As the founder of Lucent Healing, Joanna DeGroot Nichols helps individuals — and anyone seeking deeper alignment — reconnect with themselves through energy and sound healing. With a background in music, design, psychology, and the healing arts, she blends intuition and creativity to guide clients into a state of deep restoration.
Lucent Healing is a holistic wellness center offering massage therapy, energy work, sound healing, and hypnotherapy — all designed to support balance, clarity, and emotional well-being. Joanna creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their inner wisdom and return to a grounded sense of self.
For Joanna, healing isn’t about fixing what’s “broken.” It’s about coming home to yourself — reclaiming the harmony and inner clarity that have always been within you.
We asked Joanna a few questions about her journey, her work, and what inspires her most:
What’s your name, location, and what kind of healing work do you offer?
Hi, I’m Joanna DeGroot Nichols, based in Brooklyn, New York. I offer sound healing, energy work, and hypnotherapy. I’ve also partnered with an experienced massage therapist and energy worker. Together, we help to reconnect you with your inner self and promote healing through gentle, holistic care. We work out of a beautiful space in Bushwick, Brooklyn and some sessions are offered virtually so you can receive healing from anywhere.
Who is your ideal client, and what transformation do you help them achieve?
As stress is the #1 cause of dis-ease, I help those seeking stress relief, physical rejuvenation, or energetic grounding. I also work with those who would like to heal past trauma or emotional pain, regulate anxiety and stress, limit self-sabotage, improve sleep, and increase self-esteem. Each session is curated around the individual’s specific needs, helping you to feel their very best.
What inspired you to do this kind of work?
Having had my own struggles with both physical and mental health, I found that traditional medicine was not the ideal solution. I came to the realization that we all have our own innate power and ability to heal, and I wanted to give back and help others. After experiencing burnout from various toxic work situations, I finally took the plunge and ventured into my own practice.
What’s something clients often say after working with you?
Clients often tell me they feel brighter, having a renewed sense of peace and clarity. They’re able to finally relax and unwind. They feel that they’ve taken their control back. They’re stronger and able to persevere, overcoming their challenges again.
What’s one fun or unexpected thing people might not know about you?
As a lifelong student, I am constantly increasing my knowledge around healing modalities, regularly attending workshops, events, and retreats. Although NYC is my home base, you’ll often find me outside, enjoying nature. There’s something very healing about water, especially.
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