Lumen Optimal Wellness

I had my first massage here this beautiful Sunday morning with Lisa Matteson. She was impressive with her skeletal muscular knowledge; she immediately identified my issue and went to town! She was able to get me to relax enough so that she could get to the knots in my back that have been causing extreme radiating pain down my right arm.

With my Eurasian upbringing I was massaged from birth on, I'm a self proclaimed expert in the field.
I do not waste time on massage therapists who don't have the skill-set required to render a positive outcome.

The facility is clean and comfortably decorated, people are friendly and professional, plus they offer many different services.
Do not hesitate to book an appointment, you won't regret it.

I've already booked for next Saturday.

I am a total groupie of Lumen. They have a myriad of cutting-edge wellness modalities and are always stocked with flavored sparkling waters. The staff is simply superb! Professional, kind, patient, and generous of spirit. Try everything then pick your favorites or do them all repeatedly like a wheel of wellness. You can do a membership or a la carte services. This is true self-care. NeurOptimal is neurofeedback from which every human can reap benefits.

During an unexpected trip that I had to take to New Mexico I found this gem of a place. This wellness center is equipped with several different services from massages to strength training. I chose to do the personal sauna which was an amazing experience. You can detox in your own space as well as enjoy your own music with the Bluetooth compatibility equipment inside of the sauna. I would highly recommend the space.

I am 9 months pregnant and tried the flotation therapy for the first time. It was heavenly. I've always had trouble with back and hip pain, but now with pregnancy my discomfort is exacerbated. The float cabin was exactly what I needed for a reprieve/adjustment. The entire experience was so relaxing. Everything was spotless, I never felt rushed, you have a personal shower, and the floating space is big enough to move around in and stretch if you feel up to it. On top of it, the woman who checked me in and out is a doula so I felt reassured about how helpful the floating would be as she encouraged me to try stretching and different positions while I floated. I took the opportunity to enjoy an awesome nap and to stretch. Based on my experience, I think you could do either or both and feel very satisfied. I am definitely doing this again before baby arrives (if there's time) and postpartum. I wish I had discovered this therapy earlier in pregnancy.

The only warning- reality is a little harsh as you pull yourself up from floating.

So this is my third visit and it definitely won't be my last.
First time was just for a massage - heaven. Today I combined a massage and a float - just what my body needed. But I really want to talk about the floating, since this is probably what's the most intriguing to most people.
Ok. First and foremost this is a pretty big float cabin, vs a little pod, which helped. I'm afraid of water, (can't swim) a little claustrophobic, and absolutely afraid of the dark. But I've read about all of the benefits and felt like I've been on sensory/emotional overload. I needed a break. The first 15 minutes were rough. The lovely lady helping me gave me the hint to count backward from 100 with every breath. Worked like a charm as I was genuinely afraid of being inside my own head for an hour. If I can do it...
Water was only 11 inches deep and there is so much Epsom salt you couldn't sink if you tried. The darkness wigged me out a bit. Just kept my eyes closed until like the last 5 minutes. It was like floating in warm outer space but in pitch blackness. No phones ringing, no alarms buzzing, no people, no stress, no gravity. Plus my muscles feel completely relaxed from the magnesium overdose. Couldn't be more relaxed.
This has got to be the closest to feeling like you're still in the womb you can get as an adult. Or maybe as close to being an astronaut. Either way, super awesome experience.
I did the mid-package today with the massage and the float. Second time floating was much easier to get into "the zone."
Next time I want to do the package that includes the neuro brain therapy and the FAR Sauna. They do so many biohacking type things (I'm a nurse and I'm intrigued" that I want to experience MORE!

I have been to float here several times. I can say with clarity that this is the best place in town to float, hands down. The staff is amazing, always. The realization that I am about to embark on this 60 min float journey is incredible. I love the rest and relaxation that my mind and body need and recieve from LUMEN. The float in my opinion is the best thing you can do for your mind. It allows you to be still and just "zone out" without any stimulation. I recommend LUMEN at anyone and everyone. Checkout their website as they offer many mind and body activities. Hope my photos help you decide to visit.

I was telling a friend about this place the other day, she was like, "Just go to California and get in the ocean. You'll float in there, too."

No, you don't get it, Cindy. It isn't the same thing. If I just kick back on the Pacific, I'm thinking my first concern would be sharks, then sunburn, water splashing in my eyes, and the inevitable drift out to sea. Float spas are supposed to be therapeutic and this one, LUMEN, is kinda like seeing a good shrink.

Full disclosure: I got a great introductory discount on an hour float here. Why am I jonesing to return? As I told the owner, I've spent most of my life dealing with mild scoliosis, nothing terrible, just a curvature that impacts my lower back. The float spas at LUMEN are exceptionally roomy, and within about 30 minutes, my body was in the best alignment in years. I could hear them, the spinal pops and clicks, that felt SO good.

+ Floats are private, one hour sessions
+ Rooms are secure and comfortable, no need to bring a swimsuit
+ After getting comfortable, the music stops, lights go out (you can keep the lights on, if you really want to), and you're free to crash or just listen to the voices in your head
+ To get comfortable, I suggest utilizing the floating "halo" for additional head support

Without wasting much more of your time, LUMEN ain't no one-trick pony. Offering a workout apparatus that's straight outta Blade Runner, brain training, and mind/body/holistic options based on good ol' science and biology, I'd trust this place to cure my pain in front of, quite honestly, any western or eastern medicine. This place is basically about modern medicine, and it's wonderful.

The NeurOptimal training sessions have been remarkable for me. They have been instrumental in shifting lifelong patterns of depression and despondency. I felt the change after two sessions, and I continue to take advantage of them. I have also done flotation, Pulse and the infrared sauna. They are all great, but the NeurOptimal is what's really working for me.
Aside from my personal experience with NeurOptimal, I can report that the entire facility is lovely, clean, calming and restorative. Dan, the owner, is very knowledgeable and dedicated to people's wellness, and the entire staff is bright, friendly and accommodating.

I absolutely love this place. The decor makes it seem so cozy and relaxing! I did a 60 minute float and it was the most relaxing experience, next time I will do a 90 minute. From all the research I did, the floatation tanks are bigger than other places and I truly think that made a difference.

Tait is the BEST athletic trainer EVER!
My daughter injured her knee in February and due to COVID we could not get her the help she needed sooner.... Tait assessed the situation, worked on her and totally fixed her! She was lunging by the end of the session. I bought her a star wrap and he sent her home with Strengthening exercises to do at home. My daughter' exact words when we left: " I went in there feeling like an elderly woman and came out feeling brand new like a teenager again"
We are so thankful for Tait and we will be back in a month!