Our Eclectic Collective

“By providing our customers with the perfect mix of opportunities to nourish the soul we create a unique atmosphere that fosters relaxation, peace and happiness. We are an eclectic collective of small women owned businesses whose independent missions are aligned to help improve the lives of others." -Kate Edmondson, Owner. 

Kate Edmondson - Owner & executive director

Hi, I'm Kate! I am a 2005 graduate of the SkinWorks School of Advanced SkinCare in Salt Lake City, Utah. I have provided skin care services to the Greater Dayton area for over 14 years. I spent over half of my career working under physicians providing clinical treatments. I am passionate about proper skin care and have taken hundreds of hours in advanced training all over the US; concentrating in product ingredients, multi-cultural skin, and corrective treatments. In addition, I completed the Holistic Wellness Practitioner program at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in 2018. The education I received prepared me to work with skin, and the body as well, on a physical and spiritual level.

10 years ago, I began envisioning a place where like-minded women would work alongside each other, united in our goal of helping others feel better. Through my own personal journey to find healing, I sought out wellness professionals, therapists, and bodyworkers. Finding gifted lightworkers is like searching for the golden key, the proverbial needle in a haystack. What you may not know is that Dayton is blessed to have many such people.

In 2018, I presented my fledgling idea to the Accelerate Dayton program. I was accepted, and gifted with the one-on-one help of local business leaders to teach me how to make my dream a reality. From there, tend&flourish was born. Now, I am the steward of a beautiful ship, with a crew of unique and talented professionals that call tend&flourish their business home. I provide affordable studio space to women that are making the leap from employee or home based. I give them a safe space to grow their business. I act as a conduit, facilitating others personal healing journeys through connecting them with the right professional for their individual needs.

We have an incredible amount of gifted humans in Dayton. I believe Dayton to be a City of Light. My goal is to connect with every lightworker in our city and give them a platform to be seen, heard and felt. My mission is not yet complete.

I will continue to tend, so you can flourish!

Ponsi Swett ~ Thai MAssage

Ponsi Swett of ForeverWell is a healer from Thailand, combining her natural gifts with certified bodywork, body ergonomics and Thai massage.

in bloom lmt ~ kyleigh breslin

Kyleigh has been practicing massage therapy ever since graduating from the Dayton School of Medical Massage in 2019. On top of her massage license, she is also a level 2 Reiki practitioner and avid yogi. She specializes in therapeutic relaxation, muscle-specific deep tissue, facial massage, and healing energy work. Her technique could be described as slow and intentional. Kyleigh’s philosophy behind her work is to assist clients in strengthening the connection between mind and body, helping them gain awareness of how mental, emotional, and spiritual imbalances can manifest physically.

To schedule, click link below https://inbloommassage.square.site/

cecelia maria tattoo

Cosmetic, restorative and embellishment tattooing.

@ceciliamariatattoo on IG or facebook.com/ceciliamariatattoo

AVAILABLE

Our affectionately named “Gypsy Studio” is the perfect studio for someone that does not need much space. Tiny in size with many shelves and it’s own skylight to bring in natural light. It has just enough room for a small desk and 2 chairs.

linnea stevens, ma ~ Artness by linnea

Linnea Stevens is an artist, illustrator and educator. Check out her work for sale on the first floor of the building.

Commissions available soon!

resonance massage & bodywork ~ megan royalty LMT, ryt, Reiki master

Megan is a proud graduate of SHI Integrative Medical Massage School and has been licensed since 2013. Megan is very versatile in her massage techniques and has a background working in both chiropractic & spa settings. She is certified in Hot Stone, Prenatal Massage, Integrative Reflexology, and often integrates the use of Cranial-Sacral Therapy. She works with many types of clients, from those who suffer from chronic pain, to those who simply seek relief from everyday stress. Her touch has often been described as “Firm, Nurturing, and Intuitive”. Megan truly believes in the healing power of touch. She feels that massage resonates deeper than just flesh and bone and serves as “An Invitation to Open”. Her hope and goal is to integrate her bodywork and energy practices to give her clients a truly individual experience that will enable healing on a physical, emotional, and even spiritual level.

LOFT STUDIO- AVAILABLE

Inquire about growing your business at Tend & Flourish.

SUZANNE CROTEAU, D.O ~ croteau health practice

Family practice physician and Homeopath. By appointment only. Thermography available one Saturday per month.