Aspire Massage Therapy

Meet Leia

Leia Antunes is a Registered Massage Therapist in her 6th year of practice. Having been born in Smiths Falls, Ontario Leia moved from a solid clientele base in Toronto to Ottawa's established Wellington West with her husband to be closer to family. With an extensive background in Classical Ballet training from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Leia enjoys seeing the results of countering the challenges of sport on the body with deep tissue therapeutic massage treatments. As a trained Pilates instructor and currently active dancer Leia is able to deepen her understanding of biomechanics and remedial exercise. Having also been trained in Myofascial Release techniques, Suikodo, Cranial / Sacral techniques and Hot Stone Massage Therapy she offers a wide range of modalities to suit the needs of her clients. She has experience in treating athletes, teens, elderly people, those with chronic illness and has spent considerable time doing Pre and Post Natal treatments. Her strengths as a therapist include more than just an experienced and comprehensive approach, Leia has an energetic, warm and professional personality that gives her confidence that she can make a difference for Every Body.