Hi, I'm Lucy a massage therapist living in Miami, Florida. I too have suffered from very tight shoulders and lower back pain. Thank goodness, I discovered getting a massage eliminates my muscular tension and soothed my emotional stress. I have always felt like a new person after a massage. Massage therapy has changed my life in many ways.

During my high school years I was a Commercial Art major. I furthered my education and received a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design. I owned my Interior Design business until I got married and was blessed with a beautiful baby girl. I became a full-time mom until my daughter was 8 years old. As a single mom I felt that it was time to return to the work force. I quickly discovered I had lost my passion for interior designing. So I struggled to find a new direction. My calling led me to massage therapy. I felt as if I had come back home. I love people, and I love making them feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

I developed Aguassage in order to offer my clients something new. I remembered receiving a brochure about a water massage called WATSU (water shiatsu) and sent away for a couple of introductory videos. It seemed to have a lot of potential, however I felt uncomfortable having to hold and cradle my clients. It seemed just a little too personal for my comfort level. So, I began experimenting with my daughter in the pool. She disliked having my arm behind her neck because it was "too bony". Then I wrapped a folded towel around it, but it was now uncomfortable for both of us. I looked around and spotted the styrofoam noodles by the stairs in the pool. I took one and placed it behind her neck as she laid her arms over the noodle. I took the other one and put it under her knees. She was floating comfortably in the pool and I had access to her body.

In the next few days I achieved a flowing massage by moving her around in a gentle snake-like motion. Then I developed a series of massage strokes and water movements. My daughter loved the soothing water caressing her and the relaxing massage. I kept the video to 30 minutes. If the water is cool the body temperature drops quickly and the benefits of the massage will be limited. If the water is warm then extend the massage for as long as you both feel is comfortable.