Nurses Janna Boelke and Heather Javurek are planning on opening MIXX Nutrition on August 2 in downtown Sioux Falls.
The menu at MIXX will include things like meal replacement shakes, energizing teas, and shots of aloe.
“I have always had a curiosity in the back of my mind of how great it would be to work in the nutrition world,” said Boelke.
Boelke had been feeling burnt out in her medical field, so it was time for a change.
“We both felt deep in our hearts that this was a path we needed to go down and took the leap,” said Javurek. “We get to help others by providing them a fast, healthy option.”
The pair shares more about their decision to branch out from their medical backgrounds to open their own business.
WHEN DID YOU FIRST BECOME INTERESTED IN NUTRITION?
Janna: Nutrition has always been a part of my life. I grew up playing competitive sports, so nutrition went right along with that.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN THIS REALM?
Janna: I knew I wanted to continue helping people as I once did in the medical world, and with MIXX, I’m able to do that.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MENU ITEM?
Janna: My favorite thing on the menu would be a tie between the Banana Cream Pie and the Monster Cookie shake. It all depends on how I’m feeling that day. Is it a fruity or chocolate kind of mood?
WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR MIXX?
Heather: Our hope is to be involved in the Sioux Falls and downtown Sioux Falls communities while offering a healthy alternative. Long term, Janna and I would love to open several locations.
WHY SHOULD PEOPLE TRY YOUR MENU?
Heather: Both Janna and I have a passion to better ourselves and others. We want Mixx to be a safe, no-judgment zone for you while you are enjoying yummy teas and shakes, knowing you are fueling your body.
