It’s no secret that alternative medicine is catching on in Seattle, and Capitol Hill is a hotbed for this controversial, yet very popular treatment.
Alternative medicine is nothing new. In fact it has been the primary form of treatment for thousands of years all over the world. For some reason, alternative medicine is relatively new in the U.S. It is popular in populous areas like Seattle, and more specifically Capitol Hill.
Julie Johnson, owner and practitioner at The Pin Cushion community acupuncture chose Capitol Hill as her place of business because she feels it is the area of people that seek alternative medicine, “Students, musicians, and artists live on Capitol Hill and they are the people seeking things like acupuncture,” she said.
Many other alternative medicine proprietors have planted roots on Capitol Hill. Just walk around and it’s obvious that a need for Eastern medicine is being fulfilled in the area.
Rainbow Natural Remedies provides acupuncture, homeopathic doctors, and an entire store of herbs and potions for the alternative medicine seekers. And don’t think that only stoners and tattoo littered folks shop at Rainbow, a mixture of all walks of live utilize their services.
I do notice, however, the absence of a PCC or Whole Foods in the immediate area. Sure, you can make the hike up to one of the specialty foods stores on Madison, but I think it’s a bit far when in need of an organic fix.
QFC carries some natural items—enough to satisfy those with a general need of organic products—but is much weaker than most specialty stores. On a recent trip to QFC, I asked if they carried American shrimp, and the fish monger just stared at me. He had no idea what I was talking about.
If answers are what I need, I make can ask Dr. Carr, who provides chiropractic services at Wright Natural Health Care. Just look at the blog on Yelp.com to see how popular he is. Bloggers rant and rave about his curing capabilities. “No more migraines,” wrote Osani.
People really believe in this stuff. I for one have been undergoing weekly acupuncture sessions with Julie at The Pin Cushion. Nothing without medication has ever made me feel so relaxed. I’m one of those people that don’t sleep on planes, trains, or automobiles and I find myself wa
king up with a string of drool hanging off my lip after every visit.
Other alternatives like yoga and Pilates are popular on the Hill; it seems like a yoga studio rests on every street corner. A Google search provided ten yoga studios on Capitol Hill. Different styles of yoga like Vinyasa Flow or Bikram (the hotter than hell style) are available. And, unlike other neighborhoods, one can be picky about which studio to patronize.
Like Julie mentioned, the Hill is home to students and artists, but they are not alone. Moms, Dads, and Grandpas can find their alternative medicine niche on the Hill. There are no signs of slowing. Julie opened The Pin Cushion in February and is already hearing rumors of more community acupuncture centers opening in her area.
Alternative medicine is nothing new. In fact it has been the primary form of treatment for thousands of years all over the world. For some reason, alternative medicine is relatively new in the U.S. It is popular in populous areas like Seattle, and more specifically Capitol Hill.
Julie Johnson, owner and practitioner at The Pin Cushion community acupuncture chose Capitol Hill as her place of business because she feels it is the area of people that seek alternative medicine, “Students, musicians, and artists live on Capitol Hill and they are the people seeking things like acupuncture,” she said.
Many other alternative medicine proprietors have planted roots on Capitol Hill. Just walk around and it’s obvious that a need for Eastern medicine is being fulfilled in the area.
Rainbow Natural Remedies provides acupuncture, homeopathic doctors, and an entire store of herbs and potions for the alternative medicine seekers. And don’t think that only stoners and tattoo littered folks shop at Rainbow, a mixture of all walks of live utilize their services.
I do notice, however, the absence of a PCC or Whole Foods in the immediate area. Sure, you can make the hike up to one of the specialty foods stores on Madison, but I think it’s a bit far when in need of an organic fix.
QFC carries some natural items—enough to satisfy those with a general need of organic products—but is much weaker than most specialty stores. On a recent trip to QFC, I asked if they carried American shrimp, and the fish monger just stared at me. He had no idea what I was talking about.
If answers are what I need, I make can ask Dr. Carr, who provides chiropractic services at Wright Natural Health Care. Just look at the blog on Yelp.com to see how popular he is. Bloggers rant and rave about his curing capabilities. “No more migraines,” wrote Osani.
People really believe in this stuff. I for one have been undergoing weekly acupuncture sessions with Julie at The Pin Cushion. Nothing without medication has ever made me feel so relaxed. I’m one of those people that don’t sleep on planes, trains, or automobiles and I find myself wa
king up with a string of drool hanging off my lip after every visit.Other alternatives like yoga and Pilates are popular on the Hill; it seems like a yoga studio rests on every street corner. A Google search provided ten yoga studios on Capitol Hill. Different styles of yoga like Vinyasa Flow or Bikram (the hotter than hell style) are available. And, unlike other neighborhoods, one can be picky about which studio to patronize.
Like Julie mentioned, the Hill is home to students and artists, but they are not alone. Moms, Dads, and Grandpas can find their alternative medicine niche on the Hill. There are no signs of slowing. Julie opened The Pin Cushion in February and is already hearing rumors of more community acupuncture centers opening in her area.
