Inside the new Cary Apothecary wellness shop is a space that transports visitors into a zen escape with warm lighting, the sounds of calming water flowing from a fountain and spa-like aromas from the combination of all the products.

The local business focused on wellness is moving to 20 N. First St., Cary, after opening its first location about two years ago at 395 Cary Algonquin Road. The new space is twice as big, with two separate rooms that will be used for private services like massages, aromatherapy and Reiki sessions.

Reiki is a Japanese-based energy healing practice meant to reduce stress and promote healing.

Owner and Cary resident Tami Moore-Kedzie said she wanted to expand her business with “different healing modalities” that she would have wanted when she was first diagnosed with Lyme disease.

Moore-Kedzie started diving into the world of natural and holistic medicines after many trials and errors with traditional treatments for her Lyme disease. The disease is a bacterial infection from infected ticks that can be treated with antibiotics if caught early. For Moore-Kedzie, the disease had spread across her body and joints before she was properly diagnosed.

Moore-Kedzie’s wellness journey spans more than 12 years of finding what nontoxic products and holistic treatments worked for her. The store is a representation of Moore-Kedzie’s holistic journey and a way to share what she learned over the years to help others with chronic pain and illnesses.

“I hope to bring more education on more nontoxic ways for people to help themselves,” she said.

The new location officially opens to the public Wednesday. A soft opening and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce took place Friday.

The retail section is expanded with plenty of crystals, plants, candles, supplements and essential oils. The majority of the products are a curated selection from local and small businesses.

Services offered include vibration plates, an amethyst biomat and red-light therapy. It’s a way for people to try out the devices before investing in purchasing the equipment for themselves, Moore-Kedzie said.

“I want to help people heal on their own terms,” she said.

Moore-Kedzie started looking for a bigger space when she left teaching full time as a special education teacher in November. She now teaches part time at Cary School District 26’s Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center.

Moore-Kedzie said she wants Cary Apothecary to be a place where people disconnect from technology and connect with the community. Calling it “going analog,” there will be no online booking on her website because it’s important to connect with people and know what their healing goals are, she said.

Cary Apothecary will also host a series of events and support groups to further encourage the feeling of community. So far, a group for single moms and people living with chronic illnesses is scheduled. A calendar and more details can be found on the website at caryapothecary.com.