Co-Owner and Founder of the Metta Center

Licensed Massage Therapist, Scar Tissue Release Specialist, Thai Massage Practitioner, Prenatal Massage Specialist, OrthoBionomy Associate, Reiki Practitioner

about Leah:

Leah uses her intuitive ability combined with musculoskeletal and energetic knowledge to customize a session to your needs.

She focuses on stress reduction, chronic pain relief and rehabilitation through deep tissue massage, stretching, positional release, energy balancing and heat therapy. Leah may incorporate OrthoBionomy, gentle positional release technique, into your session to calm your nerves and encourage your bodies innate healing capacity.

Leah graduated from The Cleveland School of Massage in 2004 and Potomac Massage Training Institute in 2007 and became a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) through Virginia's State Board in 2007. She studied over 220 in classroom hours of Thai Massage Training. She founded the Metta Center in 2009 in hopes of providing her truly customized therapeutic sessions to a wide range of clientele. She became an Ortho-Bionomy Associate in 2016 and is continuing her practitioner training program.

Leah became fascinated with healing through massage at a young age. She learned more about massage through her mom's guidance as she taught her how to get rid of "knots" through pressure and kneading of the tissue. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Beloit College, it became clear that her true calling was in a field that affected people's lives directly through the healing touch of massage.

Reviews for Leah:

"My Thai massage with Leah was a profound experience. The massage itself was relaxing and energizing at the same time. The relief I felt in my body that day and the next day was a delight. Even more, I experienced a great release of energy and my system continues to flow with ease. Leah is a true professional. The whole center is welcoming." - Ron W.

"Over the years, I have been to many massage therapists, but NO ONE compares with Leah at Metta. Leah is a gifted massage therapist with a sensitive understanding of my needs each time I see her. This intuitive ability to treat each patient, in her unique way, makes her an invaluable help in making every ache, every sore muscle respond and feel better and renewed. Her treatments, whether hot stones, or scented herbal oils--makes for a truly amazing, heavenly experience--total bliss!" - Susan H.

"Leah is true healer, she spends time at the beginning of the session asking questions about your current state, making sure you get what you need out of the massage. She also “checks in” throughout the session to ensure you are comfortable. I believe she has truly found her calling. The new location offers a serene, relaxing and clam atmosphere." – Mary M.