massage Therapy could learn a lot from how the DreamClinic is run! Pros: Parking is Easy Cons: Service is Impersonal and Service is Not Worth the Cost more