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Leia in Houston, TX, USA

Massage Therapist

Hi! My name is Leia, thank you for taking the time to consider me as your massage therapist. I hail from Madison Wisconsin, born and raised. I recently moved to the Houston area to be close to one of my heart's desires, the ocean, and to escape the freezing cold of the north.

I became a massage therapist in 2006, inspired by my passion for nurturing people and helping to make a difference in someone's life. I opened my own massage practice in 2007, and over the next 5 years it grew into a popular day spa, being voted Best Spa in Madison in 2010.

I have always been an athlete, from gymnastics at the age of 3, to volleyball and basketball in high school and a pursuit in fitness after that. Because of this,I began to specialize in sports massage, deep tissue and therapeutic pain relief. I enjoy offering all kinds of massage modalities, from hot stone to relaxation and aromatherapy, even pregnancy massage and thai massage. But I most enjoy deep, specific work, trigger point therapy and really working out the knots and pulled muscles that are causing people to hurt, and helping them live a more pain free life.

It is an amazingly rewarding career, and I feel honored each time a client requests my services. I have worked on little old ladies who just need a relaxing touch, to MMA fighters and NFL football players. In 2010, I decided to combine my love for massage and athletics by becoming an ACE certified personal trainer.

I am now able to assist my clients in more than one area, offering them nutritional support, exercise education, self care techniques like stretching and foam rolling, followed by a massage for muscle recovery after one of my tough work outs. In 2012 I sold my day spa and went back to owning a private practice where I could connect closer with my clients. It was hard saying goodbye to people I had been taking care of weekly and monthly, regularly for 6 years, but they all knew I had to follow my dreams. I packed up and moved south, excited for the opportunities working with Dr. Dot might bring me.

As everyone in Texas has welcomed me so politely, I would love to welcome you! Looking forward to serving you while you're in Houston!

Feedback:

“Thank you for your service and follow up”
Diana Krall TM Maria
“"Everything was great! Thank you so so much. Especially for your quick response...Will"”
Pointer Sisters manager, William
“Hi Dot! Yared enjoyed the massage very much! Talked about it all evening. Thank you again and I will contact you for any artist I will work with Best, Tom ”
Yared Dibaba Tour manager Tom C.
“I really liked working with you & the team and I liked how smoothly it went.”
Kenny S. - Production Manager (Trans Siberian Orchestra)
“"Heather (Seattle) was awesome...Pain is down from a 9 to about a 2 or 3. By far, one of the best massages I have ever gotten. As usual, you and your Bots rock!"”
Van Halen Tour Management Mike. M
“"My guys were very pleased. Thanks for pulling through last minute"”
Manchester Orchestra TM Nate
“"All was great, thanks so much"”
The Cult tour manager, Tony
“"As always thank you! Great service as ever. TB"”
Tyler the Creator Tour manager Tim Boardman
“"Thanks for sorting today. Dan ( Dan Haggis (drums, percussion, keyboard and backing vocals) said it was one of the best massage's he's ever had. S." ”
Wombats Manager
“"Once again, Dr Dots comes thru! Thanks!"”
Victor Wooten PM/TM Jack T.
“Rachelle = no more muscle spasms…… You both are my heroes. The rest of the crew is complete agreement. Tom H”
Three Dog Night TM Tom H.
“Dot, Thank you again for taking such good care of us. Your Dotbots are doing a great job for us out here and making happiness for our bands and crew. Melanie”
Casting Crowns Tour manager Melanie H.
“Cherrie in NH was awesome!!! Thank you for the great service. ”
Black Label Society TM Mike
“"I am very familiar with the Dr. Her team is awesome"”
Steve Vai Tour Manager Warren
“"Thank you so much. The band was very happy and it was great to have someone show up with such short notice." ”
Odd Future manager
“I would never get a massage anywhere else except through Dr. Dot with her team; they are all excellent.”
Rob Halford (Singer of Judas Priest)
“Thanks so much for your help!!! We will be in touch for future tours!”
Susan, Casting Crowns Tour Manager
“Dr. Dot is a life saver on tour.”
Rikki Rockett - Drummer of Poison
“"I feel much better since getting massage from Dot-Bots and I am thrilled with my progress. You guys have saved me!"”
Gypsy, Tour manager of Behemoth
“I am very impressed with the Dr. Dot team! Your team is consistent, professional and give an outstanding massage. I like the idea that all Dot Bots are auditioned/tested before they get on the team.”
Carl (Madness)
“"Dr. Dot really is just the best and saves me so much time hunting for (good) massage therapists for whole mornings!"”
Sarah, the Wombats
“"Thank you so much. Abby (Dallas DotBot) was amazing. All are very pleased."”
Big Gigantic TM Katie
“"Hello Dot, Ms. Krall is thrilled over the service she's been getting and it looks like we'll be booking many more dates"”
Diana Krall TM Maria
“"you KNOW I would only use your team Dot. We go back way. You're the best!"”
Mitch; Production Manager Steely Dan
“"You and your team ROCK!"”
Fred, Maroon 5 Tour Manager
“"I have always used her people and they are great. Simon"”
Simon S., Roger Waters Tour Manager
“Clay Hutson Production Manager, Stage Manager, Rigger, Monitor Engineer & More! I have been using Dr. Dots "DotBots" for years. Her girls have seen many of the artists and crew that I have TM/PM'd for. Her girls are always on time, friendly, and professional. You need to make time and room on your tour for Dr. Dot's services. By far the best in the business.”
Clay Hutson Production Manager (Guns and Roses, Alice in Chains, Staind)
“"Hey Dot, All your "bots" we're great. No complaints, and a few were LOVED. JONNY particularly liked the girl in Thackerville OK (Kourtnii), she was strong enough to really reach Jon's tough back issues"”
Experience Hendrix Tour Manger, Greg
“Thank you very much for making this happen, especially considering the late notice. I can't say enough how great a service you provide. Thanks, David”
Hans Zimmer Production Manager David M.
“"thanks a lot for your help during our tours"”
Zucchero tour manager Laura