MY REVIEWS -

MY REVIEWS

Very good work, professional, knowledgeable person! Comprehensive bodywork. Highly recommended! Thank you, Brian!

Irene, MD 2020 Jan

I had my first massage session with Brian yesterday and I can’t speak highly enough of it. What I thought was going to be a pretty standard 90-minute massage took me by complete surprise! The entire experience turned into something very special – Brian had the unique ability to soften and quiet my mind, stretch my body, and identify/correct problem areas… he made me feel 100% at ease, even when parts of the massage were new and unexpected (walking on my back for example)! Brian is a healer and I’m so glad to have met him. His positive energy remained with me for the rest of the day; his passion for the mind, body, and spirit connection encourages me to love and care for my own. I look forward to seeing him again.

Highly recommended!

Christine 2019 Dec

Thank you, Brian! After years of dealing with a painful hamstring insertion injury, I am finally feeling like myself. In just two sessions of intense massage, bodywork, and private yoga I am almost completely pain-free and back to many loved activities. Brian is a massage genius and a wealth of knowledge. He gave me some very specific exercises to target the problem area, re-worked some of my yoga asanas that were potentially causing more harm, and thoroughly worked my entire body with great care. I highly recommend any time you can spend with Brian. He is a loving, kind, warm, intelligent, and extremely knowledgeable yogi and bodyworker! I’ll be back soon, for sure!

Kim 2019 June

Brian truly has healing hands!! I’ve seen him a couple of times, but most recently I saw him for a massage to treat hip pain, and I’ve never met a more holistic healer who truly cares for his clients as people. He’s energetic, enthusiastically kind, and gentle to human bodies, and is clearly versed in his professional capabilities. He even gave me suggestions for how to move my body to minimize pain. For me, this is ongoing work, but Brian makes it seem attainable. He makes the work of self-healing a joy. I’m recommending every person I know to go see him.

Margaret 2019 Nov

Everyone else here has done a fantastic job of describing Brian’s energy and care, his connectedness, and his spirit. While all of those things are impressive and very accurately iterated herein, I prefer to tell you about the way Brian challenged me and stretched me.

From the moment I climbed onto his table to the ragged breaths I drew toward the end of our session, Brian challenged me to be a part of the process and to take ownership for my recovery, both on the table and thereafter.

This was not a light relaxation session. Brian worked hard. I worked hard. Together, we found, and stayed right on the edge of pressure, resistance, breathing, managing, movement, and coaching. He used every ounce of strength, stamina, talent, and technique he had to help me through some intensely problematic body issues. I left everything on the table, too.

I might’ve cussed, I might’ve worked through some pain, I might’ve sweated it out a bit, but I can definitively say this was the first time massage actually felt like bodywork. Throughout the rest of the day, my joints and bones clicked into place, and my muscles felt like they were working together instead of against each other.

Skillfully, Brian simultaneously made our session both intense and very safe.

This was exactly what I needed, and if you find yourself in similar need of true, transformative bodywork, I cannot recommend Brian highly enough.

Productive. Beneficial.

Best. Ever.

Jillian 2019 Jan

Within the first few minutes of meeting Brian, I knew that I had found what I had been looking for over the last few months. While I’ve mastered my health in many ways, I’ve been seeking to find greater freedom, connectedness, and physical strength in my body.

At the young age of 15, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that nearly took my life on 3 separate occasions. I remember sitting in the hospital bed after the Dr’s told me that I’d have to re-learn how to walk and would need a heart valve replacement within 10 years.

It was at that moment that I dug deep into my soul and found my strength by choosing to focus on possibility over probability. I actually saw myself ten years down the road and SHE was beautiful, whole, powerful, and healthy. I realized that by getting myself to that point, not only would I beat the odds, but I could inspire change and possibility in others. Now as a Master’s-level Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Professor I can say that I have deeply found great power in my body and in helping others do the same. Yet, my body still has a long way to go, requires consistent care and attention and of course, old stories at times get in my way, which leads me back to my encounter with Brian.

After only one massage session and one private yoga session, he helped reconnect me to the great gift of possibility and opened up some areas in me that I had tucked away deep in my body. Because I tend to be so positive and hard-working, I didn’t even realize how weighed down I was physically and mentally feeling. Old stories such as “yoga’s not for my body,” “yoga makes me feel weak and inflamed,” “it feels too hard to stand up straight,” and “massage feels good but my body often feels toxic afterward rather than restored” started to shatter. I left his massage table feeling a rush of energy and clarity that I truly had never felt before. It felt easy to stand tall and while that sounds simple, I was in shock and elated.

I know that it will take great work on my part to continue to reap the reward of yoga and massage but with Brian as my teacher and my guide, I know that I am on my way to finding greater mastery and freedom in my body. Much praise and gratitude to you Brian! Looking forward to this journey.

Siona, MS, RDN 2018 Nov

Hello Brian, it was such a pleasure getting together with you last Saturday. You’ve been the topic of our conversation for the past week since you’ve worked on Siona, and I have to say, we already feel such a shift in our bodies and our spirits.

From the two sessions we’ve had with you, you’ve made it very clear that you aim to serve and teach. Your technique is beyond what we’ve ever experienced and has completely exceeded our expectations. It’s been quite the gift.

The moment my wife and I walked through your door, you embraced us with a warm and welcoming hug. You made us feel safe and secure in allowing our own individual needs to be met, and you gave us the tools to take them home with us, which was the most empowering part.

In my lifetime, I’ve learned that with each breath, the possibilities of gratitude can reflect acts of kindness. It is in this place that we render grateful service to the world. It is in our grateful service that we help change lives forever. From what I’ve experienced with you thus far, you are a great example of this. I am looking forwards to continuing this journey with you and cannot wait until our next visit.

Abdiel 18 Nov

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Fantastic yoga, Brian is a patient and caring teacher who can challenge any student from the most advanced to those with injuries or physical limitations. He pays close attention to alignment and will make your practice safer and stronger.

If anyone enjoys treating yourself to a spa day of pampering and relaxation you have to try the dry brushing combined with the chocolate mint scrub with a mud mask. It was an amazing day from the warm and inviting hug as I was greeted at the door to the amazing smells of essential oils when I walked into the house. I started my visit with dry brushing and I didn’t realize it could make your skin feel so soft. Next, I had a caster oil pad put on my stomach while I was intoxicated by the chocolate mint scrub followed by my mud mask. And the massage is the best part. By far the best massage I’ve ever had. I’ve never had a massage like it before in my life in the best way possible. It’s nice to have someone care about your health as much as you do and use massage to help with that health. Thank you Brian for a great spa day!

Anonymous 2017 Oct

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Looking to take your yoga practice to the next level? Perhaps you’re ready to start yoga and are unsure where to begin. I highly recommend Brian Bales with B1 Yoga. His knowledge in body alignment is astounding. You will physically go places you never thought were possible. He also provides massage and floatation services to help the body heal and recover faster. I can tell you first hand, his work is well worth it.

Heather 2014 Nov

Brian is an incredible bodyworker. For the last 40 years that I have been in back pain, Brian has been perfecting his craft. Although he was just a kid when his interest in bodywork began, Brian has spent all of the years since then studying and training and developing his skills. That’s a long time, for me to be in pain and for him to work on helping folks like me relieve our pain. We put the two together recently and the result was mind-blowing. In the last 30 years, I have seen at least two dozen different massage therapists, and although most of them had good technique, none of them have had the skill level that Brian has. He has studied all over the world, so he has a wide variety of techniques to choose from to fit each individual's needs. Before I started treatment with Brian I was getting ready to cave and sign up for back surgery #4. Not now. I finally have hope again. This work that Brian does is absolutely one of a kind. I highly recommend that you have a session with him so that he can show you the possibilities and how much better your body can feel. Don’t miss out, give it a shot, feel good again.

Thank You So Much Brian for Being Great!

Stephanie 2017 Nov

Hands down to Brian that was the best massage/treatment I have ever had. Next time I’m in Seattle I’ll book at your house and have the half-day extravaganza. Great to meet you, safe riding, and see you again soon.

V 2017 Nov

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Do the day of pampering! My skin had never been softer. I was so relaxed after the scrub and masks and then you get the best massage ever. Another great combination is to do a private yoga session and then a massage. Brian is an amazing yoga teacher who will challenge you and help you with alignment. Then after you have worked hard your reward is a wonderful massage. Perfect.

Susan 2018 Feb

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I had my first treatment with Brian yesterday and the best single word I can use to describe it is “Wow!” I’m reasonably confident it was the best massage I have ever had. Brian’s extraordinary healing gifts and knowledge of a wide range of techniques meant that he was able to quickly determine and address the root causes of my more challenging areas. Brian’s kindness extended beyond the session with suggestions for exercises to benefit the areas where I carry tension. Today, I have a range of motion in my neck that I haven’t had in a long, long time. Thank you so much, Brian!!!

Lisa 2018 Jun

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Out of this world massage experience! Brian is an absolute expert in his craft, which (I experienced) is the massage skills & knowledge. I felt an almost immediate release after the treatment, and the day afterward I REALLY felt the release! 🙂 Brian’s technique was unique, effective, and fun! Never have I ever experienced anything quite like that, and now I’m hooked! Highly recommend Brian for and massages and frankly anything he offers.

Keri 2018 Jul

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I had my first bodywork session with Brian last night. Wow. I am still feeling amazing energy! The effort, skill, love, and variety of techniques were a wonderful surprise. I had been told how incredible his work is, as well as what a kind person Brian is. Well, my expectations were exceeded.

The information given by Brian during the session was perfect if you are like me, and want reasons for issues. This is really empowering. The education he provided was invaluable. Brian was not hesitant about using diagrams on the wall to further understanding. Receiving facts meant everything to me.

As for the massage; Thai techniques were used, as well as walking on my back, stretching, some of what we typically think “massage” is and a real analysis of my entire body as well. Massage is so much more than the ideas many of us carry about the discipline. Brian incorporates an eclectic perspective and it worked super effectively for me.

An example of a unique and specific technique is intraoral TMJ work. Brian is one of a small number of practitioners in the state trained and certified to do this treatment. I had been told it was probable that my only help, from almost lifelong TMJD, would be surgery. Brian was able to dispel myths I had been indoctrinated with and then performed my first treatment. The treatment was well worth it! 😁My jaw feels more relaxed than it has since I was 8 yr. old. With all of the other work done in the past, this improvement is pretty miraculous.

It is very much worth mentioning that Brian supported me and worked only within my boundaries. He gently encouraged certain types of expanding my boundaries in order to check out my foundation and organ systems. With his care, I was able to be much more open to assessment and bodywork than I would have otherwise been. All of this was definitely positive.

I recommend Brian to anyone wanting/needing bodywork. His home studio is sanctuary-like. He also offers private yoga sessions, amongst an extensive list of other services. The different options are listed on the website.

I appreciate your help so much, Brian!

Bridget 2018 Aug

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I have had hundreds of body sessions over a span of 40 years from various therapists. Many were very talented, experienced, caring, and/or well trained. But Brian is at the top of the list. He is obviously extremely talented and he has honed his inherent talent with well over 2 decades of experience and extensive training in multiple modes of healing. His enthusiasm has pushed him to discover the most effective therapies for multiple conditions. I really get the sense that Brian wants to help people feel their best and get their bodies in the best possible condition.

After a couple of sessions with Brian, I no longer wake up with a stiff lower back and restricted movement that had gone on for years. Brian was able to painlessly loosen tight muscles without causing soreness the following day. Also, I feel that with his help I am averting the trend toward becoming a hunchback and other hazards that come with too much computer time. But he does so much more than that. His approach is comprehensive and he coaches on everything from sleep postures to stretches and yoga positions that help create the needed balance. He understands the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction so he gets right to the source. He also is in top physical condition himself and has the unique ability to not get burned out or bogged down so he brings energy and enthusiasm to every session that feels refreshing and vibrant, yet soothing. His passion for health is ineffective and inspiring. It makes you want to take better care of yourself and in ways that may have never occurred to you.

Alexis 2018 Aug

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Blissful! Absolutely amazing. I got myself in a pickle with my hips and almost couldn’t get out of bed – I made an appt with Brian and was walking normally and without pain after the session. His message is the real deal – this isn’t snake oil – this is heavenly inspired treatment. This is not a massage where you fall asleep on the table – nope – this is work that your body craves and every cell becomes energized. I am so thrilled to have found his practice! #OnceyougoBrian #OMGommmm #Namastay4theMassage

Joanna 2018 Aug

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Considering that I dislocated my shoulder badly in July and feared I’d have to cancel this trip overseas...well, the fact that I’m even here, and walking is something of a miracle and blessing. I’m guarding my back/spine — super cautious wrt the French bis, or random hugs — but so far, so good, so wonderful.... it took a GP, my Chiro, and my bodywork genius, Brian Bales, to get me here...now I have to do more work over this next year in hopes I get to return......Brian saved my ass.....along with losing 50 lbs since June 2017, 35+ of that since June 2018. Never thought chronic pain would be a lifestyle, but made more positive progress in the past 3 months than in the prior decade.

Stephen 2018 Sep

That is awesome! Brian is one of the world's greatest yoga teachers ... Of course, I am kinda partial. See you Sunday

Heather 2005 May

Man, Brian Bales has given me a push-up obsession. In yoga, on Sunday, he explained the correct mechanics for doing a push-up so your arm feels like a piston. Now I keep doing push-ups trying to do them correctly.

James 2015 Jun

Good morning Brian. I wanted to let you know that my left shoulder pain has reduced to almost 70% in just our last 2 sessions and I feel such a relief and I cannot thank you enough I consider you as an ANGEL in my life and I have never seen someone so dedicated and passionate about the work they do..
I would like to have 2 sessions/ week and would like to schedule my sessions accordingly. Thank you again

N 2021 Sep