Lucinda’s study of massage and bodywork began in 1998 when she trained in Swedish massage, as well as anatomy and physiology. Since then she has explored a diverse range of bodywork techniques. Much of her inspiration stems from her personal journey to improve her own wellbeing.
Lucinda’s work currently comprises of deep tissue massage as well as the subtle energy work of Reiki. She began to use Reiki in 2001 as a personal meditation practice. She gradually incorporated it into her bodywork sessions with clients and she became a Reiki master in 2005.
Since 2003 Lucinda has travelled annually to Mysore India to study yoga with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, the guru of Ashtanga yoga, and his grandson Sharath Rangaswamy. In Mysore she studied with a local massage teacher where she learned the basic principles of the ancient Ayurvedic system of medicine and healing.
In 2003 Lucinda was introduced to Structural Integration Therapy by fellow yoga practitioners. Also known as Rolfing, this deep body therapy was created by Dr Ida Rolf to align and balance the body by working on the connective layer of fascia surrounding the muscles, bones and organs (see www.rolfguild.org). Lucinda was inspired by the consideration of the body as a whole, the use of movement, and the thorough and systematic approach to releasing tension patterns.
Lucinda travelled to Boulder Colorado in 2004 to begin her studies at the Guild for Structural Integration. In 2005 the course took her to Kauai Hawaii where she studied with Nilce Silvera and Emmett Hutchins, one of Ida Rolf’s first students. Emmett’s teachings gave an insight into a more metaphysical approach to Structural Integration, providing a connection to some of the principles of yoga.
Lucinda’s bodywork sessions aim to relieve pain and discomfort by changing tissue tensions in the body. She endeavours to create length, space and expansion so that energy can flow freely throughout the body. Lucinda’s instinctive awareness of the body’s natural alignment facilitates a strong yet sensitive massage, enhanced by the gentle healing energy of Reiki.
