We’re excited to announce the closing of a loan for R.E.A.L. Massage, LLC d/b/a SolEscape Healing Arts, located at 1148 Williamson Street in Madison, Wisconsin. This financing will support the completion of a new café and kava lounge build-out, expanding the range of health and wellness offerings available at this already well-established wellness center.
Founded in 2011 by Hannah Saxman, SolEscape Healing Arts has become a trusted destination for holistic care in the Madison community. The practice offers a comprehensive mix of services, including massage therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, neuromuscular therapy (PNMT), Reiki, Lomi Lomi, skincare treatments, and advanced light-based therapies such as red light therapy and microcurrent facials. With a strong reputation for professional excellence and individualized, client-centered care, SolEscape supports clients seeking natural approaches to stress reduction, pain management, and overall well-being.
The new café and kava lounge will complement these services by creating a relaxing, social environment focused on wellness and connection. The space will serve coffee, traditional kava by the shell, and house-made mocktails, meeting growing demand for nonalcoholic beverage alternatives. Kava, a traditional beverage made from the root of the Piper methysticum plant native to the South Pacific, has long been used in communal settings to promote conversation and social interaction.
Beyond enhancing the client experience, the expansion is expected to generate new local economic activity through job creation, partnerships with wellness and cultural organizations, and by attracting customers seeking health-oriented social spaces. Over time, SolEscape aims to establish the lounge as a go-to destination in Madison for wellness, conversation, and meaningful community connection.
We’re proud to support Hannah Saxman and SolEscape Healing Arts as they take this next step in growing a vibrant, inclusive wellness hub on Williamson Street.
About Forward Community Investments
Forward Community Investments (FCI) is a statewide Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) committed to igniting the future of nonprofits, real estate entrepreneurs, and small business owners by providing financial support that allows them to thrive. Our work investing in the communities and neighborhoods that need it most promotes a future where all Wisconsin residents have access to the resources, partnerships, and capital needed to build a prosperous, self-sustaining future. For more information about FCI, visit www.forwardci.org.