In Morgantown, a focus on whole-body wellness and patient-centered care has earned one local business statewide recognition.
Roman’s Wellness Center, owned by Stacy Roman, has been named West Virginia Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, recognizing her commitment to alternative health care in north-central West Virginia.
Located on Blue Horizon Drive, the center takes a different approach from traditional medicine. Rather than treating symptoms alone, Roman and her team focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of health concerns.
Owner Stacy Roman, center, poses for a group photo with her team Megan Luchuck and Brooke Phillips.
Roman, a licensed massage therapist and doctor of oriental medicine, brings more than 27 years of health care experience to her practice. A Morgantown native, she returned after completing her education at the East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida, to open a clinic serving her community.
Today, the wellness center offers a range of services designed to improve overall health while minimizing stress on the body. Treatments include acupuncture for chronic conditions and allergies, as well as organic spa services such as massage therapy, facials and infrared sauna sessions.
Roman credits support from the SBA for helping her navigate the challenges of small business ownership. “The SBA office, especially Sharon, has helped me throughout,” she said. “Just having that guidance for anything available to smaller businesses has been very helpful.”
As she approaches 22 years in business, Roman said balancing entrepreneurship with family life has been both demanding and rewarding.
“Trying to find that balance between being a mom and being a business owner is a little overwhelming, but good,” she said.
Roman also emphasized the importance of serving the community she grew up in. “It’s nice to be in Morgantown, where I was born and raised, and be able to bring a service that really nobody else in the community provides,” she said. “We have a very close-knit group with employees and patients. When they come in, they become part of our family.”
Roman is joined by a small team, including licensed aesthetician Megan Luchuck and licensed massage therapist Brooke Phillips, who help provide individualized care to each patient.
“Our goal is to keep Morgantown healthy and happy,” Roman said. “We want to provide a natural way to stay healthy without pharmaceuticals or drugs that could cause side effects.”
The SBA recognition highlights both Roman’s success as a business owner and the growing demand for alternative health care options in the region.