If you're looking for a calming, peaceful way to improve your mental and physical health, you…read moreshould take some classes at Embrace the Moon. That's the reason I started coming here. I was on a healing path and needed help and guidance to focus on my wellbeing. It was the right thing to do because I've been learning and practicing qigong here now for the past three years and it's been awesome! It's an amazing dojo full of good vibes and great people. I especially like the 18 Hands of Luohan and Muscle Tendon Changing qigong classes by Kim Ivy and Laura Quandt. For all new students, I recommend signing up for the new student special unlimited pass where you pay one low price and can try as many classes as you want for one month.

Few instructors are as committed to their art as is Kimberly Ivy. I have had the pleasure of being…read moreher colleague in the art of Taijiquan for over a decade now, and have witnessed first hand Kimberly's passion for both Taijiquan and Qi Gong. Kim travels extensively to study with her teachers and other lineage holders, and returns to her school to pass on her extensive knowledge with generosity and skill. If you have the opportunity to study with Kim, by all means take it! There aren't many like her left in our field of study.

I have been going here intermittently for years, trying different classes. I love that they are…read morealways so welcoming and meeting people at different fitness levels. Great variety of dance, weights, Pilates, etc.

Incredible dance studio. I was looking for fitness classes where instead of saying they were…read moreinclusive.... actually had people of LOTS of different body types and skin colors attended and had fun. Kat Dowrey's Sunday and Monday dance fitness is a solid 60 min of cardio, dancing, twerking, squats, and awesome songs. Especially on cold, dark, rainy days, these fun and athletic classes help me keep moving my body regularly. Good parking. Reasonable prices. Bring a water bottle!

This past year at Body & Brain has been life-changing. While living with renal cancer and following…read moremy doctor's care, I committed to this practice fully. Today, I do not see cancer in my body. Body & Brain strengthened my health, my mindset, and my spirit. It's more than exercise -- it's healing, community, and empowerment. Forever grateful.

Excellent! The best! The staff is ethical and skilled. You deserve to experience joy in this…read morespecial place.

Xue Zhi Wang is a very, very good acupuncturist and a master of Chinese herb treatments. I heartily…read morerecommend him no matter the challenge and especially for chronic conditions. His clinic takes most insurance and his prices are competitive. Do give him a try and enjoy his cheerful and very knowledgeable staff. By the way, his son Xiao, a graduate of Bastyr University's Acupuncture Master's Degree program, is also a part of the practice. Dr. Xue Zhi Wang is an O.M.D. trained in China. I have been his patient for over 20 years - first for finding better treatment for my lifelong asthma - which he ended up curing! I continued to see him to boost my immune system through acupuncture, herbs and QiGong and this took away aches, pains and kept colds, flu, etc. away. When cancer happened I used Western medicine for the cure and Dr. Wang's treatments for recovery. Dr. Wang later suspected my cancer had returned. This time he treated my early stage cancer (with my cancer doctor monitoring my progress) with herbs, acupuncture and guiding me through Qi Gong practice and a prescribed diet of lots of veggies, fruit and water. My cancer doctor kept watch and like me was so happy when I was cancer free. I have continued to be cancer free for over 20 years and consider Dr Wang a key member of my medical and overall health team.

The smartest doctor for all issues. We have been seing him for decades! Incredible herbal pharmacy…read morealso.

Brendan's qigong training dramatically helped me to balance my health and energy system!!…read more About four years ago I went through what is commonly referred to as a "Kundalini Awakening". It transformed my life for the better, but also turned my health and world upside down. I began to commonly feel ungrounded, spaced out and easily exhausted. As every year passed my energies were gradually becoming more balanced, but I wanted to make some faster progress and learn energy exercises for managing, strengthening and balancing my personal energies! As a result, I looked at some qigong and yoga schools in the States. But after talking with Brendan I felt very confident in his knowledge, understanding and confidence with my situation. Brendan's qigong training was very simple and powerful for me. I got much more out of it than I ever expected too. It allowed me to ground, strengthen and solidify my energies so I could begin to feel much healthier again! Brendan is a very good healer and qigong instructor. I would recommend him to anyone seeking energy work for improving their health and quality of life. I wish I could find an instructor like Brendan closer to my home of Serbia. One day I hope to be able to return to Seattle to further my studies with Brendan. Stefan Belgrade, Serbia

I came to Brendan at a time in my life when I was lost, depressed, and weighted down with extreme…read moresadness. My mind did not seem to find a way out of this maze of negativity and darkness. I was trying to lift myself up by eating light and healthy, regular jogging. I even started tai-chi. It did not seem to help at all. I could feel that I needed something else. The tai-chi lessons I took at a certain school in Seattle felt lame, mechanical, and without depth. I had practiced tai-chi before and enjoyed it, but for some reasons, going back to learning the moves one by one did not suit me. It felt empty. So, I continued looking for different tai-chi and similar arts that could help me connect with my inner self and be in harmony with my surroundings. What got my attention about Brendan's practice was that he was practicing "healing" reiki and Qigong. Sure we all agree that reiki or qigong practices are, generally speaking, "healing". But he was teaching a unique type of Qigong, and since I needed large amount of healing, I called Brendan. During our first session, he first spent time listening to my story, then began the reiki/qigong, where he held his hands facing different areas of my body, using different finger positions, while simultaneously guiding my attention and breadth to different areas of my body. By the end of the session, I knew something had changed in me. At the time I was not sure what it was but could describe it as grounding. I felt more grounded. In the following days my sleep began to improve and I started to feel less depressed, more hopeful and gained some clarity on the steps I needed to take to change my frame of mind, my mental attitude. I continued to see Brendan many times after that and discovered that Brendan did not only help me heal by working on me but by teaching me how I could practice on my own. I also went to his workshops, which helped a lot by complementing what I had learned with him. As I progressed, he taught me specific exercises for all my organ systems, especially the kidney, liver, intestine, immunity, lungs, and heart. If you practiced reiki/qigong before, you know it is often hard to describe what is going on inside ourselves during practices. What I can say is that the practices with Brendan helped me listen to my inner intelligence, my intuition if you will. It is like my body knew what to do in different situations. Little by little, I regained control of my emotions, I was able to distance myself from pain and sadness, I was able to rest my mind and feel my surroundings. I gained so much with his sessions that I took my 15-year old daughter many times to see him. Brendan's sessions are powerful and the more you practice the more empowered you feel, and the more peaceful you feel. I would recommend to anybody to go meet Brendan and let him guide you through his teachings in order to find strength and peace. Only good things will come out of meeting him.

Before finding Dr. Cheng I had been searching for an Acupuncturist for 6 months. I had just moved…read moreto the area. I have been to at least 6 acupuncturists over the years, including one who was a master teacher at a famous school in Maryland. I thought I would never find anyone as competent as she was. I was wrong! At my first visit Dr. Cheng spent an hour and a half with me, taking in my history, family life, and health issues past and present. I expected the usual tongue and pulse check. I was very surprised when Dr. Cheng also checked my energy, my body posture and meridians. She is very unique in that she works with the body on many levels and so is able to bring about healing more quickly and more gently than other practitioners I have encountered. She was not only thorough but also very kind and made me feel very comfortable. The space is beautiful and calming and Dr. Cheng is very gentle in her treatment. I have serious health issues and I trust that Dr. Cheng will help me in improving them and bring me back into balance. I am going back for my 4th visit this week and I feel extremely fortunate that I have found this practitioner!

I have always been skeptical about acupuncture and chinese medicine because of all the horrible…read morestories I have heard before. It was until I met Dr. Cheng, my view started to change. I had this cough for 3 months last winter due to our weather here in Seattle. I went to see an internal medicine doctor, ENT (Eye Nose Throat) specialist, taking extra vitamins, but things just weren't getting better. I got to meet Dr Cheng in November and found out about her impressive background - PhD in Molecular Biology and was a research scientist at Merck. A PhD in Molecular Biology & Chinese Medicine? That's interesting. I gave it a try and had a couple sessions with Dr. Cheng where she treated me with Chinese herbs and acupuncture. Dr. Cheng was able to communicate with me about the concepts behind Chinese medicine and acupuncture through a scientific approach. Most of the Chinese medicine could not do that. If you are like me, who likes to understand how things work and why they work, Dr. Cheng is excellent doctor. I will be going back to see Dr. Cheng for my acupuncture "tune-up" for sure!

Very professional, experienced, caring, and honest! I saw Dr. Phonexay Lala Simon for my first ever…read moreacupuncture visit at Rebel Med NW clinic in Ballard early March after I had suffered from some whiplash and aches from a fall while snowboarding, in addition to a minor concussion. I have always wanted to try acupuncture. I was initially nervous because... you know...needles! But I had no need to worry because Dr. Phonexay Lala Simon was wonderful at making me feel comfortable and was very professional with treating me. It was a very seamless, relaxing, and an amazing healing process for me to experience for my mind and body. I avidly practice yoga and stay active but was was recently experiencing bothersome tension in my neck and shoulders. And as a person with a full time desk job, and a climber/long distance runner, those stresses sometimes get exacerbated. I came back for another round of treatment and to follow up from the aches I experienced after my fall. I felt so much better after receiving acupuncture treatment and cupping. I seriously loved the way I felt during the appointment. It was the self-care I needed and was a real treat. I was so astonished that my pain had subsided the next day and I felt refreshed and fueled to continue my normal outdoor activities. Dr. Phonexay Lala Simon not only focuses on the physical concerns but looks to aid your mindfulness of yourself and bring self awareness to your well being. She is very personable and easy to talk to. I really appreciated the insights she had and the questions she asked me to better understand how my treatment should be suited for my health. And as a very active person, it meant a lot to get natural treatment to my injuries that align with my values of health and wellness. I appreciate the honesty and sincerity of the staff and the values of the clinic overall. I am definitely a fan and will continue treatments to help enhance my mind and body as I increase my activity level with the various sports I partake in.

From the owner: Voted Seattle Met Top Acupuncturist in 2022 and Top Doctor in 2023, Dr. Phonexay Lala Simon EAMP,…read moreLAc provides Acupuncture and classical Chinese Medicine to the Ballard community in Seattle, Washington. She specializes in treating back and neck pain, jaw pain, digestive health, fertility acupuncture support, pregnancy support, natural labor induction, post-partum recovery, natural seasonal allergy treatments, mood balancing and more. Dr. Phonexay Lala Simon, additionally is trained in cosmetic acupuncture to naturally treat skin related concerns including, wrinkles, blemishes, scars, and sun damage to support skin health throughout life. She also has certification in acu-point injection therapy using nutrient and homeopathic treatments to treat complex pain. She additionally recently added on Potenza RF Microneedling & ADVATA TX Laser as part of her supportive practice for treating abdomen scars and stretch marks post partum along with Emsculpt Neo for Diastasis recti. Phonexay also uses intuitive bodywork and Qi Gong to enhance her treatments in order to achieve both physical and energetic harmony for her patients. Many of her patients comment on her innate ability to find the root cause through her classic traditional Chinese Medicine intake, pulse diagnosis, facial diagnosis, and her Qi Gong skills to sense where a patients care needs to go next whether through daily lifestyle support, chinese herbs, or referrals to other allied health professionals.

I just had 3 classes here. I am coming back many times!…read more I've taken F45 before in another location so I knew what I was getting into- hard, fun, varied workouts. I got more than I expected. It started with a very knowledgeable Trainer who signed me up and gave me all info I needed. When I arrived people were friendly. The workouts are fun and hard as I remember. I was approached by 2 of the trainers to check on me and also to give me info re changing my movements to maximize my ability to gain strength. The trainers are highly experienced and educated in strength training and physical movement. The managers and trainers are very friendly and approachable. F45 workouts are the most fun in the world just my opinion)- and this is a wonderful place to maintain and increase your fitness with expert trainers. I will be there- you?

I'm a former F45 coach and I'm joining as a member. They offer towel service: a high-end perk that…read moreconvinced me to stay. More importantly, though, here are some primary reasons I stayed: 1. LOCATION is great! Open windows allow lots of light, making for a pleasant space to work out. 2. RESPONSIVE staff. Immediately replied to texts. Katie, a temp manager (maternity leave), was superb! 3. STELLAR coaching - this from a highly technical coach. We all need coaching and I got some, especially from Coach Juan who is not only good at coaching but is also super nice! Tonya is a beast with clear and amazing cues for coaching. 4. CLEAN studio with good equipment. Other studios that I've been to have damaged equipment on the floor. Didn't see any at Eastlake. Equipment was well maintained. In addition, they have Olympic bars! Also, bathrooms are super clean and always stocked. 5. FRIENDLY community. This was a bonus. I don't care much for community but they built a solid one here. SIGNED UP for unlimited membership.