HUMAN MASSAGE
It probably looks odd to see “human” preceding massage in my services list. I designate my massage for people in this manner because much of my business is working with dogs. I separate the massage services by “human massage” and “canine massage” to direct visitors to my website to the proper page.
What type of massage do you do?
I was trained in Swedish massage primarily. I have taken many classes since starting my massage training and have incorporated different techniques from various massage methods to create my personal style.
My general approach is a slow manipulation of the soft tissue, working into deeper levels by gradually warming and stretching the tissue with increasing levels of pressure. When areas of tight, adhered or spasmic tissue are found those areas receive specific attention with deep tissue techniques.
There are times when an overall, stress-relieving massage is most beneficial and I can focus on deep relaxation. Treatment massage is typically what I practice though, for specific areas of pain and discomfort relief.
Reiki massage is also a common practice for me that involves incorporating Reiki with a massage session (see Reiki). The receiver generally doesn’t notice much difference between a standard massage session and a Reiki massage other than my hands may stop massaging and leave my hands gently laying on a particular area for a couple of minutes. The receiver may feel the Reiki energy as additional warmth or tingling but usually they won’t notice much in the moment other than deep relaxation. The effects of Reiki are subtle and the tactical sensing of the massage is what most people will feel when being massaged.
What massage training and experience has J Linn had?
I studied at Brenneke School of Massage in Seattle. Training at Brenneke was an intimate experience. The class size was large, but the training was individual. Brenneke has since been bought out by Cortiva Institute, which claims to have kept the original curriculum of the Brenneke School. The school itself has moved to a different location as well. When I attended it was located on lower Queen Anne but moved into a more modern plaza building below Capital Hill.
Brenneke had a Swedish massage core training with the State required hours taught in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, ethics and a large amount of hands on training. As with many schools, Brenneke required a number of credits in electives, which allowed students to individualize their training.
I originally thought I would like to pursue spa, relaxation massage but found that I really gravitated more toward helping people with specific pain issues. My training began moving toward learning how to work with insurance companies and listen to my clients to find out exactly how I might be able to help them feel more comfortable with treatment massage.
Once licensed as a LMP in Washington in 2002 I immediately began working as a massage therapist in the Edmonds area. My work experience includes working as a massage therapist in a Chiropractic office in conjunction with the Chiropractor’s treatment plans for over one year. After leaving the Chiropractic office position I became an independent contractor and rented a massage space in a spa, which offered, massage, acupuncture, body wraps and skin care.
Over the next year or so I became more focused on reflecting my own, personal style of interacting with my clients in an atmosphere that was more comfortable and focused on the individual client. I found an office in downtown Edmonds that was a wonderful, healing space and allowed me to do just that.
Now working out of my home located on Echo Lake in Shoreline, Washington I continue to do the same massage work I came to love in the very beginning in an amazing, beautiful, lake view environment.
Washington State requires 24 hours of approved continuing education credits every two years to continue to be licensed as an LMP. I stay in compliance with all requirements and continue my quest to find techniques to help me be the best therapist I can be.
What insurance plans are accepted?
At this time I am a preferred provider for Premara, Uniform, First Choice, Aetna and Cigna. Some insurance providers use secondary payor services. I am happy to check your coverage if you are unsure whether your insurance covers massage and also to find out what is required for massage to be covered. Some companies require a prescription, some don’t.
I also am an L&I massage provider and am able to work with you if you have an L&I (labor & industries) claim due to an injury related to your work place.
If you have been injured in an automobile accident and have personal injury protection (PIP) benefits included in your policy I can also bill your auto insurance company. If injured in an auto accident that was caused by someone else and you do not have personal injury coverage but you are going into a settlement situation or litigation I can provide your attorney with the documentation needed to have massage covered in your settlement.
Do you ever do chair massage on site?
On site chair massage is available with a 2 hour minimum.
What are the rates for massage sessions?
1 hour massage $65
1 hour Reiki massage $65
1.5 hour massage $95
1.5 Reiki massage $95
* Chair Massage rates are $1 per minute with a 2 hour minimum and a $20 set up fee.
* A travel fee may be added for locations farther than 12 miles or 20 minutes
* The rates listed above are “cash” rates. Insurance is billed according to massage billing standard in Washington State and is paid at the individually contracted amounts the insurance companies allow.
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Feel free to contact J Linn with questions.