NEW HAND & STONE SPA OPENS IN JACKSONVILLE – NORTHPOINT VILLAGE, LED BY FIRST-GENERATION AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 6, 2024) — Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the upcoming opening of its newest franchised location in Jacksonville’s Northpoint Village. Located at 12553 Yellow Bluff Road, the spa is owned by Christopher Pruitt and Rosie Tillan-Pruitt, marking the brand’s 90th location in the state of Florida. The local owners are committed to providing a sanctuary for the Jacksonville – Northpoint Village community where people can regularly invest in themselves through self-care. 

Owned and operated by Christopher Pruitt and Rosie Tillan-Pruitt, Hand & Stone of Jacksonville – Northpoint Village will enhance the community's wellness offerings, providing a serene escape for regular self-care and rejuvenation. Both Rosie and Chris have been in corporate America their entire careers and were ready to embark on their personal journey of becoming entrepreneurs. Rosie, a first-generation American and daughter of Cuban immigrants, was inspired to open a business and now makes that goal a reality with the opening of the couple’s Jacksonville-based franchise. Their extensive backgrounds in business development, project management, sales support, and consulting have prepared them to lead their business and step into their new role as franchise owners. 

“As a Latina born to Cuban immigrant parents, having my own business is a dream come true. We are so proud and honored to be joining the Hand & Stone brand, and to have the privilege of introducing our wellness-based business to our neighbors in north Jacksonville,” said Rosie Tillan-Pruitt, owner of Hand & Stone Jacksonville – Northpoint Village. “Our 17-year-old son, Gabriel, is eager to learn the business, and we are excited to foster that enthusiasm. Our family believes in the transformative power of relaxation and self-care and are fully committed to making these essential services accessible to as many of our future guests as we can.” 

The newest Hand & Stone spa in Jacksonville – Northpoint Village brings high-quality professional massage services, including Swedish, Himalayan Salt, Sports, Deep Tissue, Oncology and Prenatal massages to the Northeast Florida community. Guests can also visit the new spa to enjoy Hand & Stone’s signature hot stone massage, with a wide range of other services available for women, men and teens.  

Like all Hand & Stone spas nationwide, the new Jacksonville – Northpoint Village location offers advanced skincare and spa services that incorporate new technologies at the forefront of the wellness market to enhance each guest’s overall experience. These advanced services include Diamond Glow facial, NuFACE microcurrent facial, and LED Phototherapy facial, as well as innovations such as CBD oil enhancements and partnerships with award-winning skincare lines Dermalogica®, Image, and ClarityRX

All Hand & Stone services are performed by experienced licensed Estheticians and licensed Massage Therapists. The brand’s commitment to guest experience has translated to an unparalleled level of expertise at each location, supported by best-in-class training and ongoing education resources. At Hand & Stone Jacksonville – Northpoint Village, members will have access to a team of wellness experts who specialize in providing exceptional skincare and massage treatments, ensuring a tranquil, relaxing, and comfortable environment. 

The Jacksonville – Northpoint Village Hand & Stone spa will be open Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information about Hand & Stone’s massage and facial services or to schedule an appointment, call 904-300-2190 or visit http://www.handandstonenorthpointvillage.com.  

ABOUT HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA  

Hand & Stone is a more than 600-unit massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to deliver premium spa services to the middle market in a professional, affordable, and convenient manner. Launched in 2004, Hand & Stone now has locations across 36 states and Canada. Each spa features best-in-class massage and skincare treatment. Available for women, men and teens, a wide range of services are tailored to each individual's needs or skin concerns. Hand & Stone facial treatments are performed by licensed estheticians, using top-of-the-line products backed by science including Dermalogica, IMAGE Skincare and ClarityRx Clinical Skin Care. The fastest-growing spa franchise in the country, Hand & Stone has been named No. 1 in the spa category by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2023, 2021 and 2020 and was ranked No. 8 on Forbes' Best Franchises to Buy list in the high investment category. For more information, visit www.handandstone.com/franchise.     

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