Our Story

Inspiring Wellness for Over 49 years.

Where It All Began

Jo Anne Fallaise founded Jo Anne’s Place from her home in Lindsay, ON, inspired by a desire to support her family’s health. With the encouragement of her entrepreneurial father and husband Murray (creator of the iconic “Murray Burger”), she began offering natural health products and educating others in a 500 sq. ft. space. Jo Anne's daughter, Margo, was 11 years old at the time and grew up working in the business alongside her mom.

Customer Demand Grows

 In 1985, the first Jo Anne's Place store in Peterborough opened, marking the beginning of our expansion beyond Lindsay. As demand grew, Jo Anne moved the Lindsay store into a 1,000 sq. ft. home-based space, offering more natural health products and wellness guidance. In 1994, Jo Anne’s Place opened its first official storefront at 84 Russell St. W. in Lindsay.

The Next Generation Takes The Lead

As Jo Anne’s vision of creating a healthy community expanded, her daughter Margo was by her side. With her mother’s guidance, Margo learned the ins and outs of running a business, became educated on nutraceuticals, followed the ever-changing wellness trends and experienced first-hand the benefits of a clean, healthy lifestyle. All of this helped Margo to prepare for the next change.

In 2003, Jo Anne officially retired, passing the business to Margo and her husband Paul, who carried on the vision of creating a healthier community through natural health products and education.

Our Flagship Store Opens

The Lansdowne Street location in Peterborough opened, offering 5,000 sq. ft. of retail space. This store became the hub for Jo Anne’s Place operations, including the head office, warehouse, and distribution centre.

A Fresh Look

Ten years later, the Lansdowne store underwent a major 6-month renovation, unveiling a modern new look with a customer-focused layout and an in-store Dispensary.

Your Partners in Wellness

In May of 2025, Paul and Margo were inducted into the Peterborough Business Hall of Fame which recognizes local businesses who are helping to inspire entrepreneurs and show local youth that starting their own business can be rewarding and last multiple generations.

We are so thankful to our community for their loyal support of our local family business. Today at Jo Anne’s Place, we continue to serve our community with:

• Organic produce and frozen meats
• Gluten-free, local, and specialty grocery items
• Vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies
• Aromatherapy and homeopathy
• Natural beauty and body care
• Eco-friendly cleaning products
• Knowledgeable wellness educators
• The Wellness on Purpose Program & Podcast
• JP Rewards Program, events, demos, and more!

We're proud to remain a local, family-owned business rooted in the belief that health and wellness should be accessible, empowering, and community-driven.