Want a Free Foot Massage?

     Sitting almost unnoticed under a shady grove of fern and oak trees at Nova Southeastern University you'll find an unexpected novelty: a Reflexology Path. This special path uses an array of variegated stones and pebbles that are supposed to touch and soothe different parts of your body - from your head and neck to your heart to your stomach - through specific pressure points on the bottom of your foot. All you have to do is kick off your shoes and walk, rub,and massage your feet over these textured and molded rocks to experience some delightful massaging and therapeutic stress relief. Technically, the path is only meant for the use by students and faculty at the college, but if you're a visitor walking around the campus there's nor reason you can't stop and partake in this awesome free treat.



Besides, whenever I visit there's nary a soul to be found in the area - it's like the students don't fully appreciate it or notice it's even there. Therefore more people should stop and visit to show it some love and actually use it.
There's a sublime feeling that comes from removing your shoes to walk around barefoot in a quiet garden, especially one as shady, soundless and zen-licious as this one.






As an even nicer touch, the path is punctuated with inspirational quotes about relaxation and mind-body harmony with nature.




It'd be so nice if someone installed a path like this in a large public park in Miami, but I won't hold my breath on that one. In the meantime, if you find yourself broke or could use a good discount on a therapeutic massage, consider a sojourn to Nova Southeastern's campus and take a unique stroll along the Reflexology Path. But if you're not a student, make sure you do it on tiptoes.