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Designed for the Differently-Wired: Why Soul Journey Feels Like Home to the Neurodivergent Experience
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.
Soul Journey
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Postpartum Massage: A Path to Renewal, Rest, and Realignment
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.
Soul Journey
Nov 26, 20253 min read


The Truth About Hydration Multipliers — What They Do, What They Don’t, and When You Actually Need Them
Hydration multipliers use a well-known biological mechanism to pull water into the bloodstream faster—but does faster hydration actually matter for someone who already drinks enough water? In this Soul Journey article, we look at the real science behind hydration enhancers, how the lymphatic system responds during manual lymphatic drainage, and why most people benefit more from intentional hydration rituals than from accelerated absorption.
Soul Journey
Nov 23, 20254 min read


**The Liminal Switch: The Hidden Realm Where the Body Lets Go**
There is a hidden moment — a liminal switch — where the conscious mind loosens just enough for the body to fall out of tension.
Soul Journey
Nov 22, 20254 min read


The Weird & Holy Art of Being Unapologetically, Radiantly You
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.
Soul Journey
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Reiki and the Christian Heart: A Sacred Practice of Healing Through Presence
Reiki complements Christian healing by using touch, intention, and peace to help us reconnect with the Holy Spirit’s presence.
Soul Journey
Nov 16, 20253 min read


The Healing Power of Human Touch: Why Every (Hu)Man Needs a Good Hug
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.
Soul Journey
Nov 12, 20254 min read


When Anxiety Keeps You Inside: A Soul Journey Approach to Reclaiming Calm
When anxiety keeps you from stepping outside, healing begins by rebuilding trust in your own body. In this Soul Journey article, Steve Wooten shares how nervous system regulation, grounding rituals, and holistic massage therapy can help you find peace, reconnect with your breath, and rediscover safety within yourself.
Soul Journey
Nov 12, 20254 min read


Soul Journey: Lymph, Water, and the Flow of Emotions
Our lymphatic system is the body’s hidden river—2–4 liters of fluid that clears waste, supports immunity, and mirrors our emotional flow. When blocked, conditions like POTS and fibromyalgia may worsen. Gentle Manual Lymphatic Drainage, paired with affirmations, deep breathing, and simple bedbound exercises, can restore balance. Explore how nurturing lymph supports both body and soul, inviting water, healing, and renewal into your life.
Soul Journey
Oct 10, 20254 min read


Why Lymphatic Drainage Matters for Plastic Surgery Prep & Recovery
Just like changing the oil before a long road trip, your body needs priming before surgery. Learn how lymphatic drainage supports faster recovery, reduces swelling, and helps you feel lighter and more comfortable before and after plastic surgery.
Soul Journey
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Who Seeks a Soul Journey Session?
So, who seeks our services? Let’s explore the most common reasons our clients come through our doors — and why massage at Soul Journey is more than a treatment, it’s a personalized reset for your entire being.
Soul Journey
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Plantar Fasciitis: Listening to the Sole of Your Soul
Plantar fasciitis is more than foot pain—it’s your body’s way of speaking. At Soul Journey, we view the feet as sacred doorways to the temple of the body. Through stretching, reflexology, massage, and mindful breathwork, you can release tension in the calves, restore circulation, and ease plantar fascia pain. This is a path to balance, not just relief.
Soul Journey
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Soul Journey: We Are Coded to Relax in Nature
Our bodies are coded to relax in nature. Birdsong, crickets, waves—they’ve always told us the same thing: you’re safe now, you can rest. Growing up in rural Arkansas, I learned to pay attention to when the forest sang and when it went silent. Now, I find that same peace in a hammock on the Indian River. Science is catching up to what our souls already know: when we turn back to nature, we heal.
Soul Journey
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Raynaud’s Syndrome: Understanding, Soothing, and Supporting the Journey Back to Warmth
Raynaud’s Syndrome, often nicknamed “zombie fingers,” causes cold, pale, or blue hands and feet due to nervous system overreaction and poor circulation. Learn what triggers it, why it’s like a mild case of shock, and how breathing, grounding, massage, and affirmations can help. Soul Journey offers massage and nervous system reset sessions in Melbourne, FL to restore warmth, calm stress, and improve circulation.
Soul Journey
Aug 12, 20255 min read


✨ The Laying On of Hands: Bridging Reiki, Energy Work, and the Miraculous Roots of our Christian Faith
What if healing isn’t lost to history—but found in quiet touch, deep presence, and faith that Spirit still moves through us today?
Soul Journey
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Discover the Healing Power of Intuitive Massage (Video Blog)
Experience Soul Journey’s Intuitive Massage—a personalized blend that's perfect for chronic pain, transitions, and deep emotional release.
Soul Journey
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Holy Crepitus! What’s That Sound in My Neck?
You tilt your head, and suddenly there’s a pop or crack. It’s a sensation many experience, yet few understand. This phenomenon is known as neck crepitus, a common occurrence that, while often harmless, can be unsettling.
Soul Journey
Jul 11, 20252 min read


🔔 Don't Smash the Alarm: What Your Nervous System is Really Trying to Tell You
Discover why calming your nervous system—not silencing it—is the key to lasting confidence. Join our in-person or Zoom somatic coaching sessions.
Soul Journey
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Costal Chondritis: When Your Chest Hurts, But It’s Not Your Heart
Costal chondritis causes chest pain at the rib-sternum junction. Here’s a pain map and tools to relieve tension, inflammation, and fear.
Soul Journey
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Did You Know? The Science of Massage Session Lengths (It’s About Skin, Not Just Time)
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.
Soul Journey
Jun 10, 20253 min read
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