Backroads Wellness achieved a soaring win by securing three prestigious locations in Ohio, standing out among 1,462 applicants competing for just 73 dispensary licenses. Medical marijuana services were once a 45-minute to one-hour drive away for patients in areas like Guernsey County. Our locations in Lima, Cambridge, and New Boston now make patient-focused care available to these communities.
We take pride in being Guernsey County’s first medical marijuana dispensary and recognize our essential role in supporting patients with Ohio’s 25 approved medical conditions. Our steadfast dedication goes beyond providing medical cannabis products. The company creates local jobs and provides substantial discounts to veterans and qualifying patients. Through our “Proudly Ohio” initiative, we actively support Ohio-based suppliers by offering 30% off local products.
The Evolution of Backroads Wellness in Ohio
The story of Backroads Wellness began in Zanesville, Ohio. Local entrepreneurs Pat and Deb Hennessey discovered a significant gap in medical cannabis accessibility. They were originally inspired by cannabis benefits in their own family and imagined a different kind of dispensary. Their vision is centered on small-town values and genuine patient care.
From family business to wellness pioneer
Pat and Deb Hennessey, with their son Brian, took a bold step to participate in Ohio’s competitive dispensary licensing process. Their hard work paid off when they secured three licenses in May 2022. This family’s venture stands apart from large corporate cannabis companies and brings a fresh viewpoint to patient care and local community service.
Backroads Wellness: Understanding the Backroads Wellness Philosophy
Our core philosophy centers on three fundamental principles:
- Providing high-quality, lab-tested medical marijuana
- Offering reliable education and guidance to patients
- Maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming facilities
Our team prioritizes positive interactions with every patient. The staff’s welcoming demeanor reflects our family values.
Building community through natural healing
Our commitment goes beyond dispensary operations. We support local businesses and suppliers through programs like our ‘Proudly Ohio’ sale, offering 30% off products from Ohio-based makers. To show our dedication to community care, veterans, indigent patients, and industry workers receive a 25% discount. These initiatives reflect our commitment to giving back and strengthening the community.
We create meaningful connections in each community we serve. So, we’ve built a team of local staff members who understand their community’s unique needs. This local-first mindset helps us welcome and educate our community while giving patients a fresh choice for their medical marijuana experience.
Backroads Wellness: Comprehensive Natural Health Services
Backroads Wellness goes beyond traditional dispensary services in our patient care approach. We have created a complete suite of health services that combines medical cannabis expertise with integrated wellness support.
Medical cannabis consultation and education
We start with a full picture of each patient’s needs during our consultation process. New patients get customized guidance to help them find the right methods of ingestion for their conditions. The core team completes state-regulated training to spot substance abuse signs and understand metric system management for product control.
Holistic wellness programs
Our services now include several proven wellness programs. The PureWave PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy system delivers remarkable benefits:
- Boosting oxygen diffusion by 80-900% for better cellular oxygenation
- Improving blood circulation within 10 minutes
- Supporting stress reduction and energy level improvement
Backroads Wellness: Integrative health approaches
We treat the whole person instead of just isolated symptoms through our integrative health services. Our team coordinates care between different healthcare providers to ensure a balanced approach to wellness. Our proven complementary approaches have shown great success in managing conditions of all types, especially when you have chronic pain and anxiety.
Each person brings their own mix of physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Our team creates coordinated care plans that address all these elements. Nurses with backgrounds in critical care and functional medicine provide complete support for our patients’ wellness experience.
Backroads Wellness: Patient-Centered Care at Backroads Dispensary
The first visit to a medical cannabis dispensary can feel overwhelming. Backroads Wellness has designed a patient care approach that makes every visit comfortable and educational.
Customized wellness consultations
Your experience with us starts with a one-on-one consultation. Our trained staff listens carefully to understand each patient’s specific needs. We help first-time patients understand their options and address any concerns about medical cannabis use. Our staff follows strict confidentiality standards to keep all patient information private.
Product selection and guidance
We stock a wide range of state-approved medical cannabis products, including:
- Oils and tinctures
- Plant materials
- Edibles and flavored syrups
- Topical lotions and creams
- Patches and capsules
Our team gives detailed guidance on product selection and helps patients find the best methods for their specific conditions. We explain proper dosing, usage guidelines, and potential effects of different products.
Support services and resources
Our support goes beyond product recommendations. We have built mutually beneficial alliances with local healthcare providers and wellness practitioners to create a detailed care network. Our staff can direct patients to reliable resources for physician-related questions, though we can’t make specific doctor recommendations.
We’ve created a rewards program and offer substantial discounts, including 30% off Ohio-based brands to support our patients. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where patients feel supported throughout their wellness experience.
Local Impact and Community Wellness
Our dedication to community wellness grows through strategic collaborations with Ohio’s leading healthcare institutions. Our 3-year-old collaborative relationship with UH Connor Whole Health enables people to manage their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Partnerships with Ohio healthcare providers
Our partner network has credentialed experts who apply evidence-based therapies among lifestyle approaches to achieve optimal healing. Local healthcare providers have joined us to create complete wellness programs that address both traditional and alternative medicine needs. These partnerships generate approximately $16,000 to $17,000 in monthly tax revenue that directly benefits our local communities.
Backroads Wellness: Community education initiatives
Several community-focused programs have emerged from our work to prioritize health education and accessibility:
- Free wellness workshops and health screenings
- Veteran support services and resources
- Local health fairs and community events
- Educational seminars on integrative medicine approaches
The organization actively participates in community health initiatives. We share our expertise to support local health programs and organize educational workshops about wellness topics.
Supporting local wellness practitioners
Local wellness support reaches beyond our dispensary walls. Strong connections exist with certified physicians in Guernsey County and Muskingum County. These areas currently have all but one of these practitioners serving the whole region. Notwithstanding that, we expand this network through mentorship programs and professional development opportunities.
A distinctive approach supports local wellness practitioners by featuring their services and products in our facilities. Our steadfast dedication to local businesses shows through our “Ohio-Proud” initiative. This program provides substantial discounts on products from local makers, keeping community wellness central to our mission.
Conclusion
Small-town values and genuine patient care at Backroads Wellness create lasting effects in healthcare. Our experience from a family vision has made us a trusted wellness provider that puts community needs first.
Medical cannabis services, complete wellness programs, and educational resources are now available in local communities where they didn’t exist before. We work with healthcare providers and support Ohio-based suppliers. This approach builds a stronger local wellness community and brings substantial tax revenue to our neighborhoods.
Patient success stories prove our methods work every day. We help improve lives throughout Ohio through medical cannabis consultations, PureWave PEMF therapy, and integrated wellness programs. Our family-owned business takes pride in giving tailored care that large corporations often miss. Natural healing becomes available to everyone who needs it.
