Massage Therapist

Douglas Gilham
Email - douglas@avalonwellness.net
Direct Phone - (425) 345-9454

Douglas Gilham has been at Avalon Wellness Center for four years and practicing massage for 13 years. He graduated from Spectrum Center School of Massage in 1993. Since graduation he has become a Certified Massage Educator, Board Certified and Nationally certified and proficient in the following modalities:

1994 - Certified in Paul St. Johns Neuromuscular Therapy, which is a method of specific deep tissue work that works all portions of the muscle and includes the origin, insertion and belly of the muscle. This work is done within the client’s tolerance. Further release is often accompanied by muscle energy techniques and positional release techniques that help reset the muscle groups to their normal resting state.

1995 - Certified with Maruti Seidman in Polarity Balancing, which is a gentle form of energetic work. This work is holistic and clients are encouraged to become more aware of the bodywork they receive, diet and exercise.  This work is a wonderful way to relax, quiet the nervous system and does not require the removal of clothing.

1996 - Certification in Vodder's Manual Lymphatic Drainage was obtained in Victoria, B.C. Recertification is required every two years. This method of skin work greatly helps with detoxification, helps reduce pain, reduce inflammation in swollen joints and tissue, reduce stress and anxiety, and for those with diagnosed lymphedema more intensive work is offered.

1998-2001 - Guild Certification in the Feldenkrais Method, which is a very gentle form of somatic education or reeducation. The method offers new information to the brain and as a consequence more movement options become available. This method is also done with the client clothed.

2002 - National Board Certification in Reflexology.  This is a gentle to firm way to treat the feet and often other problems that do not respond to different massage, alternative or regular medical methods of treatment.

2002 - Registered Polarity Practitioner, which gave me greater understanding and appreciation of this gentle work and the need to work with the whole person.

2005 - Bowen Practitioner. When all other methods have failed, often Polarity, Reflexology, and Bowen become primary tools to nudge the wisdom of the body and help facilitate wellness. Much of this work can be done with the client remaining clothed and it can be done anywhere, anytime. The experience is gentle, pleasant, produces excellent results and focuses on the whole person. 

Douglas is credentialed to work with most insurance companies, personal injury and L&I. He prefers to schedule his own clients. Please call or email your questions.