Dee Howell has expanded operations into a bigger space, while staying in her original space.
Howell, owner of Warrior Wellness, now has rented out the space that used to be home to Lulu’s Bakery. Howell formerly planned to move into space at 715 Main St. but decided to take this space instead.
The expansion has added more space to focus on the holistic approach to health that Howell is passionate about.
The area can be used to build-your-own lotions, soaps, body butters, sugar scrubs and salt scrubs with different scents and combinations. Buying house-made options will also be an option.
They’ll also have essential oil mixes for various home remedy options, like allergies and immunity boosts.
“I believe in essential oils, and I believe that they can complement Western medicine in a non-toxic way,” Howell said.
This new area will give people a chance to take classes on essential oil uses. They’ve already held two successful classes, Howell said. Classes will be at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. The Sept. 18 class will focus on options for stress and anxiety.
Classes will cost $10. People can watch or participate in making their own oil combinations for their needs. Howell recommends people RSVP by texting or calling 785-253-5421 or stopping into the office to sign up.
Customers can also use the do-it-yourself space to create something they think their loved one would enjoy, Howell said. She will also host birthday and girls night out parties in the space.
She hopes it will be a cost-effective option for people to have fun and create an experience they will remember.
There will also be more homemade soap, shampoo bars and natural deodorants, as well as more locally made goods like shirts, hand towels, tumblers, jewelry and other gift ideas.
In the original section of the building at 1004 Locust St., Howell has added a sauna for established clients to use in combination with her other services.
Howell will continue providing her massages and assisted strengthening. She is also offering her senior special every day for a $50 massage.
“I think we offer a very holistic approach,” Howell said.
Angie Cifuentes, who also provides massages at Warrior Wellness, is excited to have this new avenue of resources for their clients. She’s looking forward to branching out not just the essential classes, but also bringing groups to the space to celebrate birthdays and other events.
The DIY bar is a great space for teenage girls to make their own products, something that does not currently exist in Eudora, she said.
“It’s all-natural, organic products that have not only aromatherapy benefits, but essential oils have a lot of healing properties and boost our immunity or help with anxiety,” she said.”We use them on my son, who’s special needs, to help with his ADHD symptoms and tic syndrome.”
She’s seen the benefits and hopes to continue to share those with newcomers, especially since many don’t know about the health benefits, she said.
Elizabeth Michalak, from California, was visiting family in Eudora and went with her husband and mom to receive massages from Howell. Michalak said she wishes she lived closer to Eudora, because she feels like Howell is a gem. It is clear she is interested in making the experience holistic, she said.
She has chronic plantar fasciitis and said Howell helped her understand a full-body perspective of why the issues were happening.
“I think I left her studio feeling so much better than I have, and you know, when your body feels good, it just kind of transforms your whole life,” she said. “I mean, I’ve been in such chronic pain for years.”
Michalak’s mom has neuropathy in her feet, and three weeks later she is still feeling better because of the massage, she said.
She also attended one of her essential oil classes with her son, and learned more about how to make and use some new rollerballs.
“We learned the history of essential oils. We learned how to use essential oils. And then we made a few different roller balls, one for focus, one for sleeping,” she said.
The studio will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Howell said they try to accommodate their clients, who are welcome to call or text if something outside those times is needed.
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