Northgate MallMassage Heights comes to Northgate
Therapeutic services business Massage Heights plans to open a location at Northgate Mall in January and employ up to 30 therapists, according to mall owner CBL & Associates Properties Inc. The San Antonio-based business has more than 100 locations and operates on a membership model. Franchise owners are Andrew and Christina Krieger, who relocated to the Hixson area two years ago.
"Regular massage is a necessity in today's fast paced environment to counteract the stress of work and home demands," said Christina Krieger in a statement.
The retreat will take 3,000 square feet on the exterior of the mall near Applebee's and will offer 11 single massage rooms, a couples massage room and two facial rooms.
Walmart adds clinic in Dalton
Walmart will open a healthcare clinic staffed by nurse practioners inside its Dalton, Ga., store on Oct. 17. Part of a pilot program, the clinic will offer primary care services for Walmart employees and customers.
For employees on the Walmart health plan, the Walmart Care Clinic office visit costs $4. For customers, an office visit to the Walmart Care Clinic will cost $40. The clinic will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.