Metro ATL Stretch Studio Will Remain Closed Another 2 Weeks

SMYRNA, GA — Although Gov. Brian Kemp granted certain businesses such as gyms and now restaurants, as of Monday, to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, Kika Stretch Studios in Smyrna has decided to remain closed.

The business shared on its Instagram page that it will remain closed until May 13.

“As much as we would love to see you and provide you with our wonderful services, your health and safety, and that of our staff is our primary concern,” they wrote.

The owners said they will continue to monitor the crisis and follow the advice of medical and health professionals.

“We will remain closed through May 13, 2020 and will continue to monitor this crisis and take the advice of medical and scientific personnel on when it is safe to, and under what circumstances we can and should reopen.”

They encouraged everyone to stay safe and stay at home if possible.

Kika Stretch Studios - Vinings opened last November at 1675 Cumberland Pkwy. Co-owner David Southers and his wife Virginia Lazala recently moved to the Atlanta suburb from New Jersey to embark on their entrepreneurial vision. They opened Kika, which is a national franchise started by dancer and actress Hakika DuBose.

Their five coaches, including a daughter, are trained to work with people of all ages and physical limitations. People can book their first 45-minute Kika session for free. There are no monthly membership fees and they offer flexible package options, or you can pay as you go.

On March 18, they announced that the Kika Vinings studio would temporarily be closed due to the risk of the coronavirus spreading. They emailed clients and shared the news on social media.

“This has been a difficult decision, but the health and safety of our coaches and clients continues to be our highest priority. Closing is our civic duty…”

Lazala told Patch in a previous interview that they had kept the studio open for as long as they could, even with the cancellations. She said they wanted to help people relieve stress during these "extremely stressful times."

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