What to expect from a session with Lucinda?

Massage

You will be greeted warmly and invited to discuss your needs; any questions you have will be answered and your story heard. After our brief conversation we will formulate an adaptable plan for the type of massage you will receive. Lucinda is proficient in Swedish Massage, Shiatsu, Thai, Tui Na Chinese Medical massage, and acupressure. Unless specified, the massages she gives incorporate all the techniques from each of the aforementioned types of massage. Lucinda does not believe in the notion of “no pain, no gain”, however she does believe in allowing change by utilizing the breath to disrupt unwanted patterns in the body and mind.

Prenatal Massage

Lucinda offers prenatal massage during every trimester of pregnancy provided there is absence of complications. In the first trimester, if you are comfortable, you can receive a prenatal massage while lying face down and face up. In the second and third trimesters, all prenatal massages are given with you lying on your side while propped and supported by multiple pillows. It is not unusual for a prenatal client in this side lying position to feel very relaxed and sleepy. Lucinda is a certified prenatal massage therapist trained under the tutelage of Kiera Nagle the creator of MaMassage®, a prenatal massage therapy that combines various techniques like Swedish massage, manual lymph drainage, and acupressure. Common pregnancy-related concerns such as low back ache, upper body tension, headaches, fatigue, nausea, and hip pain are treated. After your prenatal massage we can talk about “homework” you can do for self-care such as stretches, mindfulness activities, or eating supportive foods. What is most important for me as your therapist during this time, is to help you feel strong and capable in your body.

Acupuncture

Initial visits for new patients generally last 90 minutes and include the following: full intake of medical history, pulse and tongue reading, palpitation and orthopedic testing if applicable, and a focused conversation about what your needs and concerns are. Depending on the reason for your visit, we may speak extensively about your emotions or digestive system, or both! Your body is made of many parts all of which work together; my job is to help them do so optimally. The more Lucinda knows about you the better she can do her job.
Aside from asking questions, listening, and observing, Lucinda will be treating you with sterile acupuncture filament needles. Lucinda believes in obtaining therapeutic results without causing discomfort. She chooses to work with the thinnest needles and always pays close attention to how you are feeling at the moment. Generally Lucinda treats the front of the body and back of the body, with about 20-30 minutes devoted to each side. Other modalities and tools she uses in her acupuncture treatments are electrical stimulation acupuncture, massage, Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage), acupressure, moxa, gua sha, infra-red heat, and liniment application. You can expect that each acupuncture treatment you receive will be professional, intentional, and therapeutic.

Follow-up visits generally last 60 minutes and begin with a report from you about results and changes from the last treatment and a physical exam if applicable. Lucinda will listen to what is going on with your life noting things like if there is an increase or decrease of stress.

Aside from asking questions, listening, and observing, Lucinda will be treating you with sterile acupuncture filament needles. Lucinda believes in obtaining therapeutic results without causing discomfort. She chooses to work with the thinnest needles and always pays close attention to how you are feeling at the moment. Generally Lucinda treats the front of the body and back of the body, with about 20-30 minutes devoted to each side. Other modalities and tools she uses in her acupuncture treatments are electrical stimulation acupuncture, massage, Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage), acupressure, moxa, gua sha, infra-red heat, and liniment application. You can expect that each acupuncture treatment you receive will be professional, intentional, and therapeutic.

Facial Acupuncture

Facial Acupuncture is the same as described above, with the addition of facial and scalp massage. Initial visits are 90 minutes with a full intake and exam. A discussion of what your goals are and how we will achieve them occurs and a plan is created. Follow-up sessions are 60 minutes and include a brief conversation of results and any changes that occurred since the last treatment. Facial acupuncture concentrates mainly on points in your face, but body points are also used to treat you holistically. Fine filament needles are placed strategically to target dark areas, wrinkles, sagging, dryness, acne, and any other concerns you might have. Facial and scalp massage completes your treatment and can include the use of a jade roller, jade gua sha tool, or silicone cups. You will feel and look your best after this treatment and can expect to see improvement in your complexion soon after. Dramatic results are visible generally after 10-12 sessions, but they are long-lasting as they come from within. Along the way you will enjoy benefits to your overall health and beauty.

Pediatric Acupuncture

Pediatric Acupuncture is suitable for those under the age of 18 years old. For infants and young children, needles are not used. At these ages, children respond very well to acupressure and the use of massage. For certain cases in older children, a needle might be used, but is removed immediately after. Common pediatric issues Lucinda treats are constipation, diarrhea, digestive upset, colic, difficulty sleeping, respiratory distress, allergies, and behavioral concerns. For older children and teenagers, common issues Lucinda addresses are stress, pain, anxiety, acne, mood, and digestive disorders. A parent or guardian is always present in the room during treatment.

How do WE prepare for a session?

You will receive an INTAKE FORM and a CONSENT FORM prior to your session via email. We encourage you to fill these out to the best of your ability easily online. The INTAKE FORM asks many questions concerning current and past health history dealing with the physical, psychological, and emotional states. Your answers ARE taken into account even before you walk through the door so that we can help give you the best holistic treatment possible. The CONSENT form MUST be signed before any session can begin. We will review your intake when you come in and if you did not have time to fill it out, you may fill it out in person with our help.

What to wear:

For Aleks we suggests you wear some kind of stretchy workout clothes. Although sometimes there is a component of working with massage oils, liniments, and cupping much of the session may be done over clothes.

For Lucinda you can wear what you like, her sessions are usually preformed with oils and lotions and the client is always properly draped.

Intake and “hands-on” time: we do our very best to make sure that each client gets the advertised amount of time on the table or mat. Meaning we leave enough time in the session to do the INTAKE (often done before the client even walks in). If a session starts a little late we leave enough time at the end to add that time back :)

Hygiene: We promise to be clean and healthy and not have on any kind of strong cologne or perfume. We find that it is best if the client also prepares for a session by washing off the day or night. We would prefer it if you did not wear any heavy colognes, perfumes, oils, or strong deodorants. Life does catch us off guard sometimes and it is not a deal breaker if a client was not able to shower before a session. We do have a bathroom on premises feel free to ask us for some towels to wash armpits and feet if you feel it is necessary.