Ohio Salon Opens Its Doors

Akron, Ohio-based Altima Tan and Massage celebrated its grand opening in December after owner, Tim Freeman, says he had a poor experience with a tanning salon and decided that tanning clients deserved better.

For the new salon, Freeman made it a point to buy tanning beds that were made in the United States.

“With all of the jobs that are lost to foreign labor, I felt it was important to take a stand and support the workers of our country,” he says.

Offering four levels of tanning, Altima Tan and Massage carries a full line of tanning beds manufactured by ETS Tan, including the Sunvision Elite, SunStar 332, Solaris 442, SolarForce 648 and SolarForce 652V. The beds are powered by Wolff® system lamps and have advanced after-tan cooling systems.

The salon carries skin products and lotions by Australian Gold, and is operated using software designed by Helios LLC. The salon also has massage therapy services as well as a SpaCapsule, a futuristic station combining the healing methods of massage, aromatherapy and audiovisual relaxation techniques.

All salon employees are required to complete salon certification training. Freeman also adds that he focuses on the overall cleanliness and atmosphere of the salon.

“When customers come into the salon, I hope the first thing they notice is how clean it is,” he adds. “The next thing I hope they will notice is the inviting atmosphere. Our rooms are the largest in the area and we have decorated them with bright, cheerful colors and a beautiful wood-grained floor. We really want our customers to feel at home.”