Emily Leap, LAc, LMT

As a Licensed Acupuncturist, Emily approaches bodywork from the perspective of a doctor of Chinese Medicine, using the full range of observation, palpation, and diagnosis which characterize TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Her bodywork practice is built on a foundation of Shiatsu—a slow, meridian-based system that gives the practitioner space to inquire and address a multitude of issues. In addition, she’s trained extensively in Positional Release Therapy and Muscle Energy Technique, both of which come from Osteopathic Medicine and facilitate neurological resetting in areas of chronic or acute trauma. She also studied Tui-Na, both as a student at the American College of TCM and during her three-month scholarship period at the Henan College of TCM in Zhengzhou, China, where she learned Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese organ massage), as well. 

Emily came to the world of Chinese Medicine from a career in circus and dance. The circus taught her about muscles, tendons, ligaments: how they strengthen, how they stretch, how they break, how they heal. Dance, especially Contact Improvisation, which she has practiced for 15 years, taught her how to listen and how to manipulate another person’s body to help it heal.  

OCA is excited to present Massage Day with Emily on Wednesdays (2-7p) and Sundays (9a-2p). As an introductory offer, we are giving a 30% Discount off your first massage through November. Regular price: $175--60min; $90--30min.

Please feel free to schedule with Emily at this link: OCA Schedule