Upon walking in to the Temple for a relaxing session a client exclaimed "This is such a great place!"...

Posted By: W I
Seattle, Washington

About Soma Bodywork series with Shelly "I learned how to release at a cellular level here, with you, during this series. My friend who sees you used to talk about it and I thought "How do you do that?" Now, I know. Thank you!"

Posted By: Sunny S
F, 50's, Vashon Island, Wa

Amanda touched my body and soul in a profound way. She was able to reconcile tension that had been in my body since my first child was born over 7 years ago. As she worked softly and deeply I kept thinking, ‘how amazing that she can feel that’ and then, ‘how amazing that I can feel that.’ And in the safety of her presence tears of relief came as the tension left my body. Thank you, Amanda

Posted By: Kristi Zimmer
F, Seattle, WA

Shelly, I was just thinking of you. I wrote of you and our work(Soma bodywork series) and your importance in my life and transformation at this time. I feel much more integrated and able to breath more like the mammal I am because of you. Really! As the months have passed I have had a steady series of ups and downs. However, my intestines/tummy is balanced again and yesterday when you worked on my stomach it was just perfect because the knot of stress went away. Thank you. I feel like my resilience is increasing and I recover from the lows more quickly. Gratefully.! I am practicing breathing in love and breathing out gratitude. I seem to be as much in the midst of a spiritual crisis as crises of body and work. So I am very grateful for the teachers and friends who take any of this journey with me. And you are certainly a key healer for me. Love Teri

Posted By: T C
F 50's, Seattle, Wa

For a Top Shelf Spa Massage, I recommend Christina at the Tummy Temple. Christina's massage sesson restored and replenished my body, mind, and spirit with a renewed sense of gratefulness and love for the divine creation I am. If you or someone you know needs their spirit lifted, I encourage you to come in and let Christina fill your temple with love and gratitude.

Posted By: R M
Seattle, Wa

After a colonic with Nedra, I feel so much better!

Posted By: C T
Seattle, WA

I recently saw Jojie for lymphatic drainage and a colonic to help aid in further detoxification of my body after doing a major cleanse...and boy did it help! Not only was she skilled at using her tools to help my body let go and to get things moving again but her spirit tuned into just what I needed in order to feel comfortable and to let go of old shame and anger I had been clinging to. I left that day feeling light, vibrational, and like a huge weight had been lifted off of my heart. I am now working on forgiving myself more thanks to Jojie's guidance!

Posted By: A M
20, Seattle, WA

Christina has put together something really wonderful and unique with her Signature Detox Massage. I certainly felt the detoxifying results from the dry skin brushing and long circulatory strokes. What I did not expect was the ritualistic aspects of this work that feel like living poetry being applied to your body and soul. This massage relieved my stress, invigorated my body, and left my heart wide open.

Posted By: K Z
Seattle, WA

About Soma with Shelly "Of all the money I spend on myself this is by far the best investment. Well...there's food, that's pretty important. (laughs) Ok, food then Soma."

Posted By: A T
M, 40, Seattle, Wa

This was my first colon hydrotherapy session, and it was really relaxing. I can't wait to do my other three sessions with Faie again, she was really smart and interesting to talk with during the session. I felt very comfortable with her.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
Seattle, WA

I had my 1st colonic last week with Nedra. She was wonderful; made me feel very comfortable & was very detailed before, during & after the procedure. I have had a few post colonic side effects that I have been a little concerned about but I called twice & the gal who answered the phone was very helpful with reassuring me all was okay and to recommend a remedy. I will be back! Thanks.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Jojie is awesome! She makes what could be a tough experience so much easier. I appreciate her knowledge and commitment to health.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Nedra was fantastic at walking me through my first experience.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Nedra was competent, physically and emotionally kind . This was my 1st colonic and I learned a lot about my colon and my digestion. I feel more confident in how I can take good care of my GI.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Joije was the bomb. I would recommend her to my friends, co workers and family members. She made my experience very comfortable which enhanced my personal results and for that i am grateful. She is very knowledgable and enthusiastic about what she does and it shows. thank you Jojie you are a true asset to the tummy temple and to the universe.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
Seattle, WA

Hedi was fun to work with she had some pretty cool jokes and appeared to be very informative. I got a lot of my misconceptions cleared up.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
Seattle, WA

Faye is awesome and extremely helpful/healing to my soul.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
Seattle, WA

Faie loves what she does, and it makes all the difference! She is great at giving information and suggestions without overwhelming me, and she creates a relaxing environment despite the fact that colon hydrotherapy is not at all relaxing (for me).

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
Seattle, WA

Heidi Thank you so much for making this experience very comfortable! I appreciate all of the suggestions that you've made and it is very clear what an incredible wealth of knowledge you have. I am looking forward to working with you again

Posted By: K L
Female 30s, Seattle, WA

Heidi is an absolutely amazing practitioner! Not only is she highly competent in her work, she is a delight to be around. She has made some subtle suggestions which have greatly enhanced my overall wellness and I am incredibly grateful to her.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Heidi was attentive, a great listener, and extremely helpful. I was nervous at first but as soon as she began talking with me and explaining the process I was instantly at ease - I suppose one would say her "bedside manner" is EXCELLENT.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Everyone with whom I dealt was professional, courteous, and really great at minimizing the embarrassment factor. I liked both clinicians who worked with me (Nedra and Jojie) very much.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Very happy! I feel like a new person after my colonic.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

I loved the entire calming, zen-like atmosphere of the tummy temple, all of the people I interacted with were very kind and courteous, and found all the advice and attention given to be very positive.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Jojie is the best i connected immediately with her. She was comforting, knowledgeable and very professional.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

She made me feel very comfortable and was at ease with the practice and with me. I really appreciated that. She also explained everything to me and was very attentive to my comfort, both physical and emotional.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Jojie was the bomb. I would recommend her to my friends, co workers and family members. She made my experience very comfortable which enhanced my personal results and for that i am grateful. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about what she does and it shows. thank you Jojie you are a true asset to the Tummy Temple and to the universe.

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
Seattle, WA

Your staff and environment that you have created is very healing and comforting

Posted By: TT anonymous survey
seattle, wa

Jojie is a gift. She touched my heart, belly and spirit in ways they may never have been touched before. Bless you! Thank you!

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

Jojie is delightful! Knowledgeable and easy to talk with. She is a caring spirit.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

The doctor is so wonderful. She actively listens and responds appropriately to my every need. I would recommend her to anyone!

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I love Diju! I can eat a large steak and potatoe dinner, take some Diju and feel like I just ate vegetable curry. These things are the best!

Posted By: Lauren G
Female, 38, Seattle, WA

I have been loving my NYR Organic products, especially all the Frankincense face items. My face feels soft and plump every day as if I've just had a facial, totally awesome and unprecedented. I can feel my face saying YES OH YES with every application. I will place another order later this month for some gifts and so I don't run out of anything I have come to love!

Posted By: M G
30's, Seattle, Wa

Hi Shelly, I really liked reading your "It takes a village" story. I wanted to let you know that you will always be in my village, and the Soma work you did is with me every day, in the deepest way possible - inside my body! I have a 2nd interview this afternoon and I actually feel pretty calm, trusting that all will work out - that's what Soma has helped me with. Also, I'm trying to go back to the song "You've got to talk to me" when I do feel nervous so I'm coping pretty well. Somehow a "Thank you" doesn't really cut it but I do want to say a big Thank You for taking me on the Soma journey. I've made an appointment for my 11 year old daughter to see you soon. hugs JB

Posted By: J B
Seattle, Wa

Every time I have been to the Tummy Temple I have had a great experience and have left feeling much better than when I arrived!

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I love Janet so much! She is such an amazing healer and helps supports me not only physically but spiritually and energetically in my life. I appreciate her tenderness, professionalism and humor. I always look forward to my appointments with her!

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

The time that I enter through the door; there's this sense of comfort/peace. The colors are very welcoming and warming. Everything is very clean and the literature that's provide is not over-whelming. The people that I have spoken with over the phone are very caring and if I leave a message they get right back with me. I truly appreciate my practitioner.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

Jojie is a gift. She touched my heart, belly and spirit in ways they may never have been touched before. Bless you! Thank you!

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I've been very intentional about healing my gut this year and the Tummy Temple, in particular Janet, have been intregal in my healing.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I haven't been feeling quite right in awhile. I have gone to my physician and haven't really found the right treatment for me. I decided to try a naturopath...and I am so happy with my decision!

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I've been learning more about how I can be proactive in my own health. TT has been a big contributor to this journey.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

Its perfect just the way it is. From the moment I walk in the door I start feeling better...

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I received great service. For a first timer at this I was very comfortable with how everything went.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

super supportive staff and I always feel great after sessions there.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

It was my first colon hydrotherapy session and I think it went rather well. I would definitely do it again.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

Jojie is a firecracker! She is a competent and straightforward therapist. She was direct with me about her limitations and was nice enough to recommend another therapist who was more qualified in a certain variety of deep tissue massage.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I've been seeing Shelly for SOMA work over the past several weeks. The work has been amazing and Shelly is just wonderful.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

Jen was great - calm, gentle and very knowledgable. She set me at ease almost instantly.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I always feel completely taken care of in every way.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

Very professional, very nice and caring staff. I've been feeling relief in symptoms.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I was super nervous going into it but felt amazing when I left! Can't wait to go back!

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

very happy Nedra did a fantastic job of helping me feel comfortable with a very uncomfortable situation. I came to get physical help with cleansing intestines and I learned how to address my candida

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

It's both physical and emotional therapy.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I received an amazing cranio/colonic from Dr Kimberly. I felt blissfully awesome! And she has inspired me to stay on my healthy journey. I will refer and be back! thank you.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

Every time I have gone to TT over the past few years, I have been impressed with the level of service, friendliness, helpfulness, and professionalism of the staff and clinicians.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

I was at peace and very comfortable with my visit to the Tummy Temple from the moment I entered the front door till I left. I would recommend your place and services to others.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

The Hydrotherapist made me feel very comfortable and communicated the process of what was going on the whole time.

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

Dr. Kimberly Free is so wonderful. She actively listens and responds appropriately to my every need. I would recommend her to anyone!

Posted By: anonymous TT survey
seattle, wa

Thank you again for the gentle and thorough colon hydrotherapy today. I feel piles better just a few hours later.

Posted By: S R
Female, Age 60, Seattle, WA

Thank you again, Nedra, for an extremely comfortable first-time colonic experience at The Tummy Temple! I have not been able to stop raving about the experience to anyone who will listen! I can see why you enjoy working with first timers....because you make it perfectly comfortable to ask questions...and you have a very serene way about you. I'm looking forward to the next one.

Posted By: M Q
Female, Age 30, Seattle, WA

I was pleased to meet you Sunday, and the session was very beneficial. I feel SO MUCH better; lighter, less uncomfortable in my entire mid-section, more energetic, more motivated and peaceful, etc.

Posted By: L M
Female, Age 60, Seattle, WA

You were great, Nedra. And the information imparted was very helpful. See you again next time I'm in Seattle.

Posted By: S K
Male, Age 45, Los Angeles, CA

I just wanted to say thank you very much to Jojie and Faie for such amazing healing work. I was very nervous, and feeling very bad when I came in and you were wonderful. Jojie put me at ease and gave me lymphatic drainage, which was followed with a colonic from Faie. My next day was a little rough, but the next day after that I began feeling better than I have in years! I'll be back for more.

Posted By: C S
Female, Age 55, Seattle, WA

I love the Tummy Temple. I've been coming here off & on. Now seeing Shelly. I am lovin' her & my Soma.

Posted By: P V
Female, Age 45, Seattle, WA

I want to share my appreciation and value you have in such a wonderful, gifted part of your TEAM -- Jojie! Love her!

Posted By: D H
Female, Age 30, Seattle, WA

All praises and gratitude to Jen, Nedra and Faie. This is happiness my tummy is feeling! We will meet soon. Thank you.

Posted By: W R
Male, Age 35, Seattle, WA

Jojie was great! Good session with lymphatic drainage & a colonic combined. May do the trick!

Posted By: L F
Female Age 60, Seattle, WA

"I went camping in the San Juans and the stars were marvelous. I've always loved gazing at the stars but have been unable to much of my adult life because it hurt my neck too much to look up.Now that I am doing the Soma series with Shelly it doesn't hurt to look up anymore! I even had to call my husband over and tell him to "Look at me looking at the stars without pain!" What an amazing gift.

Posted By: J B
40's, Seattle, Wa

Nedra was very sweet, did not feel embarrassed at all and made you immediately feel at ease.

Posted By: P G

Loved my session with Nedra!

Posted By: T K

I just completed a SOMA series with Shelly Shelley and WOW! I feel amazing, so much more flexibility and the chronic pain in my lower back gone! She is so helpful with showing each client how to re-adjust our bad tendencies for misusing our body. I will continue to go back on a monthly basis to get tune ups! And the Neal Yards Products a new favorite! Zest Spritzer!!! Thanks very much Shelly!

Posted By: B T
F, 40's, Seattle, Wa

Dear Dr. Lisa, thank you so much for the consultation and colonic you provided for me yesterday. I should have gone to you first and not have wasted my time with the doctors that weren't very helpful to me. You took the time to explain things and gave me the right supplements. I took the first dose this morning, and I feel better already. You also made me feel very comfortable during the colonic and I'm very happy with the result. I will definitely recommend you and the Tummy Temple to all of my friends. Thank you again so much and God bless You!

Posted By: L B
female, 40's, seattle, wa

"Shelly, so good to run into you. I have to tell you, the work we did together 12 years(!)ago changed my life! You taught me how to walk leading from the pelvis rather than my head and shoulders and it feels so much better! I walk tall, feel relaxed and at ease. Sometimes I forget and walking feels hard and laborious and then your voice comes into my head "Lead from the pelvis!" I straighten up and ahhh...It's amazing,really,all these years later!Thank you!"

Posted By: D K
Male, 50's, Seattle, Wa

Wow! That was the best $180 dollars I've ever spent. This is in reference to my Session 1 in the Soma massage series with Shelly.

Posted By: P V
female, late 60s, Seattle, WA

Hi. this is what Heidi wrote about her LD session w/me. Thanks! ~Jojie "I had the most amazing lymph drainage session with Jojie! I have had a number of lymph drainage sessions with different practitioners and my session with Jojie was unique because of her amazing ability to integrate energy work and abdominal massage into the session. This integration of different techniques really helped to increase my level of relaxation as well as giving me better overall results. She was very gentle with the microcurrent machine and listened to my needs and feedback to give me a personalized session the was just what I wanted. Thanks so much Jojie!"

Posted By: Heidi O
36, Seattle, WA

I was terrified going in! But after a few minutes with Danielle I surrendered to the flow and Boom! Life changing. Thank you Danielle and The Tummy Temple!

Posted By: H H
Seattle, WA

"Recently I had breast cancer surgery and a week after my surgery I was severely constipated because of the drugs and anesthesia. My naturopath referred me to the Tummy Temple. When I called the Tummy Temple I was received with kindness and thoughtfulness about my needs. I was scheduled for an appointment with Janet for the next morning. Janet was amazing. Her compassion and kindness helped me feel comfortable and safe. Her soft tone helped me relax. She explained so much to me about how I can wake up my digestive system. It all made sense to me and I am now taking her advice and doing well. The experience at the Tummy Temple was fabulous. They really care. I have referred others and I will take advantage of other services including massage that Tummy Temple offers. Thank you for making, what could be an awkward, not so great experience, into an informative, nurturing experience instead."

Posted By: L P
WA

Hi Shelly The last session (session 5 in the Soma series) went really well. I was a bit tired when I got home, fell asleep hours before I normally do. I awoke after a couple hours to a really warm almost feverish face and body, after 20 minutes or so I cooled down. My body was working! The next day I woke to tons of energy. Walked the dogs 4 miles and then due to your encouragement of yoga I did the Yoga workout disc in my P90X program.. This was the first time I did this workout that I felt strong and that it felt good vs hard and uncomfortable. The work you did in my lower abdomen really helped with the stretching (twisted) poses. I felt like a new person! My foot that had all the pain has never felt so good, I am canceling my appointment for tomorrow to get the collagen injection. I am going to try stretching that foot daily for a while and see how that goes. For the little bit of pain I endure (when you work my feet) the results outweigh that by a ton! Thanks so much, I feel really good! See you next week!

Posted By: B T
F, 40's, Seattle, Wa

After Session 3 in the Soma series, I was able to feel the space between my shoulder blades open in yoga when doing "downward dog". I have been doing yoga for 15 years and that is the first time I have ever been able to feel that space. Thank you, Shelly!

Posted By: J B
F, 40's, Seattle, Wa

It feels like HEAVEN! It's a freaking miracle! Thank you so much! [after massage with Danielle]

Posted By: S S
WA

Hi Shelly, I received my NYR Organic products and within 5 minutes of opening the box, I SMELL LIKE AN ENGLISH GARDEN !!! I love it. Thank you SO much for helping me find these wonderful products. Please continue sharing these fabulous products with more and more folks.

Posted By: C L
F, 60's, Mount Shasta, Ca

Jen is the GODDESS of colon-hydrotherapy!

Posted By: A J
female, 28, Seattle, WA

"Janet was the perfect energy for me. Coming to the Tummy Temple literally saved my life. I was referred here by a local ND because she knew The Tummy Temple would have the expertise needed, and she was right!"

Posted By: L P
Washinton

Had an incredible visceral massage yesterday from my dear friend Shelly and colleague at the Tummy Temple in Seattle. Its been many years since I had such an experience and I’m noticing with this process, new things are processing and clearing. Getting the junk out in a manner of speaking. It’s time for spring cleaning and it’s started on the inside and working its way out! It’s such a delicate part of the body and yet is so important for all that we take in every day. So I’m noticing I feel lighter and more centered. But then, in Chinese medicine, this is the seat of the soul, the Tan Tien or Dan Dien depending on how you want to pronounce it. After my session yesterday, my inner child popped out of my stomach and DEMANDED some chocolate…so luckily there was a store nearby and a chocolate bar readily available. Yummy!!! Today it’s more subdued, and I’m happy to have a whole bunch of time to get back into my art and painting in between clients and other work. Important to play if the urge strikes you! Thank you yummy tummy!!!

Posted By: E D
40, F, Seattle, Wa

Since my friend went to see Dr. Lisa there is such a visual change that is so easy to see. I am excited to see her!

Posted By: D W
female, early 60s, Seattle, WA

"Janet made my experience with the Tummy Temple very comfortable. Her quality of care and concern were exceptional."

Posted By: K F
F,, Seattle, WA

I always make it a priority to give myself Reiki each day, but since I met Shelly, I’ve incorporated NYR Organic into my self-care. The aromatic and botanical combinations of each product energetically balance out any stress I might have and return me to a balance state of mind!Some say beauty is skin deep, but NYR products go further and calm the nervous system, allowing the body and mind space for healing.

Posted By: E D
F, 40, Seattle, Wa

Hi Shelly, Ias just thinking of you as moisturized with sensual jasmine body cream. And marveling at the "slight jiggly bit" I had going on under the chin. Why marveling you might ask.....well, the frankincense neck cream seems to be tightening it right up. Nice job Frankincense Firming neck cream!

Posted By: N W
F,40, East Hampton, NY

Wow! I just got a massage from Jojie and I was suprised what happened. She was able to balance out deep and intense with gentle and soothing. At first the deep and intense was actually more than I could handle, so I asked her to ease up a bit. She shifted to a more gentle, yet still penetrating, massage before winding the whole session down with a near hypnotic trance of my nervous system. It was fabulous. The big suprise was the learning. There were two extrememly bunched up muscles in my at the base of my neck that kept making themselves known for a couple of days after the session. At first I was annoyed and then I was grateful. They became tuning forks for my attention and I was able to bring much needed movement to the space that they had been lacking. After many years of body work this session really helped me to tune into an extra value of bodywork.... to point out the discomfort in my body that I have tuned out. Without Jojie's ability to identify issues for me I am confident that those issues would only grow in severity and become even more difficult to address as time went on. Thank you, Jojie!

Posted By: T Z
male, 42, seattle, wa

I started this (three session Spiritual Journey) journey knowing that I wanted to give something back to myself but I received so much more than I expected! My body was exhausted and full of fatigue from a year’s worth of teaching creative dance to young children and I left my first session(2 hour Therapeutic Massage with Shelly) feeling no tension, just balanced and ready for rest. My second session(2 hour Energy Work and Colon Hydrotherapy session with Janet) that followed conveniently right after the holidays and at the edge of the New Year, opened my heart and body up to what was coming in 2011 and it was not only enlightening, cleansing and freeing it left me feeling like there was a lot more room in 2011 for Possibilities. After a month of working hard I was treated to the(2 hour NYR Organic Beauty Massage with Shelly) skin care/body care treatment and found it integrating, centering, and a real gift to myself. I would recommend this fabulous set of(Spiritual Journey) three treatments to anyone looking for an enlightening, relaxing, renewing, and loving experience for yourself. I am going to see you again in the next quarter and in the meantime I am going to enjoy the (NYR Organic) products (decided upon in the consultation for home care ritual)!!!

Posted By: C R
F, Seattle, Wa

"Hi Shelly, I just read your gratitude post and am so touched---esp. since I feel so much gratitude toward you, Shelly-belle! You have helped my body heal from bike crashes and all sorts of misc injuries and long-time patterns that needed to dissolve (and did under your skillful hands). Now my skin is gratefully drinking in the delicious NYR products you've turned me on to. Many thanks back at you!" MA

Posted By: M A
F, 50's, Seattle, Wa

I just experienced the new Organic Beauty Massage with Shelly Shelley and aaaaahhhhhh.....love! A full body massage using luxurious organic lotions, AND she cleansed, masked, and firmed my face. Head to toe, I feel ready to go. I'm relaxed, but invigorated and am delighted that I now get to use NYR Organic products on a daily basis. A true treat. Thank you!

Posted By: K R
27, Seattle, WA

"I've spent years looking for a clean, chemical free line of skin care products with a simple list of ingredients that keep my skin supple and glowing without causing residue buildup, waxiness or an oily layer. I have come across a product here or there that I liked, but in all those years of research I was unable to find a complete skin care line that met my criteria. Then last year, I was introduced to Neals Yard Remedies a mostly organic, chemical free line of beauty products that actually met all of my criteria. They have a simple list of incredients, they grow a lot of their own plant materials, they use organic whenever possible, they maintain a low carbon footprint and their products work wonders! In essence, I love Neals Yard because it is the cleanest, least toxic, most effective skin care company I have ever come across." DD, LMP-Doula-Herbalist

Posted By: D D
F, 38, Seattle, Wa

Jen, I have sent all of my friends to you! Thank you so much for being so chill and easy to work with. I was so nervous coming in, and after one session I already feel 10 times better! Thank you so much for your food combining/p.h. balancing help as well, it has made a huge difference with my chronic candida issues. Go see Jen!

Posted By: T B
Female, mid 40's, Seattle, WA

As a fellow Templer and massage therapist, I must say Jojie's work is exceptional. Her knowledge of the body and the subtle energetic field of the body is quite remarkable. She is strong, precise, intuitive, and sensitive. I left feeling open and amazing...like I was floating on a cloud! The belly massage was one of the best I have ever received. Thanks Jojie!

Posted By: Jen Jakubowski
28, Seattle

I want everyone I love to go through the Soma series (with Shelly). It absolutely, without a doubt, changed my life. Not just my physical body, but my emotional balance and my cognition and my energetic body. It's not really able to be captured in words.

Posted By: Paula Wood
F, 42, Seattle, Wa

Shelly Shelley, fine purveyor of Neal's Yard Remedies: I LOVE my pretty blue jars, and what's in them! I have on the White Tea Facial Mask right now. It's so fun to dip into my various potions on my dedicated NYR shelf!

Posted By: P W
F, 42, Seattle, Wa

Got another amazing in-of-body experience from Shelly Shelley this afternoon. She undid all the cables in my guts and restrung my spine and neck. I went so deep into the limbic I literally couldn't form sentences afterwards

Posted By: P W
F, 42, Seattle, Wa

Heidi It was GREAT to see you yesterday! I'm so grateful that you have come into my life. I appreciate your presence and help so much.

Posted By: J F
Female, Seattle, WA

Just finished an awesome massage with Jojie and am floating. After a session with her I feel not only relaxed on a muscular level but also on an energetic and emotional level. She was able to explain to me some things I was doing that were creating pain in my body so that I could help myself outside of the session as well. I especially love the energy work which really brought me out of my stressed out state. Thanks so much Jojie!

Posted By: H O
Female, 37, Seattle, WA

Hello, Shelly! What an experience I had when you worked with me. I feel markedly different than I did yesterday: I feel more physically open, more mentally clear, and more emotionally aware than I did before the Soma work. I had some pretty intense and wonderful dreams and thoughts in my sleep last night as well. I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with you, and I really want to complete the whole series with you.

Posted By: E V
F, 30's, Seattle, Wa

"Wow, Shelly, that NYR Organic Brightening Serum is really making a difference in your skin. That V line of sun damage is so much better, what a difference! Really, Shelly, that stuff is amazing!"

Posted By: Andrew Shelley
M, 50, Seattle, Wa

I recently wrote to a client to thank her for her order. Iasked her if she was rewarding herself for some hard personal work she had recently been doing.This client had ordered for the first time just a month prior. This is her reply: "Nope- a few birthday presents! But I'll keep the lotion!(Sensual Jasmine Body Cream, January special) I LOVE the products so far- I can see a BIG improvement in my skin!" SC, late 30's

Posted By: Shelly Shelley
F 46, Seattle, Wa

Shelly, Thanks for the awesome session. I managed to get a nap in later that day--yay! Our family went skiing yesterday--my first time since I started the SOMA sessions. It was fabulous! I had way more control and range of motion and, best of all, the snow was great. See you soon!

Posted By: L E
30's, Seattle, Wa

Valuable info. Lucky me I found your site by accident, I bookmarked it.

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"Oh my gosh! That was amazing...totally amazing. Wow!"

Posted By: B A
female, 40s, Seattle, WA

"Shelly Darling, I have fallen down the rabbit hole for NYR as far as Alice herself. These products bring healing and beauty to me and I love everything I have tried!!xox"

Posted By: S C
F, 40's

Dear Shelly, THANK YOU so much for everything! You have made me feel like I have a new body ~ SO flexible versus what it was! It has been such a pleasure getting to know you too.

Posted By: C B
F, 56, Seattle, Wa

Thank you for making this cleanse such an enjoyable experience! Jen has made my first cleanse and colonhydrotherapy experience wonderful and relaxing.

Posted By: K L
F, 34, Seattle, WA

Jen, you're my hero of the year! I feel AMAZING! Sending my friends to you, and I will definitely be back when I am in Seattle.

Posted By: C Y
M, 31, Austin, TX

When I came to Shelly for my NYR Personal Consultation I was having a breakout of eczema around the corners of my nose. This happens frequently, especially in times of stress. It was very red and irritated that day. Shelly applied some of the Wild Rose Beauty Balm to it. It felt very soothing. We proceeded with the rest of the treatment which was lovely. My skin felt so plump, juicy and really good. The next day is when I really got the magic of the products. The eczema was completely gone! That has never happened with any other product. After about a week it started to creep back. Fortunately, I ordered the Wild Rose Beauty Balm and look forward to keeping the eczema at bay with it. I also think the aromatherapy of the product has something to do with. It relaxes me and therefore de-stresses me. I do believe that the eczema is at least, in part, stress related so the combination really works. Thanks, Shelly!

Posted By: C M
F, 42, Seattle, Wa

Hi Darling Shells, Thanks for the magic today...I needed that more than you know. The bath stuff was fab, I am looking forward to trying the Dreamy Lavender bath set. I want it all in my bathroom. And in my life, thanks Shells. We can talk more. I'm swooning in the scent just now.... Love, love, Stace p.s. My face felt so good all day...makes me want to replicate it. Can you remind me of the notes of what we did? It was so great! I might want to add to my order.

Posted By: S C
F, 40's, Seattle, WA

When I was in Bath, England I passed by a Neals Yard (NYR Organic) shop. I did a double take and bee lined for it. The beautiful blue glass bottles, warm wood and lovely aromas had me. I remember thinking when purchasing my few choice items to bring home, why can't we have these products in the US? Now we do! Thanks for becoming a Consultant so we can have this stuff, Shelly.

Posted By: C M
F, 41, Seattle, Wa

We began offering the Organic Skin Makeover at the Tummy Temple last week and I had my first two sessions on Friday. It was so satisfying to pamper my clients with this rich, nurturing product while giving them a therapeutic treatment. My first client exclaimed "This is so wonderful, the smells. My skin feels so good. I feel so much better than when I came in. My sister is an esthitician and I am really picky about what I put on my skin" In our consultation we set her up with the NYR Organic products that she loved the most and were right for her skin. My next client who stated that her daughter sent her in for this and she usually doesn't take much time for her skin nor does she relax easily, wound up falling asleep in the table. After the session, she said her skin felt amazing and the session was deeply relaxing. In our consultation, though she is not much of a "product person" we were able to nail a few key items that she would easily be able to integrate into her daily ritual. I am loving this. Both Kristi Zimmer (co-owner) and I can testify to how NYR Organic has transformed our skin. Personally, my skin feels and looks better than it did 10 years ago. I look forward to doing more treatments!

Posted By: Shelly Shelley
F, 46, Seattle, Wa

Oh boy do I love my foamy seaweed and arnica bath gel and my orange facial oil! Great stuff.. and not full of yuck. Was great to see you Friday, Shelly, thanks for the gift, the lovely treatment and the consult. I look forward to getting the rest of the products!

Posted By: E P
F, 40's, Seattle, Wa

Hi Shelly,I haven't used all my new products yet but I do love the ones I have used.You've got a great line to sell, it seems.

Posted By: M A
F, 50's, Seattle, Wa

From The Sunday Times April 22,2007 Style Beauty Awards 2007 BEST ETHICAL BRAND Editor’s choice: Neal’s Yard Remedies. Renowned for products such as the nurturing Organic Wild Rose Beauty Balm, it was the first UK skincare company to receive Soil Association accreditation, in 2002. It doesn’t test on animals, uses fair-trade ingredients wherever possible and has recyclable glass or plastic packaging. By September, the brand is also set to be carbon neutral.

Posted By: Shelly Shelley
F, 46, Seattle, Wa

Neal's Yard Remedies has won many awards, such as the RSPCA's 2005 Alternative Award for its ethical treatment of animals, a 2008 Carbon Neutral Company award, and the 2009 awards from trade organisation CEW for Best British Brand and Best New Certified Organic Skin Product (for their White Tea Enriching Facial Mask) and the 2009 Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards for Best Organic/Natural Product.

Posted By: Shelly Shelley
F, 46, Seattle, Wa

NYR Organic Frankincense Hydrating Cream — This product is awesome! I have noticed brightened skin, evened out skin tone, fine lines reduced, and skin looks and feels healthier. I love that I don't have to use a lot of the product-a little goes a long way. Also, there is a shelf life number on the bottle, so I never have to wonder if it's still good. I love the way it smells. It is only scented with pure essential oils, so the fragrance is not overwhelming. You can only get it through a personal consultant, but they can answer any questions I might have about the products. I love NYR Organic's products.

Posted By: L J
F, MT

Now that I realize how much better I feel instantly. I wish I had started doing this years ago! I'm cruising now. I feel WAY better!

Posted By: J J
female, 30s, Seattle, WA

Jen, I have been doing so much better after my first colonic! I went from having a bowel movement everyother day to 1-2 times a day. My menses have also regulated after a long trip within a few days of the treatment. Thank you, I feel so much better. I feel like my body is awakening again.

Posted By: M Y
F, 24, Seattle, WA

To Dr. Lisa Valent, "You don't see me as much now because I feel so well. You changed my Life!"

Posted By: M S
Male, 50's, Snohomish, WA

I've been seeing Heidi for nutrition sessions monthly and feel that this has been really worthwhile and helpful for me. It's like a war has ended in my gut. It's a miracle!

Posted By: J 0
M 40s, Seattle, WA

When I was living in the UK I came upon a skin care line called Neals Yard Remedies (NYR Organic).I frequented the store in Oxford. It is an amazingly yummy, organic line that smells divine and works beautifully.

Posted By: Shelly Shelley
F 46, Seattle, Wa

Top 10 Shelly Shelley Picks #1 Frankincense Serum- If you only get one thing. This stuff makes your skin juicy and younger and I have a handful of devotees for this product and growing! (goes under moisturizer) #2 Calendula Cleanser- It's like putting custard on your skin. You just want to keep it on as long as possible. Cleans, doesn't dry. #3 Orange Flower Facial Oil- For night use. Wash your face and apply this before bed time. Your skin will drink it in and the aromatherapy of this luscious one will carry you off to a sweet slumber. #4 Rose Body Cream- Deeply nurturing and thick. Use this for self and other massage or when you need a deep, rich treatment. #5 Wild Rose Body Elixir- What can I say? This one drives the women wild and what drives the women wild... #6 White Tea Facial Mask- Gentle, effective, nourishing and light with a lovely musk aroma. #7 Frankincense Mandarin Body Polish and Orange geranium Shower Gel- (ok so i combined two) They change the dynamic of a "quick shower" into a revitalization of the Spirit! #8 Orange Flower Facial Polish- Doesn't scrape your skin off. Again, gentle and hydrating while exfoliating. And the aroma...(there is also a rose if you prefer that sweet scent) #9 Nourishing Mellissa Hand Polish -in combo with Geranium and Orange Hand Lotion- Know it is sort of cheating to keep putting two on one line but the Geranium Orange Hand Lotion was my first acquaintance with this line 3 years ago. It will always hold a place in my heart! The Hand Polish is the first thing to make these bodyworker hands of mine feel soft and gently massaged consistently. #10 Lemon Coriander Deodorant- My lymph and pores are jumping with joy as I have at last found a "Natural Deodorant" that works for me and put down the Lady Speed Stick.

Posted By: Shelly Shelley
F, 46, Seattle Wa

I love the Wild Rose Beauty Balm. It's very thick, but it is nice on feet and legs, which for me are always dry. The scent is heaven as well

Posted By: S C
Female, 40's, Seattle, Wa

"Hi Love, last night I took a bath and used every one of my products. Oh my God, how amazing! There really is something transforming and magical about them...not like anything else I've ever used. Going to sleep enveloped in the layered beautiful scents...I think I slept better than ever. I'm addicted! "

Posted By: S C
Female, 40's, Seattle Wa

Well Shells, it was just as I'd hoped with the products we decided on for me. I just had a beautiful NYR bath with the Seaweed and Arnica foaming bath.It smells like a spa all over the house. Love it. I added a hot whiskey to the experience and wow....am doing good. Thank you!

Posted By: N W
40, East Hampton, NY

"Hi Shelly, The NYR Organic products we ordered on Saturday arrived today. Thanks for all the help and advice. Days later and I am still glowing inside and out from our NYR Reiki/Massage session. To get the benefit of your skillful touch combined with the aromatherapeutic effect of the product is fantastic! The products you used not only allowed me to sink deeper into the session faster than I would normally but left my skin feeling lusciously divine! This was not just a pampering 'spa treatment' but a satisfying mixture of skilled therapeutic bodywork AND pampering spa treatment. My body, my skin(!) and my soul are all the happier for it. I am excited to integrate the products we decided on in our consultation into my home self care ritual and to see you for another treatment as soon as possible!"

Posted By: N W
F, 40, East Hampton, NY

Let me start by saying that my sessions at the Tummy Temple were some of the highlights of my trip to the US on this vacation. I still can't believe I managed to find this place as it is so nicely tucked away in this beautiful residential neighborhood. This was my first time doing colonics and no one I know really knows much of anything about them. I am so glad I did do them. I decided that I would see how my first session went and then either not return or book more sessions. I managed to visit 3 times during my week in Seattle and I am leaving happier, healthier and with warm connections to the people that work there. The Tummy Temple is definitely a worthy destination if you are coming to the United States, especially if you are going to be in Seattle, Washington!

Posted By: B S
Male, 50s, Germany

Heidi, your patience, encouraging words and positive energy were just what I needed! Thank you for such a great experience!

Posted By: K Hereford
F, 30s, Seattle

I just got out of a colonic session with Jen. She was amazing and incredibly professional. I have seen many doctors and Jen was even more professional than the doctors I have seen. I loved her!

Posted By: J S
female, 32, Seattle, WA

Heidi I'm sure you hear this alot but you changed my life! The program is working. I have no more reflux and no longer have to wish for my teenager skin. Thanks so much.

Posted By: C K
female 40s, Seattle, WA

Heidi so much has changed in 2 weeks. I feel so much better since meeting you!

Posted By: R S
F 40s, Seattle, WA

I feel better than I have felt in years. I can't believe what has happened to me! My life is changing every day for the better and I feel great. I trust my health in your hands, literally. Thank you so so so so much!

Posted By: K P
woman, early 40s, Bellevue, WA

Faie Hennaberry was amazing, she made the environment very calm and relaxed I had never had colon hydrotherapy before and I felt like I had been there before. she was very fun to talk with and I left feeling very good about the practice and myself! thanks much! ~joey

Posted By: joey distefano
male 24, mercer island wa

WOW, Jen was more than fabulous. Knowledgable, calm, concerned, interested, and made my first colon hydrotherapy far more pleasant that I could've expected. This kind of service is invaluable, thanks so much!

Posted By: K R
M, 52, Lynnwood, WA

Heard at Temple: "I had a wonderful appointment with Dr. Lisa! It is so exciting to be connected with us!"

Posted By: L R
Female, 45, Washington

Thank you, Tummy Temple! I had just found out I only had 24 hours to use the last of the money I had put aside on my flexible spending account and thought...."where do I want to spend my money?" Of course, it was with you at the Tummy Temple! I called and you were able to squeeze me in for much needed lymphatic drainage and massage. The sessions were amazing! I feel so great and so happy that you were here for me. Much love and gratitude.. Katya

Posted By: K K
female, 32, Seattle, WA

I had a Lymphatic Drainage w/Faie last week followed by a colonic & after both sessions the residual swelling that I was dealing with from an allergic reaction earlier in the week went away & my skin looks & feels Fabulous! I am going to do the same thing again this week because my body still seems to be detoxing, but I look & feel GREAT! Whoo Hoo!

Posted By: Jojie Natividad
Female, 38, Seattle, WA

I suffered for over two years from acid reflux, bloating and back pain brought on by impact in a car accident. After two sessions of visceral massage with Shelly I have not had any acid reflux symptome, my belly is much softer and digestion is better overall. My back is steadily improving as well.

Posted By: M R
Male, 40's, Seattle, Wa

(Heard from a client during checkout about Faie): "It was so good. Thank you! You made it fun!"

Posted By: A G
Female, late 20's, Seattle, WA

"Faie was really comfortable w/what she was doing. Firm but gentle touch at the same time. Seemed to have a sixth sense about where to put her hands & applied the right amount of pressure to get things moving! Very intuitive about it. Had a great session w/her!"

Posted By: J A
Female, late 40's, Seattle, WA

I feel really taken care of. Thank you, Jojie, for your wonderful Healing work!

Posted By: L L
Female, Mid 40's, Bellevue, WA

Jen, Thank you so much! This has been an amazing, healing experience! I have been praising the Tummy Temple!

Posted By: K M
F, mid 30's, Seattle, WA

Thank you, Heidi, so much for your help last Friday. Really do appreciate it. The products have really been great. I have not gotten blocked like I had been and feel I have a bit more energy. I'm not sure if its one thing or the combination, but they are great. Thank you so much for everything.

Posted By: C W
female, Seattle, WA

Heard from client post session with Janet..."I like that! Feel better then when I first came in! Felt like things were shut down before."

Posted By: H D
F, Lynnwood, WA

(After session one in Soma series)"This is amazing! I can feel my ribs move with my breath. I don't think I've ever felt that."

Posted By: L E
Female, 40's, Seattle, Wa

(Re: Soma with Shelly)Already after session one I feel more comfortable in my body and more confident in my yoga practice.

Posted By: C K
male, 50's, Seattle, Wa

I also go to Heidi regularly and she is BY FAR an amazing woman with a masters in nutrition. She made me feel so confortable while going through the process.

Posted By: M K

I have been to a lot of places for body work and these guys are without a doubt one of the best! I felt truly cared for and will definitely be back for a lot more. Support the Tummy Temple, we need them to stick around for a long time to come!

Posted By: H W

Jojie is wonderful!

Posted By: J M
Kirkland, WA

I am so glad my friends told me to go there!: I have had 4 separate friends tell me to go to the Tummy Temple. I was resistant because I didn't want to deal with my problems. However, when I finally went I couldn't believe how nice the experience was, how professional and kind the people were and how much I learned! What a great group of people. I am so much happier and less stressed about what I need to do as I move forward.

Posted By: T K

"I feel 20lbs lighter and 20 years younger after doing the Soma series with Shelly."

Posted By: D J
M, 40's, Seattle, Wa

As a licensed massage practitioner that has worked in over 6 world renown spas I have never seen anything like this. The Tummy Temple has committed itself to providing the most incredible tummy care you can get and THEY HAVE DONE IT! If I were living in Seattle I would beg to work there. The people are genuine, knowledgeable, skilled and they truly work to support my health in a collaborative environment. This is rare. Even in the spa industry I have found that practitioners guard their clientèle from other practitioners to keep their income solid. My colon hydrotherapist actually told me that I should go get a massage to help bring my uterus back into alignment to help me get pregnant! I love these guys. I have gotten colonics in Thailand, England, Japan and Mexico. The Tummy Temple has everyone I have seen beat, hands down (no disrespect to the therapists I have worked with in the past). GO GO GO GO and you will be happy that your tummy found its temple during this lifetime. And, by the way, colon hydrotherapy feels GREAT. I am sending all of my clients there and my family. A happy colon is key ingredient to a happy life! Regina Sherlikezi, LMP 25 years in practice

Posted By: R S

this is a nurturing wonderful environment for treatments that are not the most fun or the most glamorous out there. they really make the whole experience of getting a colonic not such a big deal. I dreaded it beforehand but quickly felt comfortable. super nice staff, great products (Diju!!) and great availability and flexibility with schedules. Massages I've received here are hands down the best out there.

Posted By: S q

The Tummy Temple is by far the most professional and comfortable place in Seattle to go for a colonic. They are careful to explain everything and will take the extra time with you if needed. No rush. I had an enjoyable experience and will be back soon. Thanks Tummy Temple!

Posted By: S C

I really can't say enough about my experience at the Tummy Temple. Both practitioners were fantastic!! The support and positive communication I received is priceless. I plan on returning to Seattle at the end of August and will make an appointment to see both while I'm there. It's unfortunate that I live so far away but it's great to know that I have a resource for better health and well being!

Posted By: M T

Well, I've never done this before. I am writing a review for a company that I have not been to. The reason for this is that my Dad went and he came back glowing! He was super nervous about letting anyone touch his belly, let alone clean out his colon. When he came back I felt vindicated for making him go. He thanked me over and over. He said it was relaxing, the people were awesome and he set up a whole series of appointments to keep himself on track. My thanks to the Tummy Temple for helping to turn my Dad around. I was starting to feel like he was on the road to an early death because he was just getting worse and worse with no hope in sight that he was really going to do anything about it. Something special is going on at the Tummy Temple!

Posted By: K G

My massages were very relaxing, healing and not to mention, life changing.

Posted By: M P

Janet was a fountain of information for me. She and I discussed my particular issue (fibroid) at length. She was very helpful. She took the time to ask questions and really listen to me. It was my first colonic. She made me feel comfortable and was extremely encouraging throughout the entire process. And it was successful!

Posted By: M D

It may sound weird to say that anyone would "love a colonic" but I learned a lot about my body, my diet and how one affects the other.

Posted By: M D

"You (Jen) made it real comfortable for my first time."

Posted By: J T
F, Seattle, WA

"Heidi was greeeeeaaaaat! She made me feel very comfortable even when we encountered a few speed bumps during my session. Thanks again."

Posted By: J D
F, Seattle, WA

Heidi (nutritionist) helped me SO much! I was having some chronic intestinal issues and all of her suggestions have helped so much. I will use her suggestions when travelling to Guatemala as well. I feel more confident about the travel as a result of seeing her. All of the therapists I've seen at the TT are wonderful. I had someone ask me to refer a therapist and I said "It depends on what you're looking for, but they are all great. Heidi for nutrition, myself and my daughter see Shelly for bodywork. Massages and Heidi have really helped my son."

Posted By: M A
female, 50's, Seattle, Wa

Shelly, thank you for creating such a warm, nurturing and profoundly safe place during my soma bodywork treatments.You are so gifted, intuitive and attuned.I feel fortunate to know you.

Posted By: J W
female, 50's, Seattle, Wa

I'm a female boxer in my late twenties. After years of boxing, my body had begun to wear down and I wasn't recoving like I used to. My abdomen in particular had become a weak point. Years of body hits had left my belly beat up and I had to do something. I went to a place very similar to this. They took great care of my tummy, diagnosed the problems, massaged and healed my belly, and strengthened my tummy. I found it a little odd when I was asked/told that it would be helpful if they worked in and around my belly button. Honestly, my belly was so beat up st the time I was willing to try anything and it was so worth it. Working with my navel went a long way towards my healing and I would suggest being open to it. I've been able to relay many of the procedures to my trainer, who rubs my abs down and works on my belly button after every fight and even tough practices. I'd suggest giving a place like this a try for anyone with tummy troubles.

Posted By: Jane H

I didn’t expect to be totally disabled in my mid-twenties. But one fall evening, my back seized up and I was initiated into the world of severe constant pain. A lumbar disc had been degenerating for years, and the tipping point had arrived. Suddenly I couldn’t walk, lift a glass of water, or even breathe without overwhelming pain. I had it all – burning, stabbing, throbbing, pinching, cramping, numbness. Working at my office job was out of the question. Physical therapy and water exercise helped me to begin moving again, and I could walk, very slowly, with a cane. But the pain continued, and as my world grew smaller, my focus turned inward. Unable to do much else, I had loads of time for some serious self-examination. It was clear my body was screaming for my attention, but I didn’t know how to begin listening to it, or even what that meant. I needed guidance. With great synchronicity, a friend introduced me to Shelly and I started receiving SOMA Bodywork. I could tell from the first session it was different from any other modality I had experienced. Shelly’s queries went beyond my physical structure and into my experience of my body and how it had developed over the course of my life. She took care to begin working with me gently, so I could become accustomed to her touch and to SOMA. Shelly’s work guided me more deeply into my physical and energetic body than I knew possible. I became familiar with long lines of fascia running through me, in layers and dimensions I had not imagined. I discovered endless ways I was working too hard, holding tension instead of truly supporting myself on an aligned skeleton. I learned, time and again, that my life experiences and physical patterns informed each other in amazing and unexpected ways. And we laughed a lot, and loudly. My sensations were intense, but we always had fun. Shelly customized most of my sessions based on what my body needed each day, and on what I was ready to learn. When I was finally recovering from my last back surgery, we decided to run through the entire series from start to finish. What joy! To experience the complete body so differently, now as a conscious participant in the process.

Posted By: M G

Shelly is one of the best teachers I have ever had, in a course of study I was reluctant to pursue until life forced me into it. Through her wisdom, patience and skill, it became a delightful and life-changing education. Thanks to Shelly’s SOMA Bodywork, I know much more of my self and engage ever more fully with the world.

Posted By: M G

SOMA SERIES WITH SHELLY: After Session 1- I had less pain in hips after session one more so than when I receive deep tissue massage. After Session 2- I feel like it's working After Session 5- I"ve gone from feeling rickety when moving and walking to feeling more natural, easier After Session 6- I've been doing a lot of bending to wash dogs and sitting in car. Feeling like old symptoms have been returning After Session 9- I just returned from a dog show in Eugene, noticed that while things like grooming, washing the dog, sleeping in hard beds and sitting in the car were all hard on my back I have much more resiliency. Used to be that it would spiral down to debilitating; I'm now noticing that my body self corrects. Really pleased with the results of the work, body is working better, more smoothly and decreased pain After Session 11- I have moments when I forget I had two hip replacements A Month After Completion- I continue to have those times that I feel normal. As long as I don't push it past the limits

Posted By: T S
Fifties

I love the new weight loss program at the Tummy Temple! It's a lifestyle change, not a diet. Great job.

Posted By: H N
female, 35, Seattle, WA

I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but when I walked in I met with Logan and he put me at ease right away. I had a really great experience and I noticed the difference after the session, I feel lighter, more energetic and generally have a better sense of well being. Thanks again!

Posted By: Lincoln Landers
Male 20's, Seattle, WA

"(Kristi) You get her in on you and some majic will happen! She's gifted!"

Posted By: A Z
Male, 30s, WA

My thanks for the massage and the guidance. You helped me so much. I did all you said all weekend. Even though my system was under duress it gave me so much peace. I cannot thank enough. I told all my doctors about it, I told everyone.

Posted By: B W
female, late 40s, Seattle, WA

Your Diju, herbal stool softener, is AMAZING! Thank you SO MUCH! It has been life changing for me and there is nothing else out there like it. The only downside was when I ran out of it on vacation (thus the reason I bought 3 packs today). For the first time in my life I am having 2 bowel movements a day and it used to be a challenge to have even 1 every other day. I can't recommend your place of service or your DiJu product highly enough. Thanky you, Amy.

Posted By: Amy P
female, 37, Ballard, WA

I have recently started the SOMA series with Shelly as a result of some neck trama spreading throughout my body approximately two years ago. Even after just one session I'm amazed at how much easier it is for me to breathe and stand up straighter! Shelly is wonderful at what she does and I'd recommend anyone to start the SOMA series. I can't wait until my next session!!

Posted By: Alyssa McKinney
Female

My thanks to Kristi for a great session. I can't believe how much better I feel each time I come in. I'm excited for my next session!

Posted By: K T
Female, 33, Seattle, WA

"I realised at the time (1 1/2 years ago) that the SOMA gave me a great sense of well being but only now am I realising what a huge difference it made, both physically and mentally."

Posted By: Fiona London
Female, 30's, Reading, UK

I experienced my first colonic recently at age 50. I had been very skeptical until I read that it was used for astronauts and that got me intrigued. It was an amazing experience.I felt incredibly hydrated afterward;I noticed a big difference in my skin. I will definitely make colonics part of my health regimen.

Posted By: A Shelley
Male, age 50, Seattle, Wa

I have been receiving colonics for six years and during that time I have received colon hydrotherapy from several providers. The Tummy Temple professionals surpass all the other hydro therapists who have given me colonics. There are many reasons for this. Some of the reasons why the staff - in this very demanding profession - are so excellent include the following: 1. Their knowledge of the intestinal tract; 2. Their caring nature; 3. Their knowledge of helpful supplements; 4. Their concern for me as a person; 5. Their knowledge of beneficial foods; 6. Their positive attitudes; 7. Their knowledge of other helpful modalities; 8. Their respect for my privacy; 9. Their knowledge of the importance of proper motility; and 10. Their open-mindedness, intelligence and insight. In addition, I can't say enough about the owners, Tim and Kristi. They are very positive. personal, knowledgeable and friendly people who have created a charming, attractive and welcoming retreat for a very necessary service. They exemplify professionalism at its very best.

Posted By: Paul Blodgett

I'm a 73 yr old semi-retired carpenter who have had periodic colonics over the last 40 yrs. I would get one when I felt overly tired, depressed, caught a cold etc. usually caused by excessive drinking and "pigging out" on heavy protein meats. Colonics have always brought me back! However, Jocylyne LMP is the best therapist I've ever had. She deep tissue massages the belly and underlying colon to kick or massage out the "blinkers". This gives me a relieved feeling of well being. Now I just have to stop the reoccurring cycle of "pigging out" and drinking. I guarantee that you'll feel the difference after a Jocylyne colonic/massage.

Posted By: Ed D

Again, you have proven to be the most important person on my GI/health team! Seems fruitless to take in mega iron, then wash it through with Miralax. What you have laid out seems like the best plan/advice I’ve gotten thus far!

Posted By: D S

"I've been sending people to the Tummy Temple for years now. I'm so grateful that Kristi and Tim created the business. There are no others like it. I'm doing everything I can to get my two daughters to start using their services. I can honestly say that the Tummy Temple saved my life!"

Posted By: B L
Female, Late 30s

"I'm so glad I went to the Tummy Temple. I had a great colonic and I feel good. I feel a lot lighter."

Posted By: B C

"My therapist, Jojie, made this more comfortable than I thought it could be. It was really enjoyable. Thank you."

Posted By: A Z

"wow, the last colonic I received was incredible. It was very very good work! My thanks to Jojie for the colonic."

Posted By: T T

I was fortunate enough to meet Shelly because I was desperate for a back massage and she was the only therapist available at a time I could make. After the treatment I was relieved and intrigued enough to ask more about the type of treatment she offered and ended up having the full 11 sessions of SOMA massage. Every session was a different experience and I was quite sorry when I reached the last one. I felt shifts on an emotional and physical level and I can still (over a year later) feel the beneficial effects. Shelly’s handiwork catapulted me to a new level of body awareness. I stopped smoking early on in the therapy. It was spur of the moment, and I think it may have a lot to do with the fact that my chest had allowed to open, and I remembered what it felt like to breathe deeply again. I didn’t want anything spoiling that experience. If I had the cash spare, I’d cross the ocean and do it all over again.

Posted By: Shirley W
Female, 38, Oxford, UK

(Kristi) You've changed my life and that isn't even enough!

Posted By: Kristine Hansen
Female / Client

In July, 2008, my health was unraveling. Lucky for me I decided to try and clean my colon to see if it may have been contributing to my problems. As it turned out it was THE problem. That is where I ran into Jojie [Natividad]. My lucky day. Other businesses should be so lucky as to have such a calm and compassionate person and provider. My body covered with eczema, exhausted from being unable to get a good nights rest, and generally cranky I was ministered to by a kind and caring woman who made me feel almost normal. She explained where the problem was, made me understand it could be dealt with, and encouraged me to continue with the colonics. She was right...and it has worked beautifully. Except for my brain (on which the jury is still out) I am as normal as I've ever been. I can't recommend highly enough the wonderful crew at the Tummy Temple. Jojie is a perfect example of where I think compassionate naturopathy begins. Thanks Jojie. Keep singing.

Posted By: Vogt Wilkison
Snoqualmie, WA

"Thank you. I wish I could use your service but I'm moving to Maryland this month! You might be happy to learn that I conceived within a few weeks of our only visit, and Jack turns 1 this Christmas Eve. He is a very healthy 25 lb cutie and I recommend your services all the time as I feel your work was instrumental in helping me conceive and hold Jack until 9 days past due! Best of luck and many blessings to you."

Posted By: Rane Facebook Testimonial

I am embarrassed to write this, but I went to 3 other places in town for colonics that were like $5-$10 less expensive and I wish I hadn't wasted my time. The Tummy Temple knows how to do it right and I am proud to tell people I am getting cleaned out from the back end now! I hear they are doing a lot more to support women's specific needs now...which has me even more excited. I would rather spend my $230 a month at the Tummy Temple then on my insurance....go figure?

Posted By: Sassy Kitty
Seattle, WA
Yahoo Reviews

Since using the Vitamin D, I don't have to take as much Vitamin C and I noticed the difference within three days!

Posted By: male walk in
Seattle, WA

Tim has SOOO much information & is so kind on the phone. His Management & Office Support are invaluable & it is no wonder that the Temple runs like a well oiled machine. It is Amazing the information that he has & is willing to share. He takes the time to talk with you on the phone & doesn't rush you through the process or makes you feel intimidated for asking a "dumb question" because he'll tell you, there's no dumb questions! I like that he met me where I was at & showed me great kindness & consideration. Thank you, Tim!

Posted By: Jojie Natividad

Kristi is a spitfire of Energy mixed w/Loving Good old fashioned Southern comfort & kindness. She has a way of just Educating & Empowering you about your body without being intimidating or daunting. She's up front about what she thinks can help you & asks point blank if you're ready to go there. It's a process (the path to Wholeness) & she has a way of leading you through the process w/kindness, grace, & humor...one step at a time. She is also great about leading & "tag teaming" with her Practitioners who may be a better fit for scheduling. Kristi & her team are just Awesome!

Posted By: Jojie Natividad

I Love Heidi! She is a swirling dirvish of Energy & information about...so many things! She was also kind & comforting to me when I went in for my Nutrition appointment. I must admit to feeling a bit afraid & on the edge about what she may say (or take away!) from my diet, but she was SO kind & had so many helpful suggestions of things that I could do to help me get my health back on track. I went in a bit intimidated & I left with the tools to be able to take the steps to reclaim my health. Thanks Heidi! You Rock!

Posted By: Jojie Natividad

Janet, has this wonderful, warm, Mother Earth kind of Energy that just draws you in & allows you do the Healing work that you may have put off...for awhile. :) There isn't any judgement, just this warm space of Healing Love & Light. She is also knowledgeable & understanding & just Joyous in the work that she does & she does it very very well.

Posted By: Jojie Natividad

I LOVE Shelly! She has helped me in the past when I was training for a long distance endurance race. She has also helped me in the recent past when I was having a lot of emotional holding in my body. Her Presence was so helpful to get the Enery & tears to flow. She is able to hold Sacred space to allow for the emotional releasing to occur. I am Grateful & Blessed to have Shelly as part of my Wholeness Team.

Posted By: Jojie Natividad

Having had Shelly work on me was an amazing experience.Every time I left there I felt 10 feet tall and looked forward to the next session. If she was based in London again , I would visit her at every opportunity and recommend her to everyone I know..Thanks Shelly.

Posted By: Dermot Dennehy
male 45, London

My treatment was as amazing as the last one and it feels as if my digestive, reproductive and nervous systems are singing in harmony.

Posted By: Sarah Moscrop
Oxford

I was completely AMAZED and surprised at how great I felt after getting a colonic! Janet was incredibly professional. I learned so much from her in just one session. I did not consciously realize that I had pressure or bloating in my abdomen until after the colonic. Afterwards, I felt so GOOD, a sense of relief like someone "depressurized" my lower stomach. It felt like my stomach was flat and something was missing... that would be apparently the pressure/bloating or irritation. I went in (with great debate wondering if I was just wasting my money) to just "detox". I ended up with a productive colonic w/stomach massage and an indepth education about the colon, elimination, detoxification, helpful advice, and a plan to get well and feel great everyday. Thank you Janet! (please note: I had a colonic about 5 years ago in Tacoma and it was a COMPLETELY different experience...I mean "night and day" difference.)

Posted By: Sherry A.
45, Vashon Island, WA

I am finally regular.....need I say more? Thank you, Kristi.

Posted By: Bob T
male, early 30s, Seattle, WA

Thank god for the Tummy Temple. I have learned so much and completely rely on the Tummy Temple to take care of me, my husband and all our kids. The education I get every time I call helps me feel like a more competent mother and wife. Please accept my sincerest gratitude and appreciation. - Karen

Posted By: Karen J
Mom, 38, Seattle, WA

I love DiJu!! Thank you so much for making it. It's so NON stimulating and super effective. It's just fantastic. It makes for a perfect travel size and I won't travel without it. AND, thank you for creating the Tummy Temple. There is no other place like it and I can't express my gratitude enough for all you have done to help me.

Posted By: E V
Male, 42, Bellevue, WA

I have been through the sessions with Shelly twice. She is a skilled, intuitive (those magic finger know just where to go) healer. What was as equally profound as the incredible stuctural alignment I recieved, were the emotional issues that came up and out! Yes, those issues ARE in your tissues. I am looking forward to seeing her again! Thank you Shelly!

Posted By: Suzy English
Seattle, Wa.

Kristi Zimmer is one of the most powerful therapist I have come across in 20 plus years of receiving bodywork and 13 plus years of practicing it. Her laser vision, fierce compassion, committment to vitality and expert hands-on skills combine for a healing experience like no other. She will go with you to the source of your issue, stay with you while you unwind it and make the journey out with you to a new, more joyful way of being. Extraordinary!

Posted By: Shelly Donovan LMP
45, Seattle

I just realized that my flexible spending account money had to be used or I would lose it. SO....I thought, where would I die to go if I could go anywhere I wanted for the best experience possible? There was only one answer...spend it all at the Tummy Temple!!!

Posted By: Amy A
female, early 30s, Seattle, WA

The Tummy Temple saved my life! You are angels. I didn't know what I was going to do. For so many years I was afraid to leave the house. And now I am traveling all over. I am now regular and have been for two years. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Posted By: Heidi F
late fifties, Seattle, WA

I have done colonics on and off for years. They were helpful for my chronic digestion issues but I always had a hard time releasing. Then, I booked with Janet at the Tummy Temple. She was amazing. She really took her time to make sure I felt safe and comfortable. She did some lovely energy work on me that further allowed me to relax into the process and have a total release. Ahhhh...what a difference!

Posted By: S S
Female, 45, Seattle, Wa

An amazing staff...Makes this THE only place to go for colonhydrotherapy. Their staff is knowledgeable, kind, smart, savvy and caring. Their nutritionist, Jennifer is an amazing woman. So caring and loving. I thought I would get a scolding for loving cookies, but she told me just to eat them with walnuts and not be mad at myself while eating them and that they would be "good" food! If you are wanting the best colonic in town, here is the place to go!

Posted By: Melinda L from Judys Book.com

The Tummy Temple ~~ They know their stuff!

Posted By: ARBuilder1776 from Youtube.com

I have experienced massage with Dr Lisa and it is excellent. It satisfied the craving I had been having for some skillful, deep, slow Structural Integration (SI) work. Although she informed me that she's not been trained in SI, she was clearly able to read the needs of my body and speak to them quite fluently!

Posted By: Shelly Donovan

Shelly is a wonder with her hands! I did the Soma bodyworks course with her and it totally changed how my body felt, looked and was (although there were times where it was extremely painful). Not only that but she has a lovely nature and the sessions were always full of laughter, wisdom and friendship. I only wish Shelly would move back to England so I could still treat myself to having a treatment with her each month!!

Posted By: Rachel London
F, 30, Reading, UK

Shelly is a wise and wonderful healer! Lucky for me I had an appointment with her two days after I crashed my bike last summer and suffered a concussion. Her gentle work and magic hands were a catalyst to the healing process. I was able to join friends for a bike trip two weeks later. Shelly's work is always just what my body needs. So much gratitude to you, Shells!

Posted By: Meg A.
Seattle, WA

Regardless of my state of being when I walk into Shelly's office, I always leave feeling physically and emotionally lighter while remaining centered within myself. I feel I've had a huge boost to my serotonin levels. I grin from ear to ear.

Posted By: D D
female, Seattle

My husband was experiencing indigestion for several weeks running. I took him in. After just one session the indigestion was gone! Apparently his stomach was stuck in a pattern of tension. The gentle adjustment of the digestive organs allowed the tension to release and thus his body to self correct. He made my husband a believer, not an easy task. Thank you!

Posted By: S S
45, Seattle, Wa

In order to do the type of things Shelly does, you have to be learned, experienced, empathetic and creative. Shelly is all these things and more. With her hands, heart and mind she can heal. Thank you Shelly for helping me to get back on my feet and prove to the medical surgeons that they were right in listening to me when I refused to allow them to amputate my leg.

Posted By: Dow G
Seattle, WA

Shelly is wonderful she did a great amount of work on me at a time in my life when I was going through a difficult time, she did not know that at that time she offered me a precious and wonderful gift that helped me to heal and to become aware of the importance of living my life free from stress through loving my body inside and out. The gift of touch is powerful and effective I thank God for her being a vessel allowing her gift to touch lives in ways she may not even know. Live laugh love thanks Shelly!!! Smiles Venia

Posted By: Venia Bowman
female 52, seattle,wa

Shelly is wonderful she did a great amount of work on me at a time in my life when I was going through a difficult time, she did not know that at that time she offered me a precious and wonderful gift that helped me to heal and to become aware of the importance of living my life free from stress through loving my body inside and out. The gift of touch is powerful and effective I thank God for her being a vessel allowing her gift to touch lives in ways she may not even know. Live laugh love thanks Shelly!!! Smiles Venia

Posted By: Venia Bowman
female 52, seattle,wa

Shelly is amazing and making the choice to go through the Soma course was one of the best thing I have ever done. Changing the way your body works and in turn changing the way you think, feel and go about your daiy lives. Afterwards I often wonder how so many people never get the chance to 'health check' and remediate their bodies. After all we all service our cars with Soma you can your body too...... Excellent.

Posted By: Stuart H
Male 30, England, UK

Shelly reads my energy and shape like a book and interprets my needs as they shift during each session. She makes me feel very safe with the emerging story line of my body as well as helping me feel good in it (both my story and my body!!) Thank you Shells!

Posted By: T L
F, Seattle

I was introduced to Shelly by my boyfriend back in September. I had recently been diagnosed with some minor health issues, a few of them gut-related, as well as a condition called "Frozen Shoulder". Shelly intuitively knew just what I needed and although I have only had 1 SOMA treatment and one "belly treatment" with her, I felt a difference right away. A certain "lightness" and flexibility, as well as a sense of peace and calm. Not to mention that some of the work she did on my ovary and uterus area "freed up some blocked energy" caused by scar tissue. Whether I will be able to continue to see Shelly on a regular basis or not (I do not currently live in Seattle), she has introduced me to something that I am confident in. Shelly has an amazing healing touch, and her warmth, attentiveness and positive energy are infectious. Thank you, Shelly Shelley!

Posted By: Heather M
F, 41, Solana Beach, CA

I feel our [Shelly Donovan, LMP and my] work together because, like a long conversation, it made my spirit softer, my love deeper, my understanding more tolerant, my despair lighter and my drive more lucid. Perhaps it was something metallic like a sort of sword lodged between my heart and my groin that was pulled out and my freedom returned to me.

Posted By: Alicia Cayuela Julià
female 47, barcelona

Case Study Testimonial submitted with client permission about Soma Bodywork with Shelly. Initial session: Client came for chronic hip and pelvis tension and pain after two hip replacements. She had been having regular sessions of deep tissue massage and feeling some relief but not lasting relief, she thought she'd give Soma with Shelly a try. "I have a hard time relaxing. Get frustrated with my body when it won't function properly. Very active and want to stay that way. Trying to have a different relationship (kinder) with the body but it's hard. Feels tight and held throughout pelvic region." After session 1 client reported "I had less pain in hips after session one more so than when I receive deep tissue massage." After session 2 "I feel like it's working" After session 5 "I"ve gone from feeling rickety when moving and walking to feeling more natural, easier." After Session 6 I've been doing a lot of bending to wash dogs and sitting in car. Feeling like old symptoms have been returning." After session 9 "I just returned from a dog show in Eugene, noticed that while things like grooming, washing the dog, sleeping in hard beds and sitting in the car were all hard on my back I have much more resiliency. Used to be that it would spiral down to debilitating; I'm now noticing that my body self corrects. Really pleased with the results of the work, body is working better, more smoothly and decreased pain." After session 11 "I have moments when I forget I had two hip replacements". One month after completion "I continue to have those times that I feel normal. As long as I don't push it past the limits." TS 54

Posted By: T S
54, Seattle, Wa

The Tummy Temple is so beautiful. It is a reflection of the people that work there and the work they do!

Posted By: M I
Oregon

I think the best thing I can say is that I am much healthier for going to the Tummy Temple. Besides how I feel inside, I am finally comfortable talking about my bowel movements, gas and digestion problems. Before the Tummy Temple it was very difficult for me to talk about my health challenges, even with my Mom. Once I started feeling comfortable telling people about my challenges I was able to receive help and get better. Many thanks to everyone at the Tummy Temple for helping me feel good about myself and helping me feel great!

Posted By: Christina W
spokane, wa

I am so happy I found the Tummy Temple! I've completely changed my diet in amazing ways and am hydrating like never before. Everyone working at the Tummy Temple is nice, super helpful, knowledgeable and I finally feel like I'm in great hands. I travel a lot and, thanks to more guidance, am all set up for a happy tummy wherever and whenever I am. I can only wonder how wonderful the world we be if everyone went to the Tummy Temple!

Posted By: Joanne W
Bellevue, WA

I just had my first hydrotherapy session and much thanks are due to Dr. Lisa Valent. Her gentle bedside manner, wealth of knowledge about the body and true passion for what she does made an uncomfortable experience not only tolerable, but genuinely rewarding. I feel better already (just had the session yesterday), and I'll likely be back for more. Thanks Lisa!

Posted By: K S
Male, 37, Snohomish WA

"Hey Shelly, tomorrow it's a year since I completed SOMA, can you believe it? My precious little pod is still beautiful and working wonderfully and as you know I'm doing a great job of taking care of it so I guess the SOMA magic lives on. And I had the best therapist in the world -- did I ever tell you that?"

Posted By: S M
Female, Oxford, UK

I didn’t expect to be totally disabled in my mid-twenties. But one fall evening, my back seized up and I was initiated into the world of severe constant pain. A lumbar disc had been degenerating for years, and the tipping point had arrived. Suddenly I couldn’t walk, lift a glass of water, or even breathe without overwhelming pain. I had it all – burning, stabbing, throbbing, pinching, cramping, numbness. Working at my office job was out of the question. Physical therapy and water exercise helped me to begin moving again, and I could walk, very slowly, with a cane. But the pain continued, and as my world grew smaller, my focus turned inward. Unable to do much else, I had loads of time for some serious self-examination. It was clear my body was screaming for my attention, but I didn’t know how to begin listening to it, or even what that meant. I needed guidance. With great synchronicity, a friend introduced me to Shelly and I started receiving SOMA Bodywork. I could tell from the first session it was different from any other modality I had experienced. Shelly’s queries went beyond my physical structure and into my experience of my body and how it had developed over the course of my life. She took care to begin working with me gently, so I could become accustomed to her touch and to SOMA. Shelly’s work guided me more deeply into my physical and energetic body than I knew possible. I became familiar with long lines of fascia running through me, in layers and dimensions I had not imagined. I discovered countless ways I was working too hard, holding tension instead of truly supporting myself on an aligned skeleton. I learned, time and again, that my life experiences and physical patterns informed each other in amazing and unexpected ways. And we laughed a lot, and loudly. My sensations were intense, but we always had fun. Shelly customized most of my sessions based on what my body needed each day, and on what I was ready to learn. When I was finally recovering from my last back surgery, we decided to run through the entire series from start to finish. What joy! To experience the complete body so differently, now as a conscious participant in the process. Shelly is one of the best teachers I have ever had, in a course of study I was reluctant to pursue until life forced me into it. Through her wisdom, patience and skill, it became a delightful and life-changing education. Thanks to Shelly’s SOMA Bodywork, I know much more of my self and engage ever more fully with the world. ~ MG

Posted By: M G
Seattle, Wa

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Posted By: Yelp Testimonials
Seattle, WA

Shelly,I just had to call and tell you my stride is so free, I feel like I'm 8 ft tall. My wife always remarks how my short my stride was due to lack of flexibility. Not any more! Thank you.

Posted By: D J
Male 45, Seattle

Thanks for creating such an amazing healing space! I love the Tummy Temple. How you figured out the space to put people at such incredible ease is mind blowing. Wow!

Posted By: D K
Seattle, WA

I saw Logan for my first colonic and he was great. I was super nervous! Logan explained everything clearly, I had a great colonic and when I came in for my second colonic I was totally at ease. My thanks to Logan for doing such a great job. - Jim

Posted By: J M
male, mid 40s, Seattle, WA

Thank you so much, Tim, for all the time you took on the phone with me. I felt truly cared for and well guided. And, Dr. Lisa, you were fabulous! I loved my colonic and am already feeling better. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Posted By: C S
female, earlier 30s, Seattle, WA

Just wanted to share with you this amazing moment I had. As you all know I am now in New Zealand. It is more than a little paranoid about biosecurity and there are so many different things one must "declare" when entering the country, including homeopathic/herbal products. To my parents shame and horror ("how could you do this to us, Sarah?") I was taken for a "chat" regarding my homeopathic first aid kit and TT [Tummy Temple] products. It went along the lines of asking what each remedy was made of and what it was used for. No big deal. Anyway, when the guy got to the diju [ https://tummytemple.com/diju ]and I said that it was an intestinal regulator and stool softener he got really excited and asked if it worked, commenting that he had no idea such products existed and looked delighted when I said that it had sorted my belly out within a couple of days. He was also very impressed with the happy bum balm ("herbal hemorrhoid cream") [ http://store.tummytemple.com/store/p/1019-Happy-Bum-Bum-Balm.aspx]? Super!") and decided not to confiscate anything after all (phew!) and I directed him to your website. All in all it was a positive interaction and I got the feeling that he had belly issues of his own and was delighted to realize that there were things out there that could help. Loads of love to all of you, Sarah xx

Posted By: Sarah Moscrop

... made such the difference in my body. The pain was greatly decreased & I know another series would make me feel even better..."

Posted By: M L
female, 65, Washington

I **LOVE** Shelly! I am training for my first ever half marathon, which at the time of writing this testimonial is 26 days away *Wow!* The day after my first session I was AMAZED with how much better my body felt! I didn't realize how much pain I had been just living with! I've since seen her for one or two hour sessions & it has made such a difference to my body & my mental state. It is hard to bring your A-game when you are in pain. I will definitely be seeing her the day after my half marathon. She is Fantastic!

Posted By: Jojie Natividad
37, Seattle, WA

I love you guys! Thank you so much for being there. At one point I lost focus and stopped coming for about 10 months and then all of the sudden I realized why I was feeling so crummy. So, I called booked a colonic and WOW!....I'm back on track and so grateful I remembered the Tummy Temple! You're the best.

Posted By: C C
female, mid 40s, Seattle, WA

I've easily spent over $20,000 over the past 7 years on body therapy without the support of insurance and I can honestly say that the therapists at the Tummy Temple are worth every penny. They are extremely talented and special people.

Posted By: F C
Male, early 40s, Seattle, WA

"It's wonderful to come to a place where there's such Love & Healing for the belly!"

Posted By: S S
Seattle, WA

This place is good. I went in for a session on Tuesday. [They have online scheduling! I'm in love]. Yes, it's quite uncomfortable during the beginning and throughout most of the process, but you feel AMAZING afterward. My therapist was great. She was friendly, knowledgeable, kept me informed about what was happening and seemed to perform the procedure with ease. I felt confident that she knew what she was doing and I was in good hands. Considering the circumstances, she made me feel really comfortable. Immediately following the service, I felt light, energetic, and CLEAN. The days that followed have been great as well. I will be back! :)

Posted By: Jennifer L
F, 21, Seattle, WA

Hi Jojie, Wow, your reply is so wonderful and calming to me. I accept your acceptance of my apology. Thank you for your concern, as I can tell it is genuine. My colonoscopy was productive, even though my doctor did mention that my inner-conditions were not optimal. Yet, despite the fact that I didn't even have our apointment that morning (which really seems to me like it will be the most important, most productive one), it still worked!!!!! I realized soon after I saw you that morning that, regardless of that particular moment-in-time of what felt like a crisis, I am ultimately truly overjoyed to have found the Tummy Temple...Janet was a really great introduction to tummy care for me (especially because of my emotional release, for which she helped me to feel considerably at ease). When she told me that perhaps this could open a whole new world for me, I am now concluding she may be right! I believe I've found my new method to prepare for these colonoscopies that I will continue to do every year, or every other year, for the rest of my life (among other preventative procedures). Since I was six years old, I have increasingly dreaded colonoscopies more and more. Finding this new method brings me a feeling of peace I have never felt, to help me accept and overcome my sincere trauma surrounding these procedures. What a wonderful thing this is, for me to know I will no longer have to dread colonoscopies as I continue living in this body of mine! Take care, Jojie, and I will certainly look forward to contacting the temple whenever I feel I need it.

Posted By: H L
female, 20's, Seattle

I am pleased to report that my time with my therapist has made a huge impact in my dietary lifestyle and I look forward to scheduling my next appointment with her. ... I thank the administrative staff and my therapist again for my more-than-delightful experience!

Posted By: S G
Female

I'm so happy and grateful for finding your center! Mmm, let's see...I have increased sense of smell, better sexual endurance and appetite,better balance,better sleep,better bowl movements, uh,I could go on and on looking forward to tommorrow!

Posted By: B B
Male, 58, Bothell

I felt more heat coming out of my massage therapist's hands than any other therapist I've ever seen! I got more out of a 1 hour massage than 2 hours of Percoset (pain killer)! It was enlightening to learn about my body, and I did.

Posted By: D C
Male, mid-40s, Seattle, WA

Less than 48 hours of a combination of using DiJu, Happy Bum Balm and Inner Fire Oil and there is a huge difference already! The Balm especially is wonderful and after years of rectal bleeding and soreness you don't know how great it is to feel comfortable down there. And it's such a beautiful smelling product too...it's as if one's bottom only deserves the best!

Posted By: S M
Female, early 30's, UK

[Re: first session with Kristi]:After the session I felt sensitive and open; it was an emotional experience. I felt like a connection between my heart and my gut had opened. I will schedule a massage with Kristi in the next few weeks.

Posted By: A R
female, Seattle

[Re: a first session]: My first session with Jojie went splendidly. I was impressed with how much better I felt immediately after leaving The Temple, although I was surprised that I had no post-session releases until the following day. Still, I felt like a new person. I was especially happy to transform my stomach from a rock-hard, stressed organ to a soft, better-hydrated one. For about 24 hours I did experience a range of emotions that popped up seemingly out of nowhere. I was glad that the Tummy Temple info packet (and Jojie ) addressed that aspect of the detox process. At first I thought I was just being crabby and irritable for no reason.

Posted By: E B
female, 30's

[Re: Jen, said after a session.] - I feel excellent! That was a good, good, deal. That was fantastic! You (Jen) did a great job. I live on the East Coast and the person I was seeing for retired two years ago. I haven’t found anybody since then and it was so great to find you guys (Tummy Temple). I will be sure to visit again when I am out here on my next business trip.

Posted By: K O
male, mid-40s, Rhode Island

[Re: Kristi, just following a session.] - I am willing to show up late for work to see Kristi (for a session)!

Posted By: R K
Male, late-30s, Seattle, WA

[Re: Jojie, said just after a session.] - I feel awesome, always do. Thanks, Jojie.

Posted By: L B
female, late-30s, Seattle, WA

[Re: said immediately following a session.] - That was a huge success! (To husband standing next to her...) Life just got better! :O)

Posted By: K Z
female, early-30s, Seattle, WA

[Re: Shelly, immediately after a 2 hour SOMA session] - I am feeling more movement...my legs are singing!

Posted By: T S
female, mid-40s, Seattle, WA

My therapist took the first few sessions to tune into my body and get to know it, listening first. Then, when she is working on a specific area of my body she takes the whole body into consideration which provides for a well integrated, powerful experience.

Posted By: K M
female

One of the most surprising effects of SOMA is how much it has freed up my energy. As a result I have 'softened' a lot-come more from the heart as energy flows into new areas. I am less judgmental, more flexible. In turn, I have made changes in my professional and personal life to better suit me, and have become a far happier and better rounded person.

Posted By: M G
PhD, age 52, President/CEO Millenium Resources

I like SOMA because it relaxes my back and it makes me sleepy. It makes my ten tiny toes feel better so I can run faster.

Posted By: J L
age 7

I was diagnosed with a degenerating sacroiliac joint which caused chronic pain in my right hip. The pain limited the amount of activity I could comfortably do. The doctor recommended ibuprofen and bike riding; that didn't do it for me. My daughter told me about SOMA and I decided to give it a try. Now, two years later, I am not taking any pain medication, I walk an hour a day, I am able to baby sit my one-year old grandson, and work part-time in a genetics lab.

Posted By: M E
age 63, Mother, Grandmother, Scientist

[re: SOMA]:My body used to feel like a burden that I carried; now it is a vibrant gift and one of my greatest teachers. Not only has my relationship with my body changed, but I attribute the work to opening me up to an even greater transformation in my life and entire being.

Posted By: H L
age 38 Writer, Coach and Consultant

I play tennis on a competitive level. I use the SOMA series as part of my training to promote greater athletic endurance and performance. It has also helped lessen the chance of injury and reduced recovery time when I have been injured

Posted By: R L
age 43, Graphic Designer

SOMA 'fixed' my flat feet, clogged sinuses, shin splints, headaches, reproductive and digestive problems and my back pain. I hadn't realized how all of these symptoms were due to vulnerabilities in the system as a whole and that they all were related to and in response to each other.

Posted By: S M
age 31, Mother/Graduate Student

[re: SOMA]The work has brought me back into my relationship with my body. My body is no longer my whipping post; it is my temple and my ally. Now, when I catch my reflection in a mirror, I feel surprised and delighted, I think 'That is me, that is my body, I love that body!'

Posted By: N K
age 31, Co-Director Entresoul Design Group

I suffered chronic neck, back and knee pain and I found relief through SOMA. So, when my two boys and my husband were in a car accident, I felt that SOMA could help their recovery. They were suffering from soft tissue injuries that the doctors could not diagnose or treat. Sure enough they found relief and continue to receive the benefits of their SOMA treatments to this day.

Posted By: E L
42, mother, community activist

(Re: Logan , said just after a session.) Holy Moly!...I probably look 4 inches smaller in the waist.

Posted By: J S
Female, mid-40s, Seattle, WA

My experience was absolutely fabulous. I felt great after the first session, I had a sense of relief, just what I hope to experience. I received much or than I had expected, I received an education; Logan is to be commended for his technique and knowledge. I have been sharing the experience with co-workers. "I'll be back..." ;-o I Thank the Tummy Temple Family!

Posted By: L S
Female, 49 yrs old, Everett, Washington

As a woman, I thought it might be weird to see a male practitioner, but I am sure glad I did! Logan*s energy was so calming in session and his awesome massage skills let me have a really great session! Thank you Logan!

Posted By: A T
27 yr old woman, Seattle, Washington

(re: Jojie , said right after a session) It's crazy, I have so much more energy! ...Yeah, and my color is way better than it was before. Wow!

Posted By: A S
Seattle, Washington

(re: Shelly and a 2 hour SOMA session) I couldn't believe it. The day after (the session) I felt totally crummy. BUT, for the rest of the week I have been feeling like a 20 year old!

Posted By: J B
Mid 40s, Seattle, Washington

(re: Jojie and a session) That was the best $85 I have ever spent! You saved my life!

Posted By: J W
Seattle, Washington

[Re: Shelly and a SOMA series.] - My SOMA journey was quite simply the most amazing life-changing experience I have ever had. It is now three months since I completed the series and my body is continuing to change, integrate and surprise me on a daily basis. I managed to achieve what I set out to at the beginning of the journey; my tai chi has come on in leaps and bounds with huge improvements in both movement and posture; I was able to make massive progress on the sexual abuse front by being able to accept, integrate and love those parts of me that were hurt so badly so that I now feel happy, whole and strong rather than damaged, broken and afraid, and my body was indeed able to *let go* of the memories it was holding onto; finally, I got all the fun I had hoped for and more besides, laughing more than at any other time in my life! And I ended up with plenty I didnt expect -- two trips to Spain, crying (and *releasing*) for hours on end, the introduction to wine and coffee, divine orgasms, a dear friend in Shelly, the list could go on forever. One of the loveliest and most lasting changes of all of this has been the new improved relationship with my belly and with food. I went from hating my belly to loving it, caring for it, nurturing it, feeding it; from fearing food to delighting in it; from relying on precooked and processed meals to cooking everything from scratch. Shelly helped me see that eating could be playful and a lot of fun and nothing to be scared of. More importantly she taught me that I deserved the nurturing that good cooked food can provide and that this was something I could do for myself. So holding onto the thought, *I am worth feeding*, I began to play and experiment in the kitchen and found it to be both grounding and delightful. I realized that even on the really difficult days when the crying won*t stop no matter how much I want it to, I can still feed myself and that in itself kind of makes me feel better. And my belly loves feeling full, nourished, loved. I baked bread for the first time today (using spelt as it*s easier to digest!) and was amazed at it being such a whole body experience. All the senses were involved throughout the entire process and I found myself kneading the dough using strength from and moving with my entire body...I also found myself talking to the dough as I was doing this! As it was baking the scent entered every room, and I was so happy and excited to discover that it had turned out perfectly I emailed Shelly right away! But I was a little tearful too, realizing that I had baked bread for me because I am worth feeding, worth nurturing, worth loving...those thoughts/feelings almost always make me want to cry as they are still very new, having come up for the first time during SOMA. I don*t think I would be feeling those things about me if I hadn*t met Shelly and gone through the SOMA series and I certainly know that I wouldn't have spent today baking bread! After the last session, Shelly said, *you*ve got your wings, go fly!* I just want to let whoever is reading this know that I'm flying in every sense of the word, and moreover, I have a yummy snack for the rest of the journey! And thank you, Shelly, thank you so much for helping me get my life, my body and my belly back :O)

Posted By: Sarah Moscrop

( Logan) I just had to say thank you for yesterday. That was freakin unbelievable. I am still feeling a little weird, but my insides are working great. I had the best run I have had in months today. Looking forward to the next session.

Posted By: C H

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone at the Tummy Temple for treating me like family and taking such a geniune interest in my well-being. You have a loyal customer for life.

Posted By: D D
Seattle

I was a client of Jojie*s prior to the Tummy Temple and make the drive from Bothell just to see her! I have always had a positive experience! Jojie [Natividad] is very intuitive and respects the wishes of her clients. She takes great care in making sure you have a fulfilling experience and will take the time to answer any questions you may have. One of her other passions is music! She will sing to you upon request.

Posted By: T N

Jojie [Natividad] is blessed with the rare gift of a sure and soothing touch. She has a remarkable ability to zero right in on any trouble spot and alleviate it with her gentle healing. I have been a client of Jojie*s for about 5 years, and working with her is a pleasure and a privilege.

Posted By: L F

Thank you, I wish I could use your services (more) but I*m moving this month! You might be happy to learn that I conceived within a few weeks of our only visit. He is a very healthy 25 lb cutie and I recommend your services all the time as I feel your work was instrumental in helping me conceive and hold our son until 9 days past due!

 Best of luck and many blessings to you.

Posted By: Rane S

Thanks Heidi [Nebel] - I couldn*t have asked for a better person to guide me through my first time. You were very thorough, receptive and easy to talk to. I felt very comfortable and relaxed considering. Thanks for making my first time so enjoyable.

Posted By: Mike S
Seattle

In July, 2008, my health was unraveling. Lucky for me I decided to try and clean my colon to see if it may have been contributing to my problems. As it turned out it was THE problem. That is where I ran into Jojie [Natividad]. My lucky day. Other businesses should be so lucky as to have such a calm and compassionate person and provider. My body covered with eczema, exhausted from being unable to get a good nights rest, and generally cranky I was ministered to by a kind and caring woman who made me feel almost normal. She explained where the problem was, made me understand it could be dealt with, and encouraged me to continue with the colonics. She was right...and it has worked beautifully. Except for my brain (on which the jury is still out) I am as normal as I*ve ever been. I can*t recommend highly enough the wonderful crew at the Tummy Temple. Jojie is a perfect example of where I think compassionate naturopathy begins. Thanks Jojie. Keep singing. Enthusiastically submitted...

Posted By: Vogt Wilkenson
Snoqualmie

Your [ Jojie Natividad] help in discovering my gluten intolerance has changed my life! Thank you! Thank you for your great service last summer...I've referred several friends to see you. Hope they make it in. Hope to see you myself again too!

Posted By: A S

I always have such great memories of my experience with my massage therapist and the Tummy Temple. I credit my success to you being a part of my 'fertility team.' Having a baby at age 43 was definitely a group effort!

Posted By: L S
Bellevue

Thanks, Tim. That Diju has really changed my life. Seriously. Thanks.

Posted By: Lindsey W

Kristi [Zimmer] is far and away the most gifted, knowledgeable and compassionate wellness practitioner I have encountered in my 30+ years on the path toward optimum health. She is the rarest of humans and Tummy Temple is the embodiment of her devotion to serve. I haven*t the words to express my deepest gratitude.

Posted By: J N

The Tummy Temple is the first place I go for all my tummy needs. If I am having digestive issues, abdominal discomfort, body pains that are affecting my core energy, etc. The staff there is awesome, 100% committed and passionate about helping me feel my best all the time. Thank you, Tummy Templers

Posted By: T A
Tummy Temple Client since 2002, Seattle, WA

I felt a bit nervous coming in, maybe even a lot, but I was quickly put at ease. Jojie [Natividad], my therapist was so pleasant and reassuring. She took me step by step through the process letting me know exactly what was going to happen so there were no surprises. I even had a smile on my face the whole time! Leaving the office I felt on top of the world, my smile still there!

Posted By: J Sharp