Holistic Massage & Abdominal Therapy
"Wellness through bodywork"
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
At Lumi Wellness, I believe touch can be profoundly healing. I also believe we all have stories worth sharing and wisdom around our well-being. My philosophy is centered around providing a come-as-you-are, nurturing environment. I collaborate with clients and customize sessions depending on client's needs.
My Services
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
I offer various modalities including Holistic Abdominal Therapy, Myofascial Release, Cransiocral Fascial from the Gillespie Approach, and Therapeutic/Integrative massage. I often do custom sessions and combine approaches. For more detailed information about each service, please refer to the Services & Menu/Price sections below. To learn
I offer various modalities including Holistic Abdominal Therapy, Myofascial Release, Cransiocral Fascial from the Gillespie Approach, and Therapeutic/Integrative massage. I often do custom sessions and combine approaches. For more detailed information about each service, please refer to the Services & Menu/Price sections below. To learn more about my massage education and trainings, refer to the About Me section.
About Me
My Philosophy
About Me
Welcome! I'm Julie, a Certified Massage Therapist and owner of Lumi Wellness. The word "lumi" means "snow" in Finnish, a nod to my Nordic heritage and our long & cozy Minnesota winters. After experiencing profound benefits from gifted practitioners following injury and illness, I found myself pursuing education where I could be of serv
Welcome! I'm Julie, a Certified Massage Therapist and owner of Lumi Wellness. The word "lumi" means "snow" in Finnish, a nod to my Nordic heritage and our long & cozy Minnesota winters. After experiencing profound benefits from gifted practitioners following injury and illness, I found myself pursuing education where I could be of service to others. I'm dedicated to integrating holistic techniques I firmly believe in into my work.
My bodywork education began 15 years ago with a John Barnes Myofascial Release course, which I practiced informally on and off, along with The Emmett Technique. In May 2024, I graduated from Ridgewater College with a diploma in Massage Therapy. Following graduation, I obtained certification as a Holistic Abdominal Therapist and completed Traditional Lomi Lomi Massage training as well as education in cupping. I also learned craniosacral fascial therapy (CFT) through The Gillespie Approach for clients 9 months and up. I've taken additional training in Myofascial Release since that first training and use MFR in many of my sessions.
Long before today, it was my grandmother, a gifted massage therapist, who introduced me to the world of massage when I was barely tall enough to hop up onto her table. Though I've gained other knowledge since my first class, the empathy and care I knew from my grandmother's hands is what inspires me in my practice today.
Lumi Wellness Services
Holistic Abdominal Massage
Rooted in Rosita Arvigo's techniques of ancient abdominal massage from the Maya people, Holistic Abdominal Therapy (HAT) also incorporates Chi Nei Tsang and some gentle visceral manipulation. Embodied Traditions HAT was created by Michelle Hansen of Moonshadow Healing Arts in Minnesota, a gifted instructor, practitioner, and student of Rosita's. Rosita's teachers included Miss Hortense Robinson and Don Elijio Panti, both renowned practitioners in Belize.
HAT methods are traditionally used to help the positioning of the uterus, reduce or alleviate menstrual cramps, improve pelvic stagnation and digestive function, improve circulation and lymphatic flow, and enhance fertility. The work is performed externally over the abdominal and pelvic area, sacrum, back, legs, and surrounding ligaments and fascia. It is a nurturing, non-invasive massage for women's reproductive and abdominal/sacral health. Don Elijio Panti, healer and herbalist, is quoted as having said, “The uterus is the woman's core, if it is out of balance, her whole life is out of balance."
*Self-care abdominal massage education and a castor oil pack application are part of this session, herbal remedies are also available for purchase.
Integrative Therapeutic Massage and MYOFASCIAL Release
During an Integrative Therapeutic Massage, we address specific issues or areas of the body needing attention. I pull from various holistic techniques listed in the About Me section. I also do full sessions of MFR (myofascial release). While I may apply firm pressure and target specific points, I do not perform full-body deep-tissue massages. This bodywork session is customized to each client.
Relaxation Massage
Relaxation Massage is ideal for those seeking a sense of embodiment and relaxation to improve overall well-being, particularly during high-stress seasons. The focus is on a slower, more deliberate flow and soothing pressure. It uses traditional Swedish massage and Lomi Lomi strokes and is helpful for general aches, overall circulation and muscle relaxation.
