Downtown Bozeman’s Original Health Food Store Reopens Its Doors as Nutshell Naturals
Montana Harvest and Juice Republic owners, Tricia Emmons and Kelly Ann Brown, are reintroducing their health food store to the Bozeman community as Nutshell Naturals during their Grand Reopening party at 35 South Willson Ave on September 30, 2015, 3-‐7 p.m.
Established in 1989, and since purchased by Tricia and Kelly Ann, Nutshell Naturals (formally Montana Harvest and the later-‐added Juice Republic) has transitioned from a small-‐scale market to a health-‐focused supplement store, offering freshly made grab-‐n-‐go foods, juices and smoothies.
After a brief remodel, during which the store may be closed for a few days, customers will notice the interior’s fresh facelift, a reorganization of supplements, bulk foods and herbs, easy access to the juice bar and a quiet seating area with WiFi.
“What sets Nutshell Naturals apart from other stores in our community is our focus on health education and empowerment,” explained Kelly Ann. "It's what we have always strived to offer, and now with the renaming and remodel, we are taking the store in the direction we always thought it should go."
Tricia and Kelly Ann are inspired to share the benefits of natural health to the Gallatin Valley community. They each discovered the power to help themselves and their families through alternative solutions when their children were small. Nutshell Naturals offers natural, healthful and socially conscious wellness products handpicked by Tricia herself. Many of these products are unavailable in stores across Montana.
“Health shouldn’t be intimidating. If I can make it accessible and easy to understand, it becomes empowering,” Tricia explained. “We are a resource and want our customers to leave our store feeling inspired to take charge of their own wellness,” she added.
Tricia and Kelly Ann are excited to welcome the Bozeman community to their 35 South Willson location and reintroduce Nutshell Naturals to the neighborhood. Gluten free beer, wine and snacks will be provided.
About Nutshell Naturals:
Nutshell Naturals’ owners, Tricia and Kelly Ann, aim to empower each customer to improve his or her own health, vitality and sense of wellbeing with every visit. Much more than a supplement and food store, Nutshell Naturals is an educational resource for everyone looking for a healthier life.
About Nutshell Naturals’ Owners:
Kelly Ann Brown is a West African drum and dance teacher, performing regularly in schools across the region. Her studies and experience in Africa inspired her to found a Bozeman nonprofit called Guinea Exchange. Through Kelly Ann’s leadership, the organization provides educational and vocational support to families in West Africa.
Prior to moving to Bozeman in 1997, Tricia Emmons worked in Washington, DC for consumer advocacy groups, promoting organic and sustainable farming practices. Her work was instrumental in passing initial seafood regulation laws in the 1990s. Through nutritional education, Tricia aims to “make health hip.”
