Hours of Operation: Why My Hours Are 8 AM to 3 PM

Traffic between 2:30 PM and 4 PM can be chaotic. This just just a example of what traffic looks like during those times. Due to sensitivity of the issue a stock picture is being used to not show parents that violate our policy their license plates.

I often get asked why my office hours are from 8 AM to 3 PM, so I wanted to take a moment to explain.

Over time, afternoon traffic from the nearby local Christian Academy school has created challenges for both my clients and my business. Many clients have shared frustrations about the lack of available parking around 2:30 to 3:45 pm, as parents often use our commercial lot despite management’s requests not to. Unfortunately, since the lot is public use under Texas law, parents are legally allowed to park there. The only exceptions are if someone is parked improperly or in a handicap space without a placard. In those cases, the Dalworthington Gardens Police Department can issue fines.

Monday through Friday, parents have a tendency to take over the small parking lot with disregard for the businesses and tenants that lease there. During this time, they also use the lot as a shortcut to avoid the lines on Arkansas and Roosevelt. This not only blocks clients who are trying to leave but also disrupts other customers in the shopping center. There are consistent issues with available parking between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, and with the parking situation, it can be chaotic, and clients often complain about it. This year in particular, it has become a major issue that is not being resolved. I’ve been at this location for 13 years, and this situation not only impacts my business financially but also risks the loss of valued clients. If the situation continues without improvement, I may eventually have to move my business elsewhere.

If you are a parent, please consider our situation. Some parents even park in the handicap spaces that are reserved for my geriatric clients. This is not only frustrating for them, but it also impacts my business through lost revenue when those clients are unable to attend their appointments.

Another reason I no longer stay open after certain hours is due to safety concerns because of the increased number of illicit massage businesses that have been opening in the area. At one point, my business address was mixed up with an illicit massage business across the street. It seemed as though they were even using my address to avoid the police detection. My business listing was tied to theirs, and with little assistance from the state or the Dalworthington Gardens Police Department, these businesses have not been shut down as of yet. It took nearly eight months just to have one of those false listings removed. For my own protection and the safety of my business, I no longer offer massages after 5 PM.

In the past, I stayed open until 7 PM, but evening appointments often came with another issue, traffic delays. Clients were frequently late, sometimes by 30 minutes or more, yet still expected their full session. This became unfair and unsustainable.

Because of both the parking situation with the school and evening scheduling challenges, I made the decision to close the office around 3 PM. My last appointment is at 2 PM to give clients enough time to relax and avoid the stress of school traffic.

That said, if you are an established client in good standing, I may be able to make occasional concessions depending on my schedule. Sometimes I am open on Saturdays and occasionally on Sundays for returning clients.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping me maintain a calm and stress free environment for all of my clients.

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