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BUSINESS} salon profi le The simple yet modern elevated pedicure chairs that line the walls of SPAtaneity are separated by colorful curtain dividers for added privacy and feature color-popping pillows. Texas Salon Goes From Mobile to Medical Mobile salon SPAtaneity caught the eye of several local hospitals and was commissioned to perform services on patients before opening its stationary location in Fort Worth, Texas. BY BRITTNI RUBIN Six years ago, Missy Malone, then a stay-at-home mom who loved to be pampered, was looking to supplement her income. She got a manicurist license, hired a staff, and opened a mobile salon called SPAtaneity, which caters to the folks of Fort Worth, Texas. Although Malone's passion for nails is quite palpable, she never expected it to lead to the opportunity that soon came her way. Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth asked SPAtaneity to perform services on the new mothers from the hospital's labor and delivery unit. Malone's business focuses on eco-friendly, waterless mani/pedi options with a special emphasis on client health, so naturally it was a good match. After much success, SPAtaneity began working with patients in the hospital's oncology and rehab wards and cultivated partnerships with 100 | NAILS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012 >>> QUICK LOOK Salon name: SPAtaneity Location: South Fort Worth, Texas Owner: Missy Malone Square Footage: 1,650 Opened: July 2011 Number of Nail Techs/Total Staff : 10/11 Specialties: Eco-friendly, waterless manis and pedis