By Elena Rinne
The Health Hut was at risk of closing before Emily Klotz stepped in and took it over from former owner Aggie Marche, who had operated the business since 2010 and was considering retiring.
“I bought the business 4 years ago, right at the end of COVID. It was a little risky,” said Klotz.
Klotz noticed the increasing demand for a holistic health store in Georgina and knew she needed to save the business from closing.
Klotz, who’s worked in healthcare for 18 years, started her journey into holistic health after the birth of her son.
“Working in that environment has really shown me that I would prefer going all natural. I wasn’t really getting anywhere with the pharmaceuticals,” she said.
The Health Hut offers organic naturally sourced vitamins and probiotics, organic teas, essential oils, locally sourced honey, skin and body care.
Along with natural and organic products, The Health Hut offers a variety of wellness services such as massage, reflexology, bone therapy, and energy healing.
Klotz chose not to take a paycheque. Every cent she makes goes to building the business.
“The town’s growing, so I needed to step my game up and grow with the town,” she said. “I’ve just been working really hard to grow the business so I can grow with the town.”
Holistic and homeopathic remedies are often overlooked and not given the same credibility or recognition as Western medicine, despite many people relying on them for health and wellness.
“I think that people think it’s a quick fix when it comes to natural. It does worry me a bit when people try something natural and it doesn’t work right away,” she explained. “You have to be consistent with it because it doesn’t have all those same kinds of chemicals. It’s working with your body.”
Klotz prides herself on a warm and welcoming atmosphere, in contrast to the warehouse feel of big box stores.
“You’re more than just a customer here. You’re part of a team,” she said. “I’m just looking forward to getting people healthy in a natural way.”
Support local by visiting The Health Hut’s new location at 920 Lake Drive East, Jackson’s Point.
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