HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (March 3, 2010) – The rising cost of healthcare has had a direct impact on the growing $9 billion massage therapy industry as Americans look to stay out of doctor’s offices and maintain their health and wellness. And Elements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, has found Massachusetts to be one of the hottest markets for its services.

To meet that growing demand, executives from the Colorado-based franchise company will host a franchise expansion event on April 7 to showcase opportunities throughout Boston and surrounding areas to prospective franchisees. The “Discover the Elements of Success” Franchise Seminar will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Marriott in Newton and will include presentations by key executives, question and answer sessions and an opportunity for franchise prospects to meet Boston area franchise owners.

Honored in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Fastest-Growing Franchises” in 2009, and named one of Dun & Bradstreet’s “AllBusiness Franchise AllStars” for 2010, Elements Therapeutic Massage has opened 11 studios in Massachusetts and plans at least 12 more locations in the region in 2010.

The company is targeting multi-unit franchisees, entrepreneurs and corporate evacuees to join the network in meeting the growing demand for its health and wellness services.

“We see a real opportunity to invite others into our system

who want to own their own business and be part of the growing $9 billion massage therapy industry by joining a national leader,” said Bob Haimes, chief growth officer and executive vice president of Elements Therapeutic Massage.

Elements Therapeutic Massage began franchising in 2006 and today includes 78 studios across 22 states.

For more information or to register for the event, visit www.touchofelements.com/event or call 888-912-2228.

About Elements Therapeutic Massage, Inc.:
Elements Therapeutic Massage, http://corp.touchofelements.com, is headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colo., and owned by Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. The parent company oversees Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, a one-on-one personal training fitness franchise that began franchising in 1996, and Elements Therapeutic Massage, a massage therapy franchise that began franchising in 2006. Today, the combined franchise network has sold hundreds of franchises across the United States, Costa Rica, Israel, Ireland, and Canada.

Franchise Information:
Elements Therapeutic Massage is actively selling franchises. If you are interested in changing your life and the lives of others, please visit http://corp.touchofelements.com/franchise/ or call 877.663.0880 ext. 10 for more information about franchise opportunities.

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For more information, contact:
Monica Feid, BizCom Associates
972.490.8053 or MonicaFeid@BizComPR.com

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