Discover our 2026 word Lagniappe — pronounced lan-yap — meaning a little something extra, a gift that arrives unasked. From its Quechua roots in Peru to Louisiana Creole culture, lagniappe inspires us to live in alignment, offer presence, and embody unexpected blessings. Join us at Soul Journey to choose your word, align with your frequency, and invite more joy, ease, and magic into your year.

Soul Journey is intentionally designed for the differently-wired. From warm towels to weighted blankets, soft lights, and unhurried transitions, every detail supports your nervous system. Steve’s decades in adult education revealed that most people are neurodivergent in subtle ways—and their bodies feel the difference. Your preferences matter here, and your system relaxes from the moment you arrive.

Discover the benefits of postpartum massage in Brevard County at Soul Journey, Melbourne, FL. Support your recovery after c-section or natural birth with gentle massage therapy, breathwork, and affirmations. Book your 90-minute session today.

Many people let the number on the scale define their worth, but BMI doesn’t tell the full story. In this video, Steve shares why his BMI of 24.7 didn’t reflect his true health and how self-awareness, self-love, and understanding your unique body matter more than any measurement. Learn when to trust the scale, when to ignore it, and how compassion creates real transformation.

Life is meant to be lived with such radiant passion that people can’t decide whether you’re crazy or a genius—and that’s exactly where your magic lives. This Soul Journey piece invites you to claim your inner weird, honor your God-given uniqueness, and let your joy become a healing force in the world.

Reiki complements Christian healing by using touch, intention, and peace to help us reconnect with the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Self-doubt isn’t a flaw to fix—it’s a signal to reconnect. Learn how to ground your body, quiet your mind, and remember your inherent worth through Soul Journey’s practical and spiritual techniques for overcoming self-doubt.

Discover the deeper purpose of a hug and how a single shared breath can calm the nervous system, restore presence, and awaken connection. Learn Soul Journey’s intentional hug practice — one that balances giving and receiving through mindful touch.

In a world of isolation and digital distance, human touch remains one of the most powerful medicines we have. Steve Wooten shares a personal story from Iraq and explores how mindful, safe touch can reconnect us to our humanity.

Discover the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method at Soul Journey—where ecstatic dance, breathwork, and affirmations meet deep emotional release. Guided by music and movement, SAH helps reset your nervous system, release stored trauma, and reconnect with joy. Our intimate, heart-centered space is perfect for melting away stress and awakening your inner freedom. Come dance, breathe, and heal with us weekly.

Experience Soul Journey’s Intuitive Massage—a personalized blend that's perfect for chronic pain, transitions, and deep emotional release.

Curious about ayahuasca? Learn through our journey, why people seek it, how to prepare your body, mind, and spirit—and why integration and discernment are essential. While we do not offer or facilitate ayahuasca, this guide explores why people seek it, how to prepare, and how Soul Journey supports integration.

Did you know your skin is your body’s largest sensory organ? And that it plays a starring role in how your nervous system decides whether a massage feels relaxing, annoying, or downright uncomfortable? If you’ve ever felt like a massage was “too much” or “not enough,” there’s likely a biological reason behind it—and it starts with something called glide speed.

Massage therapy for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients can provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and strengthen emotional connection. At Soul Journey, our gentle sessions include caregiver presence and tea service, creating a safe space for healing and peace.

Experience ASMR massage like never before with Soul Journey’s sensory-rich, chakra-balancing, shamanic approach. Relax, reset, reconnect.

Experience lymphatic & Lomi Lomi massage—align chakras, detoxify, and restore flow for deep healing and renewed energy at Soul Journey.

Human Touch in Massage Therapy Massage therapy has become increasingly popular as a complementary and alternative medicine for its numerous health benefits. Among these benefits is the positive effect of touch on the body. Many people that I talk to are unaware of the physiological changes that happen during the human touch portion of massage therapy. As men, this is a vital part of our health and wellness that we overlook in order to focus on some of the other, more traditio