Treatment

Achieve Real Healing with Medical Massage Therapy

What to expect at your appointment. During your treatment, my priority is to give you my undivided attention and provide a safe space for you to express any concerns or questions you may have. I will begin by assessing your pain points and taking note of any relevant medical history or current health concerns.

After your initial assessment, I will create a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs and objectives. Throughout the treatment, I will continually assess your progress and adjust the plan as necessary.

As we work together, I will provide explanations of the techniques being used and their intended effects, ensuring that you feel comfortable and informed throughout the process. After the treatment, we will have a post-session discussion to review any objective findings and address any lingering concerns or questions.

Overall, my goal is to provide a caring, thorough, and effective treatment that helps you feel heard, seen, and on the path to improved wellness.

~ Leslie

Lisa Sylvester

22:28 21 Jan 23

Leslie offers a massage like no other I’ve had. She has a gentle touch that is less about deep muscle work (though you’ll leave with your muscles and whole body feeling mighty content) and more about noticing how your body is. She then takes what she notices and helps you understand more about your body and overall health. Every treatment I’ve had has been customized (cupping, gua sha, specially selected essential oils) to help me stay healthy and feel my best. I highly recommend Leslie for her deep knowledge and her exceptionally caring and helpful treatments.

Thereza Cononi

00:59 30 Dec 22

Leslie offers a transformational and therapeutic healing experience with Chinese medical massage and essential oils. The massage style is light, but the effects are deep. Leslie’s extensive education in essential oils, 5 Element, meridian theory and acupressure provide her with the skills and ability to feel imbalances in the body and adjust the massage to my specific needs. After each treatment I leave feeling deeply relaxed and have less discomfort than when I arrived. I highly recommend treatments with Leslie!

Nancy Benerofe

23:36 26 Dec 22

Leslie is a wonderful practitioner. She draws from a wealth of knowledge that she has acquired from a variety of sources and modalities. She synthesizes her wisdom to create magical, nourishing and very beneficial treatments. She has helped me through many aches and pains of varying sorts. I highly recommend Leslie Chadwell at Essential Elements.

Michael B.

21:12 26 Dec 22

Leslie is knowledgeable and proficient at Asian therapeutic massage (amma/tui-na and shiatsu) and also in treatments using essential oils. She listens so well and is generous of spirit and with her time, going above and beyond what I would expect of a provider. She is always ready to share and demonstrates genuine concern for her patients/clients. I gladly recommend her to anyone seeking Asian bodywork therapy or essential oil treatment for better health.

Julie Danaher

03:00 21 Dec 22

I was surprised by the takeaways from Leslie’s massage. I don’t often get a massage because it doesn’t typically help me relax and I’m not one to prioritize myself. Not only did I feel at ease, I felt listened to, cared for and felt it to be a good use of my time. She provided me with insight into what my body was saying, signs of different things... I left with tips and ideas on circulation, kidney/spleen health, and more. As someone who believes strongly in all parts working together, I felt this to be of tremendous value:) Highly recommend her insights and care.

Medical Massage Assessment

Leslie employs a unique tactile approach to assessment, using pulse, tongue, and abdominal diagnosis to uncover the body’s story. This approach is often in sync with the subjective, verbal intake, but sometimes reveals more than the spoken word.

She then combines this information with the eight principles of Chinese Medicine to gain a deeper under- standing of the patient’s condition.

During the first session, Leslie considers it the equivalent of exploratory surgery for her fingers as she gathers more subjective and objective information to assess the patient’s pattern.

Additionally, Leslie employs visual assessment and questioning to further refine her understanding of person’s unique condition.

By combining these various techniques, Leslie is able to arrive at a holistic understanding of her patients and develops a customized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs.

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The Mat

The mat is equipped with heated “stones” or crystals made of tourmaline, amethyst, and jade, which release Far Infrared Rays (FIR). FIR is capable of penetrating deep into the body, temporarily relieving joint pain and stiffness while promoting muscle relaxation. The level of FIR emitted increases with higher levels of heat, and even the organic heat generated by the body can activate the stones to deliver the benefits of FIR at a lower level. The stones can also be used to target pressure points, releasing tension in the body.

In addition to FIR, the heated stones naturally emit Negative Ions, which are known to improve mood and increase oxygen flow to the brain. The level of negative ions released also increases with higher levels of heat.

The mat also utilizes Photonic Light Therapy at a visible red light wavelength of 660nm, which can penetrate the skin at a cellular level. This treatment is performed in the privacy of a treatment room, with the red light in direct contact with the skin. The therapy is particularly useful for skin rejuvenation and promoting overall wellness.

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Essential Oils

Essential Oils (EOs) have become an important tool in my practice. I saw their benefits firsthand when doing Raindrop therapy on horses. I appreciated that the horses had no hidden agenda or preconceived notions. Response from them was 100% organic and true. In my human bodywork practice I began with basic oils at the head and then added specific oils for pain, congestion (head/chest), digestive discomfort, etc. I use them freely on areas of the body, such as the neck, shoulders, upper and lower back, legs, and feet.

From Leslie: I consider Essential Oils to be like needles in acupuncture. Once I understood their power, I was able to put aside the idea of needing to go to acupuncture school. Essential Oil’s enhance the power of touch and provide an added drive to the healing process.

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"Leslie offers a transformational and therapeutic healing experience with Chinese medical massage and essential oils. Leslie’s extensive education in essential oils, the five elements, meridian theory and acupressure provide her with the skills and ability to feel imbalances in the body and adjust the massage to my specific needs. After each treatment I leave feeling deeply relaxed and have less discomfort than when I arrived."
~ Thereza

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