Open for Business

Terry and Pat Hicklin opened a second Candy House Gourmet Chocolates in Springfield on Sept. 15 at 2936 E. Sunshine St. The store sells hand-dipped chocolates and gourmet candies and foods. Bonnie Hicklin, their daughter, is district manager. Joplin-based Candy House Gourmet Chocolates also operates two Joplin stores and a store on South Campbell Avenue. A pound of milk chocolates in a gift box are $16.95. Hours: 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon–6 p.m. Sunday. Phone: (417) 889-5554.

Soma Massage Therapy of Springfield

Dawn Solko bought majority ownership in Soma Massage Therapy of Springfield on Oct. 2. Solko, who operates the business, bought 80 percent ownership, while Nanette Burnett and former majority owner Kirby Holbrook also hold ownership. Soma Massage Therapy features traditional, hot-stone, pre- and post-pregnancy and lymph drainage massage therapy. It charges $60 for an hour of traditional massage. Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: (417) 886-0256.

Life By Design Counseling Center LLC

Cindy and Steve Irwin opened Life By Design Counseling Center LLC on June 15 at 4730 S. National Ave., Ste. B-1, in National Office Place. Cindy Irwin, a Missouri-licensed therapist with a master’s degree in family counseling from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, provides premarital counseling, marriage therapy, family counseling and sex therapy from a Christian perspective. Her hourly rate is $100, and she works by appointment. Phone: (417) 827-6245.

Reporter Cory Smith brings you new businesses each week. He may be reached by e-mail, by fax at (417) 799-0603 or by phone at (417) 831-3238.