Meet the Team
STAFF
Denise Leslie, LMT, CEO
Medical & Sports Massage Practitioner • Healing Hands Nonprofit - Founder • Certified Yogini
Whoever said you can’t live life pain-free, has yet to meet Denise Leslie. As a mother, entrepreneur, and health & wellness advocate, she is all about living a pain-free life. After several decades in the corporate world, she decided to take a leap of faith to do what she loves by giving people an opportunity to live a pain-free life. Being the pulse behind Sandy Spring’s premier Medical & Sports Massage practice has led her to pave the way for her therapists to help continue to touch lives of athletes & anyone currently suffering diseases that are painfully affecting their body on a daily basis.
Denise stays busy and does not stop giving back, she founded Hands to Heal Georgia and is now raising money to help youth with stress & anxiety syndrome. Her Hands to Heal nonprofit currently serves cancer patients that receive Manual Lymphatic Drainage to alleviate the effects of radiation on their joints, muscles, and overall mental well-being. Denise Loves her fellow therapists and community and does not stop serving.
Ashli Davis, LMT, COO
Medical & Sports Massage Practitioner • Manager • Marketing & Brand Lead
Graston Technique® Level 2, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Stretch Therapy
With four years at Medical & Sports Massage, Ashli has grown from a skilled therapist to a key leader within the team. As both a Chief Operating Officer and Medical & Sports Massage Practitioner, she brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, operational leadership, and client-centered care to everything she does.
Specializing in a sports-style approach, Ashli is known for her ability to tailor each session to meet the specific needs of her clients—whether they’re athletes in recovery, professionals managing chronic tension, or everyday people simply wanting to move better and feel their best. Her diverse training background allows her to address a wide range of concerns with precision and compassion.
Over the years, she’s built a loyal roster of clients who have gone from pain and immobility to regaining full, active lives. Helping people reclaim their movement and return to doing what they love is what she finds most rewarding about this work.
Outside of the treatment room, you can often find her roller skating under the sun, staying grounded and inspired by movement in all its forms.
Carlos Salazar, LMT
Medical & Sports Massage Practitioner
Graston Technique® Level 2, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Stretch Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy
Carlos joins the team with a lifelong commitment to service. After serving in the military as an Army Ranger, Carlos decided to pursue his passion of health and wellness. Carlos graduated Atlanta School of Massage in 2019. He is also an experienced Personal Trainer who loves coaching boxing, kickboxing, HIIT, and boot camp style workouts. His hobbies include martial arts, running, skydiving, hiking, and watching sci-fi thrillers. If you are an athlete wanting sports massage therapy, working with Carlos is a MUST! He is also our very own Denise Leslie's personal trainer!
Douglas Easterly, LMT
Medical & Sports Massage Practitioner
Douglas joins our team, bringing 15 years of sports and therapeutic Massage Therapy experience with him. Douglas' passion for the healing arts shows upon meeting him. Douglas specializes in deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, acute and chronic pain, and sports injuryHe went through a horrific accident at a young age and was determined to overcome his pain and educate himself mentally, physically, and spiritually. He now shares the gift of empathy with all of us lucky enough to experience his work. Douglas is also an artist -- he sings, plays the guitar and drums & performs with two tribute bands! You must check him out in Atlanta when he is performing.
Faith Wells, LMT
Medical & Sports Massage Practitioner
Faith is a recent graduate of ISSNMT. She has a passion for helping clients alleviate chronic pain, reduce stress and improve overall mobility. She is a dedicated and compassionate massage therapist with a strong foundation in therapeutic techniques and a passion for promoting relaxation and well-being. Faith is committed to ongoing learning and professional development to provide the highest level of care.
In her free time, Faith enjoys reading, cooking, and watching Anime and true crime documentaries. Her goal is to expand her scope of practice to become a Wellness and Nutrition Coach, specializing in Behavioral Change.
Joseph Daniels, LMT
Medical & Sports Massage Practitioner
Joseph is a highly skilled and dedicated massage therapist who graduated from the Atlanta School of Massage in 2018, earning a place on the Dean’s List for his exceptional performance. With a background as a personal trainer since 2010 and a Professional Bodybuilder since 2018, Joseph brings a profound understanding of the human body to his practice.
In addition to his hands-on expertise, Joseph serves as a massage therapy instructor, playing a vital role in mentoring and developing aspiring therapists in the city. Proficient in a variety of modalities, he specializes in Sports and Thai massage, integrating his extensive knowledge of anatomy and movement to deliver targeted and effective treatments.
Committed to continuous learning, Joseph actively pursues advanced studies in anatomy and emerging massage techniques. His philosophy centers on the belief that true healing stems from a harmonious balance of mind, body, and spirit. Patients can expect a personalized and holistic approach to wellness with every session.
Kentrell Wright, LMT
Kentrell has 15 years of experience in sports and clinical massage therapy. He works with athletes of all levels. Deep tissue massage and lymphatic drainage are some of his staples to bringing the body balance. He is passionate about the progression of treatment and enjoys seeing the positive results. Born and raised in Louisiana, he moved to Georgia in 2021. Kentrell is an amazing asset to our team.
Naya Penn
Office Manager
Naya is the friendly face behind our front desk, ensuring a seamless experience from the moment you book your appointment. As a physical therapy student, she brings valuable knowledge of anatomy and recovery, allowing her to assist patients in selecting the best treatments for their needs. From handling phone inquiries to scheduling appointments, Naya is committed to providing personalized, stress-free service to help you get the most out of your care at Medical & Sports Massage.