Natasa Dragas, LMP
Licensed Massage Practitioner
ndragas@hotmail.com

• Nursing background from Croatia
• Graduated with BFA from College of St. Catherine, St. Paul MN
• Graduated with honors from Ashmead College- 2006

After gaining several years of experience at The Chiropractic Centre as a LMP, Natasa started her own private practice at the same location in lower Queen Anne.  She uses effective and innovative techniques with the goal of relaxing you, healing you, as well as improving your quality of life.  She is dedicated, caring and most of all, she is a good listener.  She treats everyone on an individual level and in a very professional manner.  She incorporates her movement, breathing techniques, and special positioning along with specific pressure to allow the whole body to release tension.  All of her work is done in a soothing environment that promotes healing, relaxation and overall wellness.

She specializes in deep tissue, injury treatment work, pregnancy massage, cupping massage, reflexology and sports massage.  Read more about cupping massage by clicking on “Learn more about Cupping Massage”.

She is a preferred provider for some insurance companies and also accepts PIP and L&I claims.

Her warm and relaxing space offers:

• Heated table
• Quality oils, creams and linens
• Complimentary hot packs
• Baguanfa cups for negative pressure massage
• Paraffin bath for wrists and hands
• Her good energy and hands that heal for real

Cupping Massage

This therapy has its roots in ancient Chinese medicine but is becoming more popular recently.  Cupping means that a suction and negative pressure are used to drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions, bring blood flow to your skin and muscles, and lift connective tissue.  This therapy intensifies the effects of massage and other treatments for the body.

Cupping is achieved by using various sized de-pressurizing glass, bamboo or rubber cups. The vacuum that is created between the cup and the skin is called negative pressure.  It has a sedating effect on your nervous system and also creates a sensation of light pressure on your skin, which is similar to a traditional massage.
Most people that have this massage therapy done will talk about feeling a warm, tingling sensation long after the treatment has stopped.  This therapy increases circulation to injured muscles, decreases swelling, and stimulates lymphatic flow.  It is also recommended for:

• Muscle tension
• Neuralgia
• Headaches
• High blood pressure
• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Tightness of any tendons
• Chronic pain
• Spasms in the middle to lower back

This therapy is a unique, natural and simple technique that provides many long-term benefits.