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.
Portia Jackson, LMT
Medical & Sports Massage Practitioner
Portia graduated from Gwinnett College in 2019 with a specialization in neuromuscular and sports massage therapy. With a strong foundation in clinical bodywork, she is dedicated to helping clients improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore balance by addressing the root causes of discomfort rather than just the symptoms. Portia is passionate about problem-solving through massage—whether that means easing muscle tension, enhancing recovery, or supporting overall performance. She finds fulfillment in seeing her clients leave each session moving better and feeling more aligned. Her ultimate goal is to provide care that promotes long-term wellness and empowers clients to feel their best.
Douglas Easterly, LMT
Medical & Sports Massage Practitioner
With more than 15 years of therapeutic experience, Douglas Easterly specializes in neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue massage, and sports injury recovery. His calm, focused approach helps clients relieve pain, restore function, and often avoid surgery through personalized, hands-on care.
Doug’s path to bodywork began after a serious car accident at 17 left him with chronic back pain. His recovery journey led him to study the science of movement and the power of manual therapy — a commitment that still defines his work today. Outside of the clinic, Doug performs as a musician, sharing his passion for rhythm both on stage and in his practice.