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March 30 is recognized as I am in Control Day – a day for individuals to assess their lives and regain control. People traditionally mark the day by spring cleaning, organizing their office or starting a new exercise program. Massage Envy suggests massage therapy as an easy and affordable way to regain control through reducing stress.

I am in Control Day was born from the chaos surrounding the events of March 30, 1981 when

President Ronald Reagan was wounded in an assassination attempt. Secretary of State Alexander Haig stepped up to the plate amidst the confusion, stating “I am in control here”. The quote was taken out of context and many believed that Haig incorrectly interpreted the U.S. Constitution regarding the presidential line of succession. While uproar surrounding the quote eventually led to Haig’s resignation, the quote is seen in a much different light today. People now interpret it as a call to action to get their lives under control despite seemingly uncontrollable circumstances.

Massage therapy helps provide a sense of control by reducing stress levels and promoting ongoing stress management to make individuals better equipped to handle life issues. Additionally, massage therapy promotes relaxation to improve mental outlook, ongoing stress management and better handling of high-pressure situations.

“Massage therapy offers a reset button for the mind and body that clears the clutter caused by stress,” says Lance O’Pry, Dallas/Fort Worth regional developer for Massage Envy. “After a massage therapy session, people find they are better equipped to handle any problem or task at hand.”

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $39. Members can enjoy a one-hour massage session every month for just $49 plus additional visits throughout the month at reduced prices. Or, for only $10 more, individuals can enjoy a one-hour healthy skin facial utilizing Murad skincare products at participating locations. Massage Envy gift cards can be purchased at all Massage Envy locations and can be redeemed at any clinic in the U.S.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. There are now 27 Massage Envy locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and 620 nationwide. All are open seven days per week.

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DFW Massage Envy will select a Tarrant County Susan G. Komen Race walk team to receive a $1000 donation as well as other prizes.

To nominate your Tarrant County walk team, submit a 300-word essay on why Massage Envy should sponsor your team at http://www.facebook.com/massagedfw. Look for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure tab.

Entries may be submitted beginning March 16 through April 2, 2010. The winning team will be announced April 7, 2010 on http://www.facebook.com/massagedfw.

“As a long-time supporter of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Massage Envy wants to encourage a record number of teams and Facebook entries, to highlight the Tarrant County race,” said Lance O’Pry, Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Developer for Massage Envy, the nation’s leading provider of massage therapy. “Every team and dollar raised brings us closer to a cure.”

In addition to a $1000 donation, Massage Envy will also provide the team it sponsors with co-branded team shirts and gift cards as prizes for the team members who raise the most money.

On race day, a special area in the Massage Envy tent will be reserved for team members to receive a free chair massage from Dallas/Fort Worth Massage Envy therapists.

The Komen Tarrant County Race for the Cure is on Saturday, April 24 at Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. All funds from the Komen Race for the Cure go to research, education, screening and treatment programs for breast cancer.

This year, the goal is $2 million and 18,000 race participants. For more information, go to www.komentarrant.org

Additionally, Massage Envy supports Susan G. Komen For the Cure with a unique annual event called Massage for the Cure. Held each year in the Fall, Massage for the Cure raises money for the organization at the national level by offering even further discounted massages and donating a portion of each massage to Susan G. Komen For the Cure. In some clinics, the franchisees and therapists have donated up to 100% of all revenue and fees for the day to support the charity.

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $39. Members can enjoy a one-hour massage session every month for just $49 plus additional visits throughout the month at reduced prices. Or, for only $10 more, individuals can enjoy a one-hour healthy skin facial utilizing Murad skincare products at participating locations. Massage Envy gift cards can be purchased at all Massage Envy locations and can be redeemed at any clinic in the U.S.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. There are now 27 Massage Envy locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and 620 nationwide. All are open seven days per week.

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

For the fourth straight year, Massage Envy was named in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2010 Franchise 500® list. Based on objective analysis of various aspects of U.S. franchise businesses –including financial strength, size, business stability and growth – Massage Envy ranked 23rd in the fastest-growing franchises category and 88th in the overall list of 500 companies.

Not surprisingly, the strength of the Massage Envy franchise is actually a direct result of the current economic downturn. With factors such as increased stress due to employment instability, rising healthcare costs and the general anxiety people feel over the ability to make ends meet, many people are making low-cost therapeutic massage an essential part of their wellness routines.

Scientific research shows that therapeutic massage relieves stress, boosts the immune system, promotes physical wellbeing and even improves mental outlook. These benefits further promote ongoing stress management, increased aptitude for problem solving and enhanced creative thinking – vital assets in today’s economic and social climate. Additionally, more and more companies are including therapeutic massage in their wellness programs as a cost-effect method of increasing employee health, productivity and satisfaction.

This upswing in interest in therapeutic massage has particularly benefited the Dallas/Fort Worth area locations. In addition to adding two new Massage Envy locations to the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Bruce McGovern, owner of four DFW Massage Envy clinics was awarded Massage Envy Franchisee of the Year for 2009. And, Frank Stockton, owner of the Arlington Highlands Massage Envy location says he saw more first-time prospects than any other Massage Envy clinic in the U.S. last year.

“We are very excited about the growth of the Massage Envy franchise,” says Lance O’Pry, Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Developer for Massage Envy. “The strength of the enterprise nationwide and especially in our region illustrates the importance of therapeutic massage and the Massage Envy franchise model in today’s economy.”

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $39 and an introductory one-hour facial (a 50-minute facial and time for consultation) is just $49. Memberships are available for $49 per month. Members can enjoy a one-hour massage session with a professional massage therapist every month, or for $10 more a one-hour healthy skin facial utilizing Murad skincare. Members also enjoy additional visits throughout the month at a reduced price.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. There are 27 Massage Envy locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and 620 nationwide. All are open seven days per week.

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

Chronic pain affects over 86 million Americans right now. Yet, while it is the top reason cited for doctor visits, it is one of the least effectively treated symptoms in today’s healthcare industry. According to Massage Envy, there is a good reason why pain is so hard to measure and treat.

“The problem is that pain is subjective,” says C.G. Funk, Licensed Massage Therapist and Vice President of Industry Relations and Product Development for Massage Envy. “The perception of pain is not a scientifically measurable occurrence like fever, heart rate or blood pressure. Each person experiences pain individually, and even comparable pain is reported differently. For example, when selecting the severity of pain on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the most intense), one patient will rate a broken finger as pain level 10, and another will rate a broken leg as pain level seven.”

Scientific research has proven the enormous benefits of massage therapy – from treating injuries, chronic diseases and neurological disorders to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles. Consequently, even the traditional medical community is actively embracing ongoing therapeutic massage as an effective treatment for pain.

Clients of Massage Envy report that regular massage therapy not only reduces their pain but also alleviates the stress associated with chronic pain, making it easier to manage. Many clients report that massage therapy even helped where painkillers could not.

“After over nine months of painkillers, MRIs, injections and even surgery – with no relief at all – a friend suggested I try massage,” says Michelle Wehrwein, Massage Envy client and Frisco, Texas school teacher. “After the one session, I had next to no pain…for the first time since onset, and I finally feel like I am on the path to recovery. [My therapist at Massage Envy] did what 10 months and 10 specialized doctors could not do.”

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $39. Members can enjoy a one-hour massage session every month for just $49 plus additional visits throughout the month at reduced prices. Or, for only $10 more, individuals can enjoy a one-hour healthy skin facial utilizing Murad skincare products at participating locations. Massage Envy gift cards can be purchased at all Massage Envy locations or online and can be redeemed at any clinic in the U.S.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. There are now 27 Massage Envy locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and 620 nationwide. All are open seven days per week.

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