Larra Dutton

Licensed Massage Therapist
I came to massage after many years of receiving bodywork and finding the freedom in my own body after recovering from an illness that required me to learn to walk and speak clearly again. Since that time I have been fascinated with the body's ability to heal itself, managing chronic pain, and the nervous system.
With a keen interest in research and medical massage, I love the balance of integrated work that includes therapeutic treatment and relaxation.
My view on bodywork is an extension of my life's purpose - simply to help people find the freedom in their own bodies to live their best, fullest, most joyous life possible.


(206) 601-9994
dutton DOT massage AT gmail DOT com
Seattle, WA

Massage Services

I offer the following kinds of massage:

State License MA 60205863
Deep TissueSwedishPregnancy MassageSports MassageMedical MassageMyofascial ReleaseNeuromuscular Therapy

Professional History

February 2011 - present - Private Practice

Providing a blend of therapeutic and relaxation modalities for private clients including deep tissue, injury treatment, manual lymphatic drainage, structural bodywork and analysis, Swedish, neuromuscular techniques, myofascial release, and pregnancy massage.

September 2011 - March 2014 - Massage Therapist Washington Athletic Club

April 2011 - present - Massage Therapist, Monroe Therapeutics
With an emphasis on injury treatment and recovery, duties include pre and post assessment, writing treatment plans and detailed SOAP notes. Techniques employed include myofascial release, neuromuscular techniques, Swedish, deep tissue, structural bodywork, trigger point work and assisted stretching. Fully credentialled with major health insurance carriers, L&I and PIP.

May 2011 - August 2011 - Massage Therapist, Habitude
Offering a variety of massage therapy techniques and body treatments in a spa setting including: deep
tissue, Swedish, pregnancy, chair massage, salt scrubs, aromatic body wraps, hot stone, reflexology, scalp, hand and foot treatments.

February 2011 - May 2011 - Massage Therapist, Ultra Chiropractic
Offered a variety of massage therapy techniques including: structural bodywork, myofascial release, Swedish, neuromuscular techniques, sports, injury treatment, pregnancy and chair massage. Pre and post assessment, medical history, SOAP charting and treatment plans. L&I, PIP and cash clients accepted.

June 2011 - Teaching Assistant for Brian Utting and Benjamin Lee in Edmonton Canada
Assisted with demonstrations and student instruction (including body mechanics, anatomy questions, technique demonstration etc.) and administrative details involving a 3 day CE for Deep Techniques focusing on the paraspinals, low back and connective tissue structures, psoas and quadratus, chest and diaphragm, shoulder complex and neck.

June 2011 - present - Massage Therapy volunteer at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Provide comfort hand massages to patients and caregivers in the outpatient clinic. Required passing a detailed background check, current massage license, insurance, training, interviewing and vaccination.

January 2011 - 2012 - Graduate Volunteer Assistant (GVA) at Cortiva Institute Seattle
Assist instructors with administrative details, liaison between students and the school, assist in technique demonstrations and with student instruction (including body mechanics, anatomy questions, technique demonstration etc.) Classes I have assisted in include:
- Structural Bodywork (MAS 240) class January - March 2011 and July - September 2011
- Myofascial Techniques (MAS 120) class - January - March 2011
- Massage Research and Case Report Study (MAS 120) class - May - July 2011

Professional History

Graduate of Cortiva Institute - Seattle, class of 2010.

Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Klose Training April 2012

Ashiatsu Certification June 2012

Oncology Massage Therapy 32 CE units with Tracy Walton March/April 2011

Cadaver Anatomy at Bastyr University with De'Anna Dean July/Aug 2010