Intuitive Bodywork

My massage was good, but I felt a bit screwed on the payment side. They said they took my insurance and did. I have two insurances and they only billed one. I finally got the bill from them about 2 months later and was surprised to see that the charge to me was only about $ 10 less than the charge if you pay in cash at the appointment. So I got a $ 10 discount off of a cash massage, and the company got a reasonable payment from both me and my insurance company. I guess that’s how this works, but it seemed odd to me to pay so much for an insurance massage. When I raised the issue of a second insurance, the person I was in touch with just made a comment that they didn’t have my second insurance on file and when I raised the issue again to see if they would try my second insurance, she guilt tripped me about how much that would delay payment. So overall, good solid massage, not so great customer service and a bit of a scam for an insurance massage (at least if you use Regence).

Julia is the best! I came in to Intuitive Bodywork because I needed a massage and we had a Chinook book coupon, and now I want to return on a regular basis. She really listened, gave a fantastic massage that felt like it actually improved the deep tissue in my body, then gave practical recommendations and stretches that have already helped me! Thank you, Julia! This is the place to go if you want a skilled, individualized massage in the Seattle area!

Wow. I just received one of the best massages in my life. Julia is amazing and highly skilled. Her massage was so accurate, it was like she could read my mind. And that was on the first appointment.
I never thought I would get this poetic about a massage, but Julia’s technique was so strong and brisk that the whole experience felt raw, open, and invigorating, like camping on a rocky cliffside beach.
Some massage therapists are chatty, but Julia is pretty introverted, only talking when necessary, so if you book with her, keep that in mind. You wouldn’t want to distract her from working her magic.
One final note: I really appreciate the fact that Intuitive Bodywork doesn’t try to upsell with fancy «extras.» That to me is the mark of a professional business. I’m sure they will thrive upon word-​of-​mouth.

I have been to Heidi Lott LMP twice now. She is amazing! Both times owner Katie got me in fairly last minute.
The first was on New Year’s Day. A few days prior I woke from a nap with pain and tightness in one hip. It caused me to limp and have difficulty doing basic things, including picking up my little daughter. Not to mention we were moving and I couldn’t do much to help. Finally I called after an internet search ( Unilocal included) and remembered driving by. I left a desperate message hoping I could get in when the staff returned from the holiday. Sheer happiness when Katie called me back within an hour! Anyhow, Heidi is a talented massage therapist and energy worker. I ended up needing more of the latter for this session. I walked out with much less pain and more mobility then I walked in with. She said it’d be three days to fully clear and Heidi was absolutely correct. Heidi also recommended stretches for my chronic tight shoulders and chest-​a by-​product of carrying and holding the kid!
The second time was similar but less urgent thankfully. It was my neck and I couldn’t turn it fully. Super tight! There was both massage and energy work, as well as some guidance for at home. We also talked about the ability to heal ourselves, something I look forward to getting more focus and guidance from Heidi about.
They’ve started a new subscription program. It is fantastic since I self-​pay. The savings is good, and really it is forcing me to commit to do something for myself at least once a month. I’m looking forward already to my next session!
Also, Katie will contact you if your therapist has an opening on a slow day (like a holiday) or if there’s a new staff member. That is a great courtesy.

I’ve been meaning to write a review for a while. I live a block away so coming here is a no-​brainer, but even without the proximity it’s the best place to go for massage that I’ve experienced in the area. Everyone that I’ve received a massage from is great, but I do have my personal favorites. Which you will have to find out for yourself. I recommend trying out different therapists, because everyone has a different style or puts on different music etc… and sound does have a huge impact upon relaxation and is entirely subjective to your own personal taste. The only caveat is the people who they share space with, the Union Center for Healing. So disruptive when they use the small kitchen outside the massage room or the bathroom adjoining the two treatment rooms. It almost feels like some passive-​aggressive effort on their part to be so incredibly loud when using the restroom. That’s their fail though, not Intuitive Bodywork — my therapist apologized for the disruption, which was very nice of her. Union Center however, is definitely on my no go list for sure since their rudeness seems pretty deliberate. My hope is that they see this at some point and amend their ways since it reflects badly upon them. Anyhow — Intuitive Bodywork is wonderful and every massage I’ve had there has been healing and relaxing. I won’t go anywhere else.

I love it here. The masseuses vary so it’s quite personal but they’re great at what you want if you specify. I recommend trying them all to see who is the best fit, or calling to discuss styles beforehand.
My only qualm is the timing– even if they start the massage late (on their own accord) they end on time which can feel frustrating. Even though it’s usually 5 minutes that’s 8% of your time.
Also love that they give you Emergen-​C at the end :)

I’ve been going to them for 3 years now. Anna is incredible! I think I’ve tried most of the therapists there and they all have helped with tight muscles and helping me relax. This place is hands down the best place for a good quality massage. The owner Katie is great and so accomadating to make your schedule work to match you up with a therapist too!

I’m a Phillip fan. His technique and flow and transitions are very relaxing — the massage feels awesome. He is responsive to my feedback and professional. He has a kind and calm energy about him that makes it easy for me to relax, feel safe, and enjoy the somewhat strange experience of being touched by a stranger. The sessions I’ve had with him have enabled emotional processing and increased my body awareness and sense of being present.

Katie threw away a loyal customer.
I’ve seen Katie, the owner of Intuitive Bodywork, around 6 times over the past few months. I always show up 10 – 15 minutes early to my appointments, freshly showered, behave curiously, and tip generously ($ 20 for an hour session). I planned to continue seeing her, and had even pre-​paid for my next 3 sessions.
Today I arrived 15 minutes early as usual, and she answered the door and said angerly, «we need to talk,» then proceeded to give me major attitude about how she didn’t want me showing up early. She said she scheduled her appointments 30 minutes apart for a reason and didn’t want me «knocking on her door» more than 2 – 4 minutes before the session. She seriously berated me for a good couple of minutes about this. I told her I didn’t appreciate the attitude and that this wasn’t good customer service. She said «it’s not about customer service» and that if I didn’t like it she could refund my money, which is exactly what I asked her to do.
I was shocked at Katie’s unprofessional-​ism. I was treated like a misbehaving child for showing up EARLY for an appointment. I would have been happy to wait in the lobby until she was ready. She never mentioned a problem with my showing up early in any of my previous sessions. I’ve been to many massage therapists in Seattle and Chicago and have never been treated so rudely before. There are plenty of other providers in this city who actually try to make you feel welcome and relaxed, but not Katie. Take your money elsewhere.
EDIT: I just saw Katie’s response. For the record, I was less than 15 minutes early (not 20+) and there was no other client in the building when I arrived. There is also a waiting area separate from the massage room. Regardless, the «sin» of showing up early (which is required or at least considered a courtesy at most places) certainly does not warrant being treated like a jerk. All of the 5 star reviews of this place (which you’ll notice are all from last year or before) have caused Katie’s schedule to fill up recently. I guess she now feels comfortable taking her clients for granted. I’d rather spend my money at a place that treats me like a customer rather than someone who’s imposing on their valuable time.

Katie was awesome! Im a fan and plan on making her my permanant masseuese. 21^st and Union.E.U.S.H.

Totally love these peeps…

I had high hopes for this place after reading all the 5 stars review but sadly walked away disappointed. I had a 90 minutes massage with Anna and like the rating of 2 stars suggested, it was a «Meh. I’ve experienced better masseuse».
My biggest complain is that Intuitive Bodywork’s masseuese was actaully not very intuitive. She appled very little pressure in the beginning so I asked her for more pressure. She then applied so much pressure that I was in pain. After a couple times of not-​enough-​pressure vs. pain, I gave up on asking. If she was «intuitive», she would have known how much pressure is the right amount for each client.
After 90 minutes, I only felt slightly more relaxed than when I first came in and I’m not even sure if that’s from the massage or the 1 hour nap that I had. My knots were mostly still there when I left. I have a regular masseuse that I go to every 2 weeks but she was out of town so I figured I should try somone new that’s closer to my house.
I gave 1 star for convenience and 1 star for their awesome website.

Katie– and the other talented staff at Intuitive Bodywork– are so skilled and professional that I would recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic massage experience.
The space is tranquil, clean and easy to find with plenty of parking on the surrounding streets.
The services are amazing, my back, neck and legs are always like jelly when I leave, a bit sore the next day and then POW! They are limber and relaxed for weeks afterwards.

I wanted to leave my review of two ladies at Intuitive Bodywork — Anna and Mindee. I’ve had a ton of massages on a regular basis for a while from the same therapist. I moved to Seattle in July and found Intuitive on Unilocal hoping to find a new place I could go. These ladies are wonderful! I use massage for relaxation and health but recently used them for recovery from an injury.
I came in about 3 weeks ago shortly after I had a (what I thought) minor quad pull during a flag football game (yes, no contact). I saw Mindee, explained what happened and she did a wonderful job working out the stickiness in my quad and my pain subsided. I played the following Saturday — double header — we won both games! I, unfortunately, well and truly pulled/​tore my right quad — some girls tripped me up and I went down. It was swollen and really painful. I used RICE for the week — even at work — stretched as much as I could and sat out the following game.
I scheduled another appointment for the next Tuesday with Anna. My swelling was gone and I needed to get it worked on. She did a fantastic job finding a trigger point deep in my quad that seemed to be the beginning of the end of the pain. I sat out another game… we lost both games. I was determined to heal and play the next game!
I scheduled another appointment for this last Wednesday with Mindee to work out the last of the tightness and any potential scar tissue in there. I had worked out Monday and felt good but wanted to ensure the healing was there. Mindee, again, did a terrific job and worked out the last of the ‘crud’ in there. I felt no pain during stretching or working out the following day. I’ve had absolutely no pain or stiffness or any residual effects from the quad injury. I played my a** off on Saturday — we won! I’m grateful I found you guys!
Anna and Mindee are GREAT and helped me to speed my healing process. They listen well and focus on what will be best to help you. I believe so much that it was their work (and my reluctant rest) that I referred a teammate to see them. (He pulled a hammy and a groin. Flag football is kind of brutal. :D) I also sent an email to the whole team to try them.

Katie’s massages are amazing. I like a lot of pressure, which she delivers beautifully. But she always checks in, so I imagine that if a client wanted less, she would be great with that, too. I’ve had a lot of massages over the years, and Katie’s are right up there with the best of them. And she takes insurance. I also like that she uses an online system to book her appointments — so efficient.

I went to Katie the day after helping to execute a truly harrowing (but fabulous) wedding for my sister. Twelve hours of setup/​tear down; included but was not limited to, floral arrangement, candy bar design and set-​up, people herding, kid entertaining, drink fetching, fall down dancing, and frisbee. With bouts of outright drunkenness thrown in for flavor.
Needless to say, the next day I couldn’t straighten my legs, and where did those bruises some from? I called Kate, and she squeezed me and my partner, into her schedule that same day. We couldn’t have been more grateful.
I’ve had lots of massages, and I’m a big fan of deep tissue (which Katie did at no extra charge). Seriously, I can take about as much pressure as anyone short of Mike Tyson, can give. But on this day, I was so dehydrated that my muscles felt spongy. Katie had to be very careful and patient not to hurt me.
Katie is a real talent. If I lived in Seattle I would go to no other masseuse. Also, her office is clean, comfortable, and inviting. Oh, and I thought her prices were more than fair.
Thanks again Katie!!!

I saw Katie after a car accident, and I have to say she is amazing. Not only did she provide relief from the pain, but she also was a great listener to both what I said and how my body reacted. I felt exponentially better after the first session, and each session after improved more. On top of that she handled all the billing for the insurance and patiently explained what she was doing and why.

Your first time is always awkward, right? What should I wear? This person is going to see me mostly nude, what do you talk about? Are you supposed to talk? I know I’m horrible at breaking the ice conversation anyhow. Should I just solidify that I’m a crazy cat lady and talk about my cat instead? People like animals right? Or I can talk about chinchillas. Everybody loves a good chinchilla story.
All of these thoughts ran through my head as I was en route to my first appointment with Katie, and my first massage therapy appointment ever. Within the first few minutes of meeting Katie, all of the awkwardness was gone. She is really down to earth and focused on addressing individual needs. Not only does she aid in correcting twenty plus years of bad posture, she explains what everything is. I now know what fascia is and how important it is to my muscles and posture. Google it… then take some fish oil. Seriously.
This might be a little presumptuous as she is the only massage therapist I’ve seen, but I say that Katie is the best massage therapist. End of story.

I’ve been seeing Katie for over a year now and she’s fantastic! She’s friendly, always ready to explain what she’s doing and just super intuitive. Her prices are great too.

I’ve been seeing Katie (for back problems) since before she qualified. From the beginning she has been amazingly talented. She does things to me no other massage therapists have done. She also takes the time to explain what she’s doing and what muscles she’s working on. Afterwards she gives me advice on what else I can do to help my back.
I’m not the kind of person who likes to lie down for an hour and have my back rubbed. With the half-​dozen other massage therapists I’ve seen in my life I feel like that’s all I got — a fancy back-​rub. With Katie I feel like i’ve been worked and she’s the only one I’ve felt a lasting benefit from.
Saying that, if you asked her I’m sure she could do the touchy-​feely kind of massage too.