ABOUT ZENHEADS

From Screen to STUDIO

In 2024, ZenHeads, an ASMR scalp massage channel, was born.

Founded by Alyssa, a licensed massage therapist in Knoxville who specializes in massage for headaches, ZenHeads started as a creative outlet. She began experimenting with hair brushing, back scratching and other sensory techniques alongside her headache-focused massage, and we found our community of ZenHeads.

In 2025, we brought those sensory techniques and massage together to develop a uniquely ZenHeads style that combines deeply relaxing, nostalgic techniques with therapeutic, evidence-informed bodywork right here in our Knoxville studio.

Woman making a massage table with a white quilt in a cozy, warmly lit room.
Woman making a massage table with a white quilt in a cozy, warmly lit room.

Brought to Life by Licensed Massage Therapists

Every ZenHeads session is personalized and performed by a licensed massage therapist with advanced training in therapeutic bodywork. Following a brief consultation, your therapist will design a session around your goals, weaving together our signature tool-assisted techniques with skilled hands-on massage to create an experience that's both relaxing and therapeutic.

Our goal is simple: to help you slow down, quiet the mind, and leave feeling better than when you arrived.

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Making You Feel Safe Again

At ZenHeads, we believe feeling your healthiest comes from feeling safe and cared for. We’re centered on creating the conditions where your body can naturally regulate itself again. Our favorite modalities are ones that work with the power of your nervous system to yield profound results.

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Gentle Modalities We Love

  • A gentle, rhythmic form of lymphatic massage designed to support the body’s natural drainage and healing processes. Using light, intentional movements, this technique helps reduce swelling, support immune function, and encourage relaxation.

  • A gentle, hands-on technique that focuses on releasing tension in the connective tissue (fascia) surrounding muscles. By applying slow, sustained pressure, this approach helps improve mobility, reduce chronic pain, and restore balance to the body.

  • A gentle, therapeutic massage that targets the muscles inside the mouth, jaw, and surrounding areas. This technique can help release tension, improve jaw mobility, and support relief from headaches, TMJ discomfort, and chronic facial tension.

  • ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, is a sensation often described as deeply soothing, almost meditative. We use specialized tools and techniques to induce gentle tactile ASMR sensations, helping your body sink into a calmer, more restful state.

OUR TEAM

ALYSSA COULTER, LMT

FOUNDER, MASSAGE THERAPIST

  • Following a head injury and years of navigating chronic illness, Alyssa found her way to massage therapy, graduating from the Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage in 2021. She spent three years in solo practice helping people with chronic migraines and headaches before founding ZenHeads to share her approach with a wider community.

    She loves working with people in chronic pain and believes in the power of joy as part of overall health. Alyssa hopes to help people find relief, reconnect with their bodies, and look forward to taking care of themselves.

HANNAH CARR, LMT

MASSAGE THERAPIST

  • Hannah has worked in luxury spas across the US for 10+ years. Her signature approach includes a harmonious blend of Swedish flow and deep tissue for targeted areas. She excels in face, neck, upper back, and shoulder work with specific detail to the occipital ridge. With a background of Thai and Reiki therapy, she can incorporate energy work and attention to breath to ease the body and mind leaving for a blissed out experience.

CHLOE DODSON, LMT

MASSAGE THERAPIST

  • Chloe graduated from the North Carolina Center for Massage and Natural Health in 2026 and brings a background in Nutrition and Wellness to her work. She takes a holistic approach to massage, creating space for rest, renewal, and a little breathing room from the demands of everyday life.

    She specializes in TMJ work, fascial and lymphatic massage, and scalp treatments. Chloe also loves supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and hormonal changes throughout life. Her goal is to help people feel more grounded, hopeful, and encouraged through the art of massage.

Kind Words from Real Clients

  • "That was pure magic. More relaxing than any massage I’ve ever had."

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  • "If I could do this every night, i would sleep so well."

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  • "So Nostalgic. brings me right back to grade school."

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  • My initial thought was, "I am the zen garden."

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  • "Absolutely amazing!! I feel more refreshed than I have all year!"

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