So often we hear the phrase, “Take whatever life throws at you.” Well, the newly opened TheraPaint Studio gives you the chance to throw a little paint back at life. In June, husband-wife duo Jake and Jackie Laurian Long opened a first-of-its-kind paint-throwing studio in Nashville. The idea, born from a particularly stressful time in the couple’s life, began in a home studio, where Jackie invited friends to relieve stress by throwing paint. TheraPaint Studio has since grown into a fun business that invites clients to unwind, release tension and even improve range of motion — all by throwing paint.

At TheraPaint Studio, paint throwing is a luxurious and surprisingly clean experience. Guests dress head-to-toe in protective gear and spend 45 minutes throwing bright, milk-based paint on a compostable canvas. The exercise makes the most of the mind-body connection, helping guests produce endorphins — happy hormones — and release pent-up emotions. After the session, guests can take a moment for private reflection in the Zen Den or the meditation garden, which is grown with compost made from the used canvases. They also leave with a keepsake — a photo of their paint-throwing masterpiece.

Jackie and Jake thoughtfully laid out the studio, embracing luxury, sustainability and calm. The design came alive under Jackie’s direction. She furnished the space with secondhand pieces and favored eco-friendly paints and materials — all while maintaining some of the historic site’s original elements. After each session, the milk-based paint, paint containers and canvases are composted; the paintbrushes and protective glasses are washed for reuse; and clients are encouraged to save their paint-throwing suits for future visits.

Jackie and Jake have seen clients embrace the experience — even if they were skeptical before giving paint throwing a try. “I have become such a firm believer in traditional and adjunct therapies, especially for men who tend to shy away from such practices,” says Jake, studio co-owner and a former All-Pro NFL player. “Since our opening, we have seen firsthand the positive impact paint throwing has on our clients, and are thrilled to have concrete evidence that it really works.”

TheraPaint Studio is located at 1613 17th Ave. S., Nashville.

Article courtesy of nFOCUS Magazine