How Are Americans Dealing With Stress?
elements therapeutic massage Announces Revenues Up 25% Nationwide HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – June 09, 2009 – elements therapeutic massage, one of the fastest-growing franchisors of massage therapy studios in America, has announced that revenues are up 25 percent nationwide over this time last year. “It’s a direct reflection that Americans are dealing with greater stress and tension and more of them are turning to massage therapy for relief,” said Kyle Gjersee, senior vice president of operations for elements therapeutic massage. A recent study by elements therapeutic massage confirms the trend, with a majority of existing customers listing relief from emotional and physical stress as a top reason for visiting the franchised studios. elements therapeutic massage began franchising in November of 2006 and has rapidly grown to more than 100 franchises in 21 states over the last 24 months. Meanwhile, as the industry has grown, so have consumers’ perceptions of massage therapy as an affordable