A Calm Mind Massage

02/05/2026

It is highly unfortunate that I have to make this post, but from this point on, I will not be providing my services to male clients unless you are a current regular with a standing routine.

Firstly, to my current male clients, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for upholding yourselves as gentlemen; your respect for me and my work and the way you honor your service and value therapeutic massage means so much to me, and I value you as clients more than you know and look forward to continuing to provide the body work and care you so need and deserve ❤️ This decision by no means applies to you or your appointments, and will not in any way affect how you are treated or thought of. You have proven time and time again to be wonderful clients and human beings as a whole, and for that, I'm so grateful ☺️

Now, back to business. In the massage industry, sexual harassment has always been a heavy factor in our work. I began my journey with the intention and passion to provide therapeutic touch to a world that is in desperate need of it, to help heal and empower people to heal themselves. My love for my work is driven by passion, and instances of sexual harassment can have such a negative impact and leaves me sometimes with a sense of hatred and disgust, and that is not the energy I will be bringing into my studio, my world, and my conscience. Unfortunately, this is an instance where "Some can ruin it for all", as in light of this, I will not be attending to male clients beyond my current regulars.
If you have a CURRENT/NON-EXPIRED gift certificate, I will definitely honor that, but I have reached out to everyone in this announcement to notify you to not purchase gift certificates for any men you may know, as I will no longer be attending to them and will be unable to honor them, but if they were purchased before this date, I will honor them and they will be treated with the utmost respect and care.

But this is my first and final warning: If I am treated in any fashion of disrespect, whether it be sexual comments or inappropriate compliments/requests/actions while you are at MY STUDIO, your information will be passed directly to the Piedmont Police Department, where I will be filing charges against you to the fullest extent of the law, your picture will be put on display in a public format where you will be shamed and ridiculed and everyone you know will be made very aware of your actions, and you will be made to feel as small as you try to make your massage therapists feel when you bring such utter disrespect to your appointment and into such a sacred place of healing. I NEVER make posts like this, and I am all about peace and love, but I will PROTECT my peace and love for what I do for holding the right people accountable and being one step in the direction of ending the sexual harassment massage therapists are forced to face by the disgusting, slimy worms of our population. While I believe EVERYONE needs therapeutic work and would wish it for the world, I cannot put myself at risk to provide that if certain people don't value me as much as I value them. It's unfortunate in this day and age that so many massage therapists are taking this route, but while some try to remain in the dark days of believing human beings are here for their amusement and gratification, I will be providing my work to only those I can ensure respect and safety from.

But I am fine, I am safe, rest assured no hatm has come to me physically whatsoever, but I am putting a stop to any potential of reoccurrence or more severe scenarios. The right people have been held accountable, my resolve and love for my work is undeterred and remains strong and flourishing ❤️❤️❤️. I will not give anyone power over this journey I have chosen for myself. I look forward to a beautiful future at A Calm Mind Massage and providing the people I love and care for the most with such well deserved care and nurturing. You are all such bright lights in this world, thank you for honoring me, my business, and my peace. Be well, dear ones 🌿!

02/02/2026

❤️❤️❤️ Valentine's Day Is Approaching ❤️❤️❤️

I have had SO many amazing husbands/boyfriends/fiances calling to either set up their partners with an appointment, calling ahead to cover their partner's February appointments, or purchasing gift certificates to gift them on the special day, and it makes me so happy to see the clients who bring me so much joy and gratitude are getting showered in the love and appreciation they deserve, especially when I get to be a part of such a wonderful gesture of love 🤗! I am fully booked for February, but have no fear, gift certificates are still available on our website acalmmindmassage.com 24/7 for your Valentine's Day gift needs. Browse our menu and find the perfect service that aligns with her needs ❤️ For any questions about purchasing a gift certificate or covering your special someone's service for February, please call (256)371-9628 and I will help in any way I can to make her Valentine's Day gift magical ✨!!

01/21/2026

What "A Calm Mind Massage" stands for:

I have been asked many times as to why I named my business "A Calm Mind Massage". I became a massage therapist 7 years ago with the dream and determination to help people not only find a way to deal with their physical pain, but to find a career avenue that would allow me to help with the world-wide issue of overstimulation, chronic stress, over-activation of our "fight or flight" mental and physical response, and to help heal the havoc all of this wreaks on the body and mind. I wanted to train and study to effectively learn the language of the body to not only hear its needs, but to be able to translate it to my clients and to educate them on what their body and mind needs for them to heal, to relax, and to release tension.
We force our bodies through so much- Hard work days, overtime, unrealistic expectations, physical exertion without rest or proper recovery, overlooking our own needs to meet the needs of others, taking on coworkers' stress when they over-share and force their mental baggage on you, trying to be the perfect parent. We pour until our glass is empty, without taking the time to refill it. Your body and mind provides that for you and more, but take a moment to ask yourself, "What do I do for my body and mind?" Unfortunately, the answer is usually lacking....

When you walk in my door, you give yourself over to the trust-worthy hands of your therapist, and you give the floor to your body and mind to express itself to me as to what it needs to relax and release. While it is important to communicate with your therapist areas of discomfort and pain before getting on the table, it is just as important to trust that your therapist is trained and qualified to feel and find the sources of said issues and to work with the body in the most effective way possible once you are on the table. At A Calm Mind Massage, the idea of "forcing" anything on the body and mind does not exist. My Signature Massage was created with a compilation of the techniques and alternation of pressures that have proven tried and true over my career and have had proven results with my clientele and is ever-evolving. It is uniquely customized for EVERY session based off the condition of your body and your nervous system. Above all, The Signature Massage respects the balance of physical muscle manipulation and getting your mind and nervous system to a point of feeling safe enough to release, and that does not happen without providing the technique, atmosphere, and your body's sense of feeling "heard" by respecting its needs and boundaries, and only when a calm mind is achieved through all of this can your body receive and absorb the most effective massage possible. Hence the name "A Calm Mind Massage" ❤️.

Despite our ever-growing field of medicine, stress remains the #1 contributor to chronic disease and death, and for a massage therapist to overlook that when compiling their massage methods is, in my opinion, a travesty. While my methods might not be for everyone, I am proud to stand as one of the few options available to those who are seeking overall physical and mental health without the side effects by strengthening the healthy relationship between you and your body and to watch it flourish side by side with you. Because of this, over 95% of my clients are regulars who see me on a routine basis as they understand the body and mind is not something that needs to be temporarily "whipped into shape", but something that needs to be nurtured and regularly checked in on, like any other healthy relationship in your life.

So now you know the story behind the name "A Calm Mind Massage" and everything it and I stand for ❤️. I'm so honored to play this role in all of my amazing clients' lives, and your support and trust has made it possible for hundreds of people to find my business as an option in their journey of seeking a better life.

Be well, dear ones 🌿

01/16/2026

01/08/2026

*EDIT: The Wednesday January 28 @ 11:15am and Thursday January 29th @ 10am sessions have booked!*

🌿NEW JANUARY OPENINGS🌿

Some previous engagements have been adjusted, opening up just a few availabilities for January! I have been booked solid for months, so hopefully this comes as good news to a lucky few of you!

**Wednesday, January 28: 11:15am**

**Thursday, January 29: 10am/11:45am**

Besides these new availabilities, I am still completely booked for January. Remember, these appointments book quickly, so please call (256)371-9628 to claim one for yourself ❤️ I hope you are all having an amazing start to your new year! Be well 🌿

01/05/2026

Those “knots” you feel under your hands aren’t chunks of muscle tissue that need to be broken apart.

They’re not scar tissue you have to smash. They’re not adhesions you need to overpower.

Scar tissue CAN be mechanically influenced with manual therapy.
It’s a structural change- collagen laid down after injury or surgery- and skilled, progressive loading and hands-on work can help improve its mobility.

But the most common “knots” people feel are trigger points, and trigger points are different.

Trigger points are areas of heightened sensitivity and increased tone that are held in place by the nervous system, not glued together by tissue that needs to be torn apart.

They’re part of a conversation happening between the brain, nerves, and muscles.

When the nervous system perceives threat, overload, fatigue, or repeated stress, it increases protective tone. Muscles stay guarded. Sensitivity increases. Pain signals amplify.

What you feel as a “knot” is often the body doing its job, creating stability and protection.

Massage doesn’t work because we’re stronger than the tissue. It works because touch changes how the nervous system interprets sensation.

Through mechanisms like:
• Gate Control Theory: where non-threatening touch competes with pain signals at the spinal cord
• Descending inhibition (DNIC): where the brain releases its own pain-relieving chemicals
• Parasympathetic activation: shifting the body out of defense and into safety

Skilled touch tells the nervous system:
“You’re okay. You don’t need to hold here anymore.”

And that is when tone changes.
That’s when trigger points soften.
That’s when relief spreads.

Massage isn’t about breaking people down.
It’s about helping the brain, nerves, and muscles work together again.

When therapists understand this, their work becomes more effective and their careers become more sustainable.

*Credit to Two Hearts Bodywork for this amazing post*

12/24/2025

A lot of places are closing early for Christmas Eve, but acalmmindmassage.com is available 24/7 for your last minute Christmas shopping needs. Allow your loved one to open the gift of massage Christmas morning, I promise nothing will bring them down, stress them out, or tire them knowing they have a massage waiting on them ❤️! Or if you don't have the privilege of seeing your loved one for Christmas, gift certificate purchases offer the option to send it directly to their email! So many options to make this Christmas as convenient as possible. Have a wonderful Christmas Eve!

12/21/2025

Good Morning Lovelies ❤️
This is a reminder that A Calm Mind Massage is now closed till my return on January 6th. The business phone will be on silent until then and all calls/messages will be handled upon my return. I will be "refilling my cup", spending time with my HUGE family, cuddling with my kitties, thrifting and antiquing, and above all, taking the space and intentional time to bask in the boundless gratitude I have for all of you, the amazing clients of A Calm Mind Massage! You've all been so kind and supportive not only this holiday season with your words of praise and gratitude, your gifts, and your overall positive presence, but this whole first year of A Calm Mind Massage being open. To say that I am so "lucky" completely devalues every individual amazing encounter and blessing I've experienced this year. I am blessed and so beyond fortunate for every single time you all have walked in and out of my door with a smile on your face, when you come in and take the time to tell me all the positive things you've heard about my business just so it would brighten my day, every snore on that massage table, every lazy smile and exclamation of joy when your massage comes to an end, every hug, every call from someone requesting an appointment because someone couldn't stop telling them how unforgettable their experience with me was, that final look back before you walk out the door to tell me how much you appreciate everything I do.....it absolutely means the world to me. I thank God every day for bringing each one of you into my life, and I mean that with everything in me. May you all experience the joy and utter fulfillment you have brought me this year for your holiday season. May your Christmas be filled with love and laughter and gratitude. May your gifts bring the smile to your face you have provided to me countless times. May your quality time fill your soul. I will miss you all, and I look forward to investing in me so I can soon invest in you. Merry Christmas to you all, and a Happy New Year!

You are all SO loved ❤️

Forever Yours,

-Eden

*Christmas Gift Certificates are available till December 25th at acalmmindmassage.com for all your last minute shopping needs!*