Seattle Advanced Bodywork Associates

Darrell is NOT the kind of massage therapist that is relaxing at all. He IS the kind of massage therapist that finds the problem and you back on your feet as soon as possible. As a Chiropractor I find his approach to be essential in the healthcare industry.

I haven gone to this place after my car accident. Darrell Martin works on me and he is very very good for treating injuries. I feel so much better every time I got out of there. I can’t say enough good things about his work.

Warning: I am going to get all giddy writing this review.
You see, that’s what happens when you find a place you REALLY love. You tell your friends. You tell your family. You tell the Unilocal nation!
Jean Clough is BY FAR the best massage practitioner I have ever let touch this divine body (I kid, I kid). Seriously though, she has the perfect amount of pressure. It doesn’t make me cringe every time she pokes at me (which she doesn’t; she just gently works out the kinks). I always feel so much better after a visit with her. I am so impressed that I can say «it hurts here» and point and she knows the name of the muscle and the probably cause of the pain. As a five-​night-​a-​week soccer player, I have lots of different pains and she is excellent at not only treating them in crisis, but preventing them beforehand with stretches and core building.
The only downside is that because she is the best in world (voted unanimously by me), it can be difficult to get an appointment. And, after this review, you should all call and bump me out even further.
EXCELLENT service and Jean is a wonderful person with a friendly, calming, and healing spirit.

Cynthia Callison has singlehandedly improved my life in many ways. I saw her for two full years, almost weekly, after a pretty serious car accident. I had muscular and joint problems in my back which created pain throughout it and other parts of my body. From the very first session, Cynthia’s vast knowledge of the body and how it works and is all connected, was demonstrated through varying techniques and approaches that made me feel amazing at the end of the session. Not only were the areas of pain completely relieved, but every single part of my body felt relaxed, stretched, renewed, and realigned. With every session, I felt major improvements and was thoroughly satisfied. I didn’t realize just how exceptional Cynthia was until I saw another massage therapist once, and felt totally dissatisfied, and as though they had just touched the surface (pun intended).
It’s as if Cynthia intuitively knows exactly what pressure is perfect for deep relaxation and rejuvenation of the muscles, and exactly where to apply it. She even added elements of physical therapy, helping me stretch areas that directly affected my areas of pain. Every session, she also gave me extensive advice on home treatments I could do-​exercises, exercise tools, positions, therapeutic activities, etc.
She also recommended the best chiropractor in Seattle, wonderful exercise class instructors, and more. She and who she associates with are TOP QUALITY.
She is also a very personable, compassionate young woman, who makes you comfortable, serene, and happy to be there-​sessions were the highlight of my week. She is also flexible and works wonderfully with your schedule.
I now have immense respect for massage therapy and know that it is highly beneficial for every person, no matter the presence of injury or physical issues. It not only realigns, relaxes, and relieves the physical body, it calms the mind, nourishes the soul, and I am living proof that I gained extraordinary mental and psychological benefits as well.
I could not recommend Cynthia Callison more enthusiastically-​she has MAGIC hands and has enabled me to resume all daily activities (school, work, dance, etc) pain free and to enjoy long lasting benefits of her massage.

Perfect massage. Perfect attention to my aches and pains and working out the knots.

I have been a patient of several of the practitioners of Seattle Advanced Body Work and Associates over the past ten years. I find the atmosphere warm, relaxing, and very homey. Ted Johnson is great at deep tissue massage. Darryl Martin is wonderful at finding out just where it hurts and then working out the kinks, Nate Starling does great chair massage and Jean Clough has intuitive and magical hands. Jeans room is my personal favorite, with beautiful art on the wall and a lovely stained glass mirror in the window. The clinic has a nice vibe and the practitioners seem to really enjoy working together. I would highly recommend any one of these great practitioners!

I highly recommend SABA! I have been going to SABA for over five years and have always had positive experiences. I’ve found each practitioner to be thoughtful, patient, open-​minded, and accommodating. I’ve come to SABA for a variety of reasons, including general relaxation, tight upper back, athletic injury recovery, and posture… I have seen progress in all areas. Jean, Tally, and Michelle have all been wonderful. I think SABA has wonderful energy and everyone there is concerned with giving customers a positive overall experience. It is now a part of my routine to go at least once a month and I could not imagine not going…

## UP to a 2 tho ?? the overall experience is WHEW GRRRR.## CManager took time to apologize personally. A mismatch definitely.##
Bad deal. They have many practitioners. You read their website and try to get an appointment with anyone. I made a horrible mistake with my choice. The dancer masseuse called to affirm an appointment hour which I was grateful to get. Her questions about why I needed the massage eroded into her not understanding what not working can do to one’s spirit and how a massage prof. can do good or BAD through their beliefs, projections and words.
I am SO glad I didnt have an appointment with her. I wrote the manager with whom I had had a great conversation. She ‘addressed” the incident with the masseuse– dancer person.
Will I EVER go in there? Not likely. I got a massage elsewhere that day and also referrals. READ carefully the techniques and expertise of those whom you consider. Health is one of your most precious investments. Having caring thoughtful practitioners is important.

Ted Johnson was just wonderful. I gained a lot of knowledge about how to help my body stay relaxed and had fun wonderful conversation. The atmosphere is beautiful and I left feeling on cloud nine. :-)

Cynthia Callison has Magic Healing Hands!!! She is also warm, friendly, personable, and knowledgeable, if she doesn’t know a question’s answer, she will find it!
I visit her when she is working at Dynamic Chiropractic Clinic downtown with Dr. Carr.
Theres nothing like a Massage and then an Adjustment!
I have scheduled massages with her when i’ve had weird muscle spasms i’ve never had before, also when i have severe neck pain (c6 injury), and lower back pain (pms).
She is wonderful! Her massage room is very warm, relaxing, comfortable, and she has been able to relieve many aches in less than an hour, but going the full hour is Heaven!!!
We didn’t take long to realize we have many common friends which makes our visits even more friendly and relaxed.
Thanks Cynthia for being so cool, magical, and healing!!!

I have had many so-​so massages at other clinics, sports clubs, and spas. I have to say the people at SABA are absolute professionals who are highly skilled therapists. I have seen a number of different practitioners there, including owner Jean Clough and Cynthia Callison, and I have always come away satisfied both physically and mentally. Easy location with on street parking, they take most insurance and have a relaxed atmosphere.

A while ago, nwsource sent out a coupon for a 75 minute massage for $ 50. What could be wrong with that? Nothing, as far as I could see.
And when I found out that one of the people offering the massages was four blocks from my house, I was downright excited.
I scheduled a massage for myself and one for my boyfriend. I will review the masseuse separately, but as for the space? It was small and not particularly relaxing. Not a lot of natural light (and it was sunny out) in the waiting room.
The massage room wasn’t very relaxing either and it was a bit stuffy.
I had a better experience at Massage Envy, which is in the mall for goodness sake.