Wellness Solutions
Wellness Solutions
A Little Wellness, Goes a Long Way
A Little Wellness, Goes a Long Way
Who is JL?
Jacquelyn Long
Owner & Lead Therapist
Hi there, my name is Jacquelyn Long and I have been practicing Medical Massage Therapy for 12 years.
I am a wife, mother, educator, yogi and movement enthusiest.
Medical Massage Therapy made a huge difference for me along with strength training for my chronic back & rib pain issues. At a young age I had suffered from chronic pain for 3 years until I found Medical Massage Therapy -
I am so grateful I did and I knew that was what I wanted to do...
To make a real difference in what people are dealing with and what they care about.
I’ve dedicated my career and much of my life to making a difference with people and their pain.
My practice is about empowering people in self care for pain free, healthy living.
JL Wellness Solutions was born from the commitment to bring wellness to the whole person.I am passionate about total well-being with an emphasis on health and fitness, self-image and relationships. Not limited only to massage therapy – I incorporate numerous aspects of treatment in my practice. Including self care, spirit and soul care, community, family, love, inner peace, exploration, and adventure.
This makes for a diverse perspective and skill set when it comes to my practice and effectiveness in everyday living.
I love what I do, and I'm good at it.
This is my passion.
This is my dream.
This is JL Wellness Solutions.
As, I mentioned above, I am married to the man of my dreams and a proud mom of 2 amazing boys.
I'm a Half & Full Marathon and IRONMAN 70.3 finisher.
I love mountains, yoga, snow skiing and going to the spa - obviously.
I am highly speciliazed and I only work with individuals who are looking for the work I do and specialize in.
Check out What I Do for more details and feel free to contact me with any specific questions.
Check out my Instagram for on-going well-being tips, tricks and recomendations.
-JL
PHOTOS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education
2011-2012
Ashdown College of Health Sciences
I received over 1,200 hours of Medical Massage Therapy training at Ashdown College of Health Sciences, with a wide variety of the sciences as well as hands-on modality training.
I also was an instructor and taught Medical Massage Therapy at Ashdown for over 2 years.
Experience
2011-Current
In addition to my years of study and instruction, I have spent a number of years developing my own private practice.
I have worked with Chiropractors & a Naturopath practitioner, Loma Linda University Drayson Center, and currently I'm partnered with Primally Pure - and The SPA at Primally Pure.
I am committed to continually training and honing my skills and effectiveness.
I have now been in private practice for over 12 years.
Customization
The Secret To My Success
Many people have the question, "What is the difference with Medical Massage Therapy?"
The difference between normal massage and Medical Massage Therapy is in the education and experience. As a Medical Massage Therapist/Specialist, my degree is in Medical Massage Therapy which includes in-depth training in anatomy & physiology, kinesiology, whole body tension patterns with over 12 modalities of hands-on treatment application.
I have been trained to look at the entire body for the root cause and source of the issue.
Each Session is customized to the unique needs of the individual client.
My training and expertise is in listening. I listen to what the client tells me verbally, paying special attention to their intended goals and outcomes.
I listen to what the body tells me and how it responds to treatment. If a particular technique does not work it is adapted to the needs of the client.
In this way I can tailor the treatment to achieve the intended outcomes and goals for my clients on an individual level.
What I Do
While the catagories below are specific, each session usually includes a mixture of modalities with a main intention that is discussed prior to each sesssion. No system ever works alone, and touch can influance the body on many levels
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
The lymph system is a powerful, subtle, slow-moving system of vessels and lymph nodes. It is supplementary to the body's system of blood circulation.
Thr LYMPHATIC system is the immune system. It's the cellular waste removal system.
- The lymph system both delivers nutrients to the cells and carries away excess water, cellular waste, bacteria, viruses and toxin. Good lymphatic health is so important .
If you think of our bodies as mostly water... which we are. Lymph is that "water" what bathes all of the bodies tissues. To put it into perspective - we have about 5 liters of blook in our bodies, and about 12-15 liters of lymph. Lymph nodes and lymph organs are what filter that "water".
When lymph becomes stagnant & congested causing resulting in the enviornment inside your body to be filled with toxic waste.
Clearing the lymphatic system regularly is so important and manual Lymphatic drainage massage (also called lymphatic drainage and manual lymphatic drainage massage) is a very gentle massage that encourages lymph flow in the body. It is good for detoxification, edema, lymphedema, water retention, and more. I am deeply passionate about working with my clients on how they can support their immune systems at home an in thier daily lives.
*Also, many Doctors recommend MLD post- "Mommy-make-overs", tummy-tucks, liposuction and other similar plastic surgery procedures.
The Power of Blood Flow
"Life is in the blood"
"The body is a self-healing organism, so it's really about clearing things out of the way so the body can heal itself."
-Barbara Brennan
My approach when focusing on increasing blood flow (and lymphatic flow), makes a massive difference in supporting your body's own system of self-regulation and healing.
"Life is in the blood"
- Blood and our circulatory system is our highway -the drop-off and pick-up system of so many aspects of health at the cellular level. Heart & Lungs, Blood Vessels: Arteries & Veins, Arterioles & Venules and finally Capillaries.
- We breathe in Oxygen (heart & lungs), fresh oxygen rich blood gets distributed throughout the body (blood vessels), then the blood delivers oxygen & nutrients to every cell throughout the body. While simultaneously removing carbon dioxide (toxic air) and cellular waste.... because we use up the fuel we put into our body. This is then carried in the blood vessels to the heart and lungs to be expelled and to the kidneys and other organs to be filtered (same idea with lymph when it gets to its final filter destination).
- We are what we eat, drink, sleep and breathe.
- We have around 100,000 miles of blood vessels in our bodies...that's amazing!
As we age and live less than fully active lifestyles, our micro blood circulation slows therefore slowing down the process of delivery of oxygen & nutrients, but also removal of cellular waste.
When our body’s cells, tissues and organs are supported by adequate nourishment, and metabolic waste products are efficiently removed, our bodies become healthy and function properly, which is what it is designed to do.
Optimal circulation is a prerequisite for ensuring good levels of health and fitness, and ease from tension and stagnation.
Nervous System Reset
Relaxing & Anti-Stress (stress is a silent killer)
Swedish massage therapy is the modality that comes to mind when most people think about massage.
However, my Nervous System Reset sessions are designed to calm the nerves, ease muscular tension and restore blood flow and lymph flow balancing the body, mind and spirit. My focus and technique is to relax and restore the entire body.
This session is designed to inturupt and influence the body to swtich from sympathetic (stressed) to parasympathetic (Balance, rest, relax, digest, regulate, cleanse, detox, heal). The body simply won't do those things well if the body & mind are in a state of stress.
Many of us live in a state of stress, fight or slight. Living in sympathetic nervous system response we are on alert, tension increases throughout the body as a readiness for danger, an attack... There are many stressors.
We often have what's referred to as "Nueral Noise" in our bodies. It's injuries, tension, pain, stagnantion, dis-ease that has been in the various places in the body. They can be either slowly growing or where once a problem, now no longer felt because the body has become numb to it by shutting down the stimulus to save on brain power. It's exhausting to be injuried, in pain, low energy, sluggish digestion, overall sense of heaviness or fatigue.
After these sessions, people often feel that they can think more clearly, they have a calmer sense of peace about them. Other areas of pain and tension unknownw to the body become more relaxed resulting in calmed nerves, better blood flow, better levels of oxygen throughout the body.
Neuro-Muscular Therapy (NMT)
Slow, Deep - Releasing Tension & Muscle Memory
Neuromuscular therapy is a specialized form of deep tissue massage in which targeted pressure and friction are used to release areas of strain in the muscle. These areas of strain are called tender or trigger points and are the cause of muscular pain symptoms.
What are Trigger Points? Trigger points are areas of hypersensitivity in a muscle caused by overstrain. These are small areas of the muscle in which there is a contracture of muscular tissue (think of a tiny snag in a knit sweater). Blood and nutrients are lacking in that part of the muscle and therefore the muscle spindle is unable to relax. Examples of Trigger & Referral pain include: sciatica like symptoms, carpal tunnel like symptoms, and headaches.
Common injuries treated with NMT: Lower back pain, upper back pain, carpal tunnel like symptoms, sciatica like symptoms, hip pain, headaches, plantar fasciitis, calf cramps, tendonitis, knee pain, iliotibial (IT band) friction syndrome, jaw pain, tempomandibular joint pain (TMJ disorders).
MyoFascial Release
Releasing Chronic Tension Patterns
Myofascial Release is a very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle to intense sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions (a form of scar tissue) that can cause pain in sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.)
The use of Myofascial Release allows me to look at each patient as a unique individual. The one-on-one therapy sessions are hands-on treatments during which I use a multitude of Myofascial Release techniques and movement therapy.
Each Myofascial Release Treatment session is performed directly on skin with little to no oils, creams or machinery. This enables me, as the therapist to accurately detect fascial restrictions and apply the appropriate amount of sustained pressure to facilitate release of the fascia.
Pre & PostNatal Massage
Mommy-to-be
Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care.
- I specialize in Pre & Post-natal massage - specifically understanding and addressing the physical shifts in muscular, nerve, circulation and hormone functions that unfold during the entire pregnancy.
It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches and edema (or swelling).
Bodywork Rates and Services
20+min Session $65
50+min Session $150
80+min Session $200
If youd like to book an appointment, referral or consult, reserve on booking website.
Movement Rates and Services
20+min Session $65
50+min Session $150
80+min Session $200
If you are in need of an appointment, referral or consult, reserve on booking website
Bodywork & Movement Rates and Services
50+min Session $150
80+min Session $200
Approx. half of the time is spent doing hands-on work to address specific area, the other half is spent on yoga, therapeutic movement, breath work & self-care
If you are in need of an appointment, referral or consult, reserve on booking website
Education & Workshops
2023
All of my workshops are rooted in a passion for educating people about their own bodies and what they can do to support their optimal health goals, rather than always needing to rush to professionals or practitioners for treatments. Educating yourself on how your body works and what you can do for it is one of the biggest gifts you can give yourself.
Workshops Presented by JL Wellness Solutions:
April : 2023
The Aligned Cycle: The Wisdom of the Femal Rhythm
led by Megan Faller
May : 2023
led by Jacquelyn Long
June : 2023
The Aligned Cycle: The Basics of Charting Your Cycle
led by Megan Faller
July : 2023
led by local Women's Health Experts
August : 2023
The Aligned Cycle: Create Your Cycle Syncing Plan
led by Megan Faller
October : 2023
led by Jacquelyn Long
WORKSHOPS
Sourdough Bread Workshop TBD. Contact me for private sourdough classes for yourself or with friends
$35.00This one is just for fun!
Bring a large bowl and some flour and I'll teach you the rest.
This will be a 2.5hr hands-on class. We will all make sourdough bread dough together and I'll send you home with the rest of the instructions for you to bake it the next day (my recipe yields 2 loaves).
I promise I'll break down all the terminology to the best of my knowledge, we will get our hands into some dough, and point you in the right direction with more resources.
I've been baking sourdough bread for almost a year and Im so glad I did. Not only do I prefer it for taste, texture and quality - but so does my family!
I haven't bought bread in a year, and wow, not only am I saving money, I feel it in my digestion. Sourdough bread is the oldest form of yeast for bread. And unlike white breads, sourdough bread actually lowers the glycemic load the entire meal (and more)... that kind blew my mind, but I have to say, bread is no longer an enemy of a meal or snack anymore. I love sourdough bread...and I'M MEGA passionate about sharing it with others right now!
Only 3 ingredients; flour, water, salt, starter = fermented flour and water = YEAST!
Sourdough is a gift that keeps on giving.QuantityJAWS & Emotions Workshop March 2024
$45.00Embark on a transformative journey with our JAWS & Emotions Workshop, a uniquely crafted experience designed to provide you with essential tools and techniques for relaxation and self-massage of the jaw.
In this special workshop, you'll learn valuable methods to ease tension and bring relief to your jaw. Jacquelyn will guide you through a series of techniques aimed at promoting relaxation and addressing the underlying causes of discomfort.
The class is thoughtfully structured to empower you with practical skills that extend beyond the workshop. You'll not only acquire tools to massage and relax your jaw but also understand the deeper connections between emotions and physical tension in this area.
Similar to all of our workshops, this class offers a hands-on approach, allowing you to practice and refine your newfound skills.
Join us for JAWS & Emotions where you'll not only learn to alleviate jaw pain and tension but also unravel the emotional intricacies associated with it. This workshop promises a holistic approach to well-being, providing you with tools that can have a positive impact on both your physical and emotional experience.QuantityThe Wisdom of the Female Rhythm Workshop 4/27/2024 at 9am
$40.00-Learn what's happening hormonally each cycle and why.
-Understand how your hormonal phase impacts your body, your energy, your food choices and more.
So much more than your period. What every menstruating woman should know.
This series is designed to educate, equip and empower you around your cycle and rhythms of female living.
TEENS are FREE with paying adult. Please include name and age of teen(s) attending with you.
The Wisdom of the Female Rhythm - Saturday April 13th 9am-10amQuantity
The Gentle Healing Art of GUA SHA for the Face Workshop MAY TBD
$50.00This class is for any one who is interested in discovering the power of Gua Sha techniques for the face.
Gua Sha has been used for thousands of years and it has recently made its way back on to the beauty scene.
Gua Sha tools and techniques are used to influence the facial muscles, nerves, blood flow and lymphatic vessels.
For me, Gua Sha has been particularly useful for clearing up acne and an overall better and more even complexion.
This class will be hands-on for the benefit of experiencing it for yourself, but also to help the basic sink in (literally and figuratively)
If you are new to Gua Sha and curious or you've been incorporating it into your beauty routine for a while now and want to deepen your understanding and maybe learn some new techniques - this class is for you!
I hope to see you there!Quantity
Breast Lymphatic Health Workshop October 2024
$45.00 - $75.00LIVE in person! at JL Wellness Solutions
*you may also book a personal lymphatic drainage appointment with me at the SPA. $150 for 50+min hands-on session, I also offer 2hr training ($300) for individual education and hands-on treatment.
This 2hr workshop is designed to:
Educate you on breast anatomy and the lymphatic system (I'll make it interesting)
Educate you on best breast health practices
Train you in hands-on techniques you can do on yourself for increasing your own lymphatic flow and breast health
Incorporate Gua Stones and rollers to enhance breast health and lymphatic flow
Be fun and light hearted - we gotta love our "ladies"
Benefits vary from woman to woman and overall health and breast health practices - benefits may include: lighter feeling breast tissue, healthier flowing breast tissue, less tenderness, perkier "ladies", relief from mastitis for nursing mothers...All of these I have personally experienced and or seen in other women I have worked with.SelectQuantityGET IN TOUCH
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