A special permit for a massage studio was approved by Richardson City Council on April 22.

The Brave Hummingbird Healing Studio will offer by-appointment massage services in an office building at 1701 Gateway Blvd., Richardson. The applicant, Maria Rodriguez, has 11 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist offering therapeutic, medical and holistic massage services, such as detox of the body and massage for trauma patients.

Hours of operation would be 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday as well as Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The office would be closed Thursdays and Sundays.

Rodriguez has six months to acquire a certificate of obligation for the business, according to the city's zoning ordinance.