August 7, 2025

Gayton Foot & Back Center, Point & Flex Pilates Fitness, And Skinfluence Face And Body Sign Leases At Gayton Crossing

RICHMOND, VA (August 7, 2025) – Gayton Foot & Back Center, Point & Flex Pilates Fitness and Skinfluence Face and Body have signed leases at Gayton Crossing, bringing three new beauty, health and fitness-related concepts to the 160,000 square foot shopping center located at 9782 Gayton Road in Richmond’s West End area. The center is owned and managed by Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company, which acquired the asset last year, marking the company’s entry into the Richmond-area retail market. Kristin Perry, Leasing Manager, Commercial for CRC, and SL Nusbaum represented the landlord in all three lease transactions.

Gayton Foot & Back Center

After previously operating in Chesterfield, owner Wendy Wang recently opened Gayton Foot & Back Center. With more than 13 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist, the concept specializes in traditional foot and back massage therapy. Wang intends to use elements of traditional Chinese and western styles, along with reflexology to provide a holistic approach to massage.

“Gayton Crossing is an ideal location for our practice given its quiet and peaceful location, combined with a strong flow of customers,” Wang said. “In addition, there is a complementary blend of high-quality specialty shops along with known brands.”

Richard Thalhimer of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the tenant.

Point & Flex Pilates Fitness

Laura Mae Harper plans to open her new Pilates studio at Gayton Crossing this fall. The concept will offer small-group and instructor-led classes in a boutique setting designed to blend traditional Pilates with athletic performance. Point & Flex was built from the inside out with a mission to challenge the status quo of both big-box and overly expensive studios.

Point & Flex Pilates Fitness will feature eight tower reformers to ensure every client receives individualized cues and corrections while still benefitting from the motivational pace of a class setting. Harper operated Healing Hands Massage and Bodywork in Short Pump and is merging those services into the new location. “I realized I love Pilates as much as I love giving massages, so this represents a career pivot, but Point & Flex allows me to remain in the wellness category,” she said.

Harper explained that the boutique-style exterior appearance first caught her attention, and the shopping center’s central location in Richmond helped seal the deal. “I knew I wanted to offer services that differentiated me from other similar concepts and, naturally, I gravitated to a retail environment that was also different. This space and, in this location, provides me with every resource I need to be successful.”

Robert Marshall of Taylor Long Properties represented the tenant.

Skinfluence Face and Body

According to owner Sherri Smith, Skinfluence Face & Body is a pioneer in non-surgical skin rejuvenation modalities, including RF microneedling, lasers, chemical peels, tailored facials, and medical-grade skincare products which specializes in revitalizing appearances without the need for invasive procedures.

With more than 30 years of experience in nursing, blending surgical, medical, and skincare expertise, Smith explains that “she is passionate about helping clients achieve radiant and youthful skin” while adding, “my journey began with a desire to bridge the gap between clinical precision and personalized care, leading to the creation of Skinfluence Face & Body Medical Spa.

“We are excited to announce the grand opening of our new location in fall 2025,” stated Smith. “After three successful years in business, we are expanding to better serve our valued customers. Please join us at our new location and experience the same great service and quality that you have come to expect from us.”

Delivered in 1981 and situated at the signalized intersection of Gaskins and Quioccasin roads in Henrico County, Gayton Crossing is shadow-anchored by the national supermarket chain Kroger and features more than 30 restaurants and retailers occupying inline spaces and five free-standing pad sites. Representative tenants include Bank of America, GOLD’S Gym, Goldfish Swim School, Jos. A. Bank, KidStrong, Starbucks Coffee, Virginia ABC store and The UPS Store. The property contains eight means of ingress and egress and is surrounded by a free surface parking lot suitable for nearly 700 vehicles.

More than 100,000 people reside within a five-mile radius of Gayton Crossing, including more than 75,000 households with an average household income exceeding $135,000. In addition, the daytime population within this same radius is nearly 235,000.

The median home value in Richmond’s West End is $520,000, and the existing residential pipeline is expected to add more than 1,500 homes within a five-mile radius of Gayton Crossing. Household incomes are projected to increase by more than 11 percent within a three-mile radius over the next five years.

The University of Richmond, with approximately 4,000 students, is situated in West End and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), with its additional 30,000 undergraduates, is located approximately 10 miles from Gayton Crossing. Richmond’s central business district is 14 miles from the site and Richmond International Airport is 22 miles away.

“At CRC, we are proud to support local entrepreneurs who bring innovation, passion, and meaningful services to our communities, stated Kristina O’Keefe, Vice President of Commercial Operations for Continental Realty Corporation. “The addition of Gayton Foot & Back Center, Point & Flex Pilates Fitness, and Skinfluence Face and Body demonstrates our commitment to creating diverse destinations that offer a wide range of experiences and meet the evolving needs of today’s consumers.”

Headquartered in Baltimore and founded in 1960, Continental Realty Corporation is a full-service commercial real estate and investment company focused on acquiring and operating retail and multifamily properties. The privately held firm owns and manages a diversified portfolio of retail centers consisting of over eight million square feet of commercial space and more than 10,000 apartment homes across 14 states, with a portfolio valued at nearly $4.2 billion. For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com.