Leslie McKenna has spent four decades cultivating a practice rooted in attention, presence, and the intelligence of the body. Known first as the chef behind Feast in the Garden, her work has always been about more than food — it has been about creating conditions for people to feel genuinely nourished.
Her introduction to Biofield Tuning came through her own healing journey. After experiencing the method's effects firsthand, she trained formally in the Biofield Tuning method developed by Eileen McKusick, completing both foundational and advanced practitioner training.
She brings to her sound healing practice the same qualities her dinner guests have always known: a quality of listening that is rare, a deep respect for the body's own wisdom, and a refusal to rush.
"The body knows how to heal. My job is simply to help it remember."
— Leslie McKenna
Sound healing using calibrated tuning forks to locate and resolve areas of incoherence in the body's electromagnetic field. In-person and remote sessions available on the Central Coast of California.
Book a SessionDeveloped by researcher and practitioner Eileen McKusick, Biofield Tuning is a sound-based therapeutic method that works with the body's bioelectric field. Leslie has trained directly in this method and brings it to her practice with the same quiet precision she brings to everything she does.
Every living body generates an electromagnetic field — a biofield — that extends several feet beyond the physical form. This field holds a record of our experiences, emotions, and patterns, encoded as areas of coherence or incoherence in the signal.
A calibrated tuning fork, when struck, produces a precise, stable frequency. When brought into the biofield, it acts as a kind of sonar — the fork's tone changes in response to areas of static, density, or disruption, making the invisible audible.
Leslie works methodically through the field, combing from the outer edges inward. Where the fork encounters resistance or distortion, she works gently to resolve it — returning that area of the field to a cleaner, more coherent vibration.
As the field comes into greater coherence, the body often responds — releasing held tension, shifting emotional tone, or simply settling into a deeper quiet. Many clients report feeling lighter, clearer, or more grounded in the days that follow.
A gentle first encounter with Biofield Tuning. We begin with a brief intake conversation, then Leslie works along the edges of your energy field with calibrated tuning forks, listening for areas of tension, resistance, or static. Ideal for those new to sound healing.
The core Biofield Tuning experience. Leslie works systematically through the biofield — the electromagnetic field that surrounds and interpenetrates the body — combing for areas of incoherence and returning them to a state of greater order and flow.
For those working through a specific pattern, transition, or long-held tension. This extended session allows time to go deeper into a particular area of the field — emotional, physical, or energetic — with more space for integration and reflection.
Biofield Tuning works equally well at a distance. Leslie conducts the session remotely while you rest comfortably at home. Sessions are held via phone or video call, with the same depth and attentiveness as in-person work.
"Working with Leslie McKenna has been one of the most meaningful healing experiences I’ve experienced so far. After four Biofield Tuning sessions, I can honestly say that her intuitive gifts, gentle guidance, caring nature and compassionate presence have helped me in ways I didn’t expect. Leslie has an incredible ability to sense where energy has become blocked and to help restore balance in the mind and body with kindness and care. She has helped me become deeply grounded by clearing stagnant energy within my chakras, and gently, with the aid of the tuning forks, release fears and emotional blockages from my past that have been affecting how I live in the present. I find creating loving boundaries in my relationships to be one of the gifts Leslie has instilled in my sessions with her. Each session so far has left me feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected to myself. I also came away with a greater sense of peace, clarity, and confidence in moving forward into my week ahead. If you are looking for someone who is deeply intuitive, highly skilled, and truly devoted to helping others heal, I cannot recommend Leslie McKenna highly enough. I am deeply grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life thus far."
"As a registered nurse and Qi Gong practitioner, I appreciate therapies that support the natural healing of the body and provide energetic balance and homeostasis. From the moment I entered Leslie’s lovely space, filled with the illuminating energy of the sun and beautiful sound healing instruments, I felt safe and calm. Leslie’s Biofield Tuning comes from her heart, and this is undoubtedly what led me to feel protected and at peace. She brings her intuition, compassion, and knowledge into each Biofield Tuning session. After each session I feel a profound sense of energetic balance. The tuning has been able to get to locked areas of my body to open and clear. This has resulted in movement, coherence, and alignment, where old emotional wounds had created deep stagnation and sometimes physical pain. I always feel so nurtured and a deeper sense of ease. As with everything, my experience is personal. With Leslie’s attentiveness and gifted skills, let her take you through your own personal transformation. I highly recommend it."
"I first had my own healing session with Leslie, where we did incredibly deep womb healing. It was one of the most profound experiences I’ve had, and I noticed real shifts almost immediately afterward. It felt like I was releasing layers I had been carrying for a long time. Because of my experience, I knew I wanted my 16 year old daughter, Lucy, to work with Leslie. She had been dealing with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and trying to understand herself and her place in the world. From the moment they met, Leslie made her feel completely safe, seen, and at ease which is no small thing for a teenager. Leslie has such a beautiful way of connecting with young people. She met Lucy exactly where she was and made the entire experience feel approachable and grounding. Nothing felt overwhelming or out of reach. Lucy especially loved the affirmations and the way Leslie explained everything. She left feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected to herself. What made the experience even more meaningful for me was that, after working with Lucy, Leslie helped clear the generational patterns she felt had been passed from me to my daughter. It felt like such a beautiful way to support healing across generations. Leslie has an incredible gift. Her presence, her voice, and the way she holds space immediately make you feel safe. She is deeply intuitive while also being incredibly professional and compassionate. I’m so grateful for both experiences. Watching the shifts in myself and then seeing the difference in my daughter has been such a gift. If you’re looking for someone who creates a safe, loving space for deep healing and transformation, I wholeheartedly recommend Leslie."
"Looking back, I now understand that meeting Leslie in Egypt was no coincidence—it was divine orchestration. I couldn't have known then that this beautiful connection would become one of the greatest gifts of my journey, or that she would play such a profound role in my healing. While I was in Egypt, I stepped on a scorpion and ended up in the hospital. The medical care I received was important, but a huge part of my healing began after I left the hospital and Leslie did a bio-tuning session with me. That session was truly life-changing and instrumental in my quick recovery. It helped me in ways that are difficult to put into words, and it opened my eyes to the profound healing that is possible. Later, I had the opportunity to travel to California for a full bio-tuning session in Leslie's home studio. From the moment I arrived, I could feel the sacredness of the land and the space she has created. It is such a unique and deeply nourishing experience. Leslie has an extraordinary gift. She has an incredible ability to tune into what your body, mind, and spirit are holding—even the emotions and past traumas you may not fully recognize yourself. During our session, she helped me release things I had been working on for years. The depth of healing I experienced was beyond anything I expected. Beyond her gifts as a healer, Leslie's presence is one of the most calming and loving I have ever experienced. You feel completely seen, supported, and safe with her. She creates a space where healing unfolds naturally, and you leave feeling lighter, more connected, and more yourself. I will always be grateful that our paths crossed in Egypt. What began as a chance meeting became one of the greatest gifts of my journey. Leslie is a truly gifted healer, and I recommend her with my whole heart to anyone who is ready to experience deep, transformational healing."
"This was an absolutely amazing experience! Leslie has an incredible gift—time after time, she was able to pinpoint the exact timelines in my life where trauma had occurred. By using the tuning forks, she helped clear out that old, stuck energy and gently coaxed my system back into perfect harmony. She did a tremendous amount of deep work on me during the session. While I felt incredibly light and at peace afterward, I was also really tired, which showed me just how much heavy lifting my body and spirit had done. After a good rest and lots of water, I felt rejuvenated mentally, spiritually, and physically. I highly recommend her if you are looking for true, transformative energetic healing!"
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