Natural Flow Massage

The best place to get a massage, whether it is therapeutic or just relaxation.
I’ve been coming here for both in the last few years.
The environment is «An urban oasis» like. The garden leading to the cottage as well as the waiting and massage rooms. Calm energy.
I do a lot of physical activities, gardening, sports and I have little kids, so I can feel that reflecting on my body. I’ve had some urgent situations and Ted always does his best to fit me in.
I’ve even brought my mom here when she was visiting and she said she’s giving 5 stars. That’s huge!
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Ted is very knowledgeable about a lot of «well being» related things plus he knows exactly where each muscle or tendon is. He’s experienced and intuitive.
I was in a car accident last year, I knew exactly who I need to see. I always get a great service and feel amazing after my massage.
The only things that’s not great is that at times it’s hard to get in thanks to my busy schedule. I guess, Ted is popular. And I’m not surprised.

A bit of full disclosure here: I’ve never had a ‘Therapeutic massage’, and I am VERRRRRY leery of ‘alternative medicine’.
That said, I’m an now a convert. Therapeutic Massage is a real, and viable form of therapy, and Ted Johnson is the Real Deal.
THE ROSES: Lovely therapy space. NFM is in West Seattle’s North Admiral neighborhood in a quiet neck of the woods. The practice is in an old but very tidy bungalow. Septimus, the Therapy Cat, prowls about and makes friends of all the patients. Lots of crystals, herbal tea, and other ‘new-​agey-​woo-​woo’ tchotchkes about. BUT… let’s get down to the therapy. I have dealt with low back pain for nearly 40 years. Ted does a serious massage that really seems to make a difference. Is it for real? Well, let’s put it this way: Group Health Co-​op did a study on Therapeutic Massage, and determined that as effective therapy, it’s ‘all that’, and have selected Ted J. and NFM as PPOs. So yeah, it’s the real deal. Besides being very good at what he does and being very professional, Ted is just a very pleasant fellow.
THE THORNS: None.
THE VERDICT: Therapeutic Massage is real. Ted Johnson is a superb practitioner of same. If your health insurance doesn’t include a massage benefit, maybe you need to shop around a bit?
Strong recommend!

I have had plenty of massages in my life and not many can compare to the way Ted Johnson works on the body and gets to areas where you need that extra attention. He expertly manipulates the body and incorporates various techniques depending on what you need where. Knows how to get deep into the tight spots and knots and moves your body into positions where you can receive the most benefits. If you are feeling tight in some areas he may use stretches. He knows how to find the kinks and relieve them. He also takes health insurance. If you like a very light type of massage he may not be the right masseuse for you otherwise I highly recommend him and the healing he will bring to your life. I’m counting the days for my next session.

Ted Johnson is the BEST Massage Therapist I have ever seen. And I’m confident saying that he will be my guy till the end of time. I am a career fine dining server on my feet long hours on cement floors. I get remarkably tight, knotted and have bouts of chronic pain throughout the year. So, I call Ted and he gets me in stat! Now, I have insurance which he takes, but even if I didn’t i know he is reasonably priced, although he is the best massage therapist in town. He also offers 2 locations for ease of scheduling. If you go to SABA the location is modest but clean, and operates as a Multi practitioner therapeutic office. Not a spa, but his room is quite warm, cozy, wooden and tranquil.
Now where it gets really special is at his private west Seattle location. Enter the retreat experience! For both mind, body and spirit! Set in a beautiful garden lies the gorgeous cottage Admiral Healing Arts and Ted’s Natural Flow Massage. It’s worth it to come here if you can, but SABA is great too!
Your experience will knock your socks off quite literally! Ted’s style is deep and effective. You can work together to penetrate those trouble spots that others just graze past. This somewhat interactive massage explains the energy work he integrates into the massage.
You could also lay just there, quietly and fall asleep as you melt into the perfect balance of relaxation and deep tissue massage. Ted just seems to know what you already need.
He is indeed a healer and a wealth of information and fun, if you so choose to become friends. That’s where I’ve happily landed. Big praise and thanks to you Ted.

Last year I was searching for a new massage therapist in the Seattle area and Ted Johnson was one of several therapists covered by my health insurance. After meeting and having sessions with each of them by far the most impressive and skilled was Ted. I have been getting massages for 20+ years and he is very talented and experienced. He can read your body and provide the attention needed. I am so thankful to have found him as I look forward to our sessions and to simply spend time with such a special soul. I recommend him to anyone searching for guidance, healing and therapeutic deep tissue massage. He is simply top notch!

I have been to a few massage therapists in my life, which garnished little to no results. My particular problem had to do with computer posture and tightness in my psoas muscle and hip imblances. Ted is an extremely talented massage therapist and probably the most knowledgable in regards to postural distortions I have met. After 3 sessions I have seen a notable difference in improvement in balance and tightness and changed some of my dietary habits per Ted’s advice. This has worked wonders and made my overall physical health better. I stand straighter and notice my old incorrect holding patterns of sitting going away. I would recommend him to anyone looking for anyone looking for a massage of any type. As far as I know he is one of the only Grouphealth massage provider that deals in highly effective active release techniques. I commute 40 minutes just to have session with him, with no regrets.

I really enjoyed Ted’s Therapeutic Massage. I strained the muscles on my lower back and could not walk because of the pain. He gave me a massage and the next day, I felt great. I have referred friends that work in food service, as well, with excellent results.

Ted Johnson of Natural Flow massage is hands down the best massage therapist I have found in this city. I have been seeing him for the past few years and before I found him I was less than satisfied with the other therapists I had seen. I needed to find someone who treated the whole mind, body, spirit,.(as isn’t it all connected?).not just the body. He is well versed in various modalities and knows how to provide the body what it needs when it needs. (ex: Sometimes I need more energy work rather than deep tissue, sometimes I need more lymphatic drainage, rather than swedish,.sometimes I need some lomi lomi.etc.) Yes, I am all over the place, and anyone who can work with that deserve some props. He works in Wallingford on Mondays and other days in West Seattle. I live in the Greenwood/​Ballard region and am spoiled by my surroundings that admittedly am pretty lazy when it comes to venturing out to such lands as West Seattle. But, if I can’t see him in Wallingford, I drive to West Seattle just for the quality massage I get from Ted. The man does good work, and I’m glad I found not only a good massage therapist, but the best. Thanks Ted, you rule!