The past decade of practicing Massage Therapy, has taught me many, many things. One being that doing something that you love, as a career, is sadly underrated and highly unusual for many folks. Another, that communication is the most fundamental tool in aiding others on their journey to relieve aches and pains. People and their injuries are unique, and each lifestyle demands attention to detail. I don't believe for great health, there is one 'cure all' method, but an overlapping balance of modalities and resources that suit you, the individual. I will strive to educate you about the effects of the life choices you make, and give you tips on how to maintain function and comfort in your body. The objective and clinical assessment that I provide is meant to compassionately support you as you transition from injury to wellness, as well as allow you the space to relax and maintain wellness after a typical day of "what have you". I am very capable of using deep pressure in my work, but encourage clients to work with their breath and at a level they feel is "helpful" or "productive". When you can't breathe because you are straining silently to resist strong pressure, you are not relaxing and thus not really "receiving" the work, but enduring. The body knows it's own limitations, even when the mind overlooks them. That goes for patient and practitioner alike. Massage Therapy is a wonderful way to connect the body and mind, and while injuries present the obstacle of inevitable pain and it does not have to be excruciating to be effective.

Contact Me

(425) 747-5657

lauvantherapy AT gmail DOT com

Laurie Van Kleeck - Licensed Massage Therapist

I offer the following kinds of massage: Chair Massage, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage, Medical Massage, Hot Stone, Myofascial Release, Structural Integration.

My Professional History:
March 02- PRESENT: Newport Massage Therapy. Bellevue, WA 98006.
(425) 747-5657
June 11- PRESENT: SkinLogic Skin Center Seattle, WA 98104.
(206) 523-4444
June 10- PRESENT: DreamClinic, Seattle, WA 98115. (206) 267-0863
February 11- June 11: Mayo Therapy Associates, Seattle 98102
February 02- June 03: Kenmore Chiropractic. Kenmore, WA 98028

Ashmead College: Clinical Internship February '01- August '01 Seattle, WA
Fully operational clinic: Completing and filing client charts, interacting with paid clinic professionals, 2 one-hour massage therapy appointments each day of internship.

Ashmead College: Teacher Assistant
Spring Qtr March '03- May '03
Fall Qtr September '01- November '01

Graduate of Everest College (Ashmead), class of 2001.

Ashmead College: Nationally Accredited Licensed Massage Therapy Program.
Seattle, WA Graduated August '01
COURSES: Anatomy & Physiology, Kinisiology, Massage Theory & Practice. Including Postural Assessment & Balancing, Clinical SOAP Charting, ROM Testing & Swedish Gymnastics, Trigger Point Therapy, Injury Treatment Therapy, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue Therapy.

CEU's:
-Ethics for Bodyworkers- Eric Spivack, LMP/ Dipl.Ac, RTT. Soaring Crane. October 2011. Seattle, WA.
-Intro to Thai Yoga Massage Level 1- Eric Spivack, LMP/ Dipl.Ac, RTT. September 2011. Seattle, WA.
-The Magic of Muscle Testing for Massage Therapists- Dr. Jared Kohler, BSc, DC. The Vital Energy Center. January 2011, Seattle, WA.
-Cerebral Dominance- Institute for Natural Resources(INR). October 2009. Bellevue, WA
-Depression, Heart Disease & Stroke. INR.
May 2009. Bellevue, WA.
-Obesity, A Scientific Update. INR. April 2009. Bellevue, WA
-Somatic Patterning- Mary Ann Foster, BA, CMT. June 2008. Seattle, WA.
-Structural Rebalancing for MVC's and Sports Injuries- Sean Miller, LMP, D.Hom. October 2007. Shoreline, WA.
-Intro to Daucik Method- Zdenka Daucik, LMP. December 2005. Seattle, WA.
-Working with Ease & Flowing Energy- Stephen Brown, L. Ac./ Reed Svadesh, MA. The BodyMind Energetics Institute. October 2005. Seattle, WA.
-Active Isolated Stretching- Joshua Morton, LMP. May 2005. Seattle, WA

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