Laila Solaris, CMT

I came to Laila because of a series of injuries that left me feeling like I couldn’t carry things, drive, or walk well without pain. My body felt «twisted» all the time, like it was uneven.
In just a few sessions, I have relearned how to move my body and help it reset when I’m on my own. She was brilliant at teaching tools that I could use on my own. She also has a wonderful, uncommon set of techniques for testing for imbalances and resolving them very quickly. I felt amazing when I’d walk out of her office!
I’d give her ten stars if I could! I didn’t know if I’d ever feel balanced again after my injuries and repetitive positioning activities. She made all the difference!
She was also very empathetic and grounding. She supported my healing process fully, both the emotional and physical.

I found Laila through Unilocal and am so glad I did. I was looking for a really good, but reasonable, massage therapist nearby and I was impressed with her reviews and so decided to make an appointment. I liked her so much and felt so much better that I have gotten two series of six massages each since then. I totally agree with the other reviewer that she truly listens and will always carefully tailor what she does to respond to whatever issues you are having (unless you just want an overall massage). One of the issues I was having was lower back pain and she was great at identifying how my posture and other factors might be contributing to it and addressing these issues. She is clearly very knowledgeable about the body and her work. She also did a cranial sacral treatment that was really helpful. In addition to being a gifted massage therapist, she is a genuinely nice and caring person. You’ll wish you could get a massage every week!

I had a great massage from Laila. She is very patient, communicative, and reasonably priced. I look forward to getting another massage from her.

Laila and I have known each other for 15+ years. I have always known how kind and gentle she is but it wasn’t until after I had a bout of sciatica that Laila worked on me. Magical experience.
There is a difference hearing and listening, Laila listens. She is attentive to the body and voice, and responds accordingly. She communicates gently and clearly. Her touch is both fluid and precise. Laila is interested in people and the physiology/​anatomy of the body, you can feel her presence. By the end of the massage, I always feel completely transformed to a relaxed and cared for space.
I have had several massages with Laila and would recommend her to anyone and everyone!

I went to see Laila for lower back pain based on the recommendation of a friend. I found Laila to be a very good listener and to work with me rather than follow a prescribed routine. She made me feel comfortable, asking regularly if temperature and pressure were ok. I liked her mix of massage combined with muscle testing and adjustments which provided the right amount of relaxation while addressing my pain issues. A nice plus was that Laila didn’t stop when the time was up but when she felt she’d addressed my issues. Something I haven’t seen in a while especially at overpriced salon spas where CMTs do back to back massages and are not able to fully focus on you. I walked away with tips what I can do on my own to ease my pain.

Laila, oh Laila, how do I love thy hands? Let me count the ways.
My massage experience with Laila was pure, unadulterated bliss.
I love thy hands to the depth and breadth and height my body can reach, when feeling out of sight
She is calm, centered, present, has a wonderful awareness of the body and understands how to get to the places that need healing.
I love thy hands to the level of everyday’s most quiet need, by tranquil music and candle-​light.
My body needs massage in a very particular way. I’ve had many massages, and Laila is the very first CMT to actually listen carefully to what I needed and what my preferences were and actually follow through on that.
I love they hands with a passion put to use In my old pains, and with my CMT’s faith.
So instead of walking away with soreness as usual, I floated away from my session with a temporarily pain-​free back.
Smiles, no tears, and, if Universe choose,
I shall but love thy hands all my life.
(With many thanks to the Poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning for letting me straight-​up steal a bunch of gorgeous words)

I just had a fabulous massage with Laila Solaris. She does Swedish massage as well as reflexology. She will come to your home or you can go to her studio. She is able to adapt the pressure of the massage, focus on the area/​s you need most attention on and generally leave you walking on air when you are done. She can be reached at
or 510−393−2030.