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When Judi McQueary founded Corinthian Wellness Spa, she did so with the mission of providing a “neighborhood destination spa” for all ages. She wanted to create a calming, nurturing environment where people could relax and restore.
“I had always loved spas and had a passion for health and wellness,” she explains. “For years I dreamed of owning my very own spa where both of these elements could come together in a beautiful, serene, supportive environment. “
Corinthian Wellness Spa is only one part of a large group of businesses that Judi oversees. As president and CEO of The Corinthian Family of Companies, she also leads Corinthian Health Services (CHS), Destiny Drip Bar and CareNet. She credits these companies for opening the doors to a variety of philanthropic work.
For example, it was through CHS that she met Fred and Vicki Modell, founders of The Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF). Named after their son who died at 15 from complications of Primary Immunodeficiency, the foundation is a global nonprofit devoted to raising awareness of the disease, advocating for patients and raising funds for research. When meeting the Modells, Judi knew that this was a cause to embrace.
“We decided to build amazing, imaginative Disney-level infusion centers with theaters, virtual aquariums and fun games while avoiding anything scary or medical,” she explains. “The nurses, for example, wear costumes...not uniforms.”
CHS serves as the Modell's inspiration partner for the infusion experience. The company is exclusively contracted to provide JMF infusion centers. Closer to home, Judi works with a plethora of local nonprofits, such as GRACE and Colleyville Women's Club, but she is most passionate about her work with at The Gatehouse.
“My heart belongs to The Gatehouse where I am very honored to be a Founding Circle 58 Member,” she says. “It is a huge game-changer in the lives of the women and children it serves by ending the cycles of abuse and poverty and allowing them to discover new paths for permanent change.”