Submitted by Leslie Demich for The Marston Center
Basking in the shade of aspen, Douglas fir and cedar, the beautiful Marston Center in Lacey is marking its 13th anniversary this month. With almost 40 independent health and wellness practitioners, The Marston Center has become a regional healing Mecca over the years.
“We have attracted a quality and diversity of expertise among our practitioners that is unavailable elsewhere in the area,” according to Randy Marston, co-owner of the building and personal coach.
Clients from as far away as Mount Vernon, Seattle and Bremerton make their way to The Marston Center for expert care ranging from mental health counseling to massage, and from acupuncture to nutrition counseling. There’s even a hair salon and a personal trainer on site.
“We started The Marston Center with a vision of warmth and welcome for practitioners and their clients,” building owner and personal coach Randy Marston said. “The décor, the building layout and design, even the parking lot are all arranged to create a sense of calm and ease.”
Practitioners located in the center especially appreciate owners Randy and Michael Marston. Some have been a part of The Marston Center from the start. They attribute much of their satisfaction with the location to the mindset of the owners.
“They don’t require a lease, yet they guarantee the rent for three years,” according to massage therapist Todd McLendon. “There’s free internet and free utilities – even free use of the building equipment, including the copy machine, fax and laundry facilities.”
“They brought in a professional painter to prepare my office to my specifications at no cost to me,” reports Cathy Rivers, an expert leadership coach specializing in Human Design™. “I work with clients all over the country by phone and internet, but having an inviting office where I can meet face-to-face with local clients means the world to me.”
“The work I do is very unusual, so I rely entirely on word-of-mouth marketing,” says Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and Instructor Leslie Demich. “The cross referral opportunities here at The Marston Center have contributed significantly to the growth of my client base.”
The offices in The Marston Center are in such demand there is often a waiting list, but tenants say it’s worth it. “I wouldn’t want my office to be anywhere else,” says mental health therapist Juanita Evans. “It’s quiet, but really friendly. Just right for my clients.”
The Marston Center is located at 677 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA, near St. Martin’s University and the the new east campus of South Puget Sound Community College. Businesses interested in relocating to The Marston Center can reach Randy Marston at 360-352-9443.
