(The Healing Rose)
CBD-infused skincare and more
Laura Beohner and Zach Mcinnis are partners in life and business. They own The Healing Rose Company of Newburyport, MA, a cannabinoid-infused skincare and wellness company. Beohner, the company’s CEO, shared what led her and her fiancé to start their own business in 2016.
“I have been a lifelong athlete, including playing varsity basketball and softball in high school. A recurring dislocated kneecap injury was the lightbulb moment for us to dive into the world of making organic cannabinoid-infused skincare and wellness products. After her knee injury, Beohner discovered the power of topicals infused with cannabis and started making her salves.
“When we started, we were just in our kitchen making products to share with friends and family for feedback,” Beohner said. Their positive responses inspired Beohner and Mcinnis to go further, and the business owner shared where her company is today. “In early 2017, we took a huge risk and moved into an 1100-square-foot office space in Andover, MA that we made into a small production lab. In 2019, we moved into where we are today, which is a beautiful, brand-new 4,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Newburyport, MA that is certified organic. Our all-women production team makes all of our products with a lot of love, care and thought.”
The Healing Rose Company currently offers eight product lines with nearly 50 different products, including salves, roll-on oils, lip balms, massage oils and bath salts. Beohner said that her company’s products are available in over 200 retail locations, including 85 cannabis dispensaries in New England.
Beohner and Mcinnis are committed to creating high-quality, handcrafted products, and The Healing Rose Company’s facility is certified to produce organic products. “We prohibit parabens, GMOs, synthetic preservatives and emulsifiers and other synthetic ingredients,” Beohner said. She also said that their products are infused with hemp cannabinoids tested for pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, microbiological contaminants, and other potentially harmful elements.
When asked what she likes best about running a business, Beohner replied, “I love being able to share products with the world that help people feel better and improve their quality of life. There is nothing quite like getting customer feedback to say that we helped them feel pain-free or helped them to finally be able to sleep at night. All the feedback that we hear from people is by far my favorite part of the job, as well as everyone on my team's favorite part.”
Beohner had nothing but positive things to say about living and working in Massachusetts. “I have lived in Mass my entire life, and I believe that we have the best state to live in and raise a family. Not only do we have amazing education and an amazing medical system here, but it is such a beautiful place to live. I love all four seasons, and we have amazing farms, parks, trails, bodies of water, cities, food and so much more. I also love being part of my community and owning a small business that is able to provide full-time jobs for members of our local community.”
The Healing Rose Company gives back, sponsoring local events and donating to charities, including the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition and Boston Children's Hospital. “We believe in being a proactive member of the community by participating in local events and doing free educational events to donate our time and knowledge,” shared Beohner.
Lastly, the business owner explained why she became a BBB Member. “We joined BBB to let our customers know that we are a fully transparent company that puts our strong ethics, morals and values at the very core of our company.”
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