Here’s the Gift to Pamper Mom: A Spa Facial

Murad® Healthy Skin Facials Available at 10 DFW Massage Envy Spas

For Mother’s Day, there’s no better way to pamper Mom than to give her the gift of a spa facial. Mom will look as good as she feels after a Murad® Healthy Skin Facial, available at any of the 10 Massage Envy Spas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Massage Envy gift cards can be used for facials as well as massages and Murad products. All 28 Dallas/Fort Worth area Massage Envy clinics are offering a Mother’s Day special – buy three gift cards valued at $75 each and get a free one-hour massage gift card.

Facials at Massage Envy Spa feature Murad products specially formulated to repair cell membranes while attracting water and nutrients to the cells. The result: skin that’s clearer, firmer and younger-looking.

Massage Envy Spas offer a variety of skincare treatments that benefit every skin type, including:

• Environmental Shield Vitamin C Infusion Facial reverses signs of aging caused by sunlight, smog, pollution and stress. Rich antioxidants, including Vitamin C, are delivered directly to the skin to fight wrinkles, boost collagen production and protect against free radicals.

• Clarifying Enzyme Acne Facial improves skin clarity, reduces blemishes and soothes inflammation. A precise combination of exfoliating natural fruit enzymes, antiseptics, antioxidants and hydrating agents opens pores for deep cleansing without irritation.

• Anti-Aging Facial helps reveal smoother, vibrant, younger-looking skin. To minimize fine lines and wrinkles, concentrated glycolic acid maximizes exfoliation and dramatically improves skin texture, tone and appearance.

• Sensitive Skin Facial repairs and balances the skin with a gentle, effective treatment designed specifically for easily irritated, sensitive skin. Mild exfoliation and a soothing mask help reduce redness and inflammation while restoring hydration and suppleness and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.

“Massage Envy takes the same dedicated approach to skin care as it does to massage,” says Lance O’Pry, Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Developer for Massage Envy. “Our guests know they are in the hands of professionals who understand and meet their needs.”

The introductory price for any of the four signature facials is just $59. Clients can have a facial for only $10 more than the regular Massage Envy massage therapy price.

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $49. Memberships are available for $59 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members can enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.
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 more than 690 locations in 44 states and has experienced 25 percent year-over-year growth. In addition, the average unit volume for a Massage Envy is $1 million. The company was recently named a top AllBusiness (a D&B company) AllStar Franchise, and is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA). To find a local clinic, visit www.massageenvy.com. Follow Massage Envy DFW on Facebook – www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter – www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW.

Massage Envy Spa in Rowlett to Host Bone Marrow Drive

The staff at Massage Envy Spa-Rowlett Crossing will host a drive for bone marrow donors on May 9, 2012.

Fundraising in support of bone marrow donations began April 1 at the spa, with all proceeds going to the Be the Match Foundation. On May 9, Massage Envy staff and clients can take a simple cheek swab to see if they are a bone marrow match. The spa is located at 4301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600, in Rowlett.

“Our publicist, Jo Trizila, a bone marrow recipient herself, inspired us to conduct the drive,” said Dr. Richard Klics, owner of the Massage Envy Spa – Rowlett Crossing. “The profound and amazing truth is that a single bone marrow donor can save a life. A cheek swab makes it easy to determine if you’re a bone marrow match. Take a moment and save a life.”

You do not have to be a member of Massage Envy to participate. Walk-in volunteers for the swab test are welcome. The clinic is located at 4301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 600, Rowlett, TX 75089.

Bone marrow donors have the power to heal, Dr. Klics said. For some 10,000 patients a year with leukemia and other life-threatening diseases, their only hope for a second chance at life is a marrow transplant from someone outside their family.

Patients and their families count on the National Marrow Donor Program and the Be the Match Foundation. Over the past 25 years the donor program has made 50,000 transplants possible, bringing hope to thousands more each year.

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $49. Memberships are available for $59 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members can enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.

Facials at the spa feature Murad products specially formulated to repair cell membranes while attracting water and nutrients to the cells. The result: skin that’s clearer, firmer and younger-looking.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. All clinics are open seven days a week.

Follow Massage Envy DFW on Facebook – www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter – www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW.

Massage Envy Celebrates National Volunteer Week April 15-21

Recognizes Coppell Employee for Good Citizenship

In honor of National Volunteer Week – April 15-21 – Massage Envy is encouraging its employees to give back to the community. As part of that initiative, Massage Envy is saluting Carrollton resident Stephanie Bush, a massage therapist at Massage Envy Coppell, for her outstanding and continued service to the community.

“Stephanie has a heart for giving. She volunteers for several charities, most notably, her work with HomelessPartners.com and its Christmas Wish program, where she is in charge of arranging donations for homeless folks around the Metroplex. She also is involved with Massage Envy’s Arthritis Foundation initiatives, and for several months, she donated all of her tips to help a co-worker who was out injured,” said Ashley Martin, clinic manager at Massage Envy Coppell.

Bush has been a massage therapist for five years. She says she chose this career for the same reason that she does charity work – she enjoys helping people.

“As a massage therapist, I really enjoy seeing the benefits the clients have when they receive a massage. They may come in with a migraine and leave without one or they may have a lower-back problem that we’re able to help solve. I love helping people. I just want to do everything I can to help those around me,” said Bush.

Bush got her start in charity work about eight years ago, while living in Las Vegas and working for a bagel shop. Store policy was to throw away uneaten bagels at the end of the day, but Bush had other ideas.

“I just couldn’t stand throwing away a huge, five gallon bag of bagels while there were so many people who didn’t have enough to eat, so I started taking the bags downtown and giving them to the homeless. It really opened up my eyes and my heart to homelessness. That’s why I’m involved with HomelessPartners.com. People often have a negative perspective on homelessness, but this program allows them to see homeless people for who they really are,” said Bush.

HomelessPartners.com allows homeless men, women and children to tell their stories, and at Christmas time, make a “wish list” of what they need most. People can log onto the site and donate items on the wish lists – coats, hats, gloves, socks and shoes are some of the most common wished-for items.

In addition to her work with HomelessPartners.com, Bush is actively involved with HOPE worldwide, an organization that’s dedicated to assisting economically disadvantaged people around the world. Bush participates in a number of HOPE worldwide programs locally, including a fire safety campaign and an educational program for inner-city children. She’s also involved with Massage Envy’s charitable work with the Arthritis Foundation.

“Massage Envy does several programs to help support the Arthritis Foundation. Right now we’re helping with the ‘Let’s Move Together’ program, which encourages people to move every day to prevent or treat arthritis. We also host the ‘Healing Hands for Arthritis’ fundraiser in October. Last year Massage Envy raised nearly $500,000 for the cause,” ” said Lance O’Pry, Dallas-Fort Worth regional developer for Massage Envy.

National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 inspire, recognize and encourage people to engage in their communities. According to the National Service Resources website, “National Volunteer Week is about taking action, encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change—discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to foster positive transformation.” For more information, visit http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/calendar/national-volunteer-week-2012.

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 more than 690 locations in 44 states and has experienced 25 percent year-over-year growth. In addition, the average unit volume for a Massage Envy is $1 million. The company was recently named a top AllBusiness (a D&B company) AllStar Franchise, and is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA). To find a local clinic, visit www.massageenvy.com. All clinics are open seven days a week. Follow Massage Envy DFW on Facebook – www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter – www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW.

Forbes Magazine Ranks Massage Envy a Top 20 Franchise

Forbes Magazine has ranked Massage Envy as one of its “Top 20 Franchises for the Buck.” The recognition by Forbes is a significant achievement as it highlights the need for affordable services and illustrates that massage therapy has gone mainstream as more people seek the benefits of therapeutic massage from licensed therapists.

The national leader in massage therapy, Massage Envy was cited by Forbes for offering reasonable monthly memberships – in the DFW area, monthly memberships are available for $59 and include a 60-minute massage session – plus “a host of discounted services. Franchises averaged over $1 million in annual sales in 2010.”

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Massage Envy began franchising in 2002. According to Forbes, the average initial investment for a franchise was about $455,500. Massage Envy had 656 locations in the U.S. as of the end of 2010. Only seven Massage Envy locations closed in the three-year period 2008-2010.

“Forbes reported what our franchisees already know: Massage Envy is a great value that delivers ‘bang for the buck,’” said Lance O’Pry, Dallas-Fort Worth regional developer for Massage Envy. “Here in the DFW area we are seeing solid growth as more and more North Texans are experiencing the therapeutic benefits of both massage and facials. North Texans are incorporating our services into their lifestyle.”

Many of the 28 DFW Massage Envy locations are experiencing double digit year over year growth. “In Dallas-Fort Worth, positive same store sales performance is leading current franchise owners to grow their holdings by adding additional locations,” notes O’Pry. “

Contributing to this growth are clinics that have become spas. As Bruce McGovern, who with his wife, Stephanie, owns Massage Envy Spa Preston Park Village in Plano, notes, “We’ve recently added facials and spa services, so our growth curve should continue upward.” The spa just moved to a new 3,500-square-foot location, adding two rooms and separate waiting areas for spa and massage clients.

Massage Envy therapists offer specialized expertise – pre-natal, hot stone, reflexology, trigger points and sports massages. To attract experienced therapists, many local franchises offer employment packages that include major medical and paid vacations.

With today’s fast pace and hectic schedules, North Texans are benefiting from facials and therapeutic massage. Visit one of the 28 Dallas/Fort Worth Massage Envy clinics to learn more about how massage therapy helps people relax and de-stress.

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $49. Memberships are available for $59 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members can enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.

Massage Envy in Texas and throughout the country has helped popularize massage. Americans visit massage therapists approximately 140 million times a year. The percentage of Americans using massage therapists has more than doubled since 1997.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. All clinics are open seven days a week.

Follow Massage Envy DFW on Facebook – www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter – www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW.

North Texans Turn to Massages, Facials to Relax with the 9th Massage Envy Spa

Massage Envy Spa Preston Park Village Reaping Benefits of Popularity

Thousands of North Texans are turning to massage therapy and facials to relax and de-stress. Exhibit A in this surge of popularity is Massage Envy SPA – Preston Park Village.

“Our revenues are up 20 percent year over year,” says Bruce McGovern, who, with his wife, Stephanie, owns four Massage Envy clinics including the Spa in Plano. “Along with growing demand for therapeutic massage, we will be adding facials and spa services in the next 30 days, so our growth curve should continue upward.”

There’s more to the spa’s growth than revenues. Massage Envy SPA – Preston Park Village has moved to a new 3,500-square foot location at 1900 Preston Road, Suite 201, Plano TX 75093 (972) 964-0600, adding two rooms and separate waiting areas for spa and massage clients.

The Plano Preston Park Village site is the first in the DFW area to incorporate new Massage Envy specifications for color schemes. “It’s a relaxed and welcoming environment where our clients will feel right at home,” Mr. McGovern said. “We’ve evolved from a neighborhood location to a regional resource for spa and massage services.”

The Massage Envy Spa – Preston Park Village therapists offer specialized massage expertise, including pre-natal, hot stone, reflexology and trigger points. To attract experienced therapists, the McGoverns offer employment packages that include major medical and paid vacations for full-time employees. All four of the McGovern’s clinics are actively hiring certified massage therapists, certified estheticians and sales associates.

Winners of numerous Massage Envy awards for excellence in franchising, the McGoverns were the first Massage Envy franchisees in the DFW area, opening their Old Town site on Greenville Avenue in Dallas in 2005. Over the past five years, Old Town has been the second busiest Massage Envy in the United States.

With today’s fast pace and hectic schedules, North Texans are benefiting from facials and therapeutic massage. Visit one of the 28 Dallas/Fort Worth Massage Envy clinics to learn more about how massage therapy helps people relax and de-stress.

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $49. Memberships are available for $59 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members can enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.

Like massages, facials at Massage Envy SPA are reasonably priced. The introductory price for any of the four signature facials is just $59. Clients can have a facial for only $10 more than the regular Massage Envy massage therapy price.

Massage Envy in Texas and throughout the country has helped popularize massage. Americans visit massage therapists approximately 140 million times a year. The percentage of Americans using massage therapists has more than doubled since 1997.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy center. All centers are open seven days a week.

Follow Massage Envy DFW on Facebook – www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter – www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW and their blog http://www.massagedfw.com/.

Massage Envy Rowlett Threepeats with Third Consecutive Win for Therapist of the Year

Within the Massage Envy universe, the Rowlett Massage Envy Spa latest achievement may be a first – for the third consecutive year, the Regional Therapist of the Year has been chosen from the Rowlett clinic. Alisyn Schreiber is the 2011 honoree. And the clinic, owned by Dr. Richard and April Klics, won’t even celebrate its fifth anniversary until March 16, 2012.

Alisyn currently is Lead Therapist at Massage Envy Spa Rowlett and has been full time with the clinic for two years. She is a very busy woman. In 2011, she performed almost 1500 hours of massage in addition to scheduling, hiring and training massage therapists. A popular therapist, requested therapist bookings make up 65 percent of her schedule.

Schreiber said, “I am so excited and honored. I love my job and helping people, and I am so lucky to be able to make a living doing something I love. Then to win an award like this – I could hardly sleep for days after I found out. I am so happy I came to work for Massage Envy Spa in Rowlett.”

Dr. Klics commented, “Alisyn has grown a lot in the last year as a person and a therapist. Though she is still quite young, she impresses everyone she meets with her knowledge and experience. She regularly initiates and works on community projects in order to help those in need. But best of all, Alisyn always has a big smile and words of encouragement for everyone she sees. Staff and clients alike love her for her knowledge and appreciate her patience and kindness.”

She joins 2009 Regional Therapist of the Year Jason Michaels and 2010 Regional Therapist of the Year Nina Almandarez. Both are still with Massage Envy Spa Rowlett. Having three Therapists of the Year on staff is both a special accomplishment and source of pride for the clinic.

“The first time was a shock, we really didn’t expect it since there are so many large and successful clinics in the DFW region,” says Dr. Klics. “The second year we knew that we had all worked hard and felt so honored and humbled to have won the award in back to back years. But to win it for a third straight year is just beyond words. I am so proud of my people and all their hard work and dedication to the profession. It is nice to be recognized, but we accept this award with great humility and thanks to our friends and the Massage Envy brand for their support.”

Alisyn is looking forward to attending the annual conference Massage Envy Corporate holds in Phoenix, Arizona, each year. The Regional Therapists of the Year from all around the country are honored at an awards ceremony.

Massage Envy Spa Rowlett is located at 4301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600, Rowlett.

With today’s fast pace and hectic schedules, everyone can benefit from facials and therapeutic massage. Visit one of the 28 Dallas/Fort Worth Massage Envy clinics to learn more about how massage therapy helps people relax and de-stress.

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $49. Memberships are available for $59 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members can enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.

Massage Envy in Texas and throughout the country has helped popularize massage. Americans visit massage therapists approximately 140 million times a year. The percentage of Americans using massage therapists has more than doubled since 1997.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. All clinics are open seven days a week.

Follow Massage Envy DFW on Facebook – www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter – www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW.

A Soothing Massage at Massage Envy Helps You Relax, Sleep Better

National Sleep Awareness Week is March 7-13, 2012
If you’ve ever had a thorough massage, you know how relaxing it can be. So it’s no surprise that massage can help when you’re having trouble sleeping, notes Massage Envy.
The benefits of massage are many – loosen or soothe sore, aching muscles; reduce stress; improve circulation; release tension; lower heart rate and blood pressure; and help strengthen the immune system. These relaxing effects make massage a big help in restoring restful sleep.
Massage can also help treat sleeping problems due to stress, migraine headache, pain, and muscle and joint stiffness. National Sleep Awareness Week, March 7-13, is the perfect time to improve your sleep.

The leading massage provider in the U.S., Massage Envy “believes that everybody deserves a good night’s sleep,” said Lance O’Pry, Dallas/Fort Worth regional developer for Massage Envy. “That’s why we offer affordable massage therapy sessions with flexible appointment times seven days a week to fit even the busiest schedules. And, with 28 locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, massage has never been more convenient.”

Therapeutic massage relieves stress by easing muscle tightness and increasing circulation throughout the body. Massage also lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol and promotes the release of pain-killing endorphins in the brain.

Clients receiving ongoing massage therapy from Massage Envy report a sense of mental clarity and an increased ability to turn off stressors and achieve optimal rest and relaxation.

Massage also increases blood flow to sore, painful muscles, bringing in healing oxygen and nutrients and helping remove waste products in muscles. The result: less swelling and stiffness and increased flexibility to help eliminate pain.

Because massage helps ease stress, strain and pain, you’re more calm and relaxed and better prepared for quality, restorative sleep.

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $49. Memberships are available for $59 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members can enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. There are 28 clinics in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. All clinics are open seven days a week.

Follow Massage Envy DFW on Facebook – www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter – www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW.

Say ‘I Love You’ for Valentine’s with Massage, Facial

Let Massage Envy Customize a Massage for Someone Special

This Valentine’s Day, show the one you love how much you care with a customized massage and a facial at Massage Envy. Massage Envy’s licensed massage therapists and estheticians can help you choose or let your loved one decide.

Is your wife pregnant? She would probably love the luxury of a prenatal massage tailored to her or a facial. Does your significant other have an old sports injury that needs tending? Or maybe one or both of you simple need a quiet, relaxing massage to help you forget the stresses of daily life.

“For both men and women, a customized massage is a great way to relax and ease pain,” said Lance O’Pry, regional developer for Massage Envy, the leading provider of massage therapy in the U.S. “Massage Envy has great massages for every body type. We also offer four custom facials.”

Massage Envy’s licensed therapists provide a wide variety of customized massages, including Swedish, sports, trigger point, deep tissue and prenatal. Many Massage Envy clinics offer side-by-side couple’s massage – the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

Several Massage Envy locations are spas. At the spas, licensed estheticians offer four customized facials in addition to massage. A professional facial can moisturize the skin, reverse visible signs of aging, improve skin tone and texture, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and diminish blemishes and breakouts.

A customized massage and a facial express love and care for your someone special on this romantic holiday, said O’Pry. “It says ‘I love you from head to toe.’ ”

Recent studies show that just one massage session can lower stress, increase endorphin levels and reduce blood pressure and heart rate.

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $49. Memberships are available for $59 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members can enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.

For more information, log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. All clinics are open seven days per week.

More information may also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter at www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW. Massage Envy fans and followers also receive the latest news about massage therapy as well as any current and upcoming specials.

In Texas and throughout the country, Massage Envy has helped popularize massage. Americans visit massage therapists approximately 140 million times a year. The percentage of Americans using massage therapists has more than doubled since 1997.

*At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $39. Memberships are available for $49 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members may also enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.