I love praising good people behind their back and I'm going to do it here so get ready:…read more Tranzend is a woman of color owned and operated small business. A small biz that punches above its weight class and does it all with kindness. I struggled for YEARS not knowing what my diagnosis was and was in a deep struggle with my physical health and mental well being. No one understood me. Health care providers would misdiagnose me multiple times before I found the right fit and would often seek referrals from anyone I trusted to find a massage therapist who could be kind, attune to my diagnosis, and just a good human being. Janice didn't just change my life; she saved it. The work we did together on not just my physical being but my soul was something I can never thank her enough. My financial situation wasn't the greatest either but Janice would insist on making it work and I dare say she would do the same for any of her clients. I don't recollect how many years I would see Janice but it was a lot. Janice is a compassionate and empathetic massage therapist and she has a breadth and depth of expertise that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. If you're not seeing this woman, what are you doing with your life?

My husband found Janice and booked massages for us for our anniversary (we stayed in downtown…read moreSeattle for the occasion). We each had a 60 minute massage in her cozy little studio with the most beautiful rooftop view of the Sound. The massages were great (my introduction to cupping) and Janice is a lovely person. I get massage and other body work done regularly so I've experienced a wide variety of quality. I'm also not the easiest body to work on (very tight, problem spots). I would absolutely come back again. I can't comment about the value because I didn't pay the bill :-) Hubby said her prices were average, though. I'm not complaining about anything because I enjoyed myself and felt great afterward, but setting expectations so no one is disappointed. The massage studio is in a large professional building and shares hall space with other medical professionals. TrandZend is a single massage room, not a full spa experience. Because it's in a professional building, it's locked on weekends and Janice has to come down to let you in (didn't phase us since the sun was shining, but this could mean waiting outside for quite a while). Janice creates a warm, inviting experience, but take note if you're looking for something different. I debated between 4 and 5 stars because it isn't a full spa, etc. but I figure it's the quality of the massage that matters and that was definitely a 5 star experience.

I had to write another five star review for Llysa because I saw few other massage therapists (as we…read moremoved to West Seattle and I wanted something closer) but I was disappointed every time. I have decided to not waste my time with anyone else ever again and I don't mind spending $20 on Uber to see her. She will always be the "best massage therapist" for me.

Llysa is amazing!! I went to her for many prenatal (and now postnatal!) massages. It feels more…read morelike physical therapy than just a message. She is always recommending stretches to do at home to help ease the pain. Bonus: she takes insurance!

I tried 4 different chiropractic massage offices after moving to Seattle before settling here…read more I've been coming to see Julie regularly for months now and she works wonders. She's friendly and I relax as soon as I walk into her office. You can hear some street noise but the location right near work is perfect. The decorations are nice and it's super clean. The chocolate in the outer office is a nice after massage treat. It's a chiropractic / therapeutic massage so it's not all relaxing but it gets the job done and she mixes in some more relaxing parts too. She handles the insurance billing which is nice. Highly recommend.

I have been a client of Julie's for several years. She does an amazing massage and is one of the…read morenicest people I've ever met. I started seeing her for a particular issue and continue to see her regularly. I'm convinced her regular massages help keep me healthy and she always helps address any problem areas I'm having. She has always given me good health advice and helps me find resources when I need them.

Danielle has perfect pressure and somehow made my deep tissue massage (which I usually find painful…read moredue to all the knots in my back) feel amazing but still effective. She asks you where you want to focus at the very start of your appointment, which I find not all places do. I'll definitely be back. She did wonders for my neck and upper back, and her prices are super reasonable.

Danielle is great. I've been getting massages from her regularly for a couple years now…read more I initially sought her out because she specializes in therapeutic massage. Through a few sessions, she was able to help relieve the tightness and soreness in my lower back and shoulders that had accumulated through years of weightlifting. Danielle's general deep tissue massages are top-notch as well, and she's a great conversationalist. I keep coming back because her deep tissue massages are so relaxing, and she's fun to talk to. If you're in the Ballard area and you're looking for a good massage, and you want to support a small business, I would highly recommend Smiling Owl Massage.

Let me begin by saying Lisa and I are both doctors, she works in pathology and I work with psych…read morepatients. Patricia was very professional and treated us like people. We're easy going, and came to Seattle for some R & R. We got a recommendation from our hotel and couldn't have been more pleased with her professionalism, attention to detail and recommendations for self-care. She knew exactly what we needed in terms of therapy and walked each of us through an individualized therapeutic session. At the end we felt decompressed and ready to hike the hills of Seattle. When we come back, a visit with Patricia will be part of our itinerary! Thanks!!

They do not care about their client only what $ they will collect. Been in contact with them for 2…read moreweeks. Been ignored for that long

I am about to move to another state. One of the things I will miss about Seattle is Lanz and their…read moregreat staff. Tim and Craig are both amazing. Long-time professionals with a ton of exp. And the owner Loretta is so nice and accomodating. Thank you for all the amazing massages! I am eternally grateful.

Over priced. Mediocre massage, better places to find in the area. Nothing good to say really. Do…read moresome research for a better massage and decent pricing.

In town for a Conference and desperately needed a massage. Booked via the web for an hour. Loved…read morethe location! And about five minutes in, I asked if I could extend to 90. My therapist rearranged a little and I was able to get that full time. It was awesome and so needed. Would book again and highly recommend. Very Covid conscious- I had to upload my vaccine record, they checked my temperature, I washed my hands and they sprayed me down. It was very safe.

Lynn is an absolute gem, I'm so glad I found her! I have been seeing an acupuncturist in SF for…read moreyears, and wanted to find a great acupuncturist here in Seattle. She exceeded all of my expectations. She gave me a thorough evaluation on day 1, and consistently gives me tailored treatment every time I see her. She's highly knowledgeable and professional. She is also a trained massage therapist, so some days she does massage therapy and some days acupuncture. This combination has worked great for my headache/migraine, sleep, and neck problems! Highly recommend!

I could not find Wendy's shop, and went to a place that I thought was hers. Afterwards, I left a…read moremessage saying I couldn't find her place, as there was no signage anywhere. So not only did I have to pay for a full price somewhere else, and parking, but she charged me as well, even though she didn't touch me as well. I do not know how she could charge me even though I couldn't find her. would not recommend her name on a sign at all.

Wendy is such a pro and has so much experience under her belt, and it really shows. She always asks…read moreand listens to how I'm feeling and what I think I need worked on, and she takes it from there. Her office also exudes a very calming and welcome atmosphere. Wendy's treatment goes above and beyond just my bi-weekly appointments. She gives great advice on what can be done in my day-to-day life to help minimize my chronic back and neck pain. I feel that she's always looking out for her patients and wants what is best for them. An added bonus is she's so fun to talk with! I always look forward to my visits with her.