Leslie Freeman, Licensed Massage Therapist
The tension can be overwhelming. A tough day, followed by a tough week, which has led to months of fatigue in your life. And now, these issues are manifesting in negative ways throughout your body. The stress of a dissolved marriage, problems at work, the loss of a loved one, or just every day life can lead your body to break down. And, when that happens, how are you going to make it into work and put in a full day, with people at home expecting your paycheck to provide for meals and education? There comes a point where you must put your physical self first. Afterall, we are only human, and, the human body needs a tune-up much like our cars, or appliances or anything else we use daily. Let the expert hands of Leslie Freeman, Licensed Massage Therapist for over 20 years, put your mind and body at ease.
With the realization that perhaps she was meant to help those left behind, or in the throes of mourning a loved one, Leslie Freeman set out to find people living with sadness. Understanding that bereavement is a mentally and physically taxing time for anyone, Leslie knew she had the very tools that could help anyone suffering through the process of grief. As she describes it, “Putting people back together after a loss is something I have realized I can assist with.” Relying on many of the techniques Leslie had trained in including reflexology, polarity, Swedish massage modalities, therapeutic touch, and other specific bodywork applications, Bereavement Massage Therapy was born. Leslie and another massage therapist in her practice have seen firsthand the benefits of BMT including helping grief sufferers find more balance, a clearer mindset, and just being able to deal with the daily duties in life we all must face whether going through bereavement or not.
If you are suffering any type of personal loss whether it be via a breakup, end of a business partnership or just a crux in your life where you are not feeling quite like yourself, Leslie can help you begin the journey of healing. Sometimes we need to take a little time for ourselves and remember that the human body is not infallible. We must tend to it particularly in times of devastating loss or anxiety within our lives. The healing touch of a trusted professional like Leslie is just the remedy you need.
When it comes it IBE, Leslie enjoys the “big ticket items I can easily incorporate into my life thanks to bartering.” She gives many examples of the meaningful uses for IBE including, “doctors, dentists, eye-care, and absolutely chiropractic.” Leslie is quit to credit fellow IBE member and chiropractor, Dr. Eric Larson, whom she was able to see via bartering and without out-of-pocket expenses. “Dr. Larson is fabulous and typical of the professionals involved with IBE.” Though she utilizes IBE for everyday items, (“Using IBE for plumbing is a life-saver”), Leslie particularly loves the luxury IBE provides in terms of real fun and relaxation. “When my daughter comes down, we use IBE to rent boats and jet skis, something we both enjoy very much.” Leslie also adds that “Ron and Mary from IBE answer your calls right away and are always there to help, though using IBE is super easy.”