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:

bodywork for solar plexus and heart chakras

Bodywork Techniques for Releasing the Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras

September 17th, 2015

Explore massage’s role in supporting the free flow of energy in the Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras.

Bodywork Can Balance the Root and Sacral Chakras

August 19th, 2015

Discover how massage therapists can help clients release physical restrictions in their soft tissue, thus restoring their free flow of energy.

Best Massage Techniques for Clients with Lyme Disease

July 17th, 2015

Learn why massage therapy is believed to be an effective treatment for Lyme disease, as well as which massage techniques are the safest for affected clients.

Rest Assured: Massage Can Help You Sleep Better

June 24th, 2015

Clients and massage therapists alike may suffer from occasional or chronic sleep disorders. Learn more about the effects of sleep disorders and 8 ways we can improve our sleep.

Relieving Pain from Herniated Disks with Massage Therapy

June 10th, 2015

Learn about the causes of herniated disks and the role massage therapy can play in alleviating pain for those suffering with this condition.

10 Things to Tell Your Massage Clients

May 15th, 2015

Very often, our clients are unaware of some of the basics about the experience of getting a professional massage. This is especially true if they have never had a massage or have not had one for many years. Here are 10 things that we may need to make them aware of for a successful, relaxing massage session.

7 Ways to Spot Depression in Massage Clients

May 1st, 2015

Learn what to look for and determine if clients may be battling depression before you find yourself dealing with an emotional crisis.

Learning a New Massage Technique in 2015

April 16th, 2015

We have all heard that we should learn new skills and techniques in order to improve our massage practice, but how do we go about doing that? What options exist for our ongoing education?

6 Ways to Protect Your Hands

March 18th, 2015

Massage therapists tend to try too hard when both taking on, and working on clients, putting their hands at risk of repetitive strain injuries. We will look at six ways to protect your hands in order to extend your massage therapy career for years to come.