Massage Envy Spas in Dayton Join the Fight Against Arthritis

Massage Envy Spas in Dayton Join the Fight Against Arthritis

Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, is pleased to announce its second year as a national sponsor of the Arthritis Walk benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.

Massage Envy Spas in Dayton Join the Fight Against Arthritis

Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, is pleased to announce its second year as a national sponsor of the Arthritis Walk benefiting the Arthritis Foundation. The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's signature event that takes place in communities nationwide to raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. Dayton's local walk is scheduled for June 21. To sign up for to donate on behalf of Team Massage Envy Arthritis Walk event, visit http://2012DaytonArthritisWalk.kintera.org.

"The Arthritis Foundation is thrilled to continue its partnership with Massage Envy to raise awareness about arthritis, a serious and painful disease that impacts one in five adults and 300,000 children," says Rick Bell, Arthritis Foundation managing director of Cause Development. "Working together in 2012, Massage Envy and the Arthritis Foundation will take strides in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis while reaching even more people through the healing power of touch." "Massage can play an integral role in pain management and achieving overall wellness," says Matt Roberts, Massage Envy - The Greene clinic owner. "We are excited about this opportunity to share the benefits of massage therapy with the Arthritis Foundation and support their efforts both nationally and here in the Dayton area."

As part of its collaboration with the Arthritis Foundation, participating Massage Envy clinics across the country will participate in a one-day fundraising event on September 19, Healing Hands for Arthritis. In its inaugural year, the Massage Envy network raised nearly $500,000 in 2011 during this one-day event where $10 from event massage or facial was donated to the Arthritis Foundation. For more information about Healing Hands for Arthritis, visit www.MassageEnvy.com.

Massage Envy is the world's largest employer of licensed/registered massage therapists, with more than 17,000 therapists providing over 300,000 services every week. The company only employs licensed, registered and certified massage therapists who are trained to provide a variety of therapeutic massage treatments. The experienced, professional therapists and estheticians at Massage Envy Spas design effective, customized massage treatments and facials to address the individual needs of its members. Recent scientific research has found that massage therapy increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions, including arthritis.

For more information on Massage Envy's partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, please visit www.MassageEnvy.com, www.facebook.com/MassageEnvy or on Twitter @MassageEnvy.

About Massage Envy
Massage Envy, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage 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 has over 760 locations in 44 states. In addition, the average unit volume for a Massage Envy is $1 million. The company was recently ranked #57 in Entrepreneur's 2012 Franchise 500 and #29 in its Fastest Growing Franchise rankings. Massage Envy is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and was recently named one of the Top Military Friendly franchises by GI Magazine. For more information, visit www.MassageEnvy.com.

About Let's Move Together
Let's Move Together is a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. Moving just 30 minutes daily, even 10 to 15 minutes at a time, can ease joint pain, improve mobility and reduce fatigue often associated with arthritis. Daily movement also can improve the quality of life of the 50 million Americans living with arthritis. Let's Move Together is a call to action: commit to participate in the Arthritis Walk, the signature fundraising event of the Arthritis Foundation, and move daily for better health. Start moving today: visit www.letsmovetogether.org.

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 (www.arthritis.org) is committed to raising awareness and reducing the unacceptable impact of this serious and painful 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; fights for health care policies that improve the lives of the millions who live with arthritis; and partners with families to provide empowering programs and information.

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