A new wellness destination is coming to Wilmington. Here's what to expect
Photo Credit: Andrew Kirchman
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by WilmingtonBiz and has been reformatted for visibility and readability.
A former Lowe's Foods grocery store in Wilmington is set to become a wellness destination offering everything from medical aesthetics and fitness training to dining and coworking spaces.
Known as Wave Wellness, the planned facility at 805 Pine Grove Drive will bring together wellness services focused on medical care, fitness, recovery, beauty, nutrition and human performance.
According to the original Aug. 4 report from WilmingtonBiz, the property will serve as the brand's flagship location, with the potential for five or six additional locations nationwide.
Key takeaways
- The bigger picture: A former Lowe's Foods grocery store in Wilmington is being transformed into a wellness destination called Wave Wellness.
- The details: The 46,000-square-foot property was purchased for $7.5 million, with another $8.5 million in planned improvements.
- Why it matters: The facility will combine medical aesthetics, fitness, recovery, nutrition, beauty and coworking services in one location.
- The more you know: As of the August announcement, renovations were expected to be completed by December 2026.
What's planned for Wave Wellness?
Wave Wellness is designed to bring several wellness and lifestyle services together in one facility.
According to the company's announcement, planned amenities include:
- Fitness: Strength and cardio equipment, yoga and Pilates studios.
- Recovery: Sauna and steam suites, hot and cold contrast therapy, red light therapy and advanced recovery services.
- Medical wellness: A longevity clinic and personalized health optimization services.
- Nutrition: Personalized nutrition coaching and a culinary wellness café.
- Beauty: Hair and nail care, medical aesthetics and private bridal suites.
- Additional amenities: A full bar, professional coworking space and childcare area.
The company described its approach as combining physician-guided medicine, movement, recovery, nutrition and performance services to support overall wellness.
Medical aesthetics and expanded clinical services
Wave Wellness will incorporate services offered by Wave Aesthetics, a Wilmington medical aesthetics practice.
The practice's existing services include injectables, skin rejuvenation, body contouring, laser treatments and medical-grade skincare.
The new facility also plans to expand its clinical offerings to include:
- Longevity medicine
- Hormone optimization
- Medical weight management
- Peptide therapies
- IV nutrient therapy
- Comprehensive health optimization
Whitney Smith, an owner of Wave Aesthetics, will serve as chief operating officer of Wave Wellness.
Wave Performance to offer athletic development
The facility will also introduce Wave Performance, a specialized athletic development program.
According to the company's announcement, the program is designed to support:
- Youth athletes
- High school athletes
- Collegiate athletes
- Professional athletes
- Adults seeking improved strength, mobility and long-term physical resilience
Property purchased for $7.5 million
Wave Wellness Real Estate LLC purchased the former grocery store property from Golden Ventures III LLC for $7.5 million, according to a deed recorded July 24.
Golden Ventures III LLC had previously purchased the site for $5 million in November 2025.
The project includes:
- Location: 805 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington
- Building size: 46,000 square feet
- Purchase price: $7.5 million
- Planned investment in improvements: $8.5 million
- Construction company: Monteith Construction
Steve Hall, vice president with Blue Coast Commercial, represented the buyers. Eian Lundy, executive vice president with Blue Coast Commercial, represented the sellers.
When will Wave Wellness be completed?
In the August report, Wave Wellness CEO Andrew Krichman said the owners were working with Monteith Construction on renovations to the building.
At the time, the work was expected to be completed by December 2026.
The company also announced plans to offer a limited number of founding memberships to maintain a personalized experience for members.
Additional information and updates are available at wavewellnessilm.com.
Who is behind Wave Wellness?
Andrew Krichman serves as CEO of Wave Wellness.
Other members of the company's leadership group include:
- Whitney Smith: Chief operating officer
- Tyler Smith: Chief growth officer
- Danny McPherson: Chief financial officer
- Jill Enloe-Hamill: Chief marketing officer
Krichman told WilmingtonBiz that the Wilmington facility will serve as the brand's flagship location, with the potential for five or six additional locations nationwide.
