Heidi Foland knows massage. After nine years of practicing massage, she felt like it was time to expand her reach.
“I wanted to challenge myself to something more,” she says.
That challenge translated in Foland and her husband Brad Foland opening
Renewed Spirit in
Downtown Okemos on January 2. Not only does the new spa offer massage therapy, but it also features hair salon and nail services.
“The name is what we want people to feel,” says Foland. “We want them to come in and renew their spirit when they walk through the door.”
Foland chose the 2,200 square foot location on Hamilton Road because of its walkable distance from many homes and businesses in Okemos. She currently employs three fulltime styles and nail technicians.
Though the facility required some renovation before opening the salon, Foland was able to make quick work of the site preparation.
“We pretty much gutted it and totally remodeled it in one month,” Foland says. “We did some massive remodeling.”
Foland hopes Renewed Spirit become known for its atmosphere that is a blend of serenity and energy.
“It’s calming when you walk in here,” Foland says, “and when you leave here, we have the fun, energetic personalities to make people say, ‘I feel great.’”
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