Massage Envy Spa and the Arthritis Foundation Chicago Host Fourth Annual Healing Hands for Arthritis Event at 37 Chicago Locations

CHICAGO,

IL— Massage Envy Spa

and the Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to host the fourth annual Healing

Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise

funds to fight arthritis. On September 17, 2014, the 37 Massage Envy Spa

locations in the greater Chicagoland area will donate $10 from every one-hour

massage or facial to the Arthritis Foundation. Since 2011, this one-day

nationwide event has raised over $2M for the Arthritis Foundation.

“There is no

better way to give back than to treat yourself, a friend or family member to a

relaxing and rejuvenating massage or facial,” said Peter Carlson, Regional

Developer / Partner at Massage

Envy. “We strongly encourage the Chicago community to come out on September 17

to help fight arthritis, a disease that affects 50 million Americans and is

America’s leading cause of disability.”

To make an

appointment for the Healing Hands for Arthritis event, contact your

local Chicago area Massage Envy Spa by visiting http://www.massageenvy.com/regions/IL/Chicago. Reservations are now being accepted

on a first-come, first-serve basis. All proceeds donated during Healing

Hands for Arthritis will support the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide

efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis. Murad®, Massage Envy

Spa’s exclusive skin care partner, will donate 10 percent of all sales from

their products sold at Massage Envy Spa locations during the event to the

Arthritis Foundation. Additionally, Wyndmere and BioFreeze will donate 10

percent of all sales from their products from Massage Envy Spa locations.

“We are

excited to partner with Massage Envy Spa to bring attention to arthritis. Healing

Hands for Arthritis will provide support for arthritis education, research,

advocacy and other vital programs and services,” said Meagan Fulmer, chief

development officer for the Arthritis Foundation.

Massage Envy

Spa and the Arthritis Foundation share a common understanding about the

devastating effects of arthritis on the body and the potential for massage

therapy to relieve and control certain symptoms. Massage therapy can play an

important role in alleviating the pain and swelling caused by arthritis,

improving flexibility and circulation and reducing stress and anxiety.

In addition

to hosting Healing Hands for Arthritis, Massage Envy Spa is a national

sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation’s signature event, Walk to Cure Arthritis®.

Massage Envy Spa owners from across the country have been and continue to

have a presence at their local Walk to Cure Arthritis events to share

information about the benefits of massage therapy, provide chair massages and

support the Arthritis Foundation’s mission.

About

Massage Envy Spa

Massage Envy

Spa, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a national franchisor, and through its

franchised locations, is the leading provider of therapeutic massages in the

United States. The national franchise is dedicated to providing professional

and affordable therapeutic massage and spa services to consumers with busy

lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy Spa

has nearly 1,000 locations in 49 states and 1.5 million members. In addition,

the average unit volume for a franchise location is $1.35 million. Through its

national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, Massage Envy Spa has raised

more than $2 million in three, one-day Healing Hands for Arthritis events.

The company was recently ranked #88 in Entrepreneur’s 2014 Franchise Time’s Top

200, #54 in Entrepreneur’s 2014 Franchise 500 and #24 in its Fastest

Growing Franchise rankings. Massage Envy Spa is a member of the International

Franchise Association (IFA) and was named a 2013 Military-Friendly Franchise.

For more information, visit MassageEnvy.com.

Recent

scientific studies have found that massage therapy increases immune function,

decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions

including arthritis.

With

consumers visiting massage therapists at least 140 million times a year, it is

evident that more Americans are turning to therapeutic massage to relieve the

painful symptoms of arthritis and fibromyalgia, while improving circulation,

joint flexibility, sleep patterns and an overall sense of well-being. The

experienced, professional therapists at Massage Envy Spa clinics can design

effective and customized massage treatments to address the individual needs of

any member or guest.

About The

Arthritis Foundation

Striking one

in every five adults and 300,000 children, arthritis is the nation’s leading

cause of disability. The Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org) is committed to raising awareness and

reducing the impact of this serious, painful, and unacceptable disease, which

can severely damage joints and rob people of living life to its fullest. The

Foundation funds life-changing research that has restored mobility in patients

for more than six decades; fight for health care policies that improve the

lives of millions who live with arthritis; and partners with families to

provide empowering programs and information.