You won't find a better massage anywhere. Trust me, I get frequent massages (some might say "an excessive amount") and I've gone just about everywhere in Seattle, and THIS. IS. IT. I've taken several friends here, and invariably, their response is WOW. Two of them said it was the best massage of their lives. Not surprised! The people who work here are simply incredible. I can't even choose a favorite, so I will simply list them alphabetically:
Cameron: Cameron was essential in my healing from a spinal injury, and I don't know where I'd be without him! I owe so much of my recovery to him!!! I'd trust him to massage literally anyone-- from athletes to the medically fragile-- and give them the perfect massage. Why? Because literally every massage with him is perfect! He strikes the ideal balance between giving a relaxing, pleasant experience, and getting some real work done. I love deep pressure, and he delivers theeeee perfect amount without ever crossing over that line into pain. He has a sixth sense for finding what my body needs that day and working on those areas to leave me feeling so much healthier than when I came in. He also clearly knows his stuff-- and finds ways to massage muscles I didn't even think were massagable! If you're booking a massage for your partner, your elderly mother, your Crossfit buddy, your massage-timid friend, or that person you're trying to impress, you can trust that Cameron will massage them perfectly. I think I'd trust him to deliver my first-born child-- he's that good!
Christel: Christel has the most soothing presence and style ever. I do not understand how any person can be as calm and patient as she is! Her strokes are never rushed. They are long, slow, and flow with your breath-- a combo that chills me out. And I'm not a chill person, so that's not easy to do! Her incredible neck and shoulder massages always melt my tension right away. They seem very therapeutic for chronically muscle-tense people. There's something she does with the pressure from her hands that feels unlike other massages-- it feels very secure and supported. It's extremely meditative and lowers my stress level like nothing else. I often go into a dreamlike state only to wake up, having lost track of time ("Has it been 5 seconds or 500 years?") but feeling refreshed like I just got a great night's sleep. It's pretty addicting! I swear the decrease in stress makes everything a little better and easier for days. If you're stressed, have anxiety, feel burnt out, and need some rejuvenation and peace, Christel is your girl!
Darcee: If your body has problems, Darcee - will - fix - you. She seems intrinsically motivated to iron out every stubborn knot, and uses an impressive amount of hand strength and effort to make sure it gets done! You'd think every massage she gives, she was being judged for the Massage Olympics, that's how hard she works. She also gives incredible small muscle massages (e.g., hands, jaw-- omg.) And she's the Migraine Queen. She knows from personal experience how jacked up your whole body can become from migraines, and just what to do to relax it. She fixed me when my head, neck, and jaw were all hurting post-migraine, and taught me several tricks I still use to ease headache pain. She's also fixed every other random complaint I've come in with. There's nothing she can't do! She is making the world better, one healed body at a time! If you get headaches or carry tension in your neck/jaw, you owe it to yourself to call Darcee.
Joe: Joe might be magic. He can either deliver the deepest deep tissue massage you've ever had, or give the trippiest relaxation massage you didn't know existed. (They have triggered ASMR in me on several occasions. I float out of them on a cloud.) His face massages are on ~another level~ and if you don't ask for one, you are probably missing out on one of the best opportunities of your life. I didn't know how great my eye sockets could feel before I met Joe. His deep tissue massages use a lot of long, trigger-point holds, which allow me to "breathe into" the spots that need relaxing. If you're one of those tough guys who can never get a deep enough massage, you've met your match with Joe. Just be warned, it might be the first time you ever need to ask someone for a lighter pressure! He's crazy strong. If you want to try the deepest deep tissue massage around OR experience pure euphoria in your head/scalp/face muscles, get yourself in to see Joe.
I really think Dreamscape is one of the last really good places left on Capitol Hill, and it's because of the people. They are all genuinely GOOD humans with really caring hearts. You wouldn't think it would matter so much, but it really comes across in their massage and makes it a way better, more therapeutic experience. I almost don't want to write this review so I can keep them a secret alllllll to myself! But I definitely owe it to them after all they've done for me over the years. I am so thankful. read more