Seattle, Washington
Sydney Pugmire, LMT
Independent Practitioner, Practice Owner
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Sydney's appreciation for the human body runs deep, shaped by a lifetime of sports, time outdoors, singing, working, and parenting. But it was her own healing journey that truly brought her here. After years of moving and a period of real darkness, a personal awakening in her late twenties led her to recovery and, eventually, to a profound experience with bodywork that changed everything. Feeling a genuine connection with her own body for the first time was the revelation that pointed her, without question, toward massage school.
Sydney completed her 1000-hour program at The Brenneke School of Massage in 2008 and has been practicing for over fifteen years. Her style is energetic, grounding, and impactful, working through the layers of the musculoskeletal system with mindfulness and purpose meeting each body exactly where it is.
Her approach weaves together Swedish and deep tissue massage, Table Thai, active and passive techniques, and fascial engagement into a seamless, responsive practice. No two sessions are the same, because no two bodies are the same. Sydney believes that therapeutic touch, applied with skill and presence, has a profound capacity to heal, and that belief shows in her work.
At Talking Tree Massage & Bodywork, Sydney has built more than a practice. She has created a space where people genuinely feel cared for, and where the body is treated with the respect it deserves.
Sydney completed her 1000-hour program at The Brenneke School of Massage in 2008 and has been practicing for over fifteen years. Her style is energetic, grounding, and impactful, working through the layers of the musculoskeletal system with mindfulness and purpose meeting each body exactly where it is.
Her approach weaves together Swedish and deep tissue massage, Table Thai, active and passive techniques, and fascial engagement into a seamless, responsive practice. No two sessions are the same, because no two bodies are the same. Sydney believes that therapeutic touch, applied with skill and presence, has a profound capacity to heal, and that belief shows in her work.
At Talking Tree Massage & Bodywork, Sydney has built more than a practice. She has created a space where people genuinely feel cared for, and where the body is treated with the respect it deserves.
Sarah McCall, LMT
Independent Practitioner
Sarah McCall is a licensed massage therapist based in Seattle, WA. She completed her training at the Seattle Clinical Massage School in late 2025, where she developed a strong foundation in therapeutic technique and client-centered care.
Before transitioning into massage therapy, Sarah earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing at Lehigh University in 2024. It was during her college years that she recognized her desire for a career with a deeper human impact, one rooted in listening, presence, and helping people feel more at home in their bodies.
Sarah is drawn to modalities that address the body with both precision and care. Her areas of focus include Sports Massage, Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release (MFR), and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), approaches that work together to support recovery, restore mobility, and meet each client's unique needs.
Sarah also holds a growing interest in Trauma Informed Massage Care and is committed to continuing her education in many different modalities to ensure that she has the tools to address the specific needs of each client.
In her free time Sarah enjoys doing pottery, finding the process to be meditative as well as an excellent creative outlet.
When not honing her massage and pottery skills, Sarah is likely to be found with her cat (and best friend), Mochi.
Before transitioning into massage therapy, Sarah earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing at Lehigh University in 2024. It was during her college years that she recognized her desire for a career with a deeper human impact, one rooted in listening, presence, and helping people feel more at home in their bodies.
Sarah is drawn to modalities that address the body with both precision and care. Her areas of focus include Sports Massage, Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release (MFR), and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), approaches that work together to support recovery, restore mobility, and meet each client's unique needs.
Sarah also holds a growing interest in Trauma Informed Massage Care and is committed to continuing her education in many different modalities to ensure that she has the tools to address the specific needs of each client.
In her free time Sarah enjoys doing pottery, finding the process to be meditative as well as an excellent creative outlet.
When not honing her massage and pottery skills, Sarah is likely to be found with her cat (and best friend), Mochi.
Aiko Kinoshita, LMT
Independent Practitioner
A Licensed Massage Therapist since 2015, Aiko came to massage after 25 years of working with bodies in motion; as a dancer, teacher and choreographer. Still dancing, albeit at a much slower pace, and now a mother of two young children, Aiko is deeply interested in the intersection of massage, movement and somatic practices and the connections between dis-comfort, dysfunction and our habits of daily life. She specializes in full-body wellness massage, blending Swedish and deep tissue work to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, increase range of motion and reduce pain.
Aiko works slowly and patiently, listening and taking cues from the body and integrating her intuitive sensibility around movement, touch, and muscular tone, to create space for awareness and change. Utilizing both passive and active techniques, a session might include gentle calming strokes, Manual Ligament Therapy, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy techniques, assisted stretches, and more, depending on the client’s preferences and needs. Aiko enjoys working with her clients at their comfort level and is honored to be part of their wellness routine.
You can reach Aiko for scheduling via email at [email protected]
Aiko works slowly and patiently, listening and taking cues from the body and integrating her intuitive sensibility around movement, touch, and muscular tone, to create space for awareness and change. Utilizing both passive and active techniques, a session might include gentle calming strokes, Manual Ligament Therapy, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy techniques, assisted stretches, and more, depending on the client’s preferences and needs. Aiko enjoys working with her clients at their comfort level and is honored to be part of their wellness routine.
You can reach Aiko for scheduling via email at [email protected]
Missoula, Montana
Leah Shallow, LE
Lead Aesthetician
Lead Aesthetician
Leah has been a licensed aesthetician since 2015, bringing nearly a decade of expertise and passion to skincare. A Pacific Northwest native, Leah balances her thriving practice with her greatest joy—being a mom to twin boys and a teenage daughter.
When she's not helping clients achieve their skincare goals, Leah channels her energy into coaching part-time cheer for children, drawing on her lifelong love of dance and movement. Whether she's exploring hiking trails with her family or keeping her three active kids engaged in new adventures, Leah brings the same dedication and enthusiasm to every aspect of her life.
Leah's warm, approachable nature and commitment to helping others feel confident in their own skin make her a trusted partner in her clients' skincare journeys. Looking ahead, she dreams of expanding her impact through a nonprofit dedicated to bringing quality skincare services to elderly communities—ensuring that self-care and dignity are accessible to all, regardless of age or circumstance.
When she's not helping clients achieve their skincare goals, Leah channels her energy into coaching part-time cheer for children, drawing on her lifelong love of dance and movement. Whether she's exploring hiking trails with her family or keeping her three active kids engaged in new adventures, Leah brings the same dedication and enthusiasm to every aspect of her life.
Leah's warm, approachable nature and commitment to helping others feel confident in their own skin make her a trusted partner in her clients' skincare journeys. Looking ahead, she dreams of expanding her impact through a nonprofit dedicated to bringing quality skincare services to elderly communities—ensuring that self-care and dignity are accessible to all, regardless of age or circumstance.
Nathan "Nate" Waldvogel, LMT
Massage Practitioner
Massage Practitioner
Nate has been practicing massage therapy since 2017 and brings a grounded, intuitive presence to every session. He specializes in deep tissue massage, flow-based techniques, relaxation, and energy work. His approach blends therapeutic depth with soothing, rhythmic flow, helping clients release tension while staying deeply relaxed.
He’s known for adjusting pressure to each client’s comfort level and for creating a safe, calming environment where people feel genuinely cared for. Nate’s goal is to help clients reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and leave feeling lighter and more at ease.
Outside the treatment room, Nate enjoys hiking, biking, yoga, paddleboarding, skateboarding, kayaking, playing music, and spending time with family and friends.
Guests can expect to leave their session feeling relaxed, tension-free, and well cared for.
He’s known for adjusting pressure to each client’s comfort level and for creating a safe, calming environment where people feel genuinely cared for. Nate’s goal is to help clients reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and leave feeling lighter and more at ease.
Outside the treatment room, Nate enjoys hiking, biking, yoga, paddleboarding, skateboarding, kayaking, playing music, and spending time with family and friends.
Guests can expect to leave their session feeling relaxed, tension-free, and well cared for.
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