Bodywork

Leah’s Bodywork Practice and Teaching Experience

Leah brings over 20 years of experience as a massage practitioner. She trained extensively with her primary teacher and mentor, Edward Spencer, at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA, and went on to teach there herself.

She specializes in Barefoot Shiatsu (also known as Barefoot Bodywork or Ashiatsu), a unique form of massage where the client stays fully clothed on a mat while Leah uses primarily her feet to work on the body. This approach is accessible for all body types and can be tailored to a wide range of preferences, from deep, firm pressure to gentle, restorative touch.

Building on her time spent teaching bodywork at Barefoot Movement, Leah is returning to in-person classes and workshops while also developing a comprehensive video course, Learn How to Massage Using Your Feet. She looks forward to sharing this skill both in the studio and online, helping students explore barefoot massage in ways that work for them.