The Faces of Suwanee — Meet Christa Williams, Owner of Prime IV Hydration & Wellness
We welcome Christa Williams and her family to Suwanee! Christa and her husband, Christopher, are the co-owners of Prime IV Hydration & Wellness, and they’re opening their second location in Town Center Park. We love to see new businesses coming to Suwanee, and we look forward to the ways their company will strengthen our sense of community as well as our “work, live, and play” philosophy.
Please tell us a little about your family. My husband is both my best friend and my business partner. He and I met through work in our hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, and we’ve been married for 21 years. We have an amazing 8-1/2 year-old son, Easton; we call ourselves “The Big 3.”
Tell us about your current and past career. What do you love most about it? I‘ve been in healthcare for almost my entire life. I started working for an oral surgeon when I was 16 and have been serving patients ever since. In 2008, I started a Nationwide Corporate Wellness Company — Synergy Wellness. We specialize in preventative healthcare for businesses and their employees, and we’ve been ranked a top 10 screening company eight years running. I am also the owner of two Prime IV Hydration & Wellness Spas — one here in Suwanee and one in East Cobb, Marietta. I truly love helping people be the healthiest they can be.
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community? There are so many, but if I had to pick two favorites, I’d say Ippolito’s and Bottles & Bones. My favorite spot for a cool snack is definitely Rita’s.
How long have you lived or worked here? We visited Georgia in 2006 to see one of my husband’s friends and fell in love with the area. We moved here three months later.
What is your favorite thing about this area? My favorite thing about Suwanee is the family atmosphere and all of the city’s events. It’s such a vibrant and inclusive town. The energy is infectious; you can’t help but be happy here.
What business or place, current or former, makes you feel the most nostalgic about this area? Mom & Pop shops and independently owned businesses. I prefer to shop locally owned businesses over the big box stores when possible. They remind me of Pittsburgh where all the little boroughs had so much character.
If you could take anyone to lunch, dead or alive, who would that be? It would be my grandfather. He told me so many great stories when I was younger. I wish I could have understood the importance of that relationship at the time. I would love to talk with him now, ask more questions, and absorb his wisdom.
Where would you take him? I would love to take him back to Germany to see where he grew up and learn about his family.
Where is the most beautiful place you have ever been? Monaco is visually the most beautiful place I have ever been. Turkey, however, may have been the most surprisingly beautiful and emotionally powerful place I’ve been. Both have a rich history and are gorgeous places to visit.
What was the first movie you remember seeing in a theatre? The Great Muppet Caper. I must have been 4 or 5 years old.
TELL US SOMETHING THAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST. I love experiences and traveling the world. Visiting New Zealand is at the top of my list.
What advice would you give to a crowd of people? I would remind people to listen more than they talk.
Who is the most interesting person you have ever met? Dr. Alex Acquah — he was a doctor form Ghana. We worked together traveling the United States for years doing corporate health screenings. Even though he was a high-ranking doctor and his family was connected politically, his license wasn’t accepted here in the U.S. He had so many interesting stories and life experiences. We came from entirely different backgrounds, but we had a connection we couldn’t really explain.
What type of music do you like? Music is a very big part of my life. I like everything from country, pop, jazz, opera, alternative, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and especially ’80s hair bands. Music is in my soul!
Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people don’t know. I went to Europe for a month and a half and visited seven countries with my husband. I only had a backpack, so whatever I brought with me I had to carry myself. It was a life-changing experience.
Would you rather sing to a crowd of 50 people or speak to a crowd of 500? I would definitely prefer to speak to a crowd and give a positive message. I love to sing, but I feel like spreading positivity is what the world needs more of right now.
