Cottonwood Heights Massage Therapy

08/27/2025

Re-emerging 🧭

Hiiii ✨️

Time to "rip off the bandaid."

I have been grieving the loss of my handsome baby, Milo 🐾, this last week. As someone whose desire is to overcome pain on any level, this one hit differently. Every trick in my toolbox just did not work for my downward spiral and stress: massage, real estate, the gym, hikes, hypnotherapy... nothing. Nothing helped, but facing the things we loved to do most: play at Wheeler Farm, eat, sleep, and be at home. *duly noted*

Milo was an enormous part of my life. He came to be mine through the separation of my ex and I. He was there for me when I went through the build out for my studio. And finding renters. He was patient whenever I had to leave for a bit to learn a new massage technique, and we all know about those! He was with me on all vacations. He was patient and present in my real estate adventure. We celebrated everything together. I never cared to call anyone else but my parents bc I had HIM. I canceled plans and passed on business deals bc he came first.

If you have ever supported my business -- you were also supporting this loving fluff!! His love for me made me want to learn everything about him and to do everything to keep him from experiencing detrimental pain.

Milo went with peace, love, and was surrounded by all of his friends.🤍 He was 15. It was a beautiful day.🌄 Thank you to everyone who knows and has reached out. And has given me the space to just be my dramatic self and entertain John Wicke's alter ego for a bit - minus the violence.😊⚖️

I have returned back to the office. It's been comforting to connect with those who have gone through the same so that I don't feel alone. The last couple of pics are from a bomb ass facial I received at Rosebud Aesthetics in Farmington! She really hooked it up from all the tears I've been shedding. Her energy and expertise were exactly what I needed. 🙏🏼

I love you and miss you, buddy. My heart and soul.❤️✨️🐾

07/11/2025

Unlock the power of your glutes and hips for a pain-free back! ✨ Let’s work together to kick low back pain to the curb—one massage at a time! Ready to feel the relief? 👌🏼💆🏻‍♀️

Anytime anyone talks to me about low back pain, I look to your hips and glutes, with a side of psoas and knee review.

WHY?

Because your lower back is like your neck. It is going to take hits subconsciously all day. The best course of action is just remembering posture and stance as much as you can by keeping your toes pointed forward as much as possible. When you turn your feet outwards or away from you, as if to hold you up, "easier," it is actually counterproductive. It will stress the knees first, then hips, the glutes, and then lastly, low back where you feel it the most.

So, toes pointing forward. 😉

Psoas and Knee ~
Psoas is a muscle on the front of your lower back that connects from your lower back to the top of your thigh. When inactive, you have limited range in lifting your leg, which may be felt in the lower back.

Any knee issues can cause the leg to turn outwards in general, slowly causing inflammation and pain, as it climbs up the thigh muscles and into the hips, which connects to the lower back.

Do either of these sound familiar to you?

BOOK NOW FOR THE BENEFITS!!
Chronic pain management ❤️
Stress reduction
Improved circulation
Enhanced flexibility and mobility
Better posture
Stronger immune system
Better sleep quality
Emotional balance
Enhanced athletic performance
Increased mindfulness + body awareness
Long-term relationship with health
Holistic health benefits

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06/14/2025

Very exciting! My NEW neighbors to the South! Clients, check this out!

🎉 Exciting News from Cottonwood Heights! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Onyx Development and Thrive Development have been selected as our partners for the new Town Center project! This collaboration marks a major milestone in bringing our community's vision to life.

Mayor Weichers expressed his enthusiasm in response to the announcement. “We are so excited to have the opportunity to work with Onyx/Thrive. We were so impressed with the attention to detail and enthusiasm they expressed during the bidding process and we are excited to be a partner with them in developing a project our residents will love.”

Stay tuned for more updates! Visit our project website at www.chtowncenter.com for all the latest details. 🌟

To access the complete Press Release, please click here: https://www.cottonwoodheights.utah.gov/home/showdocument?id=9995

05/14/2025

I'm back!! And as a licensed Realtor, too!! 🎉🤭

Exactly 6 months to the day, I was announcing my real estate adventure and licensing being the next step. Zero plans to leave massage, but a slight detour.😅 I was under some crucial deadlines and needed to step away from content for a minute.

Upon passing my licensing exams, and activating my license, I ended up taking 2 months "off" to just be. It was supposed to be 2 weeks 😅 I really needed to decompress my brain, man.

Real Estate is WILD. This entire experience was an exhilarating one, and I am finally ready to apply it.😁

🚨So what does this now mean for Massage?
Business is running as usual!!💯🙌🏼👣🚨

Separate RE pages have not been made public yet but will be shared soon for those who are interested!

I really missed you guys!! Thank you for every ounce of your support!!
💗 Leilia

12/14/2024

Real Estate, here I come!

THIS is the big news!💥 I can finally share!

Please know that my massage practice, my pride and joy that I have worked so hard to build over the last 6 years is NOT going anywhere.💯 I have carefully considered this shift for awhile now. I will be operating 2 amazing careers at once and will be enjoying it!

I’m excited. It’s been a long time coming (obvi). Next stop is licensing!

Of all the reasons why I chose this path, the majority of it is for the sake of my massage business.👈🏼 I also became very curious as to why the general public has this fear surrounding real estate. And now I know. And I plan to change that.

All excitement aside, as I focus on licensing at the end of 2024 (I have an urgent deadline), I am literally filled with so much gratitude -- yall have no idea -- to know that I have THE most incredible clients who support this complex, new gig of mine, encourage me to keep going and have been patient with me this year. I have felt the love!🫂

🎯 Business is running as usual. I do need to lock in and license right now, so my focus will continue to only be in sessions this last little bit. Gift cards for your Christmas loves can be purchased at my website or I have physical ones on hand for you at the office!🎄

Did some small celebrating up on Circle All Peak in Big Cottonwood last week bc iykmyk!

Always thinking of you!
❤️L

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11/06/2024

Deep breath + on exhale, let your hips and glutes go limp and loose...

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09/29/2024

6 Years in Business + 13 years in this incredible industry!!🎉

This is the longest I have ever been employed by one establishment! 😂🤣 The second to this is the massage school that I graduated from. 🎓

I cannot say this enough ♡....
Thank YOU ALL for your immense trust in me, I understand the search for the right practitioner for you can feel like a long road. The incredible (painful) challenges you bring to the table for me to solve and dive deep into like the anatomy nerd that I am, just lights me up. Your patience through new techniques and methods, your kind referrals and the dedicated energy to being the very best version of you! I am beyond grateful for this never ending opportunity of healing the world one body at a time!!

Looking forward to literally forever-ever and ever 💖

🙋🏻‍♀️ Leilia, Owner and Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Ashiatsu and Sarga Practitioner of Cottonwood Heights Massage Therapy

My dream photoshoot with my #1 Leading Ladies 🙏🏼
📸 -- the best and only one for me (LMT friends, she is only available for weddings, thx!)
🙋🏼‍♀️Client -- best first ever client a woman like me could ever have have started with. She has literally felt the evolution of my massage work.

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06/08/2024

The Power of Massage 🙌🏼

The "After" is such a vision.🤩 Everytime I work with this client, I always tell her, "man! nobody would ever know". 🙏🏼

Living with (severe) Scoliosis, an exaggerated (lateral direction also why I refer to it as an 'S'-like shape) spine condition developed during birth or may be congenital, can take a toll on one's physical and emotional well being.😬 The curvature of the spine can stretch or irritate nerves. It can also strain joints, causing them to become inflamed. The poor posture is a result of muscles tightening or becoming tired, causing pain.

A massage very much supports the recovery by alleviating serious muscle tension and reducing pain, as well as improving flexibility and range of motion in the affected areas, which can be limited from the curvature in the spine. As shown, it can drastically improve one's posture by releasing muscle tension and promoting better alignment of the spine. Which would then lead to stimulating blood flow to the affected areas, promoting healing and reducing inflammation while enhancing relaxation and stress reduction.🤜🏼🤛🏼

⚠️If you're not sure if you suffer from an exaggerated curvature of the spine, I highly recommend speaking with your doctor for a proper diagnosis.⚠️

I got your back! 🪄
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03/16/2024

Hi Friends!

Another moment in time where my Instagram does not want to sync to my FB page. :/

Working on it. If you have IG, I have many amazing updates there that have not made it here.



There is no 'e' in therapy.

Happy Small Biz Saturday and THANK YOU for all of your support!! 🙌🏼 It is felt.

02/23/2024

I did it!

I'm a Certified Sarga Practitioner! 🥳

Thank you guys for all of your help!! This was a process! A process I am so deeply grateful for that allowed me to witness first hand how immensely beneficial it became for so many of you. That's THE goal!

So much respect for the founders, instructors and their assistants. I enjoyed meeting all of you and picking your brain as much as I could.

My online booking now reflects Ashiatsu/Sarga - Barefoot Massage for those interested! Pricing will remain the same as before.💥

Thank you for your trust in me + your commitment to your pain relief! 🙏🏼 More to come!

www.cottonwoodheightsmassagetherapy.com

12/25/2023

Mele Kalikimaka 🎄❤️

From the little monster (Milo) and me! 🐾

Thank you guys for SUCH an unforgettable year! 🫂 We wish you a VERY decompressing holiday!

10/16/2023

My Barefoot Journey Continues! 👣

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin

While there are so many different forms of Barefoot massage from various cultures -- I have chosen Sarga Bodywork as my next goal. In brief, rather than bars above my head, Sarga utilizes a silk sash bound to the table for my support system.

The pain relief is very much structured towards myofascial release.

I have decided to detour with Sarga because I can take barefoot massage mobile without the bars. There is a set up for Ashi on the go, but it isn't for me.

I look forward to combining the TWO when I return, which means that I will be out of the office once again! ✨️ Cheee huuu!!!! 🤙🏼So, I will see you all next weekend with some Sarga magic.🪄

Thanks for all of your support and understanding!

Some throw backs ♡ with Deepfeet Bar Therapy
First 2 pics are from last year in Livermore, CA (Advanced) and the next 2 are from Parker, CO from 2021 (Basics).