Therapeutic Health Massage

07/07/2025

We have some last minute weekend appointments available this coming weekend 7/12 & 7/13!

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Massage Therapy in Huntsville, AL

11/11/2024

Baby Brains and Foot Reflexology

An apple a day keeps the doctor away or so the saying goes. But what happens to a young baby who receives foot reflexology almost every day? The answer: enhanced activation in parts of the brain.

That’s the conclusion of researchers following an infant’s progress with fMRI brain scans in a recently reported case study. While researchers were testing for improvements in hearing following a limited application of reflexology, they found activities in parts of the brain (see below) were enhanced for the infant receiving reflexology compared to infants who did not.

An infant was diagnosed with hearing impairment, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), at three months of age. Chinese researchers used fMRI brain scans to follow the progress of the infant who received 30 minutes of reflexology applied to both big toes, five days a week for 24 weeks. At the conclusion of the study the baby at nine months of age was tested to have normal hearing.

Such results raise the question: what would happen if foot reflexology was to be applied to the whole baby foot every day? A better start on life for the little one?

“Conclusion: This study demonstrated that foot reflexology benefits infants with SNHL. The activation of auditory areas and hubs of the language network, such as the middle temporal gyrus, thalamus, and frontal cortex, was enhanced by foot reflexology (in contrast to infants in a non-reflexology control group). In contrast, the activation of the occipital cortex was decreased. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to report physiological evidence that foot reflexology affects infants with SNHL.” (https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-2710677/v1)

11/11/2024

What are the benefits of reflexology on brain health and function?

Reflexology has been found to have several benefits on brain health and function. Some of these include:

1. Stress Reduction: Reflexology helps to reduce stress and promotes relaxation, which can have a positive impact on brain health. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to calm the mind and reduce anxiety.

2. Improved Blood Circulation: By applying pressure to specific points on the feet or hands, reflexology improves blood circulation throughout the body, including the brain. This increased blood flow can enhance brain function and improve cognitive abilities.

3. Enhanced Sleep Quality: Reflexology has been shown to improve sleep quality, which is essential for optimal brain health. By reducing stress and promoting relaxation, reflexology can help regulate sleep patterns and ensure restful sleep.

4. Pain Relief: Reflexology can help alleviate headaches and migraines, which are often associated with brain health issues. By targeting specific reflex points, reflexology stimulates the release of endorphins, which act as natural painkillers.

5. Mental Clarity and Focus: Reflexology can enhance mental clarity and focus by reducing mental fatigue and improving concentration. It helps to clear the mind, improve cognitive function, and increase alertness.

6. Emotional Wellbeing: Reflexology can have a positive impact on emotional wellbeing, which is closely linked to brain health. It helps to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood swings, promoting a sense of overall emotional balance.

07/05/2024

Starting this week! Mindful Movement for Chronic Pain: Wednesdays at 11am

03/05/2021

Yoga by the River is FREE for all experience levels and such a relaxing way to spend your Tuesday evening and Saturday mornings!
Come spend an hour finding a little zen in nature starting May 15.

28/04/2021

Looking for another way to take care of your body and yourself?

Every Body Yoga sangha begins this Saturday May 1st at Bailey Cove Farmers Market 9am-10 and runs through the summer...all ages, all abilities, all experience levels, all bodies. FREE

16/05/2020

We are officially resuming massage therapy services beginning Sunday 5/17/2020.
There will be some extra safety precautions in place to keep everyone safe:

If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID19, your appointment will need to be rescheduled. Symptoms may include the inability to taste or smell, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, coughing, fever, chills, shaking, muscle pain, headache, or sore throat.

1. In addition to our normal cleaning and disinfecting practicies, we will also be wiping down interior and exterior door knobs/handles and faucet fixtures.

2. We will be performing a temperature check upon your arrival & asking you to wash your hands.

3. If you are interested in contactless means of payment, you are welcome to purchase a Gift Certificate ahead of time or ask your practitioner for options. We will be accepting Apple Pay, are working on creating invoices prior to appointments or CashApp/PayPal methods.

We will continue to modify our practices according to recommendations by the Alabama Board of Health, Alabama Board of Massage Therapy, & Centers For Disease Control (CDC). Thank you for your cooperation & we look forward to seeing you soon!

29/04/2020

Update regarding COVID19 and our business.

Today Gov. Kay Ivy made an amendment to the stay at home order. This new “Safer At Home” phase continues the mandate that contact businesses (barber shops, hair salons, nail salons, tattoo services, etc.) remain closed until May 15, 2020 at the earliest.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. We will be abiding by these orders. When we do reopen, we will be adhering to the guidelines set forth by the orders & will be stepping up our precautions.

Our thoughts are with you. Stay safe & we look forward to working with you when we reopen!

10/04/2020

30/03/2020

29/03/2020

Due to the closure of nonessential businesses by Governor Kay Ivy, we are closing our office and massage therapy services until at least April 17, 2020. All appointments during this period will have to be cancelled or rescheduled.

We thank you for your patience and support during this difficult time. Please take care of yourselves, friends, and loved ones during this time. If there is anything we can do to help you through this time of unprecedented stress & anxiety, don’t hesitate to contact us. Stay safe everyone!

Manasha & Jessica

23/03/2020

Join Rebekah Frank for a free yoga class Monday at 6pm for a bit of grounding & stress relief. This is for all body types, regardless if you are a seasoned participant or brand new to yoga.

https://www.facebook.com/1416897368605418/posts/2240779869550493/?d=n&substory_index=0

Topic: Online Yoga Class - Monday
Time: Mar 23, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/365972353

Meeting ID: 365 972 353

You can use the Zoom app on your phone or tablet, or you can join on your computer! See you tomorrow night!