Eleni Polites

Improving symmetry and musculoskeletal injuries through various modalities and manual techniques performed by Eleni Polites OTR/L, CHT

The Polites Method focuses on comprehensively assessing the athlete, their current check in photos, their daily activities, and creating a treatment plan that effectively produces results.

I graduated from University of Illinois-Chicago with a BS in kinesiology and an MS in occupational therapy in December of 2019. I knew upon graduation I wanted to specialize in outpatient orthopedics of the upper extremity and eventually become a certified hand therapist. I began my career in the Chicago metropolitan area where I worked for a large hand clinic that treated conservative and post operative musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Additionally, I also treated complex trauma and wound care. After COVID, athletes were returning to sport which meant an influx in injuries. I quickly developed a specialty for overhead athletes prior to moving out to Washington in 2023. Since coming out to Washington, I have worked for a world renown hand surgeon and in multiple outpatient orthopedic clinics as a certified hand therapist.

The Polites Method was created in January 2024 when I had a wellness competitor reach out inquiring about bodywork as she has utilized multiple methods for soft tissue mobilization prior. I had her send me posing pictures and we discussed what I assessed was going on. Following treatment we took pictures and noticed a profound difference in the aesthetics of her physique. From there, I continued my work on various divisions across men and women with drastic improvements post-bodywork.

I truly believe I was put on this earth to help others in any capacity that I could. I am so grateful to have found this niche and serve the fitness/bodybuilding community. I am hopeful to get a chance to improve your quality of life through a bodywork session with me.

Curious to know more detail? Send me a DM on instagram at epolites9 to ask additional questions. I look forward to working with you!

Personalized bodywork session

Schedule a session to work directly with me for 60 minutes for pre-stage bodywork, injury rehabilitation, or general offseason tune ups. I will evaluate and address areas of the body you express need extra attention. Not local to the Seattle area? No problem, The Polites Method also does virtual rehab programming as well. Click the link to schedule an evaluation with me!

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my mission

I have always been an athlete. Growing up, I played multiple competitive sports and never had to worry about my weight or body image. In college, I decided I was burnt out on sports and put a lot of focus into trying to find a career path.

This search for the “perfect” career and lack of taking care of myself physically left me uncomfortable in my own skin, unhealthy, and full of anxiety. I struggled to find a balance for years, but I also wanted to feel confident in myself again.

I trained in the gym for hours and did lots of cardio while also attempting and failing at extreme diets. I tried weight loss pills, meal replacement shakes, magic belly wraps, and of course the poop tea. Guess what? None of it worked and probably only made me feel worse…shocking, I know. It wasn’t until I started working with a coach, focusing on whole foods to fuel my body, understanding body mechanics, and working out specifically for my goals that I started seeing results and finding balance in life.

Fast forward a few or more years, lots of gym sessions, macro counting, trials, failures, a home gym, three kids, and here we are! I am now doing what I love: building relationships and helping people find their way through their fitness journey.