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Downtown Rogers Experiencing Growing Trend
of Health and Wellness Focused Businesses
Karen Wagaman, Vice President of Downtown Development for the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that a new trend in Downtown Rogers development is occurring. “The trend towards a business climate offering ‘experiences’ focused on health and wellness is happening now in Downtown Rogers. In 2016, 33 businesses opened in Downtown Rogers, and of those, nine (9) are offering products and services with ‘experiences’ focused on their clients’ health and wellness in mind,” she reported.
ROGERS, AR, March 9, 2017 - The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is seeing growth in businesses that promote healthy living and holistic wellness. Nine of 33 businesses opening their doors in the Downtown Rogers district in 2016 have a health and wellness emphasis with more opening soon. And what could be more fitting given the proximity to the renovated Lake Atalanta Park and trails, The Railyard Bike Park and the Downtown Farmers Market.
One of the newest additions to downtown, The Hive Wellness Group, offers ingredients for living a more beautiful and healthy life. Melissa Humphries, Integrative Health Coach and Owner of The Hive Wellness Group, just opened her wellness spa at 209 W Elm Street in Downtown Rogers.
When asked about her decision to locate her business in Downtown Rogers, Humphries, a 15-year veteran in the health and wellness profession explained, "After several visits to Northwest Arkansas in 2016, I chose to relocate my wellness practice from the Houston, TX area. I fell in love with the abundance of outdoor activities, hiking, and biking trails as well as the number of health-minded people in the community—it seemed to be a perfect fit,” she said. “I am so happy to be here and have an opportunity to not only relocate my business but to expand it.”
Technology may also be playing a role in the growing interest in health and wellness, as smart phones track our sleeping, exercise and eating habits, it becomes easier to stay aware of the choices we make. The Hive’s high tech, infrared sauna offers both a physiological benefit of relaxation and a physical therapy for weight loss, smoking cessation, anti-aging, pain relief and general state of mind. It’s one of only a few full spectrum saunas available in Northwest Arkansas.
“An integrative approach to wellness is an up and coming trend. We focus on every aspect of health and wellbeing--from stress level, nutrition, creativity, movement, sleep and more. It involves a holistic approach to balance a healthy lifestyle. We work with each client to find their unique needs,” said Humphries.
Another downtown business owner offers cosmetic alternatives that are natural and holistic and can offer the results that have previously been achieved through Botox fillers, harsh chemical peels and facelifts. “People are looking for healthy alternatives and as new residents relocate to Northwest Arkansas from other parts of the globe, they bring expectations from their previous communities,” said Cynthia Cantele, a licensed esthetician and owner of Essential Esthetics. “We provide holistic approaches to treating symptoms of skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and eczema.” Cantele’s business focuses on custom skin care—facials, age rejuvenation, micro-current and sugaring—combining a natural, holistic approach with the latest technology.
Magpie Bridge Apothecary Café offers plant-based, organic, made-from-scratch menu options. Shannon Heilmann, restaurant owner, chose this guilt free approach for more than a decade before she decided to open her first restaurant in Downtown Rogers. “We incorporate super-foods and super herbs that are nutrient dense, providing a body’s ability to adapt to stressors—emotional, chemical and physical,” explained Heilmann. For those who are skeptical, she encourages going meat and dairy free one meal per day to enjoy long term health benefits through reducing calorie and fat intake which can lower cholesterol and blood pressure while assisting in weight loss. “I have found significant changes in my body since I went to a plant based diet, I feel better and I have more energy.”
In addition to traditional poultry, fish, pork and beef items, Hapa’s Hawaiian Bar & Grill, opening in mid-March, also offers a variety of vegetarian, gluten free and clean food options. Clean eating, as it is known is a concept that stresses healthy, whole, unprocessed foods without additives or preservatives. Benefits of clean eating may include: fat loss, weight loss, increased energy, improved skin and sleep quality.
Downtown Rogers businesses with your health and wellness in mind include:
Cooking Studio of Downtown Rogers
Downtown Rogers Farmers Market
Essential Esthetics
Envision Nutrition
Freedom Dreamer Photography
GPP Cycling & Multisport Shop
Hapa’s Hawaiian Bar & Grill (Opening March 2017)
Magpie Bridge Apothecary Café
Rush Running Co.
Second Elm
The Hive Wellness Group
The Honeycomb Kitchen Shop
The Red Carpet Salon & Spa
The Urban Tub
Woof & Wander (Opening Soon)
For more information, contact Karen Wagaman
Vice President of Downtown Development
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
(479) 619-3195
karen@rogerslowell.com
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