7 Healthiest Spots in SWLA

Oct 07, 2021

Lake Charles is known for good food, gambling, and small-town community. But several local businesses are making Southwest Louisiana a place for healthy living. Affordable and accessible to communities around the Lake Charles area, these 10 healthiest spots promise to keep you and your family happy and healthy.



Pure Press Family sips smoothies

Pure Press offers a range of juice and smoothie options from produce that is locally sourced and 100% organic. Started by a local Southwest Louisiana family in 2018, this place is a favorite for folks looking for quick breakfast and lunch options off Ryan Street. Pure Press offers 13 different juice options, 9 different smoothie options, 3 different smoothie bowls, and a range of snacks that include their popular veggie sandwich and avocado toast. Their cleanse program also allows you to organize a reset program unique to your body’s needs. For a special boost of energy and vitality, try their ginger immunity shot.

2. Planet Nutrition



The Lake Charles branch of Planet Nutrition has been a favorite of local athletes for nearly a decade. Their post-workout services allow you to build your own fruit or sweet smoothie with protein, amino acids, fat burners, multivitamins, and other supplements. Located on Ryan Street with extended hours, you can purchase pre- and post- workout supplements that keep your body working long after you’ve left the gym. After a particularly grueling workout, try their peanut butter and chocolate smoothie.


3. Boudreaux's Pharmacy

Entrance of Boudreaux's Pharmacy

Locally-owned and rooted in Lake Charles since 1926, Boudreaux’s Pharmacy is known for its specialty compounding that provides pharmaceutical grade supplements along with herbal and natural remedies to treat any ailment. Truly a one-stop shop, Boudreaux’s offers prescription refilling, delivery services, and immunizations. Beyond their pharmacy services, wellness classes on diabetes, weight loss, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, and other tips on health living are offered regularly.

4. Southern Bicycle Co.


Southern Bicycle Co. makes the most of Lake Charles’s nature trails, wildlife refuges, and parks by suiting bikers with trail, road, and hybrid bikes. Every biker is measured for the right fit based on their level of comfort and riding style, whether for sport or leisure. Beyond bicycles and bicycle accessories, Southern Bicycle Co. offers maintenance services, tire repair, and community for bikers looking to engage in local events.


5. Hurricane Crossfit

Women exercising at a Crossfit Gym

Located off Nelson Road, Hurricane Crossfit is a gym that goes way beyond your average workout. Aiming to treat the holistic body, their services include nutrition programs, member check-in accountability sessions, and fitness programs designed for each unique individual. Crossfit is often considered a workout for advanced fitness levels, but Hurricane Crossfit is available for individuals at any fitness level, including beginners. Best known for offering accountability without judgement, they offer fitness results that last.

6. Maximum Kinetics


Owned and operated by local sport performance specialists, Makimum Kinetics offers advanced training for athletes, individualized fitness programs, and group fitness classes for adults and kids. Conveniently located on Ryan Street, their team considers anatomy, physiology, and nutrition while creating fitness programs that “build the whole athlete.” Their record of success includes having worked with athletes in the NFL, MLB, PGA, and D1 college sports.


7. MomFit


Created by local fitness trainer, Breanna Miller, MomFit aims to help moms regain confidence post-partum and move through their busy lives with energy and vitality. Each MomFit program is created unique for you and includes meal planning instruction prep, healthy recipes, and detailed workout calendars. The program also includes a lively online community of local moms who provide support and helpful tips on being a happy, healthy mom.


At Access Urgent Care, we are always looking for local places that keep our patients healthy. What are some of your favorite SWLA spots that promote healthy living? Let us know in the comments below.


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Access Urgent Care is a locally owned, community-driven urgent care clinic in Lake Charles that provides affordable, accessible healthcare to a growing region. Their team of ER-trained, experienced providers are available seven days a week. No appointments are necessary and little to no wait time is always their priority.


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