Lumi Wellness: Fascia-Based Bodywork
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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
My clients primarily come to see me for Myofascial Release, Holistic Abdominal Therapy, and Custom Therapeutic Bodywork. Every session is a little different, depending on the individual's needs. For more detailed information about each service, please refer to the Services & Menu/Price sections below. To learn more about my 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 service
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 that I firmly believe in into my work.
These are modalities I have taken courses in or am a current student of:
Myofascial Release (1(x2), Cerv/Thor, Peds)
Klose Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Embodied Traditions Abdominal Therapy
Embodied Traditions Advanced Pregnancy Abdominal Therapy
Gillespie CFT Approach
Traditional Lomi-Lomi
The Perrin Technique (Neuro-Lymphatic)
Lori Hendrickson's Infant CST
SMRT (Positional Release)
Cupping
Many years ago, my grandmother, a gifted massage therapist, introduced me to the world of bodywork when I was barely tall enough to hop up onto her table. The empathy and care I was so fortunate to know from her hands is what inspires my practice today.
Lumi Wellness Services
Holistic Abdominal Therapy
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 if the issue is tissue-related. 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.
Myofascial Release and Integrative Therapeutic Bodywork
During an Integrative Therapeutic session, 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. These sessions often do not use oil or lotion and clients may bring a tank top and shorts for the work.
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.
