The Ōha Bodywork & Wellness

Overview

• Brief description of the sauna/facility type

  • The Ōha Bodywork & Wellness is a boutique bodywork, yoga, and wellness studio located in Birmingham’s historic Forest Park neighborhood. The facility offers a holistic blend of therapeutic massage, traditional Hawaiian healing (Lomi Lomi), yoga classes, sound healing, and wellness rituals — including an on-site sauna and infrared light therapy.

• Overall atmosphere and experience

  • The studio emphasizes a warm, sacred, community-oriented atmosphere. Services combine clinical and energetic modalities (neuromuscular, craniosacral, Reiki, Lomi Lomi) to support physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Reviews highlight a welcoming, safe space and a calm, healing energy encouraged by the founders/practitioners.

Features & Amenities

• On-site Sauna (bookable add-on/service)
• Infrared light therapy sessions/add-on
• Sound baths and sound healing (singing bowls, drums, bells)
• Multiple treatment rooms for massage, craniosacral therapy, and other bodywork
• Yoga & class studio hosting a broad schedule (Vinyasa, Buti/Primal Flow, aerial yoga, acro, restorative, meditation)
• Kava ceremonies & bowl of kava offered as group or add-on experiences
• Enhancements & add-ons such as hot stones, cupping (during or post-session), hot towel body cleanse, aromatherapy, warm organic coconut/olive oil treatments
• Community-focused space used for classes, workshops, and ceremonial gatherings

Services

• Bodywork & Massage

  • Therapeutic massages (multiple practitioners and durations)
  • Deep tissue / neuromuscular work
  • Lomi Lomi (Native Hawaiian healing)
  • Prenatal massage
  • Couples’ massage and 4-handed massage
  • Specialized sessions (Golfer’s Massage, Fertility Massage)

• Energy & Somatic Modalities

  • CranioSacral Therapy
  • Reiki
  • Pranic healing and breathwork
  • Sound healing / sound baths

• Wellness Rituals & Add-ons

  • Sauna sessions
  • Infrared light therapy
  • Kava ceremony
  • Shirodhara (Ayurvedic oil therapy)
  • Hot stones, cupping, fire cupping, chroma (light) therapy
  • Assisted stretching, scalp massage, body rocking

• Yoga & Classes

  • Daily / weekly classes: Rise & Shine AM Flow, Buti / Primal Flow, Acro, Aerial Yoga, Restorative + Sound Bath, Floating Guided Meditation, private sessions and membership options

Pricing

• Massage starting prices shown on site:

  • Therapeutic Massage: From approximately $137 (60–90+ minute options available)
  • Therapeutic Massage with Chris: From $137.00
  • Therapeutic Massage with Bridget: From $137.50
  • Couples’ Massage: From $294
  • Prenatal Massage: From $145–$170
  • Lomi Lomi: From $137.50
  • Lunchtime Massage (short): $60
  • Golfer’s Massage: $192
  • Fertility Massage: $190

• Add-ons / Enhancements (examples):

  • Sauna: $70
  • Infrared Light Therapy: $20
  • Hot Stones: $15
  • Sound Bath add-on: $10
  • Cupping (during session): $25
  • Kava Ceremony: $35
  • Shirodhara: $250

• Yoga / class pricing examples:

  • Drop-in classes around $10–$37 depending on class and format; monthly memberships available (example: Rise & Shine monthly $35)

Note: Prices shown on the site vary by practitioner, duration, and package; check current booking pages for exact rates and availability.

Location & Hours

• Location: The Ōha Bodywork & Wellness is located in Birmingham, Alabama — Forest Park neighborhood. (Exact street address not listed in the provided content.)
• Operating hours: Specific daily hours are not provided in the extracted content. Classes and appointments are scheduled throughout the week (early morning flows, evening restorative classes, weekend offerings). Booking pages and class schedules should be consulted for current hours and availability.

Notes

• What makes this sauna/wellness business special or different:

  • Integration of Native Hawaiian healing (Lomi Lomi), Reiki, and other traditional practices alongside therapeutic and clinical bodywork — creating a unique cultural and energetic approach to wellness.
  • A broad menu that combines relaxation (sound baths, restorative yoga), clinical depth (neuromuscular/craniosacral), and ceremonial experiences (kava ceremonies, Shirodhara).
  • Community orientation — studio functions as a gathering place for workshops, classes, and group rituals as well as one-on-one therapy.
  • Founders/practitioners (Bridget and Chris Herring) are presented as experienced, multi-modal clinicians who emphasize compassionate, informed care.

• Booking & policies:

  • Appointments and class reservations are handled online; a 24-hour cancellation/reschedule policy applies to many services (clients are asked to cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance to avoid full-fee charges).

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