About heights wellness retreat franchise
A franchise wellness platform Built for Modern Living + Longevity
Heights Wellness Retreat Franchise is a lifestyle longevity brand designed for how people approach wellness today in the evolving health and wellness landscape, proactively, consistently, and as part of daily life. Rather than positioning wellness as an occasional luxury, the brand is built around accessibility, frequency, and meaningful results.
By combining wellness technologies such as Cryotherapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Red Light Therapy, massage therapy, and advanced skincare, under one roof, Heights Wellness Retreat offers a full-stack approach to recovery, stress management, and self-care. This integrated model allows guests to build routines that support how they feel and function, not just how they relax.
For franchisees, this creates a business rooted in recurring engagement and long-term relevance within the rapidly growing global health and wellness economy.
A founder-led Wellness Brand with a Proven Foundation
After a two-year pause, founder and CEO Shane Evans returned with a renewed vision to lead the next evolution of the brand she built.
Heights Wellness Retreat evolved from Massage Heights, a concept she co-founded in 2004 with a mission to make professional therapeutic services more accessible. That vision grew into a nationally recognized wellness franchise system spanning more than 100 locations.
From 2025 into 2026, the brand entered a new phase—expanding beyond its foundation in massage and skincare to introduce a full-stack wellness platform designed for how people live, recover, and perform. This evolution reflects a shift in consumer expectations toward more integrated, consistent wellness routines.
Heights Wellness Retreat represents that next chapter: a model that blends modern wellness technologies with hands-on care in a membership-first approach designed to support lifestyle longevity, drive frequency, and create long-term value for both guests and franchisees.
Built on franchise experience, focused on the future of wellness
With more than 20 years of franchising experience and a seasoned leadership team, Heights Wellness Retreat Franchise pairs entrepreneurial support with a forward-looking, membership-based wellness model. The brand continues to adapt alongside consumer behavior, selecting services and experiences that support real-life wellness routines.
This evolution is not about chasing trends, it is about building a wellness brand designed for long-term relevance in a category where consistency and credibility matter.
For owners, that means joining a proven wellness franchise system with a clear vision for where wellness is headed.
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2004We founded our first location in San Antonio, Texas, with a goal to provide professional, convenient, affordable massage services.
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2005Our first franchised Retreat opened in San Antonio, Texas.
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2007We opened our first franchise Retreat outside of Texas in Des Moines, Iowa.
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2009Our first international license was awarded in Canada.
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2010We were named the 11th fastest-growing franchise according to Franchise Times magazine’s “Fast 55” and were ranked number 451 by Entrepreneur magazine’s “Annual Franchise 500.”
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2012We were named in Franchise Times magazine's Next 300 list.
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2013Massage Heights was named one of the Franchise Business Review’s “Top 50 Franchises to Own.” Founder Shane Evans appeared on CBS’s Undercover Boss. Our 100th Retreat opened.
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2020We reached 100+ Retreats nationwide and began expanding our menu of therapeutic services.
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2023We celebrated another year of record revenue for the brand. The highest average unit volume (AUV) in company history.
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2024Massage Heights marked its 20th anniversary with an exciting rebrand, unveiling its evolution into Heights Wellness Retreat Franchise.
Heights Together
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$77,103Porter Ranch Monthly Revenue - Month 4
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286Active Members - Month 4
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93%Monthly Retention Average - 4 Months
We Transform Lives with Wellness
While our name has changed, our mission to transform lives with wellness has not. Our passion is empowering people to be unstoppable. Being unstoppable is more than a mantra—it's our driving force. It reflects our commitment to resilience, innovation, and growth to empower more than our guests and members—we're also focused on empowering our franchisees and their teams.
Our core values continue to propel us forward. Every decision, move, and change we make is driven by these values:
- Anything Is Possible: We embrace a mindset of limitless potential, empowering growth and transformation.
- Purpose Over Pride: We focus on the mission and team above individual ego, fostering collaboration and shared success.
- Fiercely Obsessed with Success: We are results-driven, passionate about excellence, and dedicated to empowering our community to achieve their goals.
- Lead With Heart: Compassion and care guide every interaction, building strong relationships and thriving communities.
