30 Apr 2024 501Der Women 2024: Sheila Hayes

Sheila Hayes began Restoration Wellness to bring life back to her patients and give them answers to issues they may not have previously received. 

“It’s important to me to make a difference in our community by improving the quality of life in my patients,” she said. “Some of the most rewarding moments in my career are being part of a significant life change like helping with hormone replacement therapy, which helps couples in their marriages.” 

Through owning her own business, Hayes has learned not to put limits on herself, and she encourages other women to do the same. “There will always be someone smarter and better,” she said. Life is challenging. You have to decide how badly you want something and go for it. Every trial is a learning lesson. Know it is okay to mess up, and you aren’t a failure. No class, test or job can determine your self-worth unless you let it.”

Hayes sees the growing sense of opportunity and community in Central Arkansas as benefits for women who are looking for a place to begin their own ventures. “There are lots of activities going on here, and the people are kind and helpful,” she said. A quote that motivates me is, ‘The easy thing and the right thing are rarely the same thing.’ That helps me when I’m trying to make a fair and honest decision.” 

Hayes gets inspiration from other Wonder Women in her life, including her mom, one of the hardest-working women she knows. “She has taught me the value of investing in people,” she said. “I think of a Wonder Woman as a people person with strong ethics who loves Jesus. Another is Angela Simmon, a nurse practitioner for Arkansas Heart Hospital in El Dorado. She  is a champion for all nurse practitioners and an amazing provider.”

Hayes says that what brings her joy is spending time with friends and family.

“I’m so proud of the business we’ve grown,” she said. “Our office family is truly that—a family—and we all get along. While I may not know what my future holds, I do know who holds my future. I’m thrilled to be on this journey with the people who mean the most in my life.” 

Contact Shelia at Restoration Wellness at 501.932.1780 or [email protected], 1014 Harkrider, Suites A&B, Conway.