Co-working spaces are popping up all over Atlanta, primarily in the business and textile industries. Two Atlanta doctors are changing that with A Chiropractic Hub. The Chiropractic Hub's approach addresses a gap in the chiropractic field, providing a supportive environment for practitioners to thrive while enhancing access to care for the community.
“This flexible (business model) really allows for doctors to focus on their skill and their practice as opposed to all of the parts of running a business,” explains co-owner Dr. Dara Geiger.
This medical office combines the talents and resources of chiropractors allowing them to practice and collaborate while delivering outstanding patient care. Doctors Mesiha Miller and Dara Geiger came up with the business idea as a solution to a growing problem. Miller explains that, after graduating, many chiropractors miss the opportunity for collaboration with others and there are challenges with finding the capital to start up a business. This way, chiropractors can focus on their specialty and build a patient base.
The financial support from the Atlanta Open for Business Fund, particularly the Atlanta Recovery Loan Program (ARLP), played a crucial role in helping the doctors realize their vision.
“This gives them the freedom to focus on their skill and build their practice. Doctors can start on a small scale, on a budget and only do what they can afford until they pick up pace,” Dr. Meshia Miller further explains. “Once they have enough capital, they can stay with us or move on to open their own practice.”
The ARLP funding enabled Miller and Geiger to set up their space – from basic infrastructure like drywall and electrical work to purchasing necessary office furniture and fixtures. Without this financial assistance, the process of opening their practice would have been considerably delayed.
The Atlanta Open for Business Fund is designed to help small business owners in Atlanta build wealth by investing in assets such as commercial space, equipment and technology. It is supported by a donation of $20 million from Wells Fargo. The funds allowed them to move forward faster, thus more quickly allowing them to take care of patients.
The Chiropractic Hub is holding its grand opening this month (January) and is ready to serve the needs of the community.
The Atlanta Open for Business Fund is designed to help small business owners in Atlanta build wealth by investing in assets such as commercial space, equipment and technology. It is supported by a generous donation of $20 million from Wells Fargo to help Atlanta businesses impacted by the pandemic recover.