ALISA POPOVA, LMT, RYT

My lifelong curiosity for the mystery of the body and a passion for health and well-being led me to attend Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy, after receiving a Bachelor's degree with a major in Dance from the UW. I graduated Cortiva in 2014. A year later I completed a yoga teacher training at Richmond Beach Yoga, and a few months after - a Reiki Level I training with a Reiki Master Teacher in Seattle. In November of 2020 I got my Reiki Level II training.

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My goal in my bodywork sessions is to create change in the structure, leading to greater ease of movement, while at the same time soothing the nervous system. To achieve this I work using Myofascial Release, Sports massage and Swedish relaxation techniques. Each of my sessions relies on a client centered approach, because I believe we are a whole new person on each new day and I want to meet folks where they are at as much as possible without assuming they are the same as last time.

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I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients with different needs.

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Some of my favorite groups to work with include athletes. I am very active and receive regular bodywork so I feel I can relate very well to athletes and their needs.

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Another group I like to work with is seniors. Over my six years of working as LMT I have gained a lot of experience working with this population. I have found that this age group is especially grateful for therapeutic touch and really benefit from regular bodywork in this stage in their lives.

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My experience also extends to working with special populations such as pregnant women and children as young as eight.

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When I am not working as LMT, RYT or Reiki healer, I am most likely practicing dance improvisation for body, mind and soul. I also practice yoga, Taiji and Northern Shaolin kung fu, and, less often but still regularly engage in weightlifting, running trails, and choreographing performance and dance works. Recently I have developed a passion for pilates, and it is helping me become a stronger and more efficient mover. In the past I have indulged in gyrokinesis and gyrotonics and cannot wait to dive back in to that once I free up some time. 

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I am currently in the Counseling Psychology Master's program at Bastyr University. 

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I love the way the ocean makes me feel, but my secret love is the desert.

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Looking forward to meeting you!

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- Alisa