11256 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL 33578 
(813) 501-7568
New Office for 2023!
My last office, the lovely room inside of The Ancient Wisdom of Yoga, is no more, because the yoga studio is closing at the end of the year. However, I’ve already relocated a mile down the street to 11256 Boyette… Continue reading
Massage Room Tour – My Table
There’s a lot to love about my massage table set up. The table is super soft and cushy with extra memory foam and a heating pad hiding under the easily sanitized layer, and I use wonderful Comphy Company sheets… Continue reading
What To Expect During a Massage – COVID Edition *updated December 2024*
Whether you are an experienced massage therapy client or not, you may have some additional questions that stem from the idea of being massaged at this time. It’s now the beginning of August in 2021, but it’s not so very… Continue reading
Treading Water
“Leslie, where did you go?”
“Hi, are you taking appointments again yet?”
“Soooo…long time, no see….”
The approaches have come over and over during the last couple of months, and I haven’t been able to head them off before they… Continue reading
A Socially Distant Announcement
Well…now it’s May.
It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve seen any of you, because I stopped doing massage sessions in mid-March. I wasn’t confident that I could ensure client safety while doing massage, especially as… Continue reading
I’ve Put My Practice on Hold Because of COVID-19, and Here’s Why
So the short update I have for you all is that I have decided to close my massage therapy practice temporarily at least through the end of April due to COVID-19. I will reevaluate weekly and have currently closed… Continue reading
Massage Tools Versus Massage Session
There are plenty of tools that you can use to help yourself feel better in between massage appointments. There are foam rollers, therapy canes, electronic devices providing percussion or vibration, and balls of all kinds. If you hit YouTube, you’ll… Continue reading
Reasons NOT to Love a Massage
I’ve gotten a lot of massage in the last 9 years. From students, new practitioners, well-seasoned therapists and instructors. I’ve gotten massage in spas, clinics, school, trade show floors and home offices. I’ve been worked on by practitioners who knew… Continue reading
New Year Health Habits
“New year, new you!”
Is there any time of year more obsessed with health habits than the new year? Even the “beach body” craze of late May doesn’t reach the same level of hype. Every time you turn the corner,… Continue reading
5 ways to help yourself between appointments
5 Tips for Neck and Shoulder Care Between Massage Appointments Clients with neck and shoulder issues may often have their pain return before their next massage appointment. Work, play and children all make demands on the body. A dull ache… Continue reading