Your Guide to Birmingham Wellness: Summer 2025
Birmingham is home to fantastic wellness experts ready to help you feel your best all summer long. This guide is the perfect resource for anyone looking to refresh their mind, body, and space. Whether you're starting a new routine or simply looking for a seasonal reset, these local businesses offer the tools and support you need for a more balanced, energized, and organized summer.
StyleBlueprint's Summer Wellness Guide in Birmingham
Here at StyleBlueprint, we make sure to partner only with the best businesses in Birmingham. We showcase them to help our readers find who they want to work with. Below is a list of businesses we partner with that offer a range of offerings to help you make the most of your summer.
Orderly Way
Website: orderly-way.com
Rachel Simpson, founder of Orderly Way, is a former engineer turned professional organizer who believes an orderly space creates a smoother life. Blending precision with creativity, she designs functional, beautiful systems that bring peace and clarity to daily routines. Her thoughtful approach and problem-solving skills help clients feel calm, focused, and in control. Whether you're tackling a single space or an entire home, Rachel brings ease and efficiency to every project, helping you live more simply and intentionally.
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Rise + Refine
Website: riseandrefinehotyoga.com
Rise + Refine Hot Yoga offers a well-rounded wellness experience, combining hot yoga, Pilates, meditation, HIIT, sauna, salt room, red light therapy, and chromotherapy. With classes like Hot 26 and Barkan Flow, the studio provides a range of options suitable for all levels. The environment is supportive and encouraging, making it easy to stay motivated and consistent. Whether you're building strength, improving flexibility, or just looking to recharge, Rise + Refine is a space designed to help you feel your best.
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Project Lean Nation Meadowbrook
Website: projectleannation.com
PLN Meadowbrook offers convenient, nutritious meal solutions without sacrificing time or taste. Their locally owned shop puts a friendly face to your wellness journey, with delivery available right to your door. Meals are dietitian-designed, made with fresh, whole ingredients, and flash-frozen to lock in nutrition. Choose from a wide variety of meals, snacks, and shakes in-store or online — no contracts or fees required. Just real food, real support, and a team that truly wants you to thrive.
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Restore RHW Mountain Brook
Website: restore.com
Restore Hyper Wellness in Mountain Brook offers a wide range of recovery and wellness services, including cryotherapy, infrared sauna, red light therapy, compression, IV drips, and mild hyperbaric oxygen — all under one roof. Staffed by friendly, attentive professionals, the studio earns praise for its clean, well‑organized facility and expert support, especially during IV and cryotherapy sessions. Whether you're targeting inflammation, hydration, energy boost, or recovery, Mountain Brook's Restore delivers practical, effective solutions in a welcoming environment.
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Ignite Cycle
Website: ignitebhm.com
Ignite Cycle brings high-energy indoor cycling to a whole new level. With invigorating 45‑ or 60‑minute classes (including signature, express, and themed rides), the studio offers motivating workouts set to electrifying music. A team of well-trained instructors guides every ride in a supportive, community-focused atmosphere, even offering childcare for midday sessions. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned rider, Ignite Cycle delivers a challenging, fun, and convenient fitness experience.
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About the Author Bailey Torkelson
Bailey is the StyleBlueprint Marketing Manager. She loves a good meal and glass of wine with great friends... or a reality TV binge with her cat, Luna.
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