Photo courtesy of: Jo Anne's Place Health Foods Facebook page
The community is mourning the loss of Jo Anne Fallaise, founder, entrepreneur and longtime advocate for holistic wellness.
Born in 1935, Fallaise was known to many as a daughter, sister, wife, teacher, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as a friend and inspiration to countless people.
With encouragement from her father and the support of her family, Fallaise became a pioneer in the natural health industry. In 1976, she opened a health store out of her home, driven by a mission to educate others about wellness — physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
What began as a small business grew into a gathering place for the community, where people could learn, grow and support one another on their wellness journeys.
Jo Anne’s Place Health Foods put out a statement on social media saying: “her legacy lives on through the community she helped build and the countless lives she touched with her compassion, wisdom and passion for health and wellbeing.”
