LifeCare Therapeutic Massage

Best Massage Therapy I Have Experienced

by santafoo

August 08, 2008

Tim has slowly but surely helped me become ambulatory again after disk surgery. I have had massage therapy before but none this good. Tim has my 67 year old joints functioning better than they have for many years. Even if you think you don't need massage therapy, I am willing to bet he can change your mind after one session. Very, very highly recommended.

Thank You Tim!

- John

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Skilled, professional Deep Massage

by TeriT

June 01, 2009

I started going to LifeCare after living 8 months with a stiff neck. After waking up one morning in so much pain, unable to move any part of my body without excrutiating pain in my neck. I first tried muscle relaxers, then a chiropractor and stretches. Until I went to LifeCare did I finally find relief. Tim Kelley, of LifeCare was able to increase my range of motion and over a couple more sessions I was finally pain and stiffness free. It wasn't exactly a plesant, spa-like massage but even after the first session I Knew I was doing the right thing. Tim explained reasons behind his work and muscles he was was working on and how one muscle worked so many other parts. He was very knowledgable and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

• Pros: Fixed my pain
• Cons: none

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Experience Massage Heaven in Downtown Redmond, WA

by globaldiva

August 06, 2008

I am extremely picky when it comes to getting a massage... A year ago, I was searching for awesome massage in Redmond and I found Tim Kelly via City Search. His clients raved and raved and raved... I immediately became one of his raving fans :-). Over the past 10 years, I have had cronic back, shoulder and neck pain that ended up causing pain in my left arm. When in chronic mode, nothing seemed to bring me relief. I recently realized that I have not had any chronic pain in the last 12 months. Tim spends lots of time on my neck and how it relates to the rest of my body. He has a great technique for finding what muscles need to be worked on. I have an appointment with Tim every two weeks. I am bummed when I have to cancel an appointment due to my travel schedule as I know that means it will be 4 weeks between my massage appointments. Over the past year, I have tried other therapists when I could not get an appointment with Tim, and no one comes close to Tim's skilled technique. It is time for Tim to train others his technique so more people will be able to experience massage heaven.

Why am I addicted to massage? My 91 yr old dad always told me that having a massage was one of the best ways to reduce stress and support yourself in today's hetic lifestyle. I think everyone should experience awesome massage on a regular basis instead of treating it as a special occasion!!!

• Pros: Plenty of parking, skilled technique, massage bliss
• Cons: Hard to get a replacement appointment when my schedule forces me to cancel

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Weird vibe

by Terrigal

July 03, 2008

I would not recommend this massage therapist. He never found the trigger points, talked incessantly throughout the massage, and created a weird, uncomfortable vibe.

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lifecare– July 18, 2008 at 20:21:03 PDT

Lifecare's goal is to create a warm, trusting, safe, healing environment, with open discussion concerning the best course of action for each client. We endeaver to make your experience with us educational, while providing massage of the highest quality. Lifecare's policy is that if you are not completely satisfied with your massage, we offer a 100% money back guarantee.

Neurosomatic/trigger point therapy could not be applied in this case because of time constraints beyond the therapist's control.

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#1 Massage Therapist!

by Jobey

June 27, 2008

For almost a year I suffered from a hip/leg pain that radiated from the backside of my hip to the front groin. Some times I couldn't even walk or put pressure on that leg. I have a two year old son and the thought of me carrying him and having my leg literally give out (this happened about every two weeks or so) scared me, not to mention the pain I experienced when it would go "out". I went to my internist who said it was possibly bursitis (NOT!) and then went to a physical therapist who gave me a shoe lift insert and painful exercises to perform. I researched massage therapists online and Tim Kelley's name came up with 100% wonderful reviews. After my first visit with Tim, not only did I feel very comfortable with his warm personality, but I was very impressed with his knowledge of the body and patience in explaining the mechanics of how the muscles and body work together. After my first session with Tim it was very clear that I was in need of some deep tissue and muscle work in order to get my leg and hip back into working order. After two sessions, and some discomfort with the deep work that Tim needed to do to train my muscles to work properly again, my leg/hip area felt more stable. It has been five months since I started going to see Tim and I have not had one episode of my leg giving out!! His work is incredible and we have been able to stabilize my leg and hip muscles as well as train the problem area to become stronger. I highly recommend Tim Kelley to anyone who is seeking therapeutic massage.

• Pros: Excellent massage therapist, easy location access
• Cons: Tough to get appointments

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Best Therapist

by RuchiS

April 24, 2008

I had a chronic neck pain for more than 2 years. I had tried several chiropractors and physical therapists, but nothing made a drastic change to my condition. I read reviews about Tim Kelly and decided to try this one out. Tim Kelly is a Pro. I must say that I started seeing the difference after my very first visit. He does a great deep tissue massage that completely relaxes the body, getting rid of all the stress points. He is very knowledgeable, he would inform you about what he is doing and how it would help you. With almost 5-6 visits, my neck pain is reduced by 70-80%.

• Pros: Highly skilled specialist, easy parking
• Cons: Finding appointments could be difficult

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Best Body Retrainer ie. Pain Reliever

by DorothyB

March 24, 2008

I've had chronic tension headaches for years. After just a few sessions with Tim, they've stopped. He really has retrained my muscles to allow me to respond differently and to be much more aware of what I'm doing to create tension in the first place. I'm very familiar with body work. This fellow is kind and caring, very knowledgeable and, Boy, is he strong! Those hands can really take you apart and put you back together in the way you'd like. This work is a wonderful assist for changing whatever you'd like in your life. Starting with your body.

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Tim Kelly, the maestro of massage!

by jerryhollerbach

September 11, 2007

Tim Kelly, the maestro...

At the end of February 2007, I was in a car crash. I was in a Lexus LS and I was T-boned. Considering how I felt at the time I thought all was pretty well. Three days later the impact of the crash sunk into my body (by the way, the insurance adjuster totaled my car). I did the usual and went to the MD, got the x-rays, and was prescribed to use eight weeks of PT.

I dutifully went to the assigned PT office. Each time I was subjected to ultrasonic massage, electro-muscle-stimulation, physical exercise and some fluff-and-buff massage. After each visit, I felt as if I'd been in the car crash all over again. I needed to do something different.

I was referred to Tim Kelly by Pamela Birimisa, my Pilates instructor of 2-1/2 years. (By the way, she and Redmond Pilates are an awesome asset to Redmond, check them out. But that is a different story).

Tim Kelly was unbelievable. His massage technique, which was ridiculously deep (although he claims - and I believe him - to be able to adjust to the situation, including working on babies) was unbelievably successful. Within three visits, the issues that I had from the car crash were resolved. I am still going on a relatively regular schedule, to work on other issues, other baggage, that I have accumulated in 60 plus years on this planet.

Yes, he is still using deep massage techniques to resolve my problems. I have had deep massage before, but Tim is amazingly strong. Sometimes I think he is going to come out the other side from where he is focusing his pressure and energy (that's OK - breathe - breathe into it). He gets to the heart of the problem and it yields to his will. I sincerely appreciate Tim's knowledge, skill and caring. I highly recommend him to anyone who has issues that can be dealt with through massage.

Tim Kelly is truely, a MAESTRO!

• Pros: You will get your issues resolved. He listens and is knowledgeable, skilled and caring!
• Cons: None - Although he is frequently fully booked and you may have trouble getting in.

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Very, Very Deep massage

by lucentian1

August 22, 2007

I'm 55 years old, and started going to Tim Kelley for treatment of a stiff, painful neck - probably due to swimming and lousy posture. After a couple of sessions, my neck range-of-motion was much improved and the pain and stiffness had decreased markedly.

Tim didn't stop at my neck, and over time has worked to release a lot of years of stress and tension and improve flexibliity in a number of places. His massages are really deep, and yes, at times they hurt a lot, but I've been happy with the results.

I'm not the easiest patient, but TIm doesn't seem to mind. He also trys to understand the causes of my various aches and pains, and has offered what is probably very good advice on improving my health - if I'd only take it!

• Pros: Deep Therapeutic Bodywork, good location and parking

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TIM KELLEY IS THE SKILLED SPECIALIST

by elhayeki

August 05, 2007

I'm an athletic soccer player/coach in my mid 20's and work long hours daily. After 10 years of continually seeing, spinal specialists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists, I have give up hope on my lower back pain and accepted the fact of this agonizing daily ache because I only received little relief that lasted a day or two! I was using anti-inflammatory pain medications on a daily basis to alleviate the constant pain in my back. There were times where I could not walk for two weeks straight if I carried something heavy or moved in the wrong way. As a matter of fact doctors told me that I could never work out again. I showed up at Tim's office over a year and a half ago. I could barely turn my head from side to side or touch my hands to my knees. I had two bulged, scared, and inflamed L4 and L5 disks. I was unable to sleep with pain medications longer than 5 hours a night due to my brutal pain in my lower back, neck, and shoulders. My wife has convinced me to see the highly recommended Tim Kelley after extensive research on massage therapist in the area. After several sessions with Tim Kelley, I began to experience minimal to rare pain in my lower back. Tim has beyond doubt helped me restore my mobility, reduce pain, and most of all given me hope in the healing powers of the human body. Tim Kelley has helped me get back to working out in the gym, sitting healthier, thinking healthier, stretching, and cooling down. Tim is a healer. If you are seeking help to relieve some major pain to any injury to your body and/or restore mobility and hope TIM KELLEY IS THE SKILLED SPECIALIST.

• Pros: Parking is good, service is excellent
• Cons: none

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