As we lean into this month’s theme of Love Local, I am thrilled to shine a light on the incredible businesses within our community that are dedicated to enhancing our well-being. At The Small Business Collective, we believe that supporting local isn’t just a transaction—it’s an investment in our shared growth and connection. Each of the businesses featured here are serving our region with unique and specialized services that nurture our bodies, minds, and spirits - empowering us to take a beat and take care of ourselves.
Himalayan Salt Cave at Ignite Med Spa & Wellness
I’m all about creating a vibe, and there is nothing I’ve experienced that is more immediately and wholly “vibey” than taking a nap in a Himalayan Salt Cave. Truly. Ignite Med Spa & Wellness offers this scientifically supported experience that promotes improved immunity, better sleep, enhanced respiratory health, and mental well-being. While just the other-worldly look, lighting, and feel of the salt on my skin is mood-altering enough - there is also a pulsating Halogenerator dispersing crushed medical-grade Himalayan salt into the air. Whether you opt for a public or private session, the Salt Cave’s calming environment provides an ideal escape for relaxation or even a group wellness retreat. Independent practitioners can also utilize the space for activities like yoga or sound therapy. If I ever go missing - check here first.
Ignite Med Spa & Wellness
945 Farmington Ave., Lower Level West Hartford
Phone: 860-231-1004
Online: ignite-medspa.com
Clean Beauty Advocacy with Kelly Tunsky
Local entrepreneur and clean beauty advocate Kelly Tunsky is a beacon of inspiration for easy, everyday ways, and little choices you can make to live a healthier life. Through partnerships with brands like Beauty Counter and Crunchi, Kelly educates others on the importance of clean, safe beauty. From uncovering the hidden dangers in popular skincare to empowering others with light-coverage solutions for glowing natural skin, her insights are invaluable and will up-end your current skincare products in the best way. Explore Kelly’s “Safer Swaps” online to begin your journey toward a healthier beauty regimen.
Kelly Tunsky
Online: shopmy.us/kellytunsky
On Social: @shopmy
Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Restore Hyper Wellness
Ok - if you are claustrophobic - sit this one out and head back to the Salt Cave. But, if you’re not and you’re really ready to uplevel your wellness game - Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHbOT) at Restore Hyper Wellness is a must-try. This non-invasive therapy immerses you in a pressurized chamber to breathe 90-95 percent pure oxygen—a stark contrast to the 21 percent oxygen content in regular air. Benefits include optimized sleep, enhanced cognitive clarity, reduced recovery time, and improved immunity. I’m an avid proponent of this therapy from my own experience. It’s provided me relief from joint inflammation and a cognitive boost when I’m feeling a bit “foggy”. Zip into one of these tubes with the help of their expert staff and breathe in the benefits.
Restore Hyper Wellness
345 North Main St., Suite 105, West Hartford
Phone: 860-945-4300
Online: restore.com
Chakra Balancing with Little Bird Wellness
For those seeking a more spiritual approach to self-care, Little Bird Wellness provides a glimpse into the transformative power of Chakra balancing. With locations in East Granby and Manchester, Shaman Chris offers 30-minute Chakra balancing sessions that work like a chiropractic adjustment for the soul. Using tools like pendulums and rattles, Chris identifies imbalances and restores harmony to your energy centers. It’s a quick yet profound way to recalibrate your spirit and set the stage for deeper wellbeing.
Little Bird Wellness
272 Main Street, Manchester | 61 Rainbow Rd, East Granby
Phone: 860-452-3506
Online: littlebirdwellnessct.com
Private Office Retreats at West Hartford Coworking and Windsor Worx
Indulge me with a little self-promotion here, but for good reason! Self-care isn’t just about wellness modalities and skincare - sometimes it’s about creating a productive and inspiring environment to focus on your passions. At West Hartford Coworking and Windsor Worx, we offer beautifully furnished private offices that provide the perfect sanctuary for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and small business owners to dig into some deep work. Whether you’re recording training sessions, hosting client meetings, or tackling a long overdue writing project, these spaces are designed to help you elevate your workday to “boss mode” and give your brain the space and peace it craves in our busy, modern, and often isolating work-from-home lifestyle.
West Hartford Coworking
430 New Park Ave., Suite 102, Hartford
203-303-4708
Online: westhartfordcoworking.com
Windsorworx
41 Mechanic St., Windsor
Phone: 860-780-2457
Online: windsorworx.com
When we Love Local, we uplift not only our small businesses but also our sense of community and connection. These incredible offerings are just a small glimpse of the passion and expertise our Central CT entrepreneurial ecosystem has to offer. I hope you’ll join me in making more time for self-care this month and soaking in the added benefits of doing so in community. Here’s to loving local and living well!
Annisa Teich is the Founder and CEO of The Small Business Collective and is the Managing Director of West Hartford Coworking and Windsor Worx.