Massage Therapy near South Lake Union, Seattle

Targeted therapy for tech industry pain patterns

South Lake Union is home to Amazon, Google, Meta, and dozens of other tech companies. The people who work there spend long hours at desks, in meetings, and staring at screens. That leads to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, tight forearms, and lower back pain that never fully goes away.

Maxwell Massage PLLC treats these conditions every day. Our clinic at 100 Wall St in Belltown is 10-15 minutes from South Lake Union, an easy trip on the SLU Streetcar or a quick drive down Westlake. Our therapists use neuromuscular therapy and trigger point therapy to locate and release the specific muscles causing your pain.

These are not relaxation-only sessions. Our therapists identify what is tight, what is weak, and what is referring pain to other areas. Then they work on it systematically until you feel a real change.

Hours of keyboard and mouse work create tension in the forearms, wrists, and hands that can develop into carpal tunnel syndrome or other nerve compression issues. Our therapists use targeted forearm and hand work to release the muscles that compress these nerves before the condition becomes severe.

Craniosacral therapy is especially effective for the stress and mental fatigue that comes with high-pressure tech work. It uses gentle holds to release tension in the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, calming the nervous system and reducing headaches.

• Neck pain and cervical tension
• Carpal tunnel and wrist pain
• Upper back and shoulder blade pain
• Tension headaches and migraines
• Lower back pain from prolonged sitting
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Eye strain headaches
• Stress-related muscle tension

Insurance information

Our massage therapists are out-of-network (OON) with commercial health insurance plans. We provide a Superbill after each visit so you can submit a claim for reimbursement. We also accept personal injury (PIP), workers' comp (L&I), and FSA/HSA. Full insurance details.