Leah Crosby (they/them) draws from a wide range of somatic tools to meet each client’s needs. They use slow, sensitive, specific work to address injuries, relax the nervous system, and provide a more profound sense of bodily awareness. Leah’s methods balance structural anatomy and clinical treatment work with the subtle healing powers of care and deep attention. They practice body neutrality, believe health exists at every size, and use gender inclusive language in their service offerings. 

Leah is a carework advocate, a long-distance cyclist, and an exhibiting aritst. They have an MFA from the Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan.
Training
Leah has been practicing massage therapy since 2019, but their curiosity about bodies and their potential as sites for healing and expression started early in life as a dancer, musician, avid bike-rider and “outside kid.”

They studied massage at Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts under Marian DiPerna, and was one of the first people DiPerna hired to join her in her private practice in West Seattle. 

Other specialized education highlights include:
  • Intra-oral endorsement (2026)
  • Breast/chest massage requisite education completed (2025)
  • Visceral manipulation and advance abdominal massage (2022)
  • The blessing of the Royal Thai Ministry of Education to perform Thai Massage (2018)
  • Certified Yoga Instructor (2015)
  • BFA in Dance from the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University (2015)

Clientele
Leah is familiar with a wide variety of bodies and clinical goals. They treat specific populations/concerns including but not limited to: 
  • youth ages 8 and older
  • people with breast/chest/breathing concerns, including singers 
  • queer and trans people, including gender non-conforming gestational parents
  • pregnant and postpartum people
  • people with chronic illnesses, including but not limited to hEDS, POTS, fibromyalgia, cancer, scoliosis, Parkinsons, anxiety, long COVID, and PTSD.

Please email leah@coalescemassage.com if you have any questions about Leah’s ability to effectively treat your specific concern.




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