Our Practitioners

Joanna DeGroot Nichols, Founder

Joanna’s path weaves together a unique blend of psychology, music, graphic design, marketing, technology, and the healing arts. Guided by a lifelong fascination with how frequency, energy, and the mind shape our well-being, she followed her calling into holistic practice, becoming a certified sound healer, Reiki practitioner, and hypnotherapist certified by Paul McKenna. 

Over the years, she witnessed the growing toll of burnout and chronic stress, both in her own life and in the lives of those around her, which ignited a deep desire to create a space where people could truly rest and realign. In 2025, she brought that vision to life with the founding of Lucent Healing, a sanctuary designed to help individuals slow down, reconnect with themselves, and feel fully supported on their wellness journeys. Joanna continues to expand her expertise, focusing on the transformative power of frequency and intention to foster profound restoration and inner balance.

Andrew Newhook, LMT

Andrew has been a NYS Licensed Manual Therapist since 2019. He studied massage therapy at The Swedish Institute in Manhattan. His practice has expanded into medical massage, sports therapy, injury recovery, and intuitive energy healing.  With a background in theater and dance, Andrew has harnessed his understanding of movement and balance into a useful awareness of how clients carry themselves in everyday life.  He understands that one imbalance doesn’t exist without another. Like Yin and Yang, the body will compensate to support and move forward.

Marina Weisenfeld, LMT

Since graduating from the Swedish Institute of Health and Science in 2011, Marina has devoted her career to helping clients cultivate ease, vitality, and a more harmonious relationship with their bodies. Guided by her lifelong passion for yoga and the mind–body connection, she brings a deeply intuitive touch to every session, meeting each person exactly where they are and tailoring her work to their unique needs. In addition to her clinical training, Marina is certified in Reiki and lymphatic massage, allowing her to integrate therapeutic bodywork with subtle energy balancing and gentle restorative techniques. Her holistic approach supports not only physical alignment and movement, but also emotional well-being, grounding, and long-term resilience.