Celebrating Over 40 Years of Wellness in the Texas Hill Country

For this month’s spotlight, we are traveling to the heart of the Texas Hill Country to visit Kerrville Health Foods. A staple of the community for over 40 years, this store has built a reputation defined by a courteous, knowledgeable staff and a genuine dedication to finding health answers for their neighbors.

Wellness Over Profit The guiding philosophy at Kerrville Health Foods is simple: place the wellness of the customer first, even above profit. The team strives to provide familiarity with natural health and is so committed to service that they will gladly call other local stores or practitioners to help a customer find an item they don’t carry themselves.

We spoke with Scott, a long-time team member, who has been with the business for 17 years, rising from a floor sales associate to management. Their personal journey into natural health began in early adulthood to address nutritional issues, leading to a deep study of how diet and natural remedies can support healing.

A 20-Year Partnership Kerrville Health Foods has carried Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics for almost 20 years. The decision to stock the brand came down to the science:

“We continue to carry the Ohhira’s probiotics because of the effort and studies put into the finished product. Before prebiotics/postbiotics were even in the limelight, Ohhira’s was doing it the right way with their fermentation ideals.” 

Customer Feedback & Tips According to the store, Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics generate “the most positive feedback out of all of our probiotic options”. Customers have reported success with a wide range of conditions, from irregularity and gut issues to oral health benefits.

One of the most unique anecdotes shared involves a customer who chews the capsules when they feel a sore throat coming on. Intrigued by the testimonial, the manager split a sample pack with the customer to try it right then and there. “The taste wasn’t too bad, and I have told people about using Ohhira’s for that purpose ever since!”.

Staff Favorites While the probiotics are a hit, the staff also loves the Kampuku Beauty Bar.

Scott states “I have used it for many years and find the gentle but effective cleansing and probiotic topical benefits to be amazing.” 

A Hidden Gem If you visit Kerrville Health Foods today, you will find more than just supplements. The store is a champion of the local community, offering items from local artisans including soaps, fermented foods, honey, and jewelry. As they put it, “The hill country is a hidden gem when it comes to crafts and locally produced items”.