Meet Leilani Madrigal | Licensed Massage Therapist + Holistic Healer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Leilani Madrigal and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Leilani, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?
Let’s share a moment of honesty together: how many times have you been hugged today? Not as many as you’d like, I’m sure. We live in a society where our days are fast paced, an “on to the next thing” type of lifestyle that we usually don’t take the time to slow down, take a breath, and truly enjoy the present moment with ourselves or with our loved ones.
The need for human touch is one of our most basic needs. Research suggests that touch triggers the release of oxytocin, often referred to as the “love hormone.” Touch can be a powerful way of communicating emotions. It offers a subtle and more nuanced approach in which we interact with others. Further studies have found that touch calms our nervous center and slows down our heartbeat.
Massage therapy, to me, means a touch with intent to support and to honor, a touch that affirms wellness and connects with wholeness. A touch that should be available to everyone in our community. A common misconception about massage is that it is a luxurious service, a service only intended as a pampering treatment. In all reality, massage is an essential part of a healthy wellness routine. It’s important to take the time to take care of ourselves; we are our own most valuable person in our lives. Taking the time to do something that resets our mind, body and spirit significantly improves our mental health. I’ve been a licensed massage therapist for over 11 years, and I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve had someone lay on my table and tell me this is the first time they’ve relaxed in months. As a full time mom, I understand that life gets ahead of us and we often put ourselves last. As a professional, I’m here to offer that self-care service to you, as a gift to yourself for all the hard work you’ve been putting in. Life can be full of challenges, but with massage therapy, it can also be full of self-love.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Here at White Lotus Bliss Massage Therapy, our main goal is to provide a safe space for relaxation for everyone and anyone. With my 11+ years of experience in massage therapy, holistic healing, and customer care, I’m the perfect person to help start your wellness journey. I pride myself in my therapeutic approach to massage, and the care I give each and every one of my clients. I don’t do the same massage twice. Each massage is tailored to my clients needs. I value the feedback I receive from them and switch things around to give them the best experience possible. I also appreciate the time they give me, I know it’s hard to make time for ourselves so the minute my clients steps into the treatment room, they’re transported into a serene and peaceful escape from everyday life.
I’m an “all in” type of person so I jumped right into being a business owner. I didn’t know any colleagues who had their own practice but I was eager to branch out on my own and build my clientele.I had faith that the right people would find me and with an hopeful heart, I rented out the perfect space and made all of my online accounts. Thankfully I landed with the right people that helped put my name out there and referred their clients to me. I’m currently located in Carmen Salon + Suites in Oakwood, Ga. They are the sweetest and most supportive girls.
I’ve been working hard and staying on top of my education. I specialize in many therapeutic massage modalities like myofascial release, trigger point, and am soon looking to add lymphatic drainage to my professional services.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Oakwood is a pretty small town. It’s right between Gainesville and flowery branch. I spent most of my childhood in this area and have had the pleasure of watching it grow, a little too much if I dare say. North GA is just a short drive away and we’re lucky to have some of the most stunning views. A weekend getaway to the beautiful Montaluce Winery is a MUST. Wine tasting, farm focused meals, and a forest hike would be the cherry on top for a fantastic weekend. On a late afternoon summer day, maybe some kayaking across one of our favorite lakes to watch the sunset and ending the night playing tennis at one of our local parks. There’s something for everyone here in beautiful North

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I couldn’t be the person I am without the love of my beautiful children, William + Benjamin. We went through major tragedy in 2020 where we lost my mom to Covid-19 and our home to an electric fire just weeks apart. I was lost and in reflection of myself, so were they. They didn’t deserve a depressed mom so I lifted myself up and our life blossomed into something beautiful. I opened up my business in 2022, and their names helped form the vision. My success is dedicated to my boys and my mom:
William
Letty
Benjamin

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