Lindsay Nelson (she/her) is the newest member of Team Turning Pointe and we are so excited to have her!
Lindsay offers compassionate, personalized bodywork that helps each client slow down, reconnect with themselves, and restore balance, ease, and self-trust through mindful, therapeutic touch.
Check out her full bio here and continue reading below to get to know a little more about her!
Q: How did you end up in the bodywork field and what is important to you about providing this service to your community?
A: As a little girl, I would sometimes get asked to walk on my dad’s back after a long day of plumbing, massage my grandma’s hands that were starting to feel the beginning of arthritis, or work on my mom’s scalp after being on the computer at her office job. It felt fulfilling even then to be able to offer some relief to the people I loved.
When I was a bit older, my best friend and I would take turns giving amateur shoulder massages after tennis practice when we should have been working on homework. Then, my first couple of jobs were in spas and everything about the atmosphere felt right. I got to speak with massage therapists and their clients, noting that they often left in a much different state than when they arrived.
In 2021, I finally decided to take the leap and begin massage school. Today, I am blessed to say that I love my work and those I work with, and foresee many years of continuing to learn and grow in this field.
Q: What is one of the most valuable teachings you received during your training?
The only constant is change. My teachers made sure to hone in on the fact that the same client you have been seeing for years will need different things depending on the day, current life circumstances, season, etc.. Knowing this has been beyond helpful, and I always try to ask and get a feel for what each client is needing during that particular treatment. Another beautiful reminder that has stuck with me, is that one of the most important things is that each person feels safe on my table. It should be a space where they feel free of judgement, heard, and respected.
Q: Why should someone consider adding massage therapy to their health and wellness routine?
The body-mind connection is real. I find that when I am in a habit of taking care of my body - through bodywork, exercise, and eating nourishing foods, I am most able to be fully present and offer what I have to give to those around me more potently.
Q: What can a new patient expect in their first appointment with you?
During my first appointment with you, you can expect to be given space to share whatever you are called to about yourself, where you are at, and what your wellness goals are. We will talk about a game plan to start heading in that direction, and you will get to see whether you feel you would like to work together on an ongoing basis on your path.
Q: How has your approach or style changed throughout your years of practice?
As the years have gone by, I have been drawn more and more to working through multiple muscle groups that connect to one another rather than strictly spot work. During a treatment this looks like longer strokes that pay attention to spaces beyond just where it hurts, but are very much connected.
Q: What's your favorite way to spend a Saturday? How do you fill your cup?
I’m at the office taking clients on Saturdays! It’s a wonderful feeling to actually want to be at work on the weekend, and it’s a joy to get to be a part of yours. Outside of that, it's hard to beat simple pleasures like a good homemade breakfast sandwich and coffee. A combo of time in nature, good friends, good food, and a good book is an ideal day for me.
