Leslie DeMatteo, LMT, MS

Leslie L. DeMatteo, LMT, MS, has been an active massage therapist since 1998, after graduating from the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in Sarasota, FL. There she completed the massage therapy program along with a certificate program in Nuad-Bo-Rarn: Traditional Massage of Thailand. Since then, she has completed continuing education in cranial-sacral fundamentals, cancer and mastectomy massage, reflexology, trigger point therapy and prenatal massage. She is also certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and is a Professional Level member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). Her work in massage therapy continuing education and teaching in a massage school ignited a passion for adult training and education, which led her to pursue her Bachelor's Degree in Adult Learning: Vocational Instruction, followed by her a Master's Degree in Adult Learning.

Here are my most recent posts:

Fibromyalgia: Not Just the Patient Suffers

October 19th, 2023

Fibromyalgia has long been a misunderstood illness that affects not only those diagnosed with it, but their families as well. Massage therapy offers a proven treatment option for the patient, their family members and caretakers.

Massage Therapy’s Loving Role in Heart Health

January 14th, 2020

Massage therapy has long been recognized as something that brings about a feeling of peace, tranquility and relaxation, and has been used by people for many years to reduce stress and anxiety. But can massage therapy really be part of a heart healthy lifestyle?

Polarity Therapy – Who Invented It and What’s It Used For?

October 17th, 2018

Find out the history of polarity therapy, as well as how polarity therapy is used to heal your entire life force – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

How to Stop a Thumb Injury Before it Starts

July 11th, 2018

Learning to use techniques other than applying pressure to everything with your thumbs is critical for a long and healthy massage therapy career.

6 Precautions to Take with HIV-Infected Clients

March 5th, 2018

If you are following standard universal precautions, you have nothing to fear from working with clients who may be infected with HIV. The fact is, we practice universal precautions because we can never know who does, or does not, have HIV, hepatitis, or other infectious viruses. By ensuring we practice universal precautions equally with all clients, we avoid the risks of becoming infected ourselves and of creating a situation where cross-infection between clients is possible.

The Power Is in Your Hands: 3 Ways to Get More Clients

January 16th, 2018

As massage therapists, one of the most difficult aspects of our profession is handling the business side of …well…of the business! As a group, massage therapists tend to be more interested in the healing aspects of our work and far less interested in handling the day to day duties that must be taken care of in order to thrive as a business. While this is as it should be, leaving the business details unattended can really cause significant problems.

Sound Healing: 8 Health Benefits to Note

January 3rd, 2018

Sound healing as a modality is still in the early stages and is primarily used in the complementary and alternative healing arenas. In the massage therapy industry, we have long known that soft, relaxing music, chanting, and sounds can enhance the relaxation response we are seeking for our clients during the massage therapy session.

8 Must-Have Massage Tools for 2018

December 8th, 2017

As we approach the end of 2017 it is a great time to take a moment and see what new tools, trends, and techniques are popular in the massage industry.

3 Easy Ways to Welcome Gratitude in Your Life

November 10th, 2017

Gratitude can improve our state of mind, our health, and our lives. While talking about gratitude may not seem on the surface to have much to do with massage therapy, when we look deeper into it we can see how important it can be for the industry. Most massage therapists recognize that there is a significant energy component to our work, especially those who practice any type of energy based bodywork. This is important, because gratitude is like a warranty plan for our energy work. Practicing gratitude can help reduce burnout and can improve our relationships with our clients. Gratitude is also very good for business!

The Positive Impacts of Massage Therapy for Diabetic Clients

November 2nd, 2017

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Massage therapy is essential for people with diabetes, because it can improve symptoms of neuropathy, help reduce blood sugar, create better balance and foot flexibility, as well as improve circulation.