Meet Lesley
NYS Licensed Massage Therapist + Certified Yoga Teacher
Lesley A. Kavanaugh is a NYS licensed massage therapist and certified yoga teacher. She has over 20 years experience helping clients relieve pain and reduce stress. Lesley is grateful she can help others. She enjoys teaching clients how they can change their bodies with regular bodywork, exercise, and self-care routines.
Lesley is friendly, approachable, and cares deeply about her work. She is constantly researching and developing new methods to help you feel your best. Every session is customized for you. By providing support and guidance, she helps you regain strength, flexibility, and reduces the stress that often accompanies pain and dysfunction. Lesley's work is therapeutic offering a firm touch, but will always adjust to your comfort level. She believes the body has the ability to heal itself and that she is just a facilitator.
Science and art have always been of great interest to Lesley, and massage therapy provides an opportunity to combine both the science and the art of medicine and healing. Lesley taught massage therapy courses for over three years, and enjoys being both a student and a teacher. She encourages clients to take an active role in their health and well-being and Lesley is grateful to be a part of their health care team.
Education
Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy
Graduated: 1999
NYS licensed: 2000
Skidmore College
Graduated: 2006
Lotus Gardens Yoga School
Yoga Teacher Training
Certified: March 2013
Benefits of Massage Therapy + Yoga
Massage therapy offers the benefit of a healthier mind, body, and soul, but also something more. Combining pain-relieving modalities such as connective tissue work and neuromuscular therapy with the rejuvenating qualities of Swedish massage, you're offered an opportunity to nourish yourself, facilitate pain and stress relief, while creating a sense of greater well-being.
Massage, bodywork, and yoga can help with...
Stress
General Well-Being
Injuries + Recovery
Movement + Posture
Acute + Chronic Pain
Support a busy, active lifestyle
Testimonials
Our Mission
Troy Healing Arts was founded on the belief that all people deserve to have health and well-being and that both are achievable. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner in your health and wellness. We focus on you and stay current in research related to bodywork and the body systems with special interest in the musculoskeletal system, fascia, and of course the nervous system.
Life can be stressful. But you have the power to change your own life for the better. Take care of yourself and you can better care for others.
Services and Fees
All sessions are customized to meet your needs. A variety of techniques are used and may include:
Therapeutic Deep Tissue
Myofascial/Connective Tissue Massage
Neuromuscular Therapy/Trigger point therapy
Acupressure
Sports Massage
Swedish Massage
CranioSacral Therapy
Shiatsu
Cupping
Warm bamboo
Aromatherapy
Reiki
Yoga
Session Fees *Accepting new clients by referral only*
Massage Therapy & Bodywork *there is no additional charge or add-on fees for essential oils, cupping, etc.
Initial appointment 75 min $125
60 min $100
90 min $150
Private Yoga & Therapeutic Exercise Programming
Includes assessment and corrective postures, exercises and a custom plan for you to practice at home. Available online and in person.
Contact Lesley at lesley@troyhealingarts.com for custom programs and pricing.