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:

3 Ways to Reduce Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder

February 1st, 2017

Find out how a massage, plus these two other actions, can help you beat the symptoms of the winter blues.

Must Have Massage Tools in 2017

January 16th, 2017

Having the right massage tools makes all the difference!

Massage’s Powerful Role in Relieving Pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis

December 7th, 2016

Massage therapy has been shown to significantly reduce pain, increase mobility and reduce stress and anxiety for clients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Clients with RA live with pain as a constant companion and truly appreciate any intervention which offers relief from that pain.

Massage Therapists Can Work Through Contact Dermatitis

November 14th, 2016

Maintaining a massage practice with contact dermatitis can be difficult, but by taking preventative measures and protecting your hands and the client while working, it is possible to minimize the impact of this condition on your practice.

3 Easy Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

November 2nd, 2016

What causes stress – especially around the holidays – and what are symptoms of it? Discover how massage therapy, plus two other relaxation techniques, can help you keep holiday stress at bay.

What Exactly Is Cranial Sacral Therapy?

October 19th, 2016

Cranial sacral therapy is a gentle but powerful modality that has proven beneficial for a variety of conditions – including headaches, chronic pain, sinus conditions, IBS, anxiety and more.

11 Wonderful Benefits of Animal Massage

September 30th, 2016

Discover the techniques used for animal massage, including all of the incredible benefits of administering massage to animals.

Massage Can Alleviate Sciatic Pain

September 19th, 2016

Massage therapy can help reduce sciatic pain, especially when it is the result of piriformis syndrome. Plus, find out which stretches and exercises you can demonstrate and suggest to your clients who are suffering from this debilitating condition.

Massage Therapy Helps Manage Symptoms of Anxiety

September 7th, 2016

Anxiety disorders create a downward spiral by causing, and being made worse by, sleep disturbances, muscle tension and pain. Massage therapy has been proven to improve sleep quality and quantity as well as reduce muscle tension and pain and, therefore, has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety.

Benefits of Cupping You Wouldn’t Expect

August 12th, 2016

By now, everyone has seen pictures of Olympic athletes with dark circles on their backs and shoulders from cupping. But what exactly is it – and is it safe?