Julie Johnson, LMT (she/her) is the owner and sole practitioner at Medendi Bodywork, PLLC. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Washington (WA Lic#: MA000020625) and has been in practice for 20 years. She specializes in Clinical Treatment Work only, utilizing Orthopedic & other manual treatment therapies. She works with soft tissue injuries (sprain/strain) and repetitive stress problems, surgery & scar tissue rehab, postural issues, sports/auto/work injuries, joint replacements, physical issues related to Pregnancy & Post-Partum (Prenatal & Perinatal Certified), Post-Operative Abdominal and Pelvic Rehabilitation, Breast Surgery recovery and conditions affecting the TMJ (Intraoral Therapy Endorsement). She has a BA in Communication from the University of Puget Sound, completed her professional licensing program and Advanced Certification in Orthopedic Massage at the Port Townsend School of Massage. Julie is also a Group Exercise and Pilates Instructor.
Medendi Bodywork is a LGBTQ-friendly & educated practice.
The primary focus of her practice is assessment. She takes time when meeting a client for the first time to assess medical history, discuss primary complaints and do a physical assessment looking for postural issues, muscular imbalances, body position (due to work/life) and restricted movements that may be contributing to specific problems like reoccurring pain, injuries (sports and otherwise) and compensation patterns. Focus will extend beyond the therapy sessions to look at work and home environments, aerobic and strengthening routines and other possible contributors to ongoing issues. Modifications, referrals and stretches may be recommended to assist in the healing process. Every appointment will take time to check in on complaints to track progress and make adjustments to treatment plans.
All treatment can be applied through clothing, techniques used and areas of the body to be treated will be discussed in advance with consent and sessions can be altered, stopped or discussed by the client at any time for any reason. Open communication is always highly encouraged and supported.
Treatment Techniques
Her treatment techniques utilize a variety of different manual therapies and massage modalities: Myofascial Release & Massage techniques, Muscle Energy Techniques, Cross Fiber Friction, Trigger Point Therapy, and many others depending on the needs of the client, the techniques they best respond to and the symptoms they are experiencing.
Experience
Julie has experience working with clients who suffer from conditions like chronic pain and muscular spasms, spinal/disc issues, nerve impingement, repetitive stress problems, ligament and joint injuries, joint replacements, scar tissue, as well as many other common orthopedic surgeries and car/work/home/sports injuries. She has worked with all ages, including teens and seniors. She's very focused on skeletal and muscular imbalances that effect posture and range of motion, as well as her clients' quality of movement and how the layers of fascia, muscle and other structures of the body move in relation to one another.
Julie has trained in manual therapy treatments for scar tissue and other fascial restrictions caused by joint replacements and other orthopedic repairs, common abdominal and pelvic procedures like cesarean sections, appendectomies and hernia repair, and recovery from breast surgery and procedures like mastectomies, lumptectomies, reductions, radiation and other common breast procedures. She has experience working with pregnancy and postpartum concerns, as well as bodywork support to assist during labor and delivery. She has the WA intra-oral massage endorsement to treat many common ailments effecting the jaw.
Julie has experience working with clients who suffer from conditions like chronic pain and muscular spasms, spinal/disc issues, nerve impingement, repetitive stress problems, ligament and joint injuries, joint replacements, scar tissue, as well as many other common orthopedic surgeries and car/work/home/sports injuries. She has worked with all ages, including teens and seniors. She's very focused on skeletal and muscular imbalances that effect posture and range of motion, as well as her clients' quality of movement and how the layers of fascia, muscle and other structures of the body move in relation to one another.
Julie has trained in manual therapy treatments for scar tissue and other fascial restrictions caused by joint replacements and other orthopedic repairs, common abdominal and pelvic procedures like cesarean sections, appendectomies and hernia repair, and recovery from breast surgery and procedures like mastectomies, lumptectomies, reductions, radiation and other common breast procedures. She has experience working with pregnancy and postpartum concerns, as well as bodywork support to assist during labor and delivery. She has the WA intra-oral massage endorsement to treat many common ailments effecting the jaw.
Insurance
Julie does not bill any insurance at this time. She will accept HSA payments and can provide receipt documentation that some medical insurances will reimburse. Check with your insurance provider.
Availability
We are currently closed to new patients. We book two months in advance and new appointments open every week. Check back if openings are not available. If you are experiencing an immediate, acute problem or interested in becoming a new patient, please contact Julie at jjmassagetherapy@gmail.com or text at 360-265-0125. She will get back to you about availability or adding you to the waiting list. We will need your full name, email, phone number and availability (days/times).
If you are an existing patient and are having trouble booking online, contact Julie directly.
