Wellness and Fitness Resource List

The goal of the physical therapists at Movement Systems Physical Therapy, P.S. is to promote a lifestyle of health, wellness, and fitness to all our patients and clientele. We cannot undertake this educational process without the help of highly qualified exercise providers in the community. Over time, we have developed relationships with many exercise providers in the Seattle community.

The list below includes personal trainers, Pilates and Yoga instructors that work with us on a routine basis. In addition, many of the exercise providers at these facilities have attended our instructor training classes.

Wellness and Fitness Resource List

Health Clubs and Personal Training Studios in Seattle

Innovative Fitness

Dave Johnson, Manager
1616 Eastlake Ave E #130
Seattle, WA 98102
Ph: (206) 324-7200
Fax: (206) 324-7202
E: seattle@innovativefitness.com
W: www.innovativefitness.com

Innovative Fitness is North America’s largest personal fitness organization currently operating in 3 locations in Canada: Vancouver, West Vancouver and Calgery; and 3 locations in the US: Bellevue, Washington, Seattle, Washington and San Rafael, California. It has been in existence since the Spring of 1995 and delivers a first class service to clients focusing on establishing a healthy lifestyle.

Sound Mind & Body

Victoria and Richard Harrington, co-owners
437 N 34 th St
Seattle, WA 98103
Ph: (206) 547-3470
W: www.smbgym.com

Sound Mind & Body offers friendly, member-oriented service with experienced professionals who can support you in your fitness goals. We have motivating fitness programs and equipment and a casual but energetic atmosphere for your enjoyment. We promote the fitness life-style because we truly believe in it.

Urban Kinetics
David Rea, Owner
1618 Bellevue Ave #2
Seattle, WA 98122
Ph: (206) 322-3947
E: urbankinetics@qwest.net
W: www.urbankinetics.com

Urban Kinetics is a personal training studio on Capital Hill. We have approximately 15-20 independent contractors who use the facility on a daily basis. Urban Kinetics’ main focus is Functional Training. This type of training forces the individual to train his or her muscles in a manner demanded by the activity for which they are training. This type of training can help reduce the risk of injury and increase overall performance.

ZUM

Suzie Cavassa, General Manager

2235 5th Ave

Seattle, WA  98121

Ph:  (206) 443.3933

E:  info@clubzum.com

W: www.clubzum.com

ZUM members enjoy access to services that support long-term health, injury prevention, athletic improvement and active recreation.  Our carefully selected staff provide wide-ranging expertise that includes personal training, sports training, functional fitness, performance nutrition, and more.   Customized service is provided in the framework of our Base-Line analysis and ongoing training.  Voted best Health Club in Seattle by Citysearch and Seattle Weekly our members experience an exceptional system of service created to provide consistent coaching and guidance supporting each members aspiration to genuinely live better.

Pilates Centers in Seattle

Body Center Studios

Melissa Kerber, Kristi Milner Quinn, Kimberly Ruess, and Shane Szabo, co-owners

126 NW Canal St. Suite #320
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 633-4800
W: www.bodycenterstudios.com

Bodycenter is a unique Pilates and bodywork studio directed by a partnership of four established practitioners. Each of us has an extensive background in movement, a thorough education in anatomy, and decades of collective experience teaching Pilates to a broad population. Our purpose is to uphold a standard of excellence in Pilates and movement instruction within a welcoming and supportive environment. CALL (206) 633-4800 TO SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT!

Body in Balance
307 Bell St.
Edmonds , WA
Ph: 425-744-1110
W: www.edmondspilates.com

Our instructors have completed extensive, comprehensive Pilates certification programs and have varied backgrounds in Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology, dance and Kinesiology. We specialize in addressing the individual needs of each client by modifying and adapting the Classical Pilates method to suit the unique strengths and weaknesses of each client. Whether you desire a holistic approach to conditioning the entire body or need a rehabilitative program for injury recovery, we will work to strengthen the body and help create an awareness of movement that is functional and efficient .

Integrated Prevention
Lake Stevens
Ph:  425-220-3568
Kristin Rosenbach, ATC

A Pilates and body healing studio. Private sessions, group classes, individualized programs. We will come to you.

Marsha Dorman, PT
3221 Eastlake Ave. East
Seattle , WA
Ph: 206-405-1864
W: www.movementsystemspt.com

Marsha Dorman is a Pilates teacher at Body in Balance in Edmonds . She also teaches a mat class at Movement Systems Physical Therapy in Seattle . This class is geared toward individuals with chronic Musculoskeletal conditions or those recovering from injury. Classic Pilates are adapted to suit the individual needs of the participants. Class size is small to allow for individual attention. Individualized sessions are available upon request.

Yoga Studios in Seattle

8 Limbs Yoga Center
Anne Phyfe Palmer, Director
500 E Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98122
Ph: (206) 325-8221 Fax: (206) 325-8889
E: info@8limbsyoga.com
W: www.8limbsyoga.com

Dynamic and meditative hatha yoga in tow beautiful neighborhood studios (Capital Hill, Wedgwood), including Ashtanga, vinyasa, Yin, prenatal, kids. Retreats and workshops year round. Since 1996. Staff of 20 instructors. 20% OFF FIRST CLASS SERIES

Maya Whole Health Studio
Stephanie Dalton, Owner

701 N 36 th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
Ph: (206) 632-4900
W: www.mayawholehealth.com

Maya is a whole health studio in Fremont that integrates mind/body exercise – yoga and Pilates – with holistic wellness methods such as acupuncture, nutrition, massage therapy, and skin care. We offer a wide variety of classes and times, and have a fully equipped Pilates studio.

Seattle Yoga Arts
Denise Benitez, BFA, Founder
109 15 th Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98112
Ph: (206) 440-3191
E: yogaarts@comcast.net
W: www.seattleyogaarts.com

Anusara Yoga with heart, clarity, and depth. Experience the joy within the technique with teachers Denise Benitez, Meg Agnew, Lisa Holtby, Bianca Raffety and Rainey.

Taj Yoga
Theresa Elliott, Director
9250 14th Ave NW

Suite 2

Seattle, WA 98117

Ph: 206-782-9642
E: info@tajyoga.com

W: www.tajyoga.com

Theresa Elliott created Taj Yoga as a studio for independent yoga professionals. Her colleagues are strong, qualified teachers who have control of their own businesses. Each teacher is her own bank, being paid directly by the student. Class cards purchased are redeemable with that teacher exclusively. To learn more about each instructor you are invited to visit her website. Theresa Elliott specializes in the integration of core stabilizing techniques with hatha yoga postures (asana). She teaches all levels from introductory through advanced, and is known for her unique movement patterns.

Yoga Tree
3601 Fremont Ave. N. #315
Seattle, WA 98103
Ph: (206) 545-0316
E: info@yogatree.com
W: www.yogatree.com

The Yoga Tree of Seattle promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering a range of Hatha yoga classes. Through the use of physical poses (asana) and breath control (pranayama), Hatha yoga provides a framework for the experience of physical, mental and spiritual wholeness . The Yoga Tree is home to a select group of yoga professionals, who we believe comprise the finest teaching staff in the Pacific Northwest each specializing in a particular area of study or style of Hatha yoga. We are committed to teaching the highest quality yoga possible with attention to each student's specific needs.