About Leo
I aim to provide bodywork that is emotionally intelligent, client-centered, body-positive, and trauma-aware, and also to make LGBTQIA-safe and trans-affirming bodywork available to the local community. I’ve been refining my practice for over ten years, and am adept at blending various massage modalities according to the needs of each individual client.
Relaxation massage sessions typically consist of flowing techniques, assisted stretching, and unrushed deep-tissue work to help reduce stress, muscle tension, and pain, while also improving circulation and overall well-being. Well-delivered relaxation massage is also an excellent way to calm your nervous system and reconnect with your body.
Beyond this, I also specialize in helping people resolve various types of injuries and chronic pain. This type of bodywork further includes myofascial release and/or cross-fiber friction techniques, and always takes place within the personal comfort level of each client. Myofascial release helps dissolve adhesions in the fascia, and to lengthen shortened tissue. Targeted cross-fiber frictioning helps eliminate and remodel painful, adhesive scar tissue in ligaments, tendons, and muscles. It also stimulates a renewed healing response in chronically injured tissue, giving the body a second chance at healing. This work streamlines and optimizes the body’s natural healing process, and the results can be lasting and quite transformative.
If you have any questions about my approach or my work, please feel free to schedule a virtual consultation with me prior to your first appointment. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and to help you reach your wellness goals!
REVIEWS
“I've been seeing Leo for 5 years and not only is he a skilled practitioner, but an incredibly kind person. I've referred a diverse number of people to him over the years that also swear he is the best massage therapist they've seen in Seattle. As an athlete, having a talented and trusted LMT on speed dial has helped me with serious recovery. I also see him when I just need a nice relaxing massage. He is super skilled across the full spectrum. Big Props, huge fan, 10 out of 10, Leo is a muscle magician!”
“I've been going to Leo for about a year now and am always impressed by his professionalism, knowledge of the body, skill, and his ability to listen to what I need and create rapport. His background gives him a unique perspective and provides a safe and relaxing environment that I have never experienced before from male therapists. Plus, he knows I hate hearing typical massage flute music and always finds, new to me, music that adds another layer of awesome to my experience there with him. I would highly recommend him!”
“I was very fortunate that a friend recommended Leo as a massage therapist. I started seeing him before I had a life-altering crush injury. He was amazing before the injury, but has contributed greatly to my ongoing recovery. He has helped break up scar tissue, helped me balance out my body as I have learned to walk again, and helped keep my tension headaches at bay. He is knowledgeable, kind, and in my opinion, trauma informed. I recommend him to anyone who needs body work done. In general, he is a beautiful soul who truly cares about the comfort and well being of his clients and who is incredibly gifted at working with the body.”
I accept cash, check, or Venmo payments at time of service.
I am unable to accept insurance, but I'm happy to provide a superbill for clients to submit for reimbursement.
60 minute session - $130, paid at time of service. Ideal for a full-body relaxation massage, and/or for focusing on one or two areas of concern in more detail.
90 minute session - $180, paid at time of service. Make time for all the focused treatment work you need, and still get a thorough, full-body tune-up.
120 minute session - $230, paid at time of service. Leave no stone unturned; wring out every muscle and treat every sore area with the attention it deserves.
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