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Erika Mangrum Launches Aesthetic And Medical Practices, LLC
Iatria Spa And Health Center Chair Launches New Venture

RALEIGH, N.C. – Erika Mangrum, former president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center and current chair of the firm’s board of directors, has launched Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to assisting professionals that are building or expanding an aesthetic or medical practice. The firm provides a variety of business and marketing services designed to assist healthcare professionals, including spa owners and doctors. Aesthetic and Medical Practices services can be retained on a long-term, short-term or project basis and include business assessments, viral and formal marketing tactics, technology infrastructure, business growth strategies and industry networking.
A recognized industry expert, Mangrum grew Iatria into a national award-winning firm including such honors as being named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine, Distinguished Day Spa of the Year by the national Day Spa Association and one of Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5,000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Mangrum was named Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Greater Raleigh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in 2005. Prior to forming Iatria, she served in executive and management roles for Sprint, and Bell and Howell for 12 years combined. For more information on Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC, please call (919) 870-1975 ext. 10 or visit the Web site at www.aestheticmedicalpro.com.
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www.iatria.com
www.aestheticmedicalpro.com
www.mmimarketing.com
News Facts:
• Erika Mangrum, former president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center and current chair of the firm’s board of directors, has launched Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to assisting professionals that are building or expanding an aesthetic or medical practice.
• The firm provides a variety of business and marketing services designed to assist healthcare professionals, including spa owners and doctors.
• Aesthetic and Medical Practices services can be retained on a long-term, short-term or project basis and include business assessments, viral and formal marketing tactics, technology infrastructure, business growth strategies and industry networking.
• A recognized industry expert, Mangrum grew Iatria into a national award-winning firm including such honors as being named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine, Distinguished Day Spa of the Year by the national Day Spa Association and one of Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5,000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
• Mangrum was named Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Greater Raleigh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in 2005.
• Prior to forming Iatria, Mangrum served in executive and management roles for Sprint, and Bell and Howell for 12 years combined.
Quotes:
“I have been working as a consultant for a long time through my teaching at the University of California at Irvine,” said Mangrum. “Over the years I have gathered clients looking for additional assistance and I am pleased to formalize that beyond the teaching with Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC.”
About Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC:
Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC is a Raleigh, N.C.-based consulting firm that provides a variety of business and marketing services designed to assist healthcare professionals, including spa owners and doctors, in achieving their goals for continued growth and success. The firm’s services can be retained on a long-term, short-term or project basis and include business assessments, viral and formal marketing tactics, technology infrastructure, business growth strategies and industry networking. The firm is led by recognized industry expert, Erika Mangrum, former president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center, who grew her business into a national award-winning firm including such honors as being named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine, Distinguished Day Spa of the Year by the national Day Spa Association and one of Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5,000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Mangrum was named Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Greater Raleigh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in 2005. Prior to forming Iatria Spa and Health Center, she served in executive and management roles for Sprint, and Bell and Howell for 12 years combined. For more information on Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC, call (919) 870-1975 ext. 10 or visit the Web site at www.aestheticmedicalpro.com.
About Iatria Spa and Health Center:
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The spa helps guests to escape the everyday stress through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages. Under the supervision of an on-site medical doctor and with nurse practitioners performing the services, Iatria offers laser hair removal, Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®, laser skin rejuvenation, Syneron Matrix IR fractionalized light therapy for acne scarring, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening. Iatria was named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain in the Country by Day Spa magazine, a Five-Star Beauty Destination by NewBeauty magazine, one of the Top 20 Day Spas in the country by Launchpad magazine, Best Day Spa in the Triangle Award from Independent Weekly, and the Best Spa in western Wake County in The Cary News’ yearly “Best of the West” poll. The Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has named Iatria one of the Top Women Owned Businesses in the Triangle every year since 2005, and the firm is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.
Keywords:
Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC, Erika Mangrum, Iatria Spa and Health Center, DAYSPA magazine, Day Spa Association, Inc. magazine, Inc. 5,000
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

Iatria Spa And Health Center Announces Dave Mangrum As President And CEO
Erika Mangrum Named Chairman Of The Board

RALEIGH, N.C. – Iatria Spa and Health Center has announced that Dave Mangrum, CFO of the firm, will assume the position of president and CEO. Erika Mangrum, former president of Iatria Spa and Health Center, will assume the position of chairman of the board and focus her energy on the strategic direction of the firm, as well as the launch of her new consulting firm, Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC.
As president and CEO, Dave Mangrum will oversee the strategic direction, overall growth and day-to-day operations of the organization, in addition to maintaining the status of CFO. After 20 years of successful management, business and finance experience as a corporate executive for Sprint and 360 Communications, Dave Mangrum joined Iatria Spa and Heath Center in 1999. Under his financial supervision, the company has expanded to three locations in the Triangle, been a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability and named one of Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5,000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Dave Mangrum holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Maryland at College Park, and served in the U.S. Air Force for more than six years. He currently resides in Raleigh.
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www.aestheticmedicalpro.com
www.mmimarketing.com
News Facts:
• Iatria Spa and Health Center has announced that Dave Mangrum, CFO of the spa, will assume the position of president and CEO.
• Erika Mangrum, former president of Iatria Spa and Health Center, will assume the position of chairman of the board and focus her energy on the strategic direction of the firm, as well as the launch of her new consulting firm, Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC.
• As president and CEO Dave Mangrum will oversee the strategic direction, overall growth and day-to-day operations of the organization, in addition to maintaining the status of CFO.
• After 20 years of successful management, business and finance experience as a corporate executive for Sprint and 360 Communications, Dave Mangrum joined Iatria Spa and Heath Center in 1999.
• Under his financial supervision, the company has expanded to three locations in the Triangle, been a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability and named one of Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5,000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
• Dave Mangrum holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Maryland at College Park, and served in the U.S. Air Force for more than six years.
• He currently resides in Raleigh.
Quotes:
“Dave has played a key role in the strategic planning and successful growth of Iatria since the first year of business,” said Erika Mangrum. “I have every confidence that he will continue to grow our company and preserve our high standards of excellence.”
“Over the past decade Erika has grown Iatria into a business that has achieved local and national recognition as a leader in this industry,” said Dave Mangrum. “I look forward to capitalizing on all of our previous successes to continue the organizations’ steady growth.”
About Iatria Spa and Health Center:
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The spa helps guests to escape the everyday stress through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages. Under the supervision of an on-site medical doctor and with nurse practitioners performing the services, Iatria offers laser hair removal, Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®, laser skin rejuvenation, Syneron Matrix IR fractionalized light therapy for acne scarring, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening. Iatria was named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain in the Country by Day Spa magazine, a Five-Star Beauty Destination by NewBeauty magazine, one of the Top 20 Day Spas in the country by Launchpad magazine, Best Day Spa in the Triangle Award from Independent Weekly, and the Best Spa in western Wake County in The Cary News’ yearly “Best of the West” poll. The Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has named Iatria one of the Top Women Owned Businesses in the Triangle every year since 2005, and the firm is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.
About Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC:
Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC is a Raleigh, N.C.-based consulting firm that provides a variety of business and marketing services designed to assist healthcare professionals, including spa owners and doctors, in achieving their goals for continued growth and success. The firm’s services can be retained on a long-term, short-term or project basis and include business assessments, viral and formal marketing tactics, technology infrastructure, business growth strategies and industry networking. The firm is led by recognized industry expert, Erika Mangrum, former president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center, who grew her business into a national award-winning firm including such honors as being named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine, Distinguished Day Spa of the Year by the national Day Spa Association and one of Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5,000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Mangrum was named Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Greater Raleigh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in 2005. Prior to forming Iatria Spa and Health Center, she served in executive and management roles for Sprint, and Bell and Howell for 12 years combined. For more information on Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC, please call (919) 870-1975 or visit the Web site at www.aestheticmedicalpro.com.
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Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC
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Iatria Spa Launches Membership Plans

Local Spa Now Offers Two Indulgent Membership Opportunities

RALEIGH, N.C. – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing at Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa has launched two membership plans, the Escape the Everyday Membership as well as the Stress Less Membership.

Escape the Everyday is a 12-month membership which entitles clients to receive their choice of a one hour massage, European facial or classic manicure and pedicure each month. In addition, members save 15 percent on all spa services and 10 percent off all retail purchases. An Escape the Everyday Membership is $49.95 per month for 12 months.

Iatria’s Stress Less Membership is a 12-month membership plan in which members save 10 percent off day spa services completed before 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 percent off all retail purchases. Stress Less Membership is $9.95 per month for 12 months. For more information regarding Iatria’s new membership plans, visit www.iatria.com or call (919) 870-1975.

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News Facts:

Iatria spa has launched two membership plans, the Escape the Everyday Membership as well as the Stress Less Membership.
Escape the Everyday is a 12-month membership which entitles clients to receive their choice of a one hour massage, European facial or classic manicure and pedicure each month.
In addition, members save 15 percent on all spa services and 10 percent off all retail purchases.
An Escape the Everyday Membership is $49.95 per month for 12 months.
Iatria’s Stress Less Membership is a 12 month membership plan in which members save 10 percent off day spa services completed before 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 percent off all retail purchases.
Stress Less Membership is $9.95 per month for 12 months.
For more information regarding Iatria’s new membership plans, visit www.iatria.com or call (919) 870-1975.

Quotes:

“We are pleased to launch membership plans for our customers,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa. “Both the Escape the Everyday Membership and the Stress Less Membership are an excellent way for customers to get the most out of their spa experience. We are proud to reward our loyal customers.”

About Iatria Spa:

Iatria Spa is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The spa helps guests to escape the everyday stress through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages. Under the supervision of an on-site medical doctor and with nurse practitioners performing the services, Iatria offers laser hair removal, Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®, laser skin rejuvenation, Syneron Matrix IR fractionalized light therapy for acne scarring, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening. Iatria was named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain in the Country by Day Spa magazine, a Five-Star Beauty Destination by NewBeauty magazine, one of the Top 20 Day Spas in the country by Launchpad magazine, Best Day Spa in the Triangle Award from Independent Weekly, and the Best Spa in western Wake County in The Cary News’ yearly “Best of the West” poll. The Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has named Iatria one of the Top Women Owned Businesses in the Triangle every year since 2005, and the firm is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.

Erika Mangrum Profiled in New Book, "Escape From Corporate America: A Practical Guide To Creating The Career Of Your Dreams"

Iatria Spa & Health Center President Offers Career Advice

RALEIGH, N.C. – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria, was profiled in Pamela Skillings’ book, “Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams.” Mangrum provides career advice in Skillings’ book, which is available in stores and on Amazon.com. Skillings is a career coach and corporate escapee who inspires the cubicle-bound to break free and create the career of their dreams, without going broke.

As a recognized expert in her industry, Mangrum is a highly sought-after speaker and mentor. In 2003, Mangrum was named one of the 25 most influential Women In Business by the Triangle Business Journal and in 2004, she was named the Woman Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Recently, Iatria was named one of the 2006 Best Places To Work by the Triangle Business Journal, Top Day Spa/ Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine and Day Spa Association’s 2007 Distinguished Spa of the Year.

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News Facts:

Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa and Health Center, was profiled in Pamela Skillings’ book, “Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams.”
Mangrum provides career advice in Skillings’ book, which is available in stores and on Amazon.com.
Skillings is a career coach and corporate escapee who inspires the cubicle-bound to break free and create the career of their dreams, without going broke.
As a recognized expert in her industry, Mangrum is a highly sought-after speaker and mentor.
In 2003, Mangrum was named one of the 25 most influential Women In Business by the Triangle Business Journal and in 2004, she was named the Woman Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).
Recently, Iatria was named one of the 2006 Best Places To Work by the Triangle Business Journal, Top Day Spa/ Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine and Day Spa Association’s 2007 Distinguished Spa of the Year.

Quotes:

“I was honored when Pamela Skillings decided to feature me in her upcoming book,” Mangrum said. “I have heard amazing things about her book and look forward to reading it.”

About Iatria Spa and Health Center:

Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The spa helps guests to escape the everyday stress through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages. Under the supervision of an on-site medical doctor and with nurse practitioners performing the services, Iatria offers laser hair removal, Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®, laser skin rejuvenation, Syneron Matrix IR fractionalized light therapy for acne scarring, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening. Iatria was named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain in the Country by Day Spa magazine, a Five-Star Beauty Destination by NewBeauty magazine, one of the Top 20 Day Spas in the country by Launchpad magazine, Best Day Spa in the Triangle Award from Independent Weekly, and the Best Spa in western Wake County in The Cary News’ yearly “Best of the West” poll. The Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has named Iatria one of the Top Women Owned Businesses in the Triangle every year since 2005, and the firm is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com

Iatria Spa & Health Center Named Top 100 List

Local Spa Recognized Among North Carolina's Top Small Businesses By Business Leader Magazine

RALEIGH, N.C. – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked No. 44 on Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Top 100 List. Celebrating the top small businesses in North Carolina, Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100 List ranks companies based on revenue growth, percentage of business conducted within North Carolina and total number of employees. A company’s community involvement and its participation within industry trends are also considered as a basis for Top 100 selections. All Top 100 winners will be featured in Business Leader Magazine’s special June issue.

Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area and was named Day Spa Association’s 2007 Distinguished Spa of the Year, Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine and one of the 2006 Best Places To Work by the Triangle Business Journal.

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www.iatria.com

www.businessleadermedia.com

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

Iatria Spa and Health Center has been ranked No. 44 on Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Top 100 List.
Celebrating the top small businesses in North Carolina, Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100 List ranks companies based on revenue growth, percentage of business conducted within North Carolina and total number of employees.

A company’s community involvement and its participation within industry trends are also considered as a basis for Top 100 selections.
All Top 100 winners will be featured in Business Leader Magazine’s special June issue.
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area and was named Day Spa Association’s 2007 Distinguished Spa of the Year, Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine and one of the 2006 Best Places To Work by the Triangle Business Journal.

Quotes:

“We are honored to be recognized as one of North Carolina’s top 100 businesses,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa and Health Center. “The staff at Iatria is dedicated to delivering an excellent experience to each one of our clients, so this is a reflection of their hard work.”

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Iatria Spa & Health Center Voted Best Day Spa

Local Day Spa Named Winner in Independent Weekly's Best of the Traingle

RALEIGH, N.C. – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa has been voted Best Day Spa in the Triangle in Independent Weekly’s annual Best of the Triangle poll. Published on June 4 in the publication’s Best of the Triangle 2008 issue, the poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted on by Triangle residents in the following categories: Wine & Dine, Arts & Entertainment, Music & Clubs, Goods & Services and Media. Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area that specialize in nourishing the body, mind and spirit through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages. For more information on Iatria Spa and Health Center, visit www.iatria.com.

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www.iatria.com

www.indyweek.com

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa has been voted Best Day Spa in the Triangle in Independent Weekly’s annual Best of the Triangle poll.
Published on June 4 in the publication’s Best of the Triangle 2008 issue, the poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted on by Triangle residents in the following categories: Wine & Dine, Arts & Entertainment, Music & Clubs, Goods & Services and Media.
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area that specialize in nourishing the body, mind and spirit through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages.
For more information on Iatria Spa and Health Center, visit www.iatria.com.

Quotes:

“We are honored to be named Best Day Spa in the Triangle,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria. “This award will only further our commitment and dedication to our customers.”

About Iatria Spa and Health Center:

Iatria Spa & Health Center Voted Best Place to Get a Facial

Local Day Spa Named Winner in Independent Weekly's Best of the Triangle

RALEIGH, N.C. – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa has been voted Best Place to get a Facial in the Triangle in Independent Weekly’s annual Best of the Triangle poll. Published on June 4 in the publication’s Best of the Triangle 2008 issue, the poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted on by Triangle residents in the following categories: Wine & Dine, Arts & Entertainment, Music & Clubs, Goods & Services and Media. Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area that specialize in nourishing the body, mind and spirit through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages. For more information on Iatria Spa and Health Center, visit www.iatria.com.

Related Links:

www.iatria.com

www.indyweek.com

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa has been voted Best Place to get a Facial in the Triangle in Independent Weekly’s annual Best of the Triangle poll.
Published on June 4 in the publication’s Best of the Triangle 2008 issue, the poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted on by Triangle residents in the following categories: Wine & Dine, Arts & Entertainment, Music & Clubs, Goods & Services and Media.
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area that specialize in nourishing the body, mind and spirit through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages.
For more information on Iatria Spa and Health Center, visit www.iatria.com.

Quotes:

“We are honored to be named Best Place to get a Facial in the Triangle,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria. “Our staff works hard to deliver superior service to our customers.”

About Iatria Spa and Health Center:

Iatria Spa & Health Center Voted One of best Places for a Manicure and Pedicure

Local Day pa Named Fianlist in Independent Weekly's Best of the Triangle

RALEIGH, N.C. – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa has been named one of the Best Places for a Manicure/Pedicure in the Triangle in Independent Weekly’s annual Best of the Triangle poll. Published on June 4 in the publication’s Best of the Triangle 2008 issue, the poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted on by Triangle residents in the following categories: Wine & Dine, Arts & Entertainment, Music & Clubs, Goods & Services and Media. Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area that specialize in nourishing the body, mind and spirit through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages. For more information on Iatria Spa and Health Center, visit www.iatria.com.

Related Links:

www.iatria.com

www.indyweek.com

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa has been named one of the Best Places for a Manicure/Pedicure in the Triangle in Independent Weekly’s annual Best of the Triangle poll.
Published on June 4 in the publication’s Best of the Triangle 2008 issue, the poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted on by Triangle residents in the following categories: Wine & Dine, Arts & Entertainment, Music & Clubs, Goods & Services and Media.
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area that specialize in nourishing the body, mind and spirit through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages.
For more information on Iatria Spa and Health Center, visit www.iatria.com.

Quotes:

“We are honored to be named one of the Best Places for a Manicure/Pedicure in the Triangle,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria. “This award is a testament to our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.”

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Iatria Spa & Health Center Named One of the Triangle's Healthiest Companies

Local Spa Recognized by Business Leader Media

RALEIGH, N.C. – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the firm has been named to Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Triangle’s Healthiest Companies list. Business Leader recognized Triangle companies that have distinguished themselves with superior corporate wellness initiatives. Rex Healthcare and Business Leader Media hosted an awards luncheon on June 16 at the North Raleigh Hilton to honor all award-winning companies.

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www.businessleadermedia.com

www.mmimarketing.com

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Iatria Spa and Health Center has been named to Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Triangle’s Healthiest Companies list.
Business Leader is recognizing Triangle companies that have distinguished themselves with superior corporate wellness initiatives.
Rex Healthcare and Business Leader Media hosted an awards luncheon on June 16 at the North Raleigh Hilton to honor all award-winning companies.
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area and was named Day Spa Association’s 2007 Distinguished Spa of the Year, Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine and one of the 2006 Best Places To Work by the Triangle Business Journal.

Quotes:

“We are proud to be named one of the Triangle’s healthiest companies,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa and Health Center. “At Iatria we work hard to offer our employees many opportunities for wellness.”

Iatria Spa & Health Center Named toWomen-Owned Businesses List

Local Spa Ranked in Triangle Business Journal's Annual List

RALEIGH, N.C. – Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the spa has been ranked on the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 annual list of women-owned businesses. The Raleigh-based Iatria Day Spa is one of the largest women-owned businesses in the Triangle with 65 employees. Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with four locations in the Triangle area that specialize in massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages.

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News Facts:

Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the spa has been ranked on the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 annual list of women-owned businesses.
The Raleigh-based Iatria Day Spa is one of the largest women-owned businesses in the Triangle with 65 employees.
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with four locations in the Triangle area that specialize in massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages.

Quotes:

“I am pleased that Iatria has been recognized as one of the Triangle’s top women-owned businesses,” said Mangrum. “Our growth has been a driving force for our commitment to the community.”

Erika Mangrum Co-Chairs Speaking of Women's Health Conference

Iatria Spa President Serves 3rd Term on Event's Executive Committee

RALEIGH, N.C. – Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com) has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of the organization will serve as co-chair for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health executive committee to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Raleigh Convention Center located at 2 E. South St. This marks the third consecutive year Mangrum has worked in collaboration with other co-chairs, committee members, and the National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation to organize the daylong women’s health event. On this committee, her responsibilities will include attracting committee members, sponsors, speakers and exhibitors, facilitating ticket sales and organizing the efforts of the various sub-committees. For more information about Erika Mangrum or the Speaking of Women’s Health conference, visit www.swhraleigh.com.

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www.swhraleigh.com

www.raleighconvention.com

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), will serve as co-chair for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health executive committee to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Raleigh Convention Center located at 2 E. South St.
This marks the third consecutive year Mangrum’s has worked in collaboration with other co-chairs, committee members and the National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation to organize the daylong women’s health event.
On this committee, her responsibilities will include attracting committee members, sponsors, speakers and exhibitors, facilitating ticket sales and organizing the efforts of the various sub-committees. For more information about Erika Mangrum or the Speaking of Women’s Health conference, visit www.swhraleigh.com.

Quotes:

“It is an honor to serve a third term as co-chair of the Speaking of Women’s Health executive committee,” said Mangrum. “I look forward to working with local sponsors, community leaders and volunteers to make this year’s event a success.”

Erika Mangrum Presents at Association for Corporate Growth Event

Owner of Iatria Spa Discusses How She Built Award-Winning Company

RALEIGH, N.C. – Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com) has announced that Erika Mangrum, president and CEO, will present at the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Research Triangle event on Jan. 31 at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham. ACG is a global organization for professionals involved in corporate growth, development, and mergers and acquisitions, with 53 chapters worldwide and over 12,000 members. ACG Research Triangle targets middle-market corporate leaders and professionals in the Research Triangle Park area. Mangrum will discuss how she has built a local service-based company that competes on a national level and capitalizes on a rapidly growing and converging industry. Iatria Spa was recently named to the Inc. 5,000 list as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States.

Related Links:

www.iatria.com

www.mmimarketing.com

www.acgrtp.org

News Facts:

Erika Mangrum, president and CEO of Iatria Spa, will present at the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Research Triangle event on Jan. 31 at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham.
ACG is a global organization for professionals involved in corporate growth, development, and mergers and acquisitions, with 53 chapters worldwide and over 12,000 members. A
CG Research Triangle targets middle-market corporate leaders and professionals in the Research Triangle Park area.
Mangrum will discuss how she has built a local service-based company that competes on a national level and capitalizes on a rapidly growing and converging industry.
Iatria Spa was recently named to the Inc. 5,000 list as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States.

Quotes:

“I am honored to present at the Association for Corporate Growth event,” said Mangrum. “I hope the story of how I fueled my business with organic growth will inspire other business owners to take control of their own businesses.”

Iatria Spa Offers New Revolutionary Skin Care Line

Local Spa Now Provides Obagi Medical Skin Care Products

RALEIGH, N.C. – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing at Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa now offers Obagi medical skin care products which are only made available at physician supervised locations. Iatria spa offers Obaji’s Nu-Derm line which transforms the skin and helps fight signs of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage as well as its Clenziderm line, a physician recommended skin care line for acne. For more information regarding Obagi skincare products or Iatria Spa, call the spa at (919) 870-1975 or visit

www.iatria.com.

Related Links:

www.iatria.com

www.obagi.com

www.mmimarketing.com

Quotes:

“We are pleased to offer Obagi skincare to our clients,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa. “Obagi products are top-notch, medical skin care products that truly make a difference in the health and beauty of ones skin.”

About Iatria Spa:

fractionalized light therapy for acne scarring, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening. Iatria was named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain in the Country by Day Spa magazine, a Five-Star Beauty Destination by NewBeauty magazine, one of the Top 20 Day Spas in the country by Launchpad magazine, Best Day Spa in the Triangle Award from Independent Weekly, and the Best Spa in western Wake County in The Cary News’ yearly “Best of the West” poll. The Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has named Iatria one of the Top Women Owned Businesses in the Triangle every year since 2005, and the firm is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.

Erika Mangrum Chairs Savvy Women’s Conference

Iatria Spa President Serves As Chair For

Chamber Conference

RALEIGH, N.C. – Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com) has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of the organization will chair the Savvy Women’s Conference Committee for The 2008 Annual Networking Luncheon: “What Powerful People Know.” The event, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 29 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Jane S. McKimmon Center in Raleigh, is a networking luncheon designed to educate women on how to achieve success and how to assume leadership responsibility. Dr. Lois Frankel, author of Stop Sabotaging Your Career, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office; and Connie Glaser, author of Swim with the Dolphins and GenderTalk Works are the featured speakers. Tickets for the event are $50 per employee of Raleigh Chamber of Commerce members and $65 for non-chamber members and can be purchased online www.raleighchamber.org or by calling 919.664.7034 by Friday, Feb. 15.

Related Links:

www.iatria.com

www.raleighchamber.org

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

• Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com) has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of the organization will chair the Savvy Women’s Conference Committee for The 2008 Annual Networking Luncheon: “What Powerful People Know.”
• The event, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 29 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Jane S. McKimmon Center in Raleigh, is a networking luncheon designed to educate women on how to achieve success and how to assume leadership responsibility.
• Dr. Lois Frankel, author of Stop Sabotaging Your Career, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office; and Connie Glaser, author of Swim with the Dolphins and GenderTalk Works are the featured speakers.
• Tickets for the event are $50 per employee of Raleigh Chamber of Commerce members and $65 for non-chamber members and can be purchased online www.raleighchamber.org or by calling 919.664.7034 by Friday, Feb. 15.

Quotes:

“I am pleased to announce that I will be serving as chair for the Savvy Women’s Conference Committee,” said Mangrum. “Last year’s luncheon was a big success and I’m looking forward to making sure this year is even better.”

About Iatria Spa and Health Center and Iatria Medspa:

Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medspa with five locations in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. Under the direction of Erika Mangrum, President of Iatria Day Spa, the spa specializes in relieving stress and helping people feel and look better through massages, facials, body treatments, pedicures, and spa day packages. Iatria Health Center offers chiropractic and applied kinesiology, ion cleanse, acupuncture and nutrition counseling services.

With Dr. Henry Newton Pleasant Jr serving as medical director, Iatria Medspa is a division of Iatria that offers clients such services as laser hair removal, Aesthera intense pulse light for sun damage, TruVu Digital Imaging Complexion Analysis, injectable medical treatments including Botox®, and medical aesthetic services including acid peels, and mesotherapy for cellulite reduction. Iatria Spa and Health Center was named a Five-Star Beauty Destination by NewBeauty Magazine, one of the Top 20 Day Spas in the country by Launchpad Magazine, and the Best Spa in western Wake County in The Cary News’ yearly “Best of the West” poll. The Triangle Business Journal’s 2005 Book of Lists named Iatria Spa and Health Center one of the Top 25 Women Owned Businesses in the Triangle and the firm is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability. Most recently Iatria was named one of the 2006 Best Places To Work by the Triangle Business Journal and Top Day Spa/ Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.

Iatria Spa Recognized In

Triangle Business Journal’s 2008 Book Of Lists

Local Spa Named Top Women-Owned Business

RALEIGH, N.C – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing at Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa has been recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 2008 Book of Lists as a top women-owned business. Rankings for the list were based on the number of employees in the Triangle and their percentage of female ownership. Iatria Spa is a full-service medically oriented spa with four locations in the Triangle area that specializes in massages, facials, hand face, and body treatments and spa day packages.

Related Links:

www.iatria.com

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

• Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com) has been recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 2008 Book of Lists as a top women-owned business.
• Rankings for the list were based on the number of employees in the Triangle and their percentage of female ownership.
• Iatria Spa is a full-service medically oriented spa with four locations in the Triangle area that specializes in massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments and spa day packages.

Quotes:

“We are honored to have been recognized as a top women-owned business in the 2008 Book of Lists,” said Mangrum. “The employees at Iatria take pride in pampering our clients and will continue to do so throughout the year.”

About Iatria Spa:

Iatria Spa is a full-service medically oriented spa with four locations in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The spa helps guests to escape the everyday stress through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages. Under the supervision of an on-site medical doctor and with nurse practitioners performing the services, Iatria offers laser hair removal, Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®, laser skin rejuvenation, Syneron Matrix IR fractionalized light therapy for acne scarring, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening. Iatria was named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain in the Country by Day Spa magazine, a Five-Star Beauty Destination by NewBeauty magazine, one of the Top 20 Day Spas in the country by Launchpad magazine, Best Day Spa in the Triangle Award from Independent Weekly, and the Best Spa in western Wake County in The Cary News’ yearly “Best of the West” poll. The Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has named Iatria one of the Top Women Owned Businesses in the Triangle every year since 2005, and the firm is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.

Iatria Spa Voted Best Place To Take Visitors In Western Wake County

Local Spa Named Winner In Cary Magazine’s 2008 Maggy Awards

RALEIGH, N.C. – Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa has been voted the Best Place To Take Visitors in western Wake County by residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in Cary Magazine’s annual Maggy Awards poll. The poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted by the residents of these communities. Iatria Spa will be featured in the magazine’s January/February 2008 Maggy Awards edition, as well as on the Web site at www.carymagazine.com.

Related Links:

www.iatria.com

www.carymagazine.com

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

• Iatria Spa has been voted the Best Place To Take Visitors in western Wake County by residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in Cary Magazine’s annual Maggy Awards poll.
• The poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted by the residents of these communities.
• Iatria Spa will be featured in the magazine’s January/February 2008 Maggy Awards edition, as well as on the Web site at www.carymagazine.com.

Quotes:

“It is an honor to be named the Best Place To Take Visitors by the 2008 Maggy Awards,” said Mangrum. “The spa helps guests escape the hectic schedule of traveling and enjoy the company of friends and family in a soothing atmosphere.”

About Iatria Spa:

Iatria Spa Announces February Specials

RALEIGH, N.C. – Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing at Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa will feature an assortment of indulgent February specials including a chocolate body massage, chocolate body polish, chocolate raspberry facial, chocolate pedicure and an executive shave & facial, just for gentlemen. In addition, Iatria will feature couples specials which include Date Night, a couples massage; Hot Date, hot stone massages; or Body & Sole, a couples massage and side by side pedicure session. The specials will run at all four Iatria locations. For more information, call Iatria Spa at (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.

Spa Specials:

• Chocolate Body Massage – A muscle-melting massage with the heavenly aroma of chocolate. Following your massage, a special sweet treat and hot cocoa will provided for full relaxation and indulgence. One hour - $85, one and a half hours - $119.
• Chocolate Body Polish – Skin-soothing sea salts are blended with chocolate massage oil to create this decadent experience. The polish massaged onto the skin, removed and followed by a moisturizing lotion massaged into the skin. Relax and linger after your amazing spa experience with a cup of hot cocoa and a special sweet treat. $80
• Chocolate Raspberry Facial – Revitalize with this nourishing, vitamin-rich facial, great for all skin types. In addition, you will receive a warm hand massage with heated mittens. Pure Bliss! A cup of hot cocoa and a special sweet treat are the perfect accouterment to this wonderful facial treatment. $99
• Chocolate Pedicure – A warm water foot bath followed by a soothing foot and lower leg massage with Iatria’s chocolate massage oil, cuticle and toenail shaping, and warm paraffin foot wrap, are topped off with the OPI color of your choice. Enjoy a steaming cup of hot cocoa during your pedicure and receive a special sweet treat as well. $59
• Executive Shave & Facial – Just for gentlemen, a deep cleansing face treatment complete with a face, neck, and shoulder massage, hot towels, a close shave and a customized treatment mask. $99
• Date Night – Couples Massage – One hour - $160, one and a half hours - $228.
• Hot Date – Hot Stone Massage – (separate rooms) One hour - $200, one and a half hours - $258.
• Body & Sole – Couples massage and side by side classic pedicures; One hour - $258, one and a half hours - $326.

Related Links:

www.iatria.com

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

• Iatria Spa will feature an assortment of indulgent February specials including a chocolate body massage, chocolate body polish, chocolate raspberry facial, chocolate pedicure and an executive shave & facial, just for gentlemen.

• In addition, Iatria will feature couples specials which include Date Night, a couples massage; Hot Date, hot stone massages; or Body & Sole, a couples massage and side by side pedicure session.
• The specials will run at all four Iatria locations.
• For more information, call Iatria Spa at (919) 870-6114 or visit www.iatria.com.

Quotes:

“We are pleased to provide these decadent specials during the month of February,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa. “Our staff is dedicating to providing our customers with a sweet and satisfying experience which will truly pamper them this Valentine’s Day.”

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Erika Mangrum To Speak At 2008 Day Spa Expo Business Forum

Iatria Spa President To Speak At Day Spa Association Event

RALEIGH, N.C. – Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com) has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of the organization will be speaking at The 2008 Day Spa Expo Business Forum presented by The Day Spa Association on Feb. 5-7 at Sand Expo Center in Las Vegas. The event is an educational program that brings start-up, new-launch and existing spas, medical spas and wellness centers the newest information and trends of the industry. Mangrum will talk about strong loyalty programs and how to develop a loyal following on a budget. For more information about Erika Mangrum or The 2008 Day Spa Expo Business Forum, visit www.dayspaexpo.com.

Related Links:

www.dayspaexpo.com

www.iatria.com

www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:

• Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com) has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of the organization will be speaking at The 2008 Day Spa Expo Business Forum presented by The Day Spa Association on Feb. 5-7 at Sand Expo Center in Las Vegas.
• The event is an educational program that brings start-up, new-launch and existing spas, medical spas and wellness centers the newest information and trends of the industry.
• Mangrum will talk about strong loyalty programs and how to develop a loyal following on a budget.
• For more information about Erika Mangrum or The 2008 Day Spa Expo Business Forum, visit www.dayspaexpo.com.

Quotes:

“I am very excited to speak at the Day Spa Expo,” said Mangrum. &