Healing Hands for Arthritis

Supporting the Arthritis Foundation, 19 Puget Sound area Massage Envy locations, including the Kirkland Massage Envy center located at 11620 97th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, will host Healing Hands for Arthritis on October 12--World Arthritis Day--to help raise awareness of those affected by arthritis.

As part of the one day nationwide fundraising event, Massage Envy centers will donate $10 from each one-hour therapeutic massage session or facial session to the Arthritis Foundation. Monetary donations will also be accepted October 12. In addition, Murad®, Massage Envy Spa’s strategic skin care partner, will donate 10% of all product sales at Massage Envy Spa locations during the event to the Arthritis Foundation.

The event is open to the public and requires an appointment.  Reservations will be accepted beginning August 18. For reservations, contact the Kirkland Massage Envy location at (425) 284-4284, or visit www.MassageEnvy.com.

“Most of us know at least one individual, young or old, impacted by arthritis. There’s no better way to give back than to treat yourself, a friend or family member to a relaxing and rejuvenating massage or facial,” said Justine Peshette, Kirkland Massage Envy co-owner. “This is our way of helping to fight a disease that affects 50 million Americans and is our nation’s most common cause of disability.”

Today, one in five adults and nearly 300,000 children suffer from the pain of arthritis, and massage therapy has been shown to help relieve some of the troublesome symptoms. Massage Envy’s overall Health and Wellness initiative can play an effective role in alleviating the pain and swelling caused by arthritis, increase mobility and range of motion, increase muscle and joint strength, improve flexibility and circulation, and reduce anxiety.

About Healing Hands for Arthritis

Healing Hands for Arthritis is an annual, one-day event hosted by Massage Envy® and benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, the largest national non-profit organization solely dedicated to the prevention, control and cure of arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. In addition to hosting Healing Hands for Arthritis, Massage Envy is a national sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation’s 200 Arthritis Walk® events. Massage Envy owners from across the country have been and continue to have a presence at their local Arthritis Walks to share information about the benefits of massage therapy, provide chair massages and support the Arthritis Foundation’s mission.

About Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) is committed to raising awareness and reducing the impact of this serious 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.

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 700 locations in 44 states. The company was recently named a top AllBusiness (a D&B company) AllStar Franchise, and is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA). For more information, visit MassageEnvy.com.