Deep Tissue Massage
Firm direct pressure combined with slow movement and passive stretching. Deep tissue techniques that melt away muscle tension, relieve pain, increase your flexibility and ease of movement. You might just leave your appointment feeling a little bit taller.
Prenatal Massage
Do you want to get deep therapeutic work while you're pregnant? We can continue to work on an old injury or treat a new condition you’ve developed during pregnancy. Or maybe you just want to drift into blissful relaxation while supported on a mountain of pillows.
Deep Neck Work
Targeting specific neck muscles affected by whiplash, computer use, stress, or those times when you wake up with “a kink in your neck”. Utilizing deep tissue, trigger point and cranio sacral techniques. This focused work is also beneficial for people with TMJ and/or chronic headaches.
About Sara
With over 20 years of experience, my passion is to work with people committed to their health and wellness, supporting them through the healing powers of massage.
Massage is a way to reeducate muscles, relax the body out of chronic pain and release postures of stress whether brought on by emotions, thoughts or physical repetition. By observing and listening to your body, I work as deep or as lightly as needed, staying on intense areas of tension until contracted muscles melt. Intuitive, slow and powerful strokes allow your body to soften, move and breathe. My goal is to not only release tight muscles and bring about relaxation, but bring more awareness to those areas and help you move towards tension free living.
I draw on my experiences working with Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Yoga Practitioners and athletes of all kinds. My work is heavily influenced by Swedish and Deep tissue techniques. Specific areas of study include Myofascial, Craniosacral, Deep neck work and Prenatal certification.
Rates & Insurance
Office appointment
60 minutes $110
90 minutes $155
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Cancellation policy
24-hour notice is required for all canceled appointments. Without 24 hours noticed or if you miss your scheduled time you will be charged for the appointment.
Payment Methods
Cash, check, Venmo and credit cards (including HSA cards) accepted.
Insurance accepted for
L&I claims
PIP claims (car accident)
Billed at $45 a unit
Please bring claim number and your claims adjuster contact with you to your first visit.
*I am an Out-of Network Provider for Health Insurance. I do not bill your Health Insurance, but can provide you with a Superbill to submit for out-of network benefits.
What to Expect
Upon your first visit you will fill out a brief intake identifying your areas of concern, conditions and applicable medical history. We will discuss any injuries and specifics of your discomfort, ie frequency, intensity, what makes it feel better or worse. I may ask you what you do for work, what you do for exercise or stress reduction, and what your habits at home are. All of which give me clues into how you are using your body and allow me to customize our session to best fit your body and its specific needs.
I will then leave the room for you to undress to your comfort level and lay on the table between the sheets either face up or face down.
I encourage my clients to communicate any feedback during their massage about pressure, temperature, or anything else that comes up. It is your massage after all and my goal is for it to be pleasurable and productive.
When the massage is finished I will again leave the room, you will redress and then we will discuss a treatment plan and anything you might be able to do on your own, ie stretching, posture or exercise to help facilitate your healing.
At the end of your time is when we can schedule further appointments if you choose to do so in person.
Contact, Hours, and Location
Please schedule online or call 425-269-4745 for an appointment.
Email Sara Akerlund at sara@saraakerlund.com
Located inside Wallingford Family Chiropractic.
2400 N. 45th ST Suite 101 Seattle, Wa 98103
Hours (by appointment)
Mon — 10am – 7pm
Tues — 9:30am – 1pm
Wed — 10am – 1:30pm
Fri — 10am – 7pm