reviews & testimonials

“Whitney crafts a safe and collaborative space in their practice and encourages me as a client to have more body awareness of which areas need to be tended and cared for. I appreciate the time they take before each session to ask what to focus on the day of, as needs and sensations can change every day. I am trying to show more love and care for my physical body, and I am grateful I have found someone like Whitney who can help me get there.”

“Whitney is really communicative, open to questions and we had a conversation before the session started to really help me target and focus on the areas that I needed work on. I like that they are checking in and letting me know what is going on as the session is happening. I also appreciate all of the resources and knowledge that Whitney provides, it really feels like they care.”

“I had an incredibly enjoyable experience with Whitney. As soon as I entered their amazing space I felt a sense of tranquility and relaxation. Whitney skillfully identified and worked on the tense areas of my body, successfully relieving numerous knots. Moreover, their pleasant and engaging conversation made the session even more enjoyable. After the session, I felt noticeably more relaxed and lighter. I would recommend them to anyone (: “

"My whole experience with Whitney was delightful and my body is grateful! With the information I provided when I scheduled a massage session, Whitney created a plan based on my body's needs. I immediately felt comfortable and relaxed, and I could tell they were mindful of how I was feeling throughout the session. They provided some bodywork techniques that were new to me and were really effective. I look forward to working with Whitney again!"

“Whitney was able to target the areas I carry tension in a way that no bodyworker has before. I felt heard in my consultation and Whitney was able to give care and focus to where I carry pain and I felt it lasting into the next day. They were very communicative throughout the session and checked in periodically regarding the amount of pressure used. They also let me know what muscle groups they were targeting in my abdomen which I appreciated because I had never experienced that before and I like being educated and aware of what's happening. But they did it with a balance where I was able to also deeply relax and nearly fall asleep.”

“I found Gentle Tiger through one of their flyers posted in the neighborhood. The location was close to my home and very convenient. Whitney welcomed me into their work space and provided a safe, comfortable and healing environment for body work. They asked the important questions to allow us to be in sync on what my body needed in terms of massage intensity and my personal comfort. I would say Whitney has 'healing hands' and the entire experience was deeply relaxing and restorative.”

“Whitney has such an intuitive touch that made my body feel more entirely connected than when I arrived. Pressure was firm and grounded and their communication about pressure was perfect. Although I didn’t need to ask for lighter or deeper pressure, I felt the space was welcoming to honest communication about what I needed as the recipient.”

“Whitney was very gentle & transparent about scheduling and I never felt pressured at any point. They are very easy to talk to and a really grounded and present listener. They create a very safe and welcoming space with their energy & presentness. I felt safe the entire session, as well as right after.”

“Whitney was very communicative at all points. I felt very free to express feedback and preferences during the message, and felt that my requests were met. Whitney was also proactive in inviting feedback.”

“I had a 90 minute session with Leyla and it was such a transformative experience. They gave me a thorough intake and really took the time to understand my needs and how I was arriving in the space. They really seemed to read my body and what it was telling them in terms of the pressure, depth, and speed of work I needed. It was really helpful to have their check ins, as someone who is not always confident in advocating for myself. I felt very cared for and prioritized in my needs.

I was carrying a lot of tension in my neck, shoulders, and legs. Leyla eased into detailed work in these areas with an extremely soothing flow. I had not felt so relaxed in a long time! I felt like I was melting into the table. I also requested some foot work which I am so glad I did!! This is definitely a specialty of Leyla's. They had so many techniques for the foot work. I didn't realize how much I needed it!

After our session, I felt a great sense of emotional ease and was able to spend my evening in a very relaxed state. I slept deeply and continued to feel relaxed and energized the following day. I'm so looking forward to my next session. Thank you so much Leyla for the healing work you do for our community!”

“My first session with Leyla was incredible. Communication was super proactive, which created a really comfortable and safe healing environment. After the initial consult, they performed a mix of stretch and massage therapy, and it HIT: I was literally floating for days after. They clearly have a very intuitive and intricate understanding of the physical body, and I could feel the intention they put into their practice. I truly cannot wait to book future sessions with them for myself and loved ones.”

“Leyla is an amazing and wonderful bodywork therapist. I've been going to her for years for assisted stretching and most recently for sports massages. Being a former professional ballroom dancer and currently an avid hiker and gym enthusiast, I've unfortunately had many injuries along the way. Leyla is truly my top favorite go to when I have anything painful going on. She is intuitive and finds all the places that may be causing the issue and very successful at releasing and working out the areas of concern. From my feet to my shoulders and everywhere in between I feel so much better after our sessions. She is kind and lovely as well. Don't hesitate - book an appointment with Leyla as soon as possible. You will be so happy you did. Thanks, Leyla!”

“My 120 minute massage with Leyla was one of the best massages I've ever received. I came to our session with a lot of wrist pain from De Quervain's Tenosynovitis as well as aching hips and legs from working in a kitchen and being on my feet all day. The relief I felt from the work we did together was immediate and long-lasting. They also were very communicative before and during, checking in frequently to make sure I was comfortable and whether the pressure was good.

During our session, I had a lot of emotional pain and grief come up as my body released tension it's been holding for a long time. I ended up crying a little bit, which is pretty unusual for me. Leyla made me feel so safe to allow those emotions to surface, and guided me through feeling them at a pace that felt good for me. I really appreciated their approach to integrating somatic and emotional care during our session.

I definitely will be back and highly recommend working with them!”

“Leyla is an extremely talented body worker. I had a 90 minute full body massage that focused on my pain-stricken areas she helped me identify through her extensive knowledge in anatomy. She has very intuitive touch and uses a good amount of pressure. I was in bliss the whole time and appreciated her level of care and attention. She also taught me breathing exercises throughout, which were very grounding. I'm definitely looking forward to becoming an active client!”

“I recently had a two-hour session with Leyla. I left feeling so much relief and groundedness.

Throughout our session, Leyla shared more insight into why different body parts felt a specific way (tenderness, pain, relief.) Leyla gave me a deeper awareness of my own body/pain/muscle/joint sensations that I hadn't previously been able to describe.

Leyla created a space of relationality, rather than just transaction by checking in with me regularly and making small modifications based on my feedback. I felt heard, seen, and listened to.

Healing work is essential for so many during times like this, and Leyla has a gift. Thank you!”

“Leyla has such an intuitive touch! I really enjoyed my 90minute massage with them. When I arrived, they offered me tea and gave information on her practice and background in body work. We focused on 3-4 areas in the 90mins and had enough time to work on all of them. Leyla gave me great advice on what to update my massage therapist about before our session started. Afterwards my body felt soothed and grounded. I would highly recommend their care to anyone looking for a somatically in-tune & compassionate body worker.”

“I've received several massages from Leyla. They are the best massages I have ever received or fathomed! I did not know one could feel this way. Grounding, healing, intuitive. I was also having terrible pain with a sciatica flare up, and Leyla's massaging relieved my pain almost entirely -- it was like magic.”

“Loved my massage with Leyla and would 100% recommend. Thanks for the relaxation and relief!”