VashonWellness.com
The Web Directory of Health and Wellness Services on Vashon Island, Washington..Describes community wellness professionals, Acupuncture to Yoga.:  Massage,  Biofeedback, Bodywork, Chiropractic, Coaching, Community Care, Dental Care, Fitness, Dance, Tai Chi, Exercise, Energy Medicine, Hypnotherapy, Maternity Care, Medical Care, Mental Health, Well Being, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Skin Care, Transformational Arts, Wellness Centers, Wellness Consultants, Wellness Educators, Yoga, Meditation
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The Vashon 
Health and Wellness Directory

BY ALPHABET

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ADDing Solutions
Susan Ross, LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Psychotherapy 
  • EMDR
  • Neurofeedback
Vashon
17637 100th Ave SW, Vashon, WA 98070 

Bellevue
1400 112th Ave SW, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004

ADDingSolutions@susanross.com
 (206) 861-9577


 
"I bring the qualities of open-heartedness, curiosity, honesty and humor to the therapeutic relationship." 

"I am committed to offering the opportunity for growth, competency, choices and empowerment to my clients."

"What I love about neurofeedback for my clients is that in a very short period of time clients see improvements in conditions they have been struggling with for years and thought would never get better." 

Psychotherapy

I utilize a variety of treatment approaches including talk therapy, play therapy, EMDR and neurofeedback. I specialize in the treatment of ADD/ADHD, addictions, trauma, and “problems with living.”

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is an evidence based program designed to train your brain to become more effective and change archaic thoughts and behaviors which no longer serve you. 

Neurofeedback effectively helps:

  • ADD & ADHD 
  • Addiction Recovery
  • Anesthesia & Chemo Brain
  • Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
  • Attachment Disorder

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  • Autism & Aspergers
  • Brain Injuries (TBI), Concussion & Stroke Recovery
  • Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders

  •  
  • Headaches & Migraines
  • Insomnia & Nightmares
  • Meditation & Mindfulness Practices
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  •  
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Tantrums
  • Trauma
Clients typically experience improvement within 5-8 sessions with changes becoming long-term after 20-30 sessions. 


Insurance Accepted
www.susanross.com
 
Susan Ross, LICSW - ADD, ADHD, trauma, EMDR, Neurofeedback, adolescent, teen, child therapist

 
Advanced Dental Care of Vashon

19001 Vashon Highway SW (Courthouse Square)

(206) 463-9115


 

Mair Alight
Empathic Intuitive Channel
  • Animal Communication
  • Empathic Intuitive Channeling
  • Healing Support
  • Language Tools 
  • Lost Items 
  • Support from Other Realms 

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Mair@MairAlight.com
707-367-3432

 


 
"I experience deep satisfaction using my gifts to increase understanding and well-being." 

About Mair

I have:

  • been opening to, working with, receiving and sharing with angels, guides, spirits and many beings from this and other realms for decades.
  • helped people with their physical healings, difficult relationships and situations, supported understanding of themselves and others, guidance with decisions, finding lost items.
  • communicated with animals (cats, dogs, dolphins, flies, horses, rats…)
  • been described as naturally giving, spiritually attuned and as an empathic deep listener.
How I do what I do
I set my directing, ego-self aside; opening with reverence and gratitude as a channel to allow messages to come through me. I open to allow, receive, accept and share the information revealed with love, light, tenderness and compassion. 

I feel and sense the messages, translating them into English words. I remain aware of what is going on around me, but only retain the information that comes through me for 5-10 minutes after I have come back. You can ask questions or just be curious about what might come through.

I do not record in-person sessions, although you are welcome to do so. I can record phone or video sessions and send you the recording (no extra charge).

My experience with sessions is that they last about 45-60 minutes, although sometimes they are shorter or longer. 

Mair's Life Experience
I've learned, practiced and taught from various wisdom teachings, including: 

  • Science of Mind (trained as a religious science minister, teen adviser, and staff minister); 
  • Nonviolent Communication with developer Marshall Rosenberg (over 500 hours of direct teaching); 
  • Psychic Arts with Caryn McKlosky; 
  • Reiki with Earlene Gleisner; 
  • Alternatives to Violence. 


See my website below for more details and references.

In-person, by phone or video calls 
Individuals, couples, groups 


Various Fee Packages Available.
Gift Certificates Available
www.MairAlight.com
 
psychic, psychic arts, support, animal communication, angels, guides, spirits, other realms, communication, language tools, communication tools,


 

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Stephanie Barbee, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker 

Counseling

Vashon Island:
Full Circle Wellness Center
18017 Vashon Highway SW
Vashon, WA  98070

West Seattle:
Morgan Junction Building
6407 Fauntleroy Way SW
Seattle, WA  98136

sgbarbee@centurtytel.net


 
(206) 275-2250 


I see the therapist’s role as someone who facilitates another person’s healing and growth in a supportive and respectful environment.  My work is based on advanced training in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy.  I have found this approach to be very useful for transforming difficult feelings and experiences.  This is a mindfulness-based approach to understanding and appreciating ourselves as human beings. 

With a therapist’s support, you can better attend to both the internal and the external worlds and also repair the damage to the parts of you that have been wounded in life’s journey.  We can begin this together by paying close attention to various aspects of yourself:  your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, spiritual experiences and behaviors from a stance of curiosity, compassion and calm. 

Most of my work is with adults and adolescents.  Most insurance plans are accepted.

Please also find Stephanie Barbee in West Seattle, WA.


 

 
Basile Spine, Sport and Wellness
Thomas Basile, DC 
Chiropractor

vfctb@msn.com


 
(206) 463-1850

Patient-centered, evidence-based, drug-free and natural treatment of spinal and other muscle and skeletal problems.  Personal, one-on-one attention.   Learn skills and strategies that can help you for a lifetime.  Twenty years of experience.  Covered by most insurance.
www.drthomasbasile.com

 
Ronly Blau
Certified Yoga Teacher, BS in Biology

Yoga
Ayurvedic Medicine - 
Currently Training at Mount Madonna Institute

Vashon:  10407 SW 112th St.

ronlyr@gmail.com


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(206) 567-4140

Group classes weave together the poses, breathing practices and meditation in a supportive community.  Individual classes are based in ayurveda and are designed to address an individual’s needs; their intention for practice, constitution, imbalances, age, and environmental season.  A CD recording of session is available upon request. 

Group classes: 
Blue Heron, Saturdays 9-10:30am 
Island Yoga Center, Mondays 9:30-10:45am. 
Teen Class for Girls: pre-registered sessions (call for information).


 
 

 
Julia Lynton Boelte
Certified Life Coach

Life Coaching
 

julialyntonboelte@gmail.com  

My passion is helping you challenge yourself, do the work it takes, and live the life you really want! The focus of my coaching generally starts with job and career concerns—from there, I take a holistic viiew of everything that is happening for you, and together we begin to explore the interconnected areas of your life. Our work is a co-creation between the two of us, and we work together to create shifts in your life and your outlook that reverberate in places you hadn't expected.

Are you starting your career? Are you exploring a shift to a new job or field? Are you a seasoned worker or owner of a thriving business? Wherever you are today, I can help you investigate and improve the ways in which your life impacts your work (and vice versa), leading you to more certainty and satisfaction in your choices and decisions. When our work is complete, your life will be more in line with your true values, and you will have gained new perspectives and strategies to continue using on your own.



www.julialynton.com
 
Julia Lynton Boelte - coach, life coach, career, job, decision

 


 
Stephen Bogan, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Washington
Nationally Certified Addiction Therapist - NAADAC 

Adolescent and adult substance abuse, 
addiction, and recovery.  Mental health 
counseling and recovery.  Father/son relationships. 

Vashon Office:  Courthouse Square North # 205
Mailing: 13930 S.W. Pohl Road, Vashon WA 98070 

imperfecthealer@netscape.com

(206) 463-3050

I like working with addicted youth because they are desperate and searching, and they are filled with fierce energy…they have a ferocious hunger for something to fill them up.   I also support and educate families so everyone is on the same path of recovery to support youth in crisis.
 
 

 
Jessica Bolding MS, LAc
Paradise Ridge Acupuncture Herbs and Massage
Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Bodywork, 
Western and Eastern Herbology.

Vashon:  11520 SW 220TH 
Jessica@vashonPRAHM.com


 
 
 
(206) 463-9066

A holistic approach to guiding you to wholeness, specializing in family medicine, women’s health and anti-aging. 


Gift Certificates Available
www.VashonPRAHM.com
 
 

 
Robert Bornn and Laura Worth
Rhythms for Health
SoundMoments Rhythm Circles

robert@bornn.com

 

(206) 463-4284

Workshops to experience the physical challenges and exhileration of learning to play African-inspired rhythms.  Experience the exuberant fitness that builds through high-energy "entrainment" in an improvisational rhythm team.  Together we will create a harmonious voice playing on djembe, ashiko, dunun, Xylimba, kalimba, bells, and more -- or bring your own.  Beginners through advanced.  Some instruments provided.  Dancing is encouraged.

www.bornn.com/soundmomentsduo.htm
 

 
Gretchen Burkholder, LMHC
Master of Psychology and Art
Licensed Mental Health Counselor 
  • Psychotherapy
  • Art Therapy
Full Circle Wellness Center
18017 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon, WA 98070

ActivSpace West Seattle
3400 Harbor Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126

gcburkholder@gmail.com
 (206) 940-7754

Psychotherapy 
My private practice at Full Circle Wellness Center is open to individuals of all ages who are seeking support in personal healing. My approach is heart-centered and strength-based. I create a safe, supportive and empathetic space in which we can work together to not only process the difficult issues but to also tap into your strengths and into what brings you joy. I also provide a fun and safe environment for children who may be in need of extra support to reach their fullest potential.

I use a variety of theories and techniques such as family systems, transpersonal theory, mindfulness cognitive behavioral, art therapy and other modalities depending on what is most useful for your unique needs. As a trained art therapist I am able to appreciate the benefits of traditional verbal therapy as well as art therapy, and I use both approaches in my practice according to your interests, needs, and expressive style. 
 

Art Therapy
Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes, you can increase your awareness of self and others.  My masters level training in art therapy and psychology gives me the expertise to combine creative, visual expression with psychotherapy to help you express and explore thoughts, feelings and experiences using your own unique style of expression. 

Some of the benefits available from art therapy include developing new skills for handling stress and anxiety, attaining insight into personal patterns and behavior, increasing confidence, peace, vitality, and well-being, improving ways to manage anger, depression and moods, discovering new ways to solve problems, experiencing creativity, and enhancing the overall quality of life

No previous art experience is needed. My art therapy interventions are individualized to meet each client’s goals and needs, and a variety of art mediums may be utilized.



Sliding Scale Available
www.GretchenBurkholder.com
 

 

 


 

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Elmer J. Carlson, DC
Chiropractor

Chiropractic

9929 SW Bank Road Suite 103

(206) 463-3677


Gentle chiropractic methods for restoration and maintenance of your health. 
 

 
William D. Carr, D. Min., LMHC 
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Washington
Approved Supervisor for LMHC Candidates, Washington 

Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Counseling, Consultation 
Individuals, Couples, and Groups 


 
carrwilliamd@earthlink.net
(206) 790-9877

When we are honest with ourselves, we know the truth of the opening line of Scott Peck’s best-selling book, The Road Less Traveled, “Life is difficult.” Becoming the person one is ‘intended’ to be takes a commitment to inner work, but we need not, often cannot, do this work alone. The healing of wounds and gaining inner strength usually best happens in a safe and understanding relationship with an experienced guide. In my practice, I use my thirty-plus years of training and experience in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, pastoral counseling, and clinical chaplaincy to assist you 1) to heal the wounds that linger from ‘the slings and arrows” of life, 2) to develop inner strength and confidence to deal with life’s inevitable difficulties, and 3) to find and live the fulfilling and loving life of which you are capable. It is possible to live happily! 

 
 

 
Susan Cassaro
Certified Transformational Breath Facilitator

windwispr@centurytel.net

(206) 463-5359
(206) 406-8442

Transformational breathing is a self-empowering technique using conscious breathing to improve many levels of health. There are many spiritual practices built around breathing.  In all forms of Yoga, the breath is an important component. Tia Chi and most Martial Arts work intensely with the breath.  As you open to your breath, you open to your life. It’s time to transcend the limitations of our sensory perceptions. 

.....For more information: 
.....www.transformationalbreathing.com

.....For related events: 
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Lauren Chinn, D.C.
Chiropractor
(206) 463-0963

 
Creative Crossings
Peggy Rubens-Ellis, M.Ed.

Vashon: 20610 Vashon Hwy SW
info@creative-crossings.com


 
(206) 463-1682

I am so happy to be on the Vashon Wellness website and to be contributing to the health and well being of adolescent girls in our community.    I provide a range of services for pre-teen/teenage girls:  Here are some of my current offerings:   Mother/daughter events honoring the sacred and powerful relationship between mother and daughter;   Mother/daughter events focused on helping a daughter handle friendship problems; Mother/daughter girl power scavenger hunts; Programs to reduce incidents of relational aggression (mean acts) between girls; and programs for educators.

All of my programs integrate my counseling skills with my experience as a challenge course facilitator.  In other words, I create experiences that are fun, playful, educational, and memorable.   I would be happy to work with mom/daughter book groups, girl scout troops, dance classes, schools, churches, or a group of close friends.    Please give me a call and we can create a program that addresses your needs!


www.creative-crossings.com 
 
 

 
Dan Cummings, MA, LMHC, NCC 
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
National Certified Counselor (member of National Board of Certified Counselors)

Counseling: Humanistic Existential Approach
(In psychotherapy I use EMDR and hypnotherapy)

Business Name: Daniel Franklin Cummings PS. 
Address: Please call for my address on Vashon. 
 

DanC-LMHC@outlook.com
(206) 679-1054


 
"I’m all about finding a meaningful life and making meaning out of the traumatic circumstances we encounter." 

I believe that everyone can live a full, rich and meaningful life regardless of the circumstances they encounter. 

I help people clear the obstacles that prevent them from achieving that objective.  I use Viktor Frankl’s definition of a meaningful life -- a sense of purpose, experiencing love (both giving and receiving love), a redemptive attitude toward suffering. I believe that this can be achieved by bringing all aspects of self and life into balance. To this end, I have chosen to practice Transpersonal Psychology in my practice.

I strive to achieve a balance in body, mind and spirit and to help my clients to create a life that supports that balance.


Sliding Scale Available
Payment Plans Available
Reduced Fees Available for Community Volunteers
Reduced Fees for Seniors
Some Insurances Accepted 
DFCummings.com
 
mental health counselor, psychotherapist, life balance, trauma therapy, grief therapy,

 
Michael Curtin, DC
Chiropractor

Chiropractic

Vashon, WA  98070

doccurtin@gmail.com

(206) 300-1931 

  
"Dr. Curtin loves what he does and considers himself lucky to live here and serve the community." 

 
 


www.doccurtin.com

 
Philip Cushman, Ph.D. 
Ph.D. in psychology (1986)
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy (1976)
Marriage and Family Therapy ( CA license) (1978)

Counseling

lobelia1@att.net

 

(206) 463-1797

I have been practicing since 1978 under a California Marriage and Family Therapy license.  In 2002 I moved to Vashon, placed my license on inactive status, and began practicing as a registered counselor on the island. 

I taught in a doctoral program since 1988, and have published a book (Constructing the Self, Constructing America: A Cultural History of Psychotherapy) and many articles (such as “Why the Self Is Empty,” “Iron Fists/Velvet Gloves: A Study of a Mass Marathon Psychology Training,” “Ideology Obscured,” “Will Managed Care Change Our Way of Being?” and “Between Arrogance and a Dead-End”). 

I work with individuals and couples, using a psychodynamic, interpretive, relational approach with special concern for political meanings. 

Sliding scale available.


 


 

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Ko Darlington CCST, LMP 
Certified Craniosacral Therapist
Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Craniosacral Therapy 
  • Visceral Therapy
  • Energy Work 
Full Circle Wellness Center 
18017 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon, WA 98070
kodarlington@gmail.com
 cell/text: (425) 471-5479 


 
"I feel grateful for the opportunity to be in service doing something I love, and find working with people and the human body to be an endless source of awe and inspiration!" 
        • Treatments and Classes 
        • 26 years in practice
Testimonials: 

“My back-hip-leg thing is virtually non existent today... Thank you :-) ”

 “Wow!! big improvement in my back and torso... Thanks you soooo much!!!  And I  slept the best in a long time.   My mind is much quieter and I feel energy moving through  me in a different way...   I feel energetically more cohesive.  Improvements in many directions that I think will continue to unfold for some time.  I’ll keep you posted...”

“This therapy has been deeply transformative on many levels: physical, emotional, and even spiritual. It has opened up my back muscles and spine, providing relief from repetitive stress.” 


www.KoDarlington.com
 
 
Ko Darlington, CCST, LMP - Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Massage

 
Domestic Abuse Women's Network
 

In the case of a crisis or outside hours below, call 9-1-1
or call DAWN's 24 hour shelter: 
 

 

(866) 286-3296

One-on-one advocacy, support groups for survivors of domestic violence, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, financial literacy, and housing assistance.


www.dawnonline.org
 

 
Jill Dziko, MSW, LICSW 
Master of Social Work
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Your Adoptive Family
A licensed, non-profit adoption agency
Jill Dziko, MSW, LICSW
Executive Director

Certified in Therapy with Adoptive and Foster Families 
(Portland State University, 2012) 
Certified in Attachment-Trauma Focused Therapy 
(Deborah Gray, 2012)

  • Adoption Services 
  • Therapy 
Mailing: PO Box 2191, Vashon, WA 98070. 
Offices: Vashon and Queen Anne 
youradoptivefamily@comcast.net  (206) 408-7219

I provide adoption services including:  homestudy preparation, post-placement supervision, therapy and consultation.  Life is a journey and my goal is to help individuals, couples and families find the joy in their journey and achieve balance in their lives.  I approach individuals and families with respect and the acknowledgment that everyone is unique and brings their own strengths to the table .  My practice focus is on attachment and bonding, healing trauma and adoption issues.  I work with individuals, couples, families and children.

Some Sliding Scale Available

Website: www.youradoptivefamily.com
Blog: http://youradoptivefamily.com/feed

 

Jill Dziko, adoption services

 


 


 

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Shaya Mercer, HHC, NTP
Eatwell Counseling
Certified Holistic Health Counselor 

Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Health Counseling & Nutritional Therapy

PO Box 1729  Vashon, WA 98070
shaya@eatwellcounseling.com


 
 
 
 
(917) 971-6345

My mission as a holistic health counselor and nutritional therapist is to guide and support my clients in achieving their wellness goals through integrative nutrition, lifestyle balance, and targeted supplementation. I work with clients on Vashon and across the United States, in person and by phone. 

"Changing lifelong patterns around eating and health is not easy work, but having Shaya by my side throughout that process made a huge difference." --RK, Vashon


www.eatwellcounseling.com
 
 

 


 

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Franciscan Health Center-Vashon
Vashon: 10030 SW 210th Street
(206) 463-3671


See Neighborcare Health in Vashon below 
and stay tuned for more detail...
 



Most major insurance plans are accepted.
 
 


 

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Joanna Gardiner
Community Care -- 
Loving Care for Animals, Plants, and Homes
(206) 567-0560
 

 
Suzanne Greenberg, LMP 
Licensed Massage Practitioner
Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Thai Massage

Vashon: 8624 SW Soper Rd 
suzanne@vashonisland.net

(206) 226-3779

I specialize in relaxing, nurturing massage.  I do a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue, and recently went to Thailand to study Thai massage.  I have 15 years of experience.


Gift Certificates Available
 

 


 
Caryl Antonia Greene, M.Ed., LMHC
Master of Education
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Adjunct Faculty at Bastyr University, Psychology Department

Psychotherapy for Adults and Children 
Energy Medicine Healing 

Offices on Vashon and Seattle. 

antonia@antoniagreene.com
(206) 465-9172

Psychotherapy for Adults and Children

What hurts? You are bright, inquisitive, sensitive. You desire wholeness and fulfillment for yourself along with healthy relationships with important people in your life. Yet you may have experienced past traumas or losses in life that seem to keep you stuck, or you find that you are repeating the same patterns or are attracting the wrong people. You may feel anxious or depressed, and you want to know why, and how to find relief. 

I can help you unravel destructive stories from the past and lay out new pathways to your 'becoming'.

My specialty is not treating specific disorders but on focusing intently on the whole of who you are, and what in your past and present may be contributing to your current challenges. I approach each client with great care, compassion and respect, and together we journey into the realm of soul.

Uncovering the unconscious through dreamwork is a great way to align with conscious intentions. Dream analysis can help to uncover hidden conflicts or agendas that can keep you stuck in old patterns. I have studied indigenous healing in-depth, and also offer sessions in somatic energy healing.

30 year’s experience.  I work with women, men, couples, teens, children, mothers and babies. Non discriminating. 

Please also see a description of my Energy Medicine practice below.
 

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Energy Medicine Healing 

I have practiced psychotherapy for 30 years and in addition to years of traditional (analytic, bioenergetic, and expressive arts) training I have also studied spiritual practices such as meditation, shamanism, and indigenous healing arts.   I have taught Indigenous Healing Practices at Bastyr University. 

I work with women, men, couples, teens, children, mothers and babies. Non discriminating. 

Please also see a description of my psychotherapy practice above.

Gift Certificates Available
Most insurance accepted. 


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.....www.antoniagreene.com

 
 


 

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Remony Henry, LICSW 
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
License #:  LW00008822

Individual, Group and Family Therapy
Vashon: Full Circle Wellness Center 
18017 Vashon Hwy SW.

(206) 463-2945 #4

Remony Henry is a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years experience providing individual, group and family therapy.  She is an EMDR practitioner and specializes in helping people recover from traumatic events in their past.  She has extensive experience working with depression and substance abuse in both adolescents and adults. Remony is fluent in Spanish and provides individual counseling and parenting support groups in Spanish. She accepts most major insurance plans.
LINK to REMONY AT FULL CIRCLE WELLNESS CENTER
 
 

 
Emily Herrick
200-hour yoga teacher certification 
 
  • Yoga
  • Nerium International - anti-aging solutions (face, body and mind)


P.O. Box 13176
Burton, WA 98013
 

emmylouherrick@gmail.com
(914) 953-6526

Although I had practiced yoga for 17 years in 2013, it wasn’t until I resigned from a job that was holding me back on many levels and began teaching yoga that I realized the full potency of my practice. The ensuing space allowed me the time and focus to align with my own power and essence in a way that I never had before, and to move forward to make this the most extraordinary time of my life. I moved from East Hampton, NY to Vashon Island, WA, a beautiful, natural oasis in the Pacific Northwest, where my husband, Michael, and I are building our simple, modern, dream home and studio. 

Now it is my honor to guide other 50+ women, through yoga, in connecting with the vision of their most exceptional life. I've always felt strongly that everyone deserves a home space that feels like their version of a serene haven in a chaotic world; the place where they can restore and recharge daily to live their life to the fullest. I also honor exactly where everyone is on their journey and in their process of self-discovery.

I partner with professional home organizers and interior designers to assist in achieving spaciousness in all areas of life.

I have been teaching yoga since 2013. I also had a home organizing business for three years. The process of letting go of what no longer serves – in both mind/body and in the home environment – can turn chaos into serenity. By creating spaciousness in our mind and body through breath and mind/body awareness, we can create spaciousness in the rooms of our home that mirror that, aligning inner and outer worlds. I love what Colleen Saidman Yee says in her 2015 book, Yoga for Life:

"Yoga is about the search for space, physically and emotionally."

I received my 200-hour yoga teacher certification at KamaDeva Yoga in East Hampton, NY, studying with Jessica Bellofatto and Lois Nesbit. I offer private sessions and teach a mindful vinyasa flow class on Tuesdays at Spoke Yoga Studio and at the Vashon Athletic Club on Vashon (details on Yoga Teaching Schedule page). I'm also planning a quarterly one-day yoga + spaciousness workshop beginning in 2016; dates and location to be determined.

Whether we work together individually, you attend one of my group classes or attend a workshop, I will guide you in connecting more fully with your truest, most alive self, breathing serenity into your mind, your body, your home – and your life. Let's make this the most extraordinary time of our lives!


Gift Certificates Available 

www.emilyherrickyoga.com
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Emily Herrick - yoga, vinyasa yoga, meditation, mindfulness, organizing, home organizing, clearing

 


 
Margaret Hoeffel 
Certified Gyrotonic® Instructor 

bluemoonfarm2@earthlink.net

(206) 463-1224

Gyrotonic methodology is a movement system that is designed to exercise the body's musculature while mobilizing and articulating the joints. The exercises are fluid, three-dimensional and gentle.  When coordinated with a synchronized breathing pattern, they stimulate the cardiovascular and nervous systems and maximize the function of the spine.  Exercises are performed on specialized equipment that facilitates the spiraling, circular and undulating movements that are unique to Gyrotonic training.
For more information on this exercise system: 

www.gyrotonic.com
www.gyrotonicseattle.com
www.gyrotonicmc.com
 

 


 

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Island Elder Care, LLC
Theresa and Naomi Shipley

Caring for Vashon-Maury Island Elders 

shipleytheresa@yahoo.com

(206) 856-1670
 

 
Island Yoga Center

Kathryn Payne
Elizabeth Freeman 
Ronly Blau
Andra DeVoght 
James Culbertson
Lynelle Sjoberg
Genelle Benker
Amy Kessel

Yoga

Located in Thriftway Shopping Center
Mailing: PO BOX 2062, Vashon, WA 98070

info@islandyogacenter.com


 

(206) 463-2058


Island Yoga Center offers drop-in yoga classes for all levels seven days a week, including introduction through advanced courses, kid’s yoga, teen yoga, back care and postpartum yoga.  The benefits of yoga include stress relief, greater flexibility, increased strength and a sense of well-being.  Each member of the Center’s staff is caring, skilled and offers inspired instruction.  Island Yoga Center offers both full and partial scholarships for those in need. 

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Candy Jennings, Licensed Esthetician
Skin Care

Vashon: 11808 SW Cove Rd
candicej@centurytel.net


 
 
(206) 463-3571

My services include facials, body treatments, and waxing.  I believe relief from stress contributes greatly to the health and beauty of the skin as well as one's entire body. I incorporate techniques in my services which promote well being. I treat all skin types and most conditions. Many of  my products are certified organic and all provide for a safe and gentle treatment. 

Gift Certificates Available
www.glowonvashon.com
 
 

 
Marnie Jones
Karuna Reiki Master (2nd Degree since 1981)
Sound  Healer (20+ years)

Energy Transmission and Healing with Sound  (primarily voice)

thrival@comcast.net


 
 
 
(206) 463-2821
(206) 579-8994 

I am the catalyst, the client the healer.  Reiki assures a clear field for intuitive listening to the clients needs. I often use vocal sounds, which can help to release physical/emotional blocks, release stress and pain. This process often utilizes the soul's metaphors as they are symptomatically expressed. Also, I offer individual healing music, depending on the need and wishes of the client, usually including the harp.
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Rain City Rolfing® 
Allan Kaplan, Certified Advanced Rolfer™

Rolfing® Structural Integration
Visceral and cranial manipulation

Vashon and Seattle

rolfer@comcast.net


 
(206) 463-7560 
(206) 729-6314

Rolfing
A Rolfer systematically works the body's connective tissue, or fascia, to release strain and tension patterns that have accumulated over time from physical or emotional stresses and traumas. His goal is to instill order and improve balance and alignment. With Rolfing, an individual often feels relief of chronic tension or body pain, improvement in athletic performance, greater ease in movement, clarity in living, or simply an increased sense of general well-being. The objective of Rolfing is to empower people, and help them to realize their full potentials, be it in the physical, emotional, or spiritual parts of their lives.

Visceral and Cranial Manipulation
Visceral and cranial manipulation are two modalities that have been developed by osteopaths. They are an excellent complement to Rolfing, facilitating access to realms of the body not addressed in the traditional Rolfing paradigm. Together, these three approaches form a thorough way to address our bodies and help us realize our full potential.


www.AllanKaplan.net 
 
 
 
Allan Kaplan, Rolfing - Structural Integration, Visceral and Cranial Manipulation

 
Patti Kiriazis 
Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor
Yoga

kiriazispatti@comcast.net


 
  

(206) 408-7179

Patti Kiriazis has been teaching yoga for 20 years, eight at the Blue Heron and 10 at Ober Park through Vashon Park District and two years at her new studio. She is presently teaching in a private dedicated yoga space, with heated wood floors and tons of natural light on Maury Island. Her emphasis is on her own bar work, stretching and foot work. She has recently added some Kundalini Yoga. The advanced class ends with a meditation.  Patti has studied yoga domestically and internationally.

Medium to Advanced:  9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 
Gentle Yoga:  10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays


 
 

 
Stas Kudla, ND LAc
Integrative Health

Acupuncture 
Naturopathic Health Care

info@seasons-4-health.com

Tel: (206) 937-2066 
Cell: (206) 300-3034

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Jeff Larson, Ph.D., Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist/WA #1608
Pastoral Counselor/Fellow  #3718

Vashon:  18623 Vashon Hwy SW 
West Seattle: 3420 SW Cloverdale

 

(206) 463-6359

I have been counseling/advocating for men, women, teens and pre-teens, couples, and families for 20+ years.  My interests and expertise include: (1) depression, anger management, bi-polar and anxiety disorders; (2) relationship issues; (3) major life transitions including grief & loss, chronic & terminal illness, and (4) intersecting faith with life issues. I combine active listening, objective feedback, perspective through cognitive reframing, skill building, coaching, and a solution orientation to assist my clients in meeting their needs from a stance of encouragement, compassion, and faith.  I am a provider for most insurance plans.

 
 

 

 


 
Erik LaSeur, GCFP
Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner

Feldenkrais

West Seattle:
6023 SW Admiral Way, Seattle, WA 98116

and

7901 35th Ave SW, 2nd floor, Seattle WA
(The Center for Movement & Healing)
 

Vashon: 
17425 Vashon Hwy. SW 
(Life In Balance Wellness Center)
 

erik@alkimoves.com
(206) 406-8154

Group and individual sessions. I work with elderly people to regain their balance; athletes to take their game to a higher level; and those living with neuromuscular challenges such as parkinsons and fibromyalgia learn to quiet their nervous systems to make life more enjoyable. 

I offer workplace self-use/injury prevention training to area companies to help lower health care costs and increase efficiency and overall employee wellness.

I also run the bi-weekly West Seattle community Feldenkrais clinic at the West Seattle Senior Center.


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Sliding Scale Available. 
Reduced Fees Available for Community Volunteers 
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Dennis Levin, L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Vashon: 
17425 Vashon Hwy. SW 
(Life In Balance Wellness Center)

West Seattle: 
3435 California Ave. SW #100A 
(White Crane Wellness Center)

dennis11lac@yahoo.com


 
(206) 851-1294

I have been in private practice since 2000, helping my patients find relief from acute and chronic pain, neuropathy, headaches, allergies, insomnia, digestive and respiratory problems, menstrual and reproductive irregularities, and many other illnesses and debilitating conditions. In addition, I provided acupuncture for seven years at Fairfax Psychiatric Hospital, and have become an expert in the field of acupuncture for mental health, emotional imbalances, and stress-related conditions.

Treatment in my office is never rushed, and patients who are afraid of needles almost always find that their fears are unnecessary. Acupuncture is a profoundly relaxing experience and in my office you will be well taken care of. 

I am a Preferred Provider for most insurance companies, am NCCAOM certified, and offer low fees and a generous sliding scale. I also offer a very low cost Community Acupuncture Drop-In Clinic every Tuesday evening.  I believe money should never stand in the way of needed health care. 


 Gift Certificates Available 
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 Payment Plans Available
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 Insurance Accepted 
www.westseattleacupuncturist.com/
 
 
Dennis Levin, L.Ac. - cupuncture vashon island, acupuncture west seattle, acupuncture for auto accidents / PIP claims, affordable acupuncture, community acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Chinese herbs, acupuncture for depression, acupuncture for PTSD

 
Lighthouse Theatre 
Deb Pierce, MA, RDT, BCT, Artistic Director
Registered Drama Therapist 
Board Certified Trainer
(National Association of Drama Therapists) 
 

deb@lighthousetheatre.org

(206) 463-9306
(206) 686-4325

Healing individuals and communities with theater arts.



www.lighthousetheatre.org
 

 
Rondi Lightmark, MA, RC
Masters in Psychology and Spirituality
Certified in Family Systems Therapy (Hellinger)

Counseling and Workshops

PO Box 13215
Burton, WA 98013

lightmark1@mac.com

(206) 463-0831


Grief, loss, death, dying—the most frightening words in human experience—and yet, also the most profound.  I have been a caregiver for four individuals with cancer who were dying, including my husband, mother and two friends.  Strange to say, when we have an opportunity to become bigger, rather than smaller, through crisis, we end up with gratitude rather than despair. 

I’m a registered counselor in Washington and have published articles on healing from grief, care for the dying, and widowhood in Body & Soul magazine, in “When a Lifemate Dies: Stories of Love, Loss, and Healing (Fairview Press),” and in other venues, including in the online journal for WholisticHealingResearch.com.  I have a masters in Psychology and Spirituality from Saybrook Graduate School and am certified in the Family Systems Therapy work of Bert Hellinger.  I’ve also held workshops and written on mysticism, psychic healing, holistic work with the dying, and life after death.

As a former teacher, I bring 20 years of experience to my counseling with children, youth, and parents.  As a writer, photographer, and lifelong student, I bring passion to fostering the creative process in others.  I've studied energy healing for 12 years and love to show people simple ways to overcome anxiety, fear, grief, and other negative emotions.  My approach includes conversation, inspiration, challenge, and humor. 


www.healgrief.com
 
 

 
Beth Lolley, LMP
Licensed Massage Practitioner

Deep specific massage and cranial sacral technique 
for pain relief and relaxation.  Since 1985. 

(206) 463-1842

Beth Lolley has been in practice since 1985 with a focus on massage therapy for women.  Her specialties include injury treatment, relaxation, and pregnancy massage.  She combines deep-tissue work with craniosacral therapy, a subtle yet powerful technique that fosters healing and relaxation.  Her clients report feeling safe and nurtured and recovery from pain. Following her interest in working from the core of the body, she has recently studied Jin Shin Do acupressure and Chinese cupping techniques.  Other techniques that she incorporates into her practice include myofascial release, lymphatic drainage and hydrotherapy.

 

 


 
Julia Lynton Boelte
Certified Life Coach

Life Coaching
 

julialyntonboelte@gmail.com  

My passion is helping you challenge yourself, do the work it takes, and live the life you really want! The focus of my coaching generally starts with job and career concerns—from there, I take a holistic viiew of everything that is happening for you, and together we begin to explore the interconnected areas of your life. Our work is a co-creation between the two of us, and we work together to create shifts in your life and your outlook that reverberate in places you hadn't expected.

Are you starting your career? Are you exploring a shift to a new job or field? Are you a seasoned worker or owner of a thriving business? Wherever you are today, I can help you investigate and improve the ways in which your life impacts your work (and vice versa), leading you to more certainty and satisfaction in your choices and decisions. When our work is complete, your life will be more in line with your true values, and you will have gained new perspectives and strategies to continue using on your own.



www.julialynton.com
 
Julia Lynton Boelte - coach, life coach, career, job, decision

 


 
Carol Lutra-Johns, LMP
Traditional Hawaiian Temple Dancer Bodywork

carol@templedancer.net


 
(206) 355-9373

Hawaiian Temple Dancer Bodywork is so much more than massage! Carol Lutra-Johns has been a licensed practitioner of this sacred traditional Bodywork for over 15 years, using transformative, shamanic healing touch to connect, balance and awaken your body, mind and spirit. True health is when all of your elements are in balance. Working in partnership with your Conscious Intent, Carol activates your Deep Balance, on your emotional, mental, spiritual and physical levels, creating health and harmony! 

This sacred Bodywork uses deep healing touch, breath, intention, and movement to increase your vitality, energy, tranquility, possibility, and pure Bliss! 

Tune in. Turn on. Transform. 
Experience Heaven on Earth today! 


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Trish Macdonald, RN - "The Foot Fairy"
Registered Nurse 
The Community Foot Clinic at 
The Vashon Community Care Center

Geriatric Foot and Nail Care

15333 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070

trish.macdonald@providence.org


 
(206) 567-4421

The Community Foot Clinic at VCCC sponsors the "Foot Fairy," providing foot care for Island seniors by a Registered Nurse and Certified Nursing Assistant, with emphasis on nail cutting and care. We operate the Community Foot Clinic at VCCC on alternate Mondays in cooperation with the Vashon Senior Center.  We also make home visits for those who prefer it.  Please call 567-4421 for information or to make appointments.
 

 
Massage Works
Christina Pappas
(206) 463-1978 

 
Amber Dawn Matusky, CD
Certified Doula; 
Member DONA, PALS and NAPS

Birth and Postpartum Doula

Mailing:
P.O. Box 206
Vashon, WA 98070

a_matusky@centurytel.net

 

Home: (206) 463-7705
Mobile: (206) 949-3958

The word “doula” comes from ancient Greece and means “to mother the mother” or “woman’s servant.” 

As a birth and postpartum doula, I provide women and their families with loving support and critical information so that they can make the best choices for themselves during the transformative time of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.  I help women discover their power and take birth back, to make it their own. 

Birth packages include two prenatal visits (where we discuss desires, wishes and fears and formulate a birth plan), 24-hour support (via phone or email) leading up to the birth, continuous support at the birth (from the time the mother wants me there until the baby is born), and a postpartum visit (to process the birth). 

Postpartum doula services aim to ease the transition of bringing baby home. I listen to any difficulties the family is facing and help them to gain confidence in themselves as parents to this tiny new being. My tasks vary depending on the family’s needs and are not limited to the following: breastfeeding support, baby or sibling care, information on local resources, light housekeeping, running errands, meal preparation and making referrals where appropriate. 

I am active in the Seattle area birth community and regularly attend continuing education events.


 

 
Lisa Morse, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
  • Naturopathic Medicine
Fern Cove Natural Medicine
17407 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon
drlisa@ferncovenaturalmedicine.com
206-693-4143


 
"A refreshing perspective on healthcare from a unique type of physician, one who not only cares deeply for you but gives you power and choice in the care of your body, mind, and spirit" 

What a blessing it is to be able to help people feel well again! I am a Naturopathic Physician specializing in gastrointestinal complaints and autoimmune diseases.  I am passionate about these conditions due to similar challenges during my life.  My mission is to help others who suffer from gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, reflux, or other digestive complaints as well as autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and others. 

You may be feeling hopeless due to your pain and discomfort, but I can help you find hope for relief, healing, and wellness!

I desire to provide health care that is outside the typical medical model.  It's important for me to develop a relationship with you as my patient, so that we can work together to uncover the obstacles to wellness in your life. I have a strong belief that healing is always possible when the obstacles to wellness are removed. 

Please visit my website for more information on how I may be able to help you feel well again!


Sliding Scale Available. 
Will provide paperwork for submitting to insurance. 
 
Fern Cove Natural Medicine - irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS, autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis www.FernCoveNaturalMedicine.com
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Neighborcare Health at Vashon 
Primary Care, Family Medicine 
Reproductive Health Care (Family Planning)

Vashon:
10030 SW 210th Street, Vashon, WA  98070
 

 (206) 463-3671


 
"We meet others with warmth, creating a place where each person feels welcome and wanted.  A smile, kind words, a friendly greeting from every one of us." 

Neighborcare Health at Vashon is a new clinic on island to serve patients of all ages. 

Our goal is to provide quality health care and build supportive, long-term relationships with our patients. 

Services at the Neighborcare Health at Vashon clinic include:

  • primary medical care
  • family medicine, including well-child care
  • reproductive health care (family planning)
  • help with chronic conditions, like diabetes
  • scheduled and same-day appointments
  • vaccinations
  • interpretation services
  • referrals to specialists
  • care coordination with hospitals, rehabilitation centers and other providers

Insurance and Billing Questions:
PatientBillingInquiries@neighborcare.org
206-548-3100.

 
 
 

   www.neighborcare.org

 
Neighborcare Health at Vashon - Medical Care

 
Kim Newall
Elemental Energy Medicine
Certified Shamanic Practitioner and
Dream Teacher Trainer
  • Shamanic healing sessions and 
  • Dream work classes
P.O. Box 1861, Vashon, WA
also on Queen Anne in Seattle, WA

kim@kimnewall.com

 

(206) 359-1499

Shamanic methods use the elements of breath, plant essences, sound, stones and fire to facilitate wholeness.  Healing occurs at the energetic level of the body, clearing the “original wound” before it manifests physically.

A treatment may include clearing and balancing of the chakras, scanning of the energy field to identify and remove dense energies, the removal of energetic attachments or intrusions detrimental to health, or the retrieval of essential life energy lost to traumatic events. 

Other services include Peruvian Despacho Ceremony to bring harmonious outcomes to important situations,  home and land clearing, and consultation, coaching, and classes in shamanic dreaming for adults and children. Office visits, distance treatments, and phone consultations available.

Kim Newall is trained in the shamanic medicine practices of the indigenous peoples of Peru. She has studied with Michael Harner, Alberto Villoldo, Cuzco shaman Jose Luis Herrera, and Cherokee medicine woman Mary Blankenship. She is a graduate of the Wiracocha Institute Healing School and Post Graduate Studies, and is a certified Dream Teacher Trainer through Robert Moss’s School for Active Dreaming.


For more info:
www.kimnewall.com

Related web site:
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Kathleen W. Park, MSSA, CPC
Founder, Sia Life Coaching and The Conifer Course

Parent Coaching
 

Coaching by Phone
1-888-200-9123

Is Your Teen in Crisis?   It is never too late to restore your relationship with your teen, even if both of you are facing a crisis.  In fact, a crisis may be an ideal opportunity to strengthen your bond.  I am here to be your guide, coach and ally through that process.  I have developed The Conifer Course to help you reclaim your teen through kindness, empathy, honesty and structure.    The course is designed for making radical improvements in twelve to sixteen weeks.  It is an intensive, unique curriculum that includes regular and interim telephone sessions at times convenient for you, as well as daily exercises, parenting tools and generous email support.  Together, we will tailor the content to fit your situation.  For more information, please visit www.conifercoaching.com

Time to Re-Balance Commitments?  If your attention is torn between work obligations, the needs of aging parents, relationship changes, financial stress or other emerging demands, you may find it hard to be responsive to your teen.  Coaching can help immensely in balancing parental, personal and professional goals.  You can learn to manage your mind, as well as your time.  You can craft a life that blends the interests of everyone you love  – including yours.  Please visit www.coachableparent.com  to learn more. 

My Philosophy.  Behavior follows relationship.  Hostility, defiance, dishonesty, rejection, sullen silence – these are all forms of indirect communication.  As your relationship with your child improves, and he or she rebuilds trust in you, direct communication should become easier.  You will be better able to provide the emotional support and comforting environment that will draw your teen back to you – and away from risky behavior and negative influences.  You can begin this work today.  I will coach you to a new understanding grounded in trust and love.

My Background.  I have worked extensively with teens and their families as a social worker, therapist,  public defender, and volunteer.  I have also raised three wonderful children.  Please visit my website for details.

Scheduling.  To make scheduling easy for busy parents, I coach by telephone every day of the week, including evening hours.  Please call to schedule a complimentary  session.



www.mysiacoach.com  (website for general coaching) 
www.coachableparent  (website for parent coaching) 
www.conifercoaching.com (website for The Conifer Course)
 
Kathleen W. Park, MSSA, CPC - Parent Coach

 


 
Steve Paschall, LMP
Licensed Massage Practitioner

KatyJoSteward@comcast.net

(206) 938-9661

 
Deb Pierce, MA, RDT, BCT
Stages of Healing
Registered Drama Therapist 
Board Certified Trainer 
(National Association of Drama Therapists)

deb@lighthousetheatre.org

(206) 463-9306
(206) 567-4320 


 

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Rain City Rolfing® 
Allan Kaplan, Certified Advanced Rolfer™
  • Rolfing® Structural Integration
  • Visceral and cranial manipulation
Vashon and Seattle

rolfer@comcast.net


 
(206) 463-7560
(206) 729-6314 

Rolfing
A Rolfer systematically works the body's connective tissue, or fascia, to release strain and tension patterns that have accumulated over time from physical or emotional stresses and traumas. His goal is to instill order and improve balance and alignment. With Rolfing, an individual often feels relief of chronic tension or body pain, improvement in athletic performance, greater ease in movement, clarity in living, or simply an increased sense of general well-being. The objective of Rolfing is to empower people, and help them to realize their full potentials, be it in the physical, emotional, or spiritual parts of their lives.

Visceral and Cranial Manipulation
Visceral and cranial manipulation are two modalities that have been developed by osteopaths. They are an excellent complement to Rolfing, facilitating access to realms of the body not addressed in the traditional Rolfing paradigm. Together, these three approaches form a thorough way to address our bodies and help us realize our full potential.


www.AllanKaplan.net 
 
 

 
Al Ross-Weston, M.Div. LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Individual, couples, family and group therapy

rossweston@centurytel.net


 
(206) 369-1530


I work collaboratively with adults and adolescents to resolve problems related to 1) depression, 2) stress and anxiety, 3) trauma, and 4) grief and loss.  I have considerable experience sitting with families who have acting out or depressed children and adolescents.  I find satisfaction in helping couples face and contend with cracks in their relationships.  I am comfortable working with people who want a Christian counselor.  I do ADD evaluations, premarital counseling and long term work.  I will meet with people in their homes on a case by case basis.  My initial consultation is free.
 


 

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Caroline Sias, LMP
Licensed Massage Practitioner
Yoga Instructor
Preferred Provider

Therapeutic Deep Healing Massage

Court House Square
19001 Vashon Hwy SW, 2nd Floor
 

(206) 914-7365

Still the mind. Heal the body. 

I offer a framework of modalities that can be combined to create a massage that is as healing and unique as you are.  I also offer private yoga/meditation sessions to extend the effectiveness of your massage.

Therapeutic Treatment: 

  • Swedish 
  • Deep Tissue 
  • Trigger Point Release 
  • Myofascial Release 
  • Acupressure.
Deep Healing Relaxation: 
  • Deeply relaxing long, flowing strokes of Lomi Lomi combined with Swedish, Tibetan Head Massage, Foot Reflexology and energy work.
Therapeutic Relaxation: 
  • Combines the best of therapeutic treatment and deep healing relaxtion  --  for those of us who can't relax until the deep adhesions are released!
Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection: 
  • A non-touch approach used to facilitate healing on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels.
All the above accompanied with the sound healing 
of crystal and Tibetan Buddhist bowls if desired.
Gift Certificates Available
Caroline Sias, LMP -  Massage and Yoga

 


 
Sandi Silagi, CPFT 
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (Michelle Reed W.I.T.S) 
Personal and Group Instructor 
  • Personal Fitness Training
  • Small Group Training
  • Longevity and Wellness Specialist
  • Pain Free Running Coach
  • Nutrition Coaching
Core Centric
17205 Vashon Hwy SW #B3. Vashon WA 98070
Info@CoreCentricTraining.com
 (206) 388-8953

Core Centric is designed to approach each client's individual needs to restore balance, strength, and stamina.  Assesment, corrections as improvements are made using core strength, functional movements, and cross training methods. 
  • Pilates 
  • Postural Assessment 
  • Spine Stabilization 
  • Behavior Modification 
  • TRX Suspension Training 
  • Therapy Ball Training 
  • Flexability and Band Fitness Training
  • Cycling 
  • Strength and Conditioning 
  • Corrective Exercise 
We have created a fun, safe enviroment for people to grow and enjoy movement. 

Gift Certificates Available 
WebSite: www.corecentrictraining.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/CoreCT2011

 
Sandi Silagi - Personal Fitness Trainer - Core Centric Vashon, Personal Training, Weight Loss, Classes

 


 
Madrone Sky, LMP
Licensed Massage Practitioner
Preferred Provider
  • Deep Tissue 
  • Relaxation 
  • Intra Oral 
  • Cranio Sacral 
  • Hot Stone Massage
Vashon: convenient North-end location

massagesky@yahoo.com


 
(206) 353-2649


15 years of experience successfully assisting and educating clients to achieving and maintaining a pain free life. 

Accepts Insurance 
Gift Certificates Available
 

 
Sylvia Soholt, Owner
Sylvan Sanctuary
Wellness and Well-Being Resources Consultant

Resource Referral and Consultations

10515 SW Cemetery Road
sylvia@sylvansanctuary.com


206-463-2039

 

I facilitate the support guests need while visiting Sylvan Sanctuary on Vashon -- whether that means identifying a massage practitioner or grief counselor, writing coach or acupuncturist.  Sylvan Sanctuary is designed to help guests restore their creative juices, recover from grief or illness, or revive their spirits.  I provide restful accommodations and healthy meals on Vashon Island in a woodland garden setting 


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Deja Mariee Starr, LMP
Licensed Massage Practitioner
Certified Pre-and Perinatal Massage Specialist

Therapeutic Massage

Located at Vashon Natural Medicine
18913 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon WA 98070
 

(206) 553-9752

My touch combines the rhythmic movement and healing qualities of Lomi Lomi from the Hawaiian Islands and incorporates deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy and injury treatment techniques.

I believe that quieting the mind and body can provide room to heal, and I am dedicated to helping you reach your health goals. Whether you need relief from pain, or you just want to feel more present and relaxed in your body, I can address your needs with specificity, skill, and compassion.

I am a graduate of Brian Utting School of Massage where I received extensive training in human anatomy. Upon graduating I moved to Kauai where I furthered my training. 

Available by appointment only. 


www.vashonbodywork.com
 
Deja Mariee Starr, LMP -Therapeutic Massage

 
Kelly C. Macomber Straight
(certified and all credentials current) 
 
  • Personal Training
  • Group Training
  • Spin Cycling
  • ViPR
  • Athletic Fitness Coaching
  • Gait Analysis 
  • Shoe Specialist


Vashon Recess Lab and Straight on Strength
17641 Vashon Highway SW
 


 
 

 


kmstraight@gmail.com
Cell:   (206) 434-5261 
Tel:    (206) 463-6392


 
"The body is meant to move in all planes of motion. 
The older I get and the more I learn about this ever-evolving science of movement the more in awe I am! " 

I teach a variety of classes and offer private, semi-private, athletic training for sports and post PT rehabilitation.

Classes range from just getting back to exercise to high intensity circuit training. 
I use every modality available to me to train clients to reach their individual needs and goals from stretch bands, physio balls, balance discs to ViPR, TRX, free weights and even the bouldering wall to name a few! 

For the current schedule please visit my website below or stop by the Vashon Recess Lab and pick one up. 
 

My Story:
I was working for an outdoor fitness business with nine stores when a PT friend asked me if I had some time to volunteer and help her facilitate a class for women who had cancer.   I had background as a youth soccer coach and referee and a lifetime of competing in several sports, but really was not formally trained as a personal trainer (yet) -- but I said “yes”.

If it wasn’t for that humbling experience, I don’t know where I would be today.  It changed my course completely.  I was inspired by their strength, their commitment to take an active role in healing their physical and emotional being, their sense of humor - even when some of them felt sick most of the time. 

We can learn so much by watching how others live!


65+ Years Young Discount 
Partial to Full Scholarships Available 
(Everyone should be able to afford to exercise!)
First Group Class FREE!

 
 

www.straightonstrength.com..........

 


 

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Greg Thompson, MA, LMHC
(emphasizing a psychodynamic approach)

Vashon:  Vashon Youth & Family Services 
20110 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon WA 98070 

gregory_j_thompson@yahoo.com and gthompson@vyfs.org
(206) 463-5511.x 223

I provide general psychotherapy services for children through the senior level, working with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), attention deficit, domestic violence, child development, partner and family relationships, and other issues that inhibit or block one's ability to reach their true potential in life. I favor a psychodynamic approach, and sometimes work with dreams, stories, myths, and art work, although I am comfortable with a wide variety of approaches including family systems, narrative, and practical behavioral and learning approaches as well.
www.vyfs.org

www.vashonjung.com
 
 

 

 


 
Mark P. Timken, LMHCA, SEP
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate 
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
  • Psychotherapy 
  • Ecopsychology 
  • Soulcentric Dreamwork 
Individuals, couples, groups (adolescents 16 and above)
Specialties include: anxiety, depression, and PTSD 
mptimken@gmail.com
206-456-6964

  
"Ultimately, my task as a nature-based psychotherapist, is to accompany you as you discover who you really are and uncover your deepest gifts for this world. I feel honored to be a part of this journey and am inspired by your courage."
"As a depth oriented psychotherapist, I work with what lies beneath the surface of conscious awareness. In other words, I work with my client's psyche, their soul, a person's unique purpose and identity. I help my clients discover their inner beauty, their original wholeness, while tending to the psychological wounds and trauma. 

It is my belief that healing occurs when repressed, rejected, or denied aspects of the psyche are integrated and understood, shifting consciousness and allowing for individuals to become more fully human. 

As an ecopyschotherapist, I utilize the natural world as a template for maturation and allow nature itself to be the primary guide to wholeness and self-healing. 

I have both an indoor office and work with clients on the land as a way to help support a deeper connection to self and the more-than-human world. 


Sliding Scale Available
Payment Plans Available
Reduced Fees for Community Volunteers 
Reduced Fees for Seniors 
www.mptimken.com
 
Mark Timken, LMHCA, SEP - ecopsychology, ecotherapy, self-healing, wholeness, soul-centric dream work, trauma

 


 
Kristina Turner
Wholeness Coaching

P.O. Box 411, Vashon, WA 98070

connect@kristinaturner.com


 
 
 
 
(206) 463-2796


 
"I love to inspire women to embrace who you really are – your whole self! - so you can make the creative leap to meet challenges by growing your skillful ability to connect, play, generate joy and thrive." 

This Creative Life Coaching for Women

I love to inspire women to embrace who you really are – your whole self! - so you can
make the creative leap to meet challenges by growing your skillful ability to connect, play, generate joy and thrive. In sessions, I invite you to wonder, focus, and reveal your inner experiences. Bring issues and potentials you might otherwise be inclined to “work on”.

Your willingness and curiosity open up my toolkit. Together we’ll presence, connect and play – freeing up a flow of insight, self-esteem, body-felt appreciation and measurable, pleasurable action steps to create what you really want.

Many women I work and play with are sensing their readiness to engage and contribute to life on a whole new level. I enjoy coaching artists, writers, therapists, healing practitioners, coaches, musicians, teachers, mothers, grandmothers, aunties and entrepreneurs. Our teamwork illuminates how to give your whole being abundant, creative loving attention, as you discover how to enjoy living moment-to-moment from your essential self.

I am delighted to be currently adventuring in Kathlyn and Gay Hendrick’s Leadership and Transformation Circle (they are fabulous mentors, renowned coaches and authors of Conscious Loving, Conscious Heart, The Big Leap, Learning to Love Yourself and
Attracting Genuine Love). I commit to bringing you gems! 

Contact me for a free consultation. I look forward to connecting with you. 



www.KristinaTurner.com
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Kristina Turner - coaching, women, insight, self-­steem

 
March E. Twisdale
Silver Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor

Ballroom Dancing -
for Fun, for Friends, and for Health!

Vashon: 11933 SW Cove Road

marchpower@yahoo.com


 
 
 
 
(206) 463-0870

Complete dance sessions for beginner and intermediate dancers are offered seasonally - using group lessons, practice parties, and private lessons together!  This is the best way to create confident leaders and followers who are a joy to dance with!  Whether you want to meet people, reconnect with someone special in your life, or increase your health with gentle yet invigorating exercise - partner dancing will provide you with what you need!
Gift Certificates Available

 


 

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Vashon Athletic Club, Inc.
Fitness & Recreational Facility 

19120 Vashon Highway SW
 

vashonathleticclub@gmail.com
(206) 463-5601

 
"(We) ... fell in love with VAC when we moved here about two years ago and recommitted ourselves to a lifetime of fitness TOGETHER. 

While it's fun to work out and looking good is a nice perk, the real benefit has been the incredible reservoirs of energy we have now! ... 

Thanks VAC for helping make our family and our community HEALTHY and FUN!" 

 

Dance Style Classes (including Zumba, aerobic, toning) 
Yoga (many styles)
Kickboxing
Pilates

Weight Training Machines and Free Weights:

  • Personal training (on staff personal trainers)
  • Cardio Machine Floor
  • Weight Loss Classes
  • Boot Camp Style Aerobics Classes
  • Stretching Room


Sport Court:

  • Racquetball
  • Racquetball Coaching
  • Racquetball Tournaments
  • Basketball Court
  • Punching Bags


Swimming Opportunities:

  • Dry Sauna
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Lap Swim
  • Senior Water Walking
  • Swim Zumba and Aerobics
  • Swim Lessons (all ages)


Stingrays Swim Teams:

  • Year-Round Competitive USA Swim - Age Group Swim Teams (ages 5 through 18)
  • Youth Fitness Swim
  • Stroke Rehabilitation 


Lil Rays Swimming Lessons: 

  • Parent Tot Swim lessons
  • Stroke School
  • Saturday Swim Lesson
  • American Red Cross - Learn to Swim Lessons
  • Private Lessons and Personal Coaching 
  • Synchronized Swimming Fundamentals
  • American Red Cross - Life Guard Training
  • American Red Cross - Water Safety Instructor Training


Rockfins Master Swimming:

  • Weekly Workouts (adults of any age)
  • USMS Competitive Opportunities 
  • Stroke Correction
  • Adult Lessons and Personal Coaching

Gift Certificates Available 
SilverSneakers/Prime (Available per Health Insurance Plans)
Reduced Membership Fees for Seniors Available
Student and Corporate Membership Discounts Available
www.VashonAthleticClub.com
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Vashon Care Resources
A Nonprofit Community Reference Web Site

Private Care Options for Vashon/Maury Island
 

Please visit web site to contact care givers privately  

This is a nonprofit community reference site for those in need of aid for themselves or loved ones experiencing illness, disability, rehabilitation or age-related health issues.

We list profiles and qualifications for Independent Caregivers and Care Coordinators on Vashon and Maury Island. There is a wealth of good, private, in-home care specialists in our community who were previously only found through word-of-mouth referrals. 

This site was created by a coalition of private caregivers who saw a need in our community for a simple, yet comprehensive, list of private care options on our island.


Vashon Care Resources - Private Care Options for Vashon/Maury Island

www.vashoncareresources.org

 


 
Vashon Community Care Center
enrichs the individual’s experience of aging on Vashon
though creative, collaborative, caring, community-wide services

Vashon Community Care Center 
Mail: 15333 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA  98070

 



 
Break Time Adult Day Health Program
Program Manager, Cara Aguilera
Certified by Washington State

cara.aguilera@providence.org

 

(206) 567-4421 or
567-6142 (direct line)

We offer a daily exercise program, physical therapy, foot care clinic, health monitoring/skilled nursing services, hot lunch and healthy snacks, pet therapy, intergenerational programming, music and art experiences, special events and presentations, community outings, spacious, home like meeting rooms, ACCESS transportation link, andfriends.  Respite for family and caregivers is an integral part of our program. 

9-4 Monday through Thursday.
Break Time Adult Day Health Program rooms, VCCC, North side.


 
Caregiver Support Group
Facilitated by Julea Gardener, Social Worker

julea.gardener@providence.org

(206) 567-4421

This facilitated Caregiver Support Group is open to everyone and is a peer support group and resource for caregivers and family members.

7-9 PM second Thursday, monthly.
Break Time Adult Day Health Program rooms, VCCC, North side.

 

 
Vashon Community Wellness Project
Vashon Island

The Vashon Community Wellness Project aspires to nurture relationships within the community and amongst individuals through the full circle of giving and receiving the gift of wellness.

Individuals volunteer for organizations in the community participating in the Vashon Community Wellness Project and those organizations give them wellness stamps for deep discounts for health services offered by participating providers in the community (most offer 50% off).  Individuals qualify to participate according to NET income (take home pay) guidelines.



Link to web site:  VCWP
 

 
Vashon Dental
Leif Rasmussen, DDS

Vashon:  19715 Vashon Highway SW
smile@vashondental.com


 
 
(206) 463 3685


We are a family oriented office providing comprehensive, general dental care in a relaxed environment. 

Services include natural looking fillings, crowns, veneers, and bridges, implant crowns, cleanings, periodontal therapy and bleaching. 

Preventative care is emphasized through promotion of good home care, regular exams and cleaning, and conservative treatment of early decay.

Treatment is tailored to each patient’s needs and desires. This is achieved through good communication between patients and staff.


www.VashonDental.com
 
 

 
 
Vashon Island Farmers Market
Vashon Island Growers Association (VIGA)

Vashon Village Green 
(on Vashon Highway near Bank Street)
 

  • Saturdays - April-Dec 10-2
  • Wednesdays - June-Sept 3-6 


farmersmarket@vigavashon.org

(206) 267-8146

The Vashon Island Growers Association (VIGA) builds community health by supporting and promoting local agriculture through education and hosting the Vashon Farmers Market.  By helping provide markets for farmers and educating the community about the benefits of local food and farms, VIGA hopes to ensure the viability of farming on Vashon-Maury Islands, to expand the island's food self-sufficiency, and to retain its rural beauty.
www.vigavashon.org

 
Vashon Maury Community Food Bank

Helping Families, Friends and Neighbors...
Creating a community where no one needs to go hungry.

Food Bank Distribution Hours

General:
Tuesday, 1-3 PM
Wednesday:  11 AM to 1 PM and 5 PM to 7 PM

Seniors and those with disabilities: 
Wed: 4:30-5 PM

Located at Sunrise Ridge
10030 SW 210th St off Vashon Highway
Located in Building #4, next to the baseball fields.

(once a military Nike Base, this complex now houses
Franciscan Medical Center-Vashon, Voice of Vashon, and the 
Vashon Maury Community Food Bank).

(206) 463-6332

 
Working in partnership with the community to provide 
without judgment, food, food education programs, and related services to anyone in need..

 

  • Home delivery  program
  • Public transportation
  • Food Bank Garden and Farm
  • Application for DSHS programs
  • Referral to other local services
map

www.VashonFoodBank.org

 
Vashon Physical Therapy Clinic
Marilyn Kleyn, P.T.

17427 Vashon Hwy SW

(206) 463-3441

 


 
Vashon Senior Center
  • Community Care
  • Transformational Arts
  • Personal Enrichment
  • Fitness
  • Social Services
10004 SW Bank Road, Vashon WA 98070
(206) 463-5173

"A meaningful and joyful life for every older adult." 

Vashon Senior Center provides programs in the arts, fitness, technology and travel.  Our Center is a resource to express your creative side, to meet new people and make lifelong friends.  We are your one stop shop for healthy aging resources.

PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

Bluebird Medical Transportation
rovides rides to off island medical appointments.

Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N)
has trained  volunteers ready to help with a variety of household tasks and/or to provide transportation to island seniors.

Lunch Care-a-Van
is our new door-to-door service that provides transportation to The Center for lunch on Mondays & Fridays.

Meals on Wheels
Is a service that enhances independent living by delivering healthy meals to the doorstep of individuals who need help with meal preparation.


www.vashonmauryseniorcenter.com
 

 


 
Vashon Youth and Family Services
 
  • Counseling
  • Prevention
  • Family Education and Support
  • Social Services


Mail:  PO Box 237, Vashon, WA 98070
Visit: 20110 Vashon Hwy SW (on the VHS campus)
 


info@vyfs.org
PlaySpace:     (206) 463-5502
Main number:  (206) 463-5511

The Vashon Youth & Family Services mission is to help Islanders raise thriving, resilient children and youth by fostering a community of emotionally healthy, resourceful families and individuals.

To further our mission and provide broad support to our community, we offer a wide variety of services in the areas of Counseling, Family Education, and Social Services. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about who we are and what we do. 

Some services are fee-based and offered on a sliding scale, fully covered by Medicaid (med coupons) or partially covered by insurance; others are free or may require participants to meet certain income guidelines. For clients seeking counseling services, with advance notice, interpreters can be provided for sign language, hearing impairment, or non-English speaking clients.


 
 Counseling -- 
  • Individual and family counseling
  • Therapeutic groups 
  • Social skill-building groups for children and youth
  • Internship program

 
Prevention --
A coalition with our local preschools; parenting classes, workshops & family events; playgroups and our indoor playroom for parents with children ages 6 and under.  Mediation and supervised visitation services

 
VIVA -- 
VIVA provides families and individuals in financial crisis with help with basic needs.  Assistance may include vouchers or small grants for shelter, utilities, food, transportation, and other needs.

 
Vashon Kids --
Before and after school care for children ages 5-12. This creative and nurturing program is housed at Chautauqua Elementary school and is in its 16th year of operation. 

 


www.vyfs.org
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Vashon Youth Council and
Development of Island Teens (DOIT)
P.O. Box 143 • Vashon • WA • 98070
(206) 463-7350


The Vashon Youth Council is a self-sustaining, intergenerational force that provides the resources and opportunities for Vashon youth to manifest their dreams through learning, mentorship, and empowerment.  It operates in partnership with Vashon Park District and Development Of Island Teens.


www.vashonyouthcouncil.org

Development of Island Teens (DOIT) is a catalyst that supports and develops unique potential and contributions of Vashon Island youth through funding of activities by and for youth, educating the community about youth empowerment, and advocating on behalf of youth


www.vashondoit.org


 

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Ava Waits, CHC
Certified Health Coach
  • Feed the Source of Your Success Coach 
  • Health Coach
Convenient phone appointments available
Support@AvaWaits.com
(206) 669-3334

As you create your business to attract success and give you all of the freedom you desire, do you ever:
  • Work harder and harder, yet find that overwhelm and stress grow faster than your income? 
  • Wonder if you’ll ever really be able to reach your full potential through your business?
  • Feel constricted in your finances?
  • Wish that through your business, you could have more opportunities to travel, enjoy the world, and live a healthy global lifestyle?
I support entrepreneurs and aspiring speakers to feed the source of their success, release financial constriction, and build a professional life that bends to their itinerary.

I originally began as a nutrition mentor, where I built a business as a full expression of my passions. By blending my love of travel, nutrition, and personal growth, I was able to travel often with my business.  I brought my nutrition services to TV host Rick Steves, and started teaching Traveling Healthy in Europe classes through his company.

Behind the scenes, entrepreneurs from around the world were showing up to seek my support and asked to learn how I created my business. I now solely mentor entrepreneurs and aspiring speakers, and in the past one and a half years have spent over 570 hours personally coaching entrepreneurs to excel in their businesses. My clients have been interviewed on television and travel the world with their businesses.

I love to help business owners use high-vibrational marketing techniques that attract clients and opportunities to them, literally because of their glowing presence, personality and joyful appreciation for exactly where they are right now.

The same processes that I teach my clients were what allowed me to go from earning $1,200 per month to signing on over $17,000 worth of new business in 30 days.

I trained in marketing with multi-million dollar entrepreneur Fabienne Fredrickson, and received further business and wealth training through Amanda Moxley, Christina Morassi and David Neagle. I bring my own entrepreneurial experience to my clients, combined with everything I've learned from the more than $100,000 invested in my own business development. I have a degree in business, food science and natural health from The Evergreen State College, and received my certification as a Health Coach from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City.

As a speaker, I have been interviewed on television, and have been invited to inspire audiences of up to 1,000 attendees at business events, women’s organizations, and financial companies.

For more information, to view article archives, and to schedule a strategy session, please visit me on the Web.



www.AvaWaits.com
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Ava Waits, CHC - health coach, success coach

 


 
Barbara DiPrete Waterbury, MA, RC
Master in Counseling Psychology - 
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Registered Counselor

Counseling

barbaradiprete@hotmail.com


 
(206)  455-1608

My training in depth psychology has provided me with a strong creative, spiritual and clinical background to support clients in becoming conscious of who they are and what they want in order to find a sense of well being and personal purpose. End of life, mid-life, gay/lesbian youth, families of gay/lesbian youth, straight spouses of gay/lesbian partners, teens, and children who have experienced trauma are particular therapeutic interests.   I am an Associate Member of the Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a member of the C.G. Jung Society of Seattle and a Registered Counselor in the State of Washington.  My fees are affordable, and a sliding scale is offered upon request.
 

 
Beth White, LICSW 
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Psychotherapy with Adults
Individuals, couples and group therapy

Vashon:  Courthouse Square
Seattle: 600 First Avenue, Suite 625, Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 463-5944
 (206) 282-1700 

4bethwhite@comcast.net

It is my intention to respect clients’ hope that their deepest sufferings of heart and spirit will be witnessed and held in the confidence of trust and emotional safety.  I will join you in understanding the conscious and unconscious processes that prevent the fulfillment of your life dreams. Together, we will explore the meaning of, and impact of the important relationships in your life, as they relate to your own personal struggles.

 
 

 
Meg White 
Counselor

mcw4@centurytel.net

(206) 719-4487

NO ONE SAID THAT IT WOULD BE THIS HARD!

Meg White offers her 18 years of experience as a counselor for guidance and relief around issues of depression/anxiety, family conflicts and navigating life transitions. She works with adult women, adolescent girls, parents and couples using psychotherapy, cognitive/behavioral, narrative and mindfulness practices. Meg welcomes all insurance plans and is able to offer a sliding fee scale to those in need.

TAKE THE FIRST SMALL STEP…


 
 

 


 

Laura Worth, MSW, IPPA
Master in Social Work 
International Positive Psychology Association, Charter Member

Life and Business Coach, Personal Organizer

worthy@coachworth.com

(206) 463-9283

Coaching helps you be the person you want to be.  I will work with you in a collaboration that helps you enhance your well being, optimize your opportunities, and face your challenges -- whether you are a young adult or a retired senior.  Identify your inspiring goals and the fears holding you back.  Develop action plans that make use of your strengths as you bring your core values to life. 

Live your life as if it were important, because our lives are not a rehearsal.  I can help you with your professional, business, and life goals -- from the mundane to the sublime. 

My coaching support and skills, at their best, will help you stretch into happiness and well-being a bit more than you might have otherwise imagined.  You can live an extraordinary life -- and a rich life, when you simply find purpose.

Individual coaching and group coaching.
Face-to-face, phone, and e-mail coaching available.


Gift Certificates Available
Sliding Scale Available 
Reduced Fees Available for Community Volunteers 
www.coachworth.com
 
Laura Worth, MSW - Coach and Publisher

 

 


 

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Your Adoptive Family
A licensed, non-profit adoption agency
Jill Dziko, MSW, LICSW
Executive Director

Jill Dziko, MSW, LICSW 
Master of Social Work
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Certified in Therapy with Adoptive and Foster Families 
(Portland State University, 2012) 
Certified in Attachment-Trauma Focused Therapy 
(Deborah Gray, 2012)

  • Adoption Services 
  • Therapy 
Mailing: PO Box 2191, Vashon, WA 98070. 
Offices: Vashon and Queen Anne 
youradoptivefamily@comcast.net  (206) 408-7219

I provide adoption services including:  homestudy preparation, post-placement supervision, therapy and consultation.  Life is a journey and my goal is to help individuals, couples and families find the joy in their journey and achieve balance in their lives.  I approach individuals and families with respect and the acknowledgment that everyone is unique and brings their own strengths to the table .  My practice focus is on attachment and bonding, healing trauma and adoption issues.  I work with individuals, couples, families and children.

Some Sliding Scale Available

Website: www.youradoptivefamily.com
Blog: http://youradoptivefamily.com/feed

 

Jill Dziko, adoption services

 


 
 
 


 

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Cynthia Zheutlin, MA, LMHCA, CPC
Master of Arts
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Certified Professional Coach

Coaching

Vashon Island, WA

cynthiazheutlin@gmail.com

 (206) 550-4825

A Clear Reflection…Coaching for Life!!

"Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told, I'm with you kid. Let's go!" 

                                                                         - Maya Angelou

We live in a complex world – one that challenges us in many ways:our roles, our sense of who we are and what we want.  The world is changing, and the opportunity for new ideas, new paths, new direction is never greater than during transitional times. I've been working with individuals for over 25 years assisting them in developing clarity around what's really important in life; what are their strengths – helping them marshal their gifts, talents and inner resources to be directed with greater focus toward their desired goals. Personal coaching can be a bridge to that new path or new idea. It can help you take life by the lapel and go forward! 


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