Community Spotlight: Healing Hands Clinical Massage and Esthetics
Healing Hands Clinical Massage and Esthetics is more than just a wellness center—it’s a transformative journey guided by the expert hands and heartfelt passion of Mariah Pike. With an unassuming start, Pike’s journey from a single room to a thriving practice is a testament to her dedication and vision.
“Healing Hands has been open for two years now,” Pike begins, her voice brimming with pride. “It started with just me in a small office, and now we’re in this amazing space with a fantastic team. I get to work with some of the best people I know.”
The ethos of Healing Hands is grounded in providing relief from pain and treating injuries, a mission that Pike holds dear. As an Air Force veteran, her own experiences with pain management led her to discover the profound impact of massage therapy. “I was having TMJ (temporomandibular joint) issues and my dentist sent me to a massage therapist. I walked in barely able to open my mouth and walked out able to eat normally. That was my introduction to the power of massage.”
One of the standout tools at Healing Hands is the Dolphin MPS, a microcurrent pulse stimulation device. “It uses DC current, the same as what’s running through all the cells in your body,” she describes. “It increases cellular metabolism and protein synthesis, which is fantastic for treating scar tissue. I’ve worked on scars that are 40 years old and seen great results.”
Anecdotes of immediate relief are common at Healing Hands. Pike recalls a recent client with post-surgical knee pain. “She got off the table after half an hour without any pain. It’s incredibly powerful.”
The success stories don’t end there. Pike also specializes in pelvic balancing, a service that has profoundly impacted many women dealing with post-surgical issues. “Releasing scar tissue from C-sections can relieve back and shoulder pain and improve overall movement. It’s life-changing for many women.”
Healing Hands isn’t just about physical relief; it’s also about mental well-being. The practice offers vagus nerve stimulation, which Pike champions for its benefits in treating anxiety, depression, and insomnia. “If a client feels nothing else, they usually report sleeping better after treatment.”
Community involvement is a cornerstone of Healing Hands. Pike recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting with the Cabot Area Chamber of Commerce and is actively involved with local organizations like The CALL and Lonoke County Safe Haven. “Supporting these causes is close to my heart,” Pike says. “The idea of children being pulled from their homes and from being in a situation that is unsafe for them, it just hurts me.”
Looking ahead, Pike has ambitious plans for Healing Hands. She envisions incorporating movement-based practices like yoga and Pilates, expanding into athletic training, and acquiring new tools like a PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy) machine. “Movement is crucial for correcting imbalances,” she explains. “I want to provide more structured guidance for exercises and rehabilitation.”
For those considering a career in massage therapy, Pike offers simple yet profound advice: “Do it. Make sure you love it because if you don’t, you won’t put everything into it. But just try, because the worst that can happen is finding out it’s not your thing.”
Healing Hands is more than just a business; it’s a community of care, a beacon of hope for those in pain, and a testament to the transformative power of holistic health.
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Healing Hands Clinical Massage and Esthetics
2120 W Main St
Cabot, Arkansas 72023
5015304367
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