Nate McFarland

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today the signing of its 1,000th franchise agreement.  Regional Developers Nate McFarland and Lari Jarvis of Hawaii were awarded the agreement for their second clinic, which will join their Oahu location opening this summer.  (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110411/NY80625LOGO ) "We're thrilled to be the ones to sign the 1,000th agreement with Massage Envy and look forward to bringing massage and spa services to Hawaii as early as this summer," said Nate McFarland .  "Massage Envy is an incredible brand and we're not surprised that the company is growing at a rapid pace."  This incredible milestone is just one of many achievements for the company currently celebrating its 10-year anniversary.  Massage Envy entered the new year with momentum after seeing a 13 percent increase in the opening of new clinics in 2011.  The first quarter of 2012 has been a continuation of development success, with March setting a new record of 44 franchise agreements signed.  Today, there are more than 760 Massage Envy and Massage Envy Spa locations operating in 44 states, making it the largest system of franchised massage clinics in the industry.  "Massage Envy is a special brand evidenced by this rare milestone in franchising," said Massage Envy President and CEO Dave Crisalli .  "There are thousands of franchise brands across the country, but only a small percentage ever reach the 1,000-unit mark. I could not be more proud of our franchise partners and all our team members who spend each day enriching the lives of others."  Innovation has been at the heart of Massage Envy since its inception in 2002, and the company continues to deliver on its mission to provide a pathway to wellness,Read More