Innovation

House of Health Wellness Boutique was a big dream of Chantelle Lovell. The innovation first surfaced when Chantelle saw the need for a local store that had natural products to help the local community with their health and wellness needs. Chantelle often found herself having to order her vitamins, herbs, and environmentally friendly cleaning products for her home online. She realized her community lacked the resource offering for natural products. House of Health Wellness Boutique provides supplements, essential oils, natural soaps, Hemp CBD, natural teas, crystals, and so much more! Chantelle Lovell and her daughter Brooke Lovell are the heart of this health boutique. They wake up every day, looking forward to helping and assisting locals to reach the highest potential of their wellbeing. With their goal in mind, they do just that, assist the community in their journey to achieve their health goals and concerns.

The vision of the House of Health is much more than good health and wellbeing, it is a family business with a meaningful purpose. Over the past few years, Chantelle has witnessed her customers reach their ultimate health goals, feel their best, and find their point of happiness. When entering the boutique, you are welcomed by a natural aroma of essential oils, blended every morning by both Chantelle and Brooke. "If it's a gloomy, rainy day, we choose an uplifting and joyful blend to lift our customers' spirits. On a sunny day, we may choose a blend that has a calm aroma with a hint of uplifting scents to allow customers to feel a sense of relaxation when visiting our store. We want all of our customers to feel comfortable as if they are a part of our family." Chantelle and Brooke strive to help locals with all different backgrounds feel their best. "It is important to feel your best. Not only does it benefit your health, feeling your best will affect everyone around you," says Brooke Lovell. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle provides endless benefits and the House of Health Wellness Boutique supports everyone's wellness journey.

Inspiration

Sitting in her kitchen, with both of her daughters, Chantelle decided to start a business plan. She saw the need for a store that provided supplements, natural herbs, natural remedies, wellness products, and all things health and wellness-centered. She first brainstormed for a name, which shortly crossed her mind, "House of Health Wellness Boutique". The name she chose explains just what her small business provides for locals; a 'house' with healthy products to support her customers' overall wellbeing. She then made a list of the products she wanted to have in her boutique. From natural supplements, herbal teas, and aromatherapy, she spent weeks researching top-quality products that she believed would benefit her soon-to-be customers. She centered her ideas around products that would only benefit and promote the wellbeing of individuals. After several steps of creating her small business, in February of 2018, Chantelle opened her doors at 411 Corporate Drive, in Houma, LA, to the local community.

Overall impact

House of Health’s innovation has made a significant impact on the local community. Chantelle has several regular customers who she even remembers by their name. “We have customers who are like family members that come in just to talk with us about how they are feeling and their wellbeing. They come in and ask suggestions about different products whether it’s supplements, essential oils, or herbs, that can help them to reach their health goals. We offer our best thoughts and days later they come back in to tell us how it has helped with their health or other concerns.”

Business benefit

House of Health Wellness Boutique is a one-of-a-kind business, allowing it to hold a competitive value. Chantelle does not look at her business as a competition with any other alike businesses, she looks at it as a health and wellness business community. If a customer is looking for a product she doesn't have, Chantelle happily suggests other small businesses in the community that may have what they are looking for. The House of Health bases its business strategy solely on the goal to help individuals achieve their maximum health and wellbeing potential.

Other local businesses use the House of Health's products to perform services on their customers/clients. A local massage therapist uses an aromatherapy line provided by the House of Health, to help relax her clients and bring them in a state of utmost relaxation. A local esthetician uses an all-natural skin line from the boutique that contains all-natural ingredients to ensure her clients are provided with the highest quality services. Many businesses in the community benefit from the House of Health Wellness Boutique and Chantelle happily assists her fellow, community businesses.

Social and environmental benefit

The House of Health has several benefits to society. Chantelle has several locally-made products from members of the community. Allowing her customers' to sell their hand-made and home-made products and art, supports several small businesses. Elderberry syrup, sea moss, bath soaks, and hand-painted art, are a few of the many local-made products Chantelle keeps in the boutique.

The House of Health benefits the environment by encouraging the usage of health and wellness services and products. Chantelle's main goal is to provide trust to her customers, and she has achieved that. Returning customers confide in her business throughout their wellness journey. Every step of the way, it is certain that the House of Health will give their sincere feedback to a customers' health-regarding concerns or questions.

Interview

Chantelle Lovelle, Owner