A BUSINESS is opening its first physical store in Carlisle.

Acantha Crystals is opening its first bricks-and-mortar store in at 19 Fisher Street.

In Cumbria: Denica Whinn, business ownerDenica Whinn, business owner (Image: Acantha Crystals)

The business is owned by 23-year-old Denica Whinn, who is also an MSc Clinical Psychology student and trained in Reiki healing.

In Cumbria: Crystals from Acantha CrystalsCrystals from Acantha Crystals (Image: Acantha Crystals)

The shop will offer 'ethically-sourced, reiki-infused crystals with a loving and bright energy and an emphasis on their healing properties'. 

In Cumbria: Denica WhinnDenica Whinn (Image: Acantha Crystals)

The shop will also host other small businesses, currently including Solunar Wax and Curio Cat Studio, as well as Phoebe Wright who will be offering beauty treatments in a private room.

The shop will open officially on Saturday, November 5 and will be open seven days a week, with late night shopping for Christmas.

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