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A large crowd gathered at the corner of Broad and Broughton Street Thursday afternoon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new business, Flourish, is a women’s wellness center and ministry, and the brainchild of therapists Bethany McElyea and Claire Coe.

McElyea explained to the Post-Searchlight their mission and services offered: specifically, Flourish offers, “Christian counseling and life coaching services to women of all ages 13+,” dealing with issues such as pre-marital counseling, family and marriage counseling. McElyea has worked as a therapist for 15 years, and said she felt called by God to create this. “A little more than six months ago, I felt God calling me to use my gift to play a new role in the lives of women,” she said, “a role that will allow me not only to offer support, but a role that will allow me to help them grow forward and flourish.”

Addressing the crowd prior to the ribbon-cutting, McElyea thanked those in attendance, saying, “We truly appreciate all of the love and support we have received.” She continued, “Claire and I are excited about this ministry and confident in our mission to equip and empower the women of this community.”

For more information on booking sessions and upcoming coaching groups, currently offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, visit Flourish’s website, www.flourishbainbridge.com, or their Facebook page, or call them at 229-416-4737.