"Outside the Room:" With Samaji Akili

10/23/2023

This article is sponsored by Massage Heights.

This episode of Outside the Room features Samaji Akili, lead therapist at Massage Heights Rancho Penasquitos Retreat and part owner of Massage Heights Westlake Village Retreat. Akili, who was honored with the Massage Heights Therapist Award of Excellence in 2022, discusses his life and career journey and his passion for massage therapy.

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