Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jacqueline (Jackie) Leavitt. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Jacqueline (Jackie) , thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.
My generosity comes from feeling secure, living in the present moment, and living in my purpose. I am a recovering people pleaser. Even until recently, I hadn’t learned how to be generous in an authentic way. Not that my sense of generosity didn’t feel good, but I didn’t know how to balance that in my own body. As we know, the body holds emotions. As someone who suffered from chronic pain for decades, I often gave in order to avoid disappointing people. Through lots of self-discovery, healing, and releasing stuck emotions in my body, I have a clearer sense of purpose, which is to love & be loved. By living more authentically, I am able to give more freely.and help others connect to the essence of who they are.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I absolutely love what I do! As a trained healer and licensed physical therapist with 25 years in the field, I practice holistically to discover the root of my clients’ concerns and help them connect more deeply to their own bodies. The body has an incredible innate wisdom and naturally wants to be in equilibrium. I “listen” to find and release energetic, emotional, and/or physical blockages to create more freedom and adaptability in their bodies. I love that together, we can create emotional, physical and often even spiritual shifts. My primary modalities are craniosacral therapy, a non-invasive subtle touch to balance the nervous system, and visceral manipulation, finding connective tissue restrictions around organs that may be contributing to a musculoskeletal issue. The body stores emotional, physical and/or environmental trauma, which may start as early as in utero. Releasing these restrictions can have astounding results. Some incredible outcomes include a client canceling knee surgery; significantly shifting the behavior of a four year-old boy diagnosed with sensory-seeking autism; enabling newborn colicky babies to latch and breastfeed properly; resolving decades-long severe musculoskeletal and neurological pain; balancing women’s menstrual cycles; and helping women to conceive. In supporting numerous people with what some would call “miracles”, I have the deep honor of witnessing and holding the space for these transformations daily.
I most often see my clients for one hour at my home loft space in Santa Monica, and I also provide a house call if necessary. I have a bicoastal practice and travel to NYC a few times a year. Remote sessions are an option in some cases for those living outside of Los Angeles.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
When I graduated from my master’s program in physical therapy, I knew starting my career that I wanted to specialize in my field. I needed a niche. I’ve spent my entire career saying “yes” to opportunities to develop my skills and wisdom for both professional and personal growth. I have assisted countless classes, taken far more continuing education courses than required, and reached well beyond my comfort zone to hone new skills, develop a deeper sense of trust in my healing abilities, and delve more profoundly into my own wounds and healing process. This journey of personal growth has enabled me to be more clear, available, and present with every client I see.
For someone early in their journey, I would highly recommend taking classes on subjects that ignite your passion, finding mentors, and really getting to know yourself. Focusing on personal growth and healing will positively impact you professionally as well as personally. Doing things to support yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually will also help you become the best version of yourself and truly be of service.
Tell us what your ideal client would be like?
I have a desire to help everyone! I would say my ideal client is someone who is open to a unique approach to healing, who wants to heal, and is ready to do the healing work together, in a partnership. I am delighted to help people who have tried a more traditional physical therapy route and haven’t had great results. After one to three sessions, people should experience some type of change and will know if we are a good fit.
Contact Info:
- Website: Jacquelineleavitt.com
- Instagram: Lovetoleavittate
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackie.leavitt.56?mibextid=9R9pXO
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-leavitt-b337b91?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Image Credits
Ethan Woldenberg
