Joni and David Pope, founders of Holding Space Healing Arts in Daphne, have a wellness practice rooted in nervous system regulation, corrective movement and sustainable strength. Their complementary services help clients move out of chronic stress and into a greater sense of safety, resilience and function, reflecting a philosophy that healing begins when the body feels supported and secure.
Joni Pope, a licensed massage therapist and Reiki practitioner with more than 20 years of experience, specializes in restorative bodywork that supports parasympathetic activation and deep regulation. Drawing on Thai yoga massage, energy work and trauma-informed care, she helps the body’s innate healing wisdom unfold.
David Pope provides assessment-driven personal training, corrective exercise and therapeutic massage focused on restoring pain-free movement and building lasting strength. He identifies movement imbalances, addresses chronic tension patterns and helps clients develop sustainable strength without pushing beyond capacity.
While Joni Pope emphasizes calming and regulating the nervous system, David Pope concentrates on rebuilding structural integrity and resilient movement—an integrated approach designed to support immediate relief and long-term vitality.
“One of the most fulfilling parts of our work is seeing clients move from tension and pain into ease and strength,” she says. “We hold space for each person to reconnect with their body, restore balance and feel supported, resilient and empowered.”
The Popes live in Daphne and are raising four children. They say their work is shaped as much by family life and community connection as by professional training—a daily practice of resilience, patience and strength at home and in the studio.
Schedule a session Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to discover how small, consistent practices in bodywork, corrective exercise and nervous system regulation can transform your well-being. Location: 1203 U.S. 98, Ste. 2E, Daphne. Follow on Instagram @HoldingSpaceHealingArts. Call or text 251-487-6546 or visit MassageBook.com/therapists/holdingspacehealingarts.
