{"id":26072,"date":"2026-01-08T19:28:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/?p=26072"},"modified":"2026-03-16T22:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T22:48:52","slug":"after-20-years-of-nurturing-families-katie-augustin-brings-her-people-first-approach-to-hand-stone-punta-gorda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/blog\/after-20-years-of-nurturing-families-katie-augustin-brings-her-people-first-approach-to-hand-stone-punta-gorda\/","title":{"rendered":"After 20 Years of Nurturing Families, Katie Augustin Brings Her People-First Approach to Hand &amp; Stone Punta Gorda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Punta Gorda, FL<\/strong><strong>\u2014 <\/strong>Katie Augustin has opened her first Hand &amp; Stone Massage and Facial Spa location in Punta Gorda at 615 Cross Street, introducing the brand\u2019s revitalizing services to the region while creating impactful job opportunities for local residents. After two decades spent in childcare, Katie, along with the support of her husband and business partner Chipper, is bringing her signature warmth and community-first mindset to an entirely new setting: the wellness world.<\/p>\n<p>After running her own childcare center in the Midwest for 20 years, Katie embraced a new chapter in Florida. It didn\u2019t take long before she realized she was missing something essential: having a team, building a supportive workplace, and making a meaningful impact on her community each day. That realization sparked an intensive search for a franchise brand that aligned with her values, and ultimately, it led her to Hand &amp; Stone.<\/p>\n<p>I knew instantly that Hand &amp; Stone was the right fit,\u201d said Katie. \u201cFor me, it\u2019s about creating a place where people, whether it\u2019s my employees or my guests, feel safe walking through the door. Punta Gorda deserves a wellness space built around kindness and positivity. I\u2019m excited to bring a little Midwestern hospitality down south.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hand &amp; Stone Punta Gorda offers a Founding Membership promotion featuring an initial free service and a complimentary enhancement (up to $30 value) for life, an offer designed to introduce Punta Gorda residents to Hand &amp; Stone\u2019s revitalizing services.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-26219 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_6546-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_6546-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_6546-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_6546-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_6546-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_6546-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hand &amp; Stone Punta Gorda features a wide array of services delivered by licensed therapists and estheticians, including signature offerings such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Signature massage types:<\/strong> Hot stone, Himalayan Salt Stone, Prenatal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced facials:<\/strong> DiamondGlow\u00ae, NuFACE\u00ae, LED Phototherapy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhancements:<\/strong> CBD Oil, Gua Sha, Ultrasonic add-ons<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partner skincare lines:<\/strong> Dermalogica\u00ae, IMAGE Skincare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The spa is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Katie\u2019s passion for people, coupled with her decades of experience cultivating work environments where safety, warmth and trust come first, uniquely positions her to build a Hand &amp; Stone that stands out. She is excited to assemble a team that feels valued and respected, and a spa that makes guests feel right at home.<\/p>\n<p>Franchise owners interested in bringing Hand &amp; Stone to their market can learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/?SRC=consumer\">https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/?SRC=consumer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Punta Gorda, FL\u2014 Katie Augustin has opened her first Hand &amp; Stone Massage and Facial Spa location in Punta Gorda at 615 Cross Street, introducing the brand\u2019s revitalizing services to the region while creating impactful job opportunities for local residents. 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