Mom entrepreneurs pioneer kiddie spa services in Cebu

CEBU, Philippines - Two Cebuana mother-entrepreneurs have pioneered the introduction of wellness services for children, through the opening of "Little Lamb's Kiddie Spa."

Partners Yvette Yntig-Dapat and  Ritzie Crawford invested at least P2 million to start off a new service in the wellness sector in Cebu, now focusing on children aged 0 to 18 years old.

Dapat and Crawford are the first franchisees of "Little Lamb's Kiddie Spa" in the Visayas believing that there is growing number of parents especially modern moms who are "hardcore health conscious."

The "Little Lambs Kiddie Spa" in Manila which was started by a pediatrician has been awarded as "Asia's Best Children's Spa" by Asia Spa organization. Its Cebu branch is located at M. Gotianuy Street along General Maxilom Avenue.

In an interview with Dapat, she said that the new mothers now have recognized the importance of "touch therapy" which will develop the children's holistic well-being and emotional quotient (EQ).

Besides, massage therapy could also aid in the growth of children, as well as in the strong development of muscles, among its other benefits.

Despite the introduction of modern science and high-tech pharmaceutical advancement, Dapat said new breed of parents now are investing in alternative way of taking care of their children, such as going to the old practice massage practice or locally known as "hilot."

"Wellness is a promising business nowadays and clients are not only limited to grownups or mature people, many parents have recognized the importance of providing wellness services also for their children," said Dapat in a press conference.

Dapat, who also owns a school called "Holy Trinity Achievers Academy," said that she is incorporating the wellness service for students as an added value.

Although this concept is quite new for Cebu, the partners believe that they can open four more branches in the next two years, considering the positive response of the Cebu market.

The outlet offers specifically designed infant massage services, reflexology, foot massage and spa, body scrub, haircut, hair spa and other wellness related services.

Aside from the services, the children's wellness haven also provides health-friendly body care products carefully manufactured for children.

So far, the "Little Lambs Kiddie Spa" is the first wellness center for children in Cebu, Dapat said.   (BANAT NEWS)