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By Elise Hecker Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Oncology Trained Esthetics, and Licensed Massage Therapist As a Licensed Esthetician, I am always focused on facial skin issues and the underlying structures. I recently have become obsessed with the lymphatic system knowing that it is the barometer for overall health and wellness of the skin and the whole body. When…

Written by Liza Arnold, LMT Soothing a crying infant can be as challenging as solving a Rubix cube. Techniques like patting an infant on the back to assist with burping or singing a calming song are commonly known. What isn’t normally acknowledged is that these are both examples of body manipulation. Patting an infant’s back…

How do you even judge a massage? Not only is this the general response from others, it was mine as well when I was asked to compete in the 2018 World Massage Championships.  I am not a competitive individual per se, I hardly enter raffles and contests. I will often tell people that I am…

Skin aging occurs when there is a decrease in circulation of blood, which carries vital nutrients to the skin. When we age, nutrient circulation and detoxifying lymph become increasingly sluggish. This causes the skin becomes more “stagnant.” When used for long periods of time without a break, Botox decreases flow in the face even more…

Does it feel like sometimes the only way to get relief from tight and sore muscles is to visit us at Lake Washington Wellness? While spending time with us is enjoyable and we do love seeing you, our job is to get you well so you can lead a healthy, happy and fulfilling life. One…