Alis Brown, LMP

I have 12 years of experience relieving pain, improving circulation, and accelerating healing and athletic performance using Structural Integration, Shiatsu and Visceral Manipulation.  I call my work Full Body Balancing, it centers around the realignment of fascia (myofascial release) and the release of pressure points (shiatsu/acupressure). 

 Fascia is the tissue structure that compartmentalizes us internally and "shrink wraps" the body.  It is in the fascial layers that scar tissue forms after an injury, limiting range of motion and causing painful impingement. It is also fascia that can hold a muscle in a chronic state of discomfort.

  Pressure points are areas of stagnation within the circulatory and nervous systems.  Stagnation in the circulation can lead to muscle tension, "knots", decreased range of motion and is the foundation of any dis-ease in the body. Addressing the realignment of fascia and releasing pressure points creates a sense of spaciousness and fluidity within allowing for real results. The circulation is improved allowing the body to better maintain homeostasis (balance), release tension and waste build-up,  and to more efficiently heal itself. This work is highly effective in the reduction of pain, recovery from accident and illness, chronic conditions, structural imbalance, and aids the body in optimal performance

I am a graduate of Brian Utting School of Massage and have completed more than 1800 hours of specialized training in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Massage Therapy Techniques including advanced certification in : Structural Integration, Myofascial Release, Shiatsu, Deep Muscle Therapy and Reflexology.

I am a  fully accredited Professional Health Care Provider, I am licensed by the state of Washington to provide Massage Therapy, and I am a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).