North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Inc

Therapeutic Associates, Inc.

7100 Fort Dent Way, Ste 220

Seattle, WA98188

206.241-8488 Ext 2200

206.241-0028 Fax

COURSE LOGISTICS

Dear Therapist:

Thank you for your interest in NAIOMT courses in Seattle. We now offer on-line registration via the NAIOMT website. A link is provided for each of our courses. When you register, you will receive an email confirmation with the course specific times and dates. Please review it carefully as not all courses follow the same time schedule.

This document will assist you with some additional logistics such as:

  • Location Address
  • Driving Directions
  • Dress
  • Parking
  • Meal Planning
  • Hotel Recommendations
  • Getting around

You are in for an enjoyable and rewarding weekend and we look forward to seeing you. In the meantime if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at (206) 241-8488 X2200, email at

Dorothy Klemetson

NAIOMT Washington Site Coordinator

Course Location:

Therapeutic Associates

The JamesB.McKillipCenter

7100 Fort Dent Way, Ste 222

Seattle (Tukwila), WA 98188

Driving Instructions:

From North of Seattle

  • Start from I-5 South
  • At exit 154A, take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-405 N heading east towards Renton
  • Take Exit 1, SR181 (W. Valley Hwy.) / Tukwila
  • Turn LEFT (North) onto SR-181 [W Valley Hwy], travel underneath I-405
  • Road name changes to Interurban Ave S
  • Turn RIGHT (North) onto Fort Dent Way
  • Follow Fort Dent Way through the round about and head towards the furthest business building, Fort Dent III. There is a large University of Phoenix sign on the side of it.

From South of Seattle

  • Start from I-5 North
  • At exit 154, turn RIGHT onto Ramp toward I-405 / WA-518 / Burien / Renton
  • Follow the Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-405 toward I-405 / Renton / Bellevue
  • Take Exit 1 for SR181 (W. Valley Hwy.) / Tukwila
  • Turn LEFT (North) onto SR-181 [W Valley Hwy], travel underneath I-405
  • Road name changes to Interurban Ave S
  • Turn RIGHT (North) onto Fort Dent Way
  • Follow Fort Dent Way through the round about and head towards the furthest business building, Fort Dent III. There is a large University of Phoenix sign on the side of it.

From East of Seattle

  • Head south on I-405 towards Renton
  • Take Exit 1, SR181 (W. Valley Hwy.) / Tukwila
  • Stay in left lane of off ramp.
  • Cross Interurban Ave at the light onto Fort Dent Way
  • Follow Fort Dent Way through the round about and head towards the furthest business building, Fort Dent III. There is a large University of Phoenix sign on the side of it.

From Sea-TacAirport

  • As you exit the airport, head east on WA-518 toward I-5. WA-518 becomes I-405 N as you pass under I-5
  • Take Exit 1 for SR181 (W. Valley Hwy.) / Tukwila
  • Turn LEFT (North) onto SR-181 [W Valley Hwy], travel underneath I-405
  • Road name changes to Interurban Ave S
  • Turn RIGHT (North) onto Fort Dent Way
  • Follow Fort Dent Way through the round about and head towards the furthest business building, Fort Dent III. There is a large University of Phoenix sign on the side of it.

Dress

For the class, you will be most comfortable dressed in shorts and a tee shirt or sports bra for your lab work.

Parking

Ample parking is available at the building

Planning Meals:

We generally provide a light continental breakfast, drinks and snacks for all of the courses.

If you are not driving to the course, please keep in mind that there are no restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the course. We do have a refrigerator and microwave in our kitchen area located inside the course room which you are welcome to use if you want to bring your own. Other options are to carpool with fellow classmates.

Hotel Recommendations:

Homewood Suites Hotel Seattle/Tukwila

6955 Fort Dent Way

Tukwila, WA98188

(206) 433-8000 phone

(800) call-home

Located next door to the course

Airport shuttle available

Comfort Suites

7200 Fun Center Way

Tukwila, WA98188

(425) 277-7596

Located .3 miles from the course

Airport shuttle available

Hampton Inn-Tukwila

7200 S 156th St

Seattle, WA 98188

(425) 228-5800

Located .4 miles from the course

Airport shuttle available

Embassy Suites-Tukwila

15920 W Valley Hwy

Seattle, WA 98188

(425) 227-8844

.6 miles from the course

Airport shuttle available

BestWesternSouthCenter

15901 W Valley Hwy

Seattle, WA 98188

(425) 226-1812

.6 miles from course

Airport shuttle available

Courtyard By Marriott-Seattle

16038 W Valley Hwy

Seattle, WA 98188

(425) 255-0300

.6 miles from course

Airport shuttle available

GETTING AROUND:

For those of you coming from out of town, the course is approximately 5 miles from Sea-TacAirport and is conveniently located near the junction of I-5 and I-405. Many people rent cars or use a hotel shuttle but there is also a local transportation company with a desk at the airport that can transport you to the hotel. You can also make a reservation in advance via their website.

Shuttle Express Contact information:
Reservations: 425.981.7000 * WA Toll Free: 800.487.7433
Headquarters: 425.981.7070 * Fax 425.981.7071
Office Hours: 8:00A - 5:00P, Monday - Friday

Many hotels are less than a mile from the course so walking is an option. Without a car, you could also take a taxi from the hotel to the course.Some hotels also offer shuttle service to local attractions in addition to the airport.

Light rail is available to Downtown Seattle from the airport.