Levi D. West, CMT, PT-Aid, RDA, Wellness Coach, Fitness Consultant

I've spent the entirety of my career pre-2013 in the retail and restaurant businesses on both the West and East coasts, but did not find fulfillment in those fields.  My family had always told me that I should go into Massage Therapy, even as a youth, and took their advice when I'd finally had enough of retail, and haven't looked back since!  I love learning new Massage and Healing Techniques, and being that I come from a health-minded and medical family, have a natural inclination towards the medicinal world.  Growing up as a military brat, I was able to see the world and view many cultures, enhancing my interest in the various forms of healing found around the globe.  I also thoroughly enjoy cooking, swimming, ice skating, working out, and dancing.  I collect rocks, stamps, and giraffes.  I am also very interested in Astronomy, Political Science, and study the World War eras and British History; in fact my heroine is Queen Elizabeth I.

I have also worked as a "Scent Crafter" creating an infinite variety of products and personalized scents for the home and bath, which introduced me to the therapeutic powers of essential oils, and how aromas can enhance people's lives.  Therefore, I bring that knowledge into my massages, creating a complete massage that is not only good for the body, but for the mind as well.  I am constantly endeavoring to continue to grow and expand my knowledge as a Massage Therapist, and also am interested in the healing found in both Aroma and Sound therapies.  I strive to achieve the best possible results with my clients, and have a passion for rehabilitative and medical massage, focusing on the root causes of each of my clients' particular problem areas.

Licensed as a Massage Therapist in 2013, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Centura College in Newport News, VA.  I earned membership into the National Technical Honor Society and won the Richard E. McLeod Memorial Award for High Academic Achievement for my graduating class' Massage Therapy Department.  

The last three years I have worked up in Richmond VA and have worked just about every facet of Massage Therapy and have learned a lot!  My most favorites being Sports Massage and working hand with Physical Therapist and Chiropractors to help patents get back to having the most healthy muscle and muscle movement possible. I was ranked number 1 in 2014 on Thump Tack and number 2 in 2015 for Best Massage Therapist in Richmond VA and I am hoping to bring that knowledge and experiance to my clients and also to a carrier in Teaching Massage and in Research and Development.  

My qualifications include:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->§  <!--[endif]-->Certified Massage Therapist by the Virginia Board of Health Professions

§  Certified Physical Therapy Aid

<!--[if !supportLists]-->§  <!--[endif]-->Certified Reiki I Practitioner

§  Registered Doctors Assistant

<!--[if !supportLists]-->§  <!--[endif]-->Wellness Coach

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<!--[if !supportLists]-->§  <!--[endif]-->Certified in Adult & Child CPR

Practiced Techniques:   Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage Reflexology, Postural Assessment, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot & Cold Stones, Reiki, Paraffin Treatment, Aroma Therapy, Chair Massage, Massage Events