Breast cancer patients and survivors can now turn to downtown Ringgold for comfort and support with the opening of “A New Me,” a new boutique that prides itself in providing personal caring service to women battling breast cancer.

“We are accredited by the American Board of Mastectomy, and we specialize in post mastectomy and lumpectomy supplies, prosthesis and bras,” said owner Karen Kennedy. “We offer complete services for women who have experienced breast cancer.”

Kennedy, who has 12 years of experience dealing with cancer patients, says she wants women to feel comfortable.

“It doesn’t matter how long it has been since their surgery, we want women to feel good, and we want to be supportive any way that we can,” she said. “We even offer in-home visits

The new shop is on Nashville Street in downtown Ringgold inside the “Uniktings,” which is owned by Kennedy’s friend Cindie Robinson.

“The location is great because women visit us and also shop for their personal needs. … It’s a store within a store,” Kennedy said.