Lela White

Clinically trained therapist and educator.

Lela White has been practicing massage therapy for over 20 years. Her career began in the sports medicine sector working under the guidance of physical therapists to provide clinical soft tissue mobilization for patients. In 2009 she earned a degree in Exercise Science from VCU. She then went on to teach Kinesiology at the University of Richmond for several years before moving on to teach massage therapy at the Lotus Professional College.  Lela receives massage therapy on a regular basis ...

Lela White has been practicing massage therapy for over 20 years. Her career began in the sports medicine sector working under the guidance of physical therapists to provide clinical soft tissue mobilization for patients. In 2009 she earned a degree in Exercise Science from VCU. She then went on to teach Kinesiology at the University of Richmond for several years before moving on to teach massage therapy at the Lotus Professional College.  Lela receives massage therapy on a regular basis as part of her maintenance routine for her scoliosis. She understands on a personal level how integral massage is to staying mobile and achieving a healthy lifestyle.  Due to her experience she is particularly adept at working with clients that have scoliosis, chronic orthopedic conditions or people that are in physical therapy. Her pressure is moderate to firm and she enjoys doing very specific work. Lela believes massage therapy is excellent complimentary care to traditional allopathic medicine. Her practice is trusted by an extensive network of physical therapists, doctors, and athletic clubs throughout Richmond

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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Licenses
Massage

VA # 0019003941

Education
2009

Virginia Commonwealth University

Clinical Exercise Science

2003

American Institute of Massage

Massage Therapy

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Anonymous on Feb 24
Lela is possibly the smartest person I know! She has done wonders for my body and muscle function.
by Anonymous on Jan 31
Lela is a fantastic therapist. She is intuitive, knowledgeable, and very experienced. s/he can efficiently work directly on key problems to achieve rapid resolution.
by Anonymous on Jan 24
Just next level, she’s like a surgeon with how specific she gets when working on an issue. I’ve never had my muscular issues addressed so throughly and effectively before.
by Anonymous on Jan 21
Listened to my concerns and developed a plan that helped with my knee swelling.
by Anonymous on Dec 28
Probably one of the best massages I have ever received! My pain and stiffness was largely gone after one session.
by Kathleen on Dec 19
Lela is an xceptionally professional skilled and knowledgable therapist. Lela is the best sports massage therapist using her special gifts to target the spicific needs of athletes as well as any one with whom she works her magic. She has kept me in my sport, injury free and on the podium for 15 plus years. Highly recommend you give yourself the gift of the Lela expertise. Lela also has hired only the best therapists to work with her honing their skills through her extended work with them as they help others.
by q. phia on Oct 14
formed a plan based on my specific needs and goals, and then didn’t skimp on the therapy. lela’s fingers are intense, but super effective!
by Anonymous on Sep 23
Lela is brilliant and is focused on personalizing the experience to fit the needs of her customer. Very impressed by her level of knowledge.
by Anonymous on Sep 06
Lela did an amazing job. I’m a pretty big guy and usually struggle to find a massage therapist who can apply enough pressure (most can’t get deep enough). With Lela, that wasn’t a problem at all. It’s the first time I’ve left a session feeling like every knot actually got worked out.
by Russell on Apr 29
Lela is a fantastic and professional therapist and I appreciate her attention to detail, and her assistance in helping me better understand my body. Thank you!!!

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Sports Massage/ Clinical Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Pregnancy Massage

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