Iatria Day Spa Managing Partner And Spa Director
Joins Me Fine Triangle Board of Advisors

Cyndy Elkins Named To Local Advisory Board

RALEIGH, N.C. – Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that Cyndy Elkins, managing partner and spa director of the Cary location, has been named to the Me Fine Triangle Board of Advisors. As a board member, Elkins will assist in developing awareness of the organization and gaining community support. The Me Fine Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for children and families at the Duke Children’s Hospital and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC.

Related Links:
http://www.iatria.com
http://www.mefinefoundation.org/

News Facts:
• Cyndy Elkins, managing partner and spa director of the Cary location, will serve on the Me Fine Triangle Board of Advisors.

• Elkins will assist in developing awareness of the organization and gaining community support.

• The Me Fine Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for children and families at the Duke Children’s Hospital and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC.

Quotes:
"I am excited for Cyndy to be serving on this board," said Mangrum. "Cyndy will have a chance to use her talent for a cause she feels deeply about and for that reason she will be a huge asset to the Me Fine Foundation."

About Cyndy Elkins:
Cyndy Elkins, a Raleigh native, graduated from Louisburg College in 1994 and obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Meredith College in 1998. She joined Iatria Day Spa in 2001 as Client Coordinator and was recently named to Managing Partner and Spa Director of Iatria Day Spa in Cary. With over 6 years of successful business experience, Cyndy will oversee the hiring, training, and management of staff, as well as inventory, sales, and development of the location’s client base at Iatria Day Spa, located at the Arboretum off of Weston Parkway and North Harrison in Cary, North Carolina.

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 http://www.iatria.com.

About the Me Fine Foundation:
The Me Fine Foundation Inc. was founded by friends and family of Folden Lee IV, who was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in May 2003. During the 15-month battle with this disease, Folden’s family found that along with the tremendous stress of caring for a child with a lifethreatening illness, most families are weighted down with overwhelming medical costs and obligated to provide personal outpatient housing and living expenses while their child is under going treatment. Some caregivers lose their jobs and homes and are separated from other family members for extended periods while their child is receiving treatment. The Me Fine Foundation, Inc. was started in order to pool resources for these families facing life-changing challenges. For more information, visit http://www.mefinefoundation.org/.

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For Immediate Release           Contact: Patty Briguglio (919) 233-6600

Iatria Spa And Health Center To Participate In Local
Women’s Health And Wellness Fair

Local Day Spa To Offer Health And Well-being Info
To Improve The Lives Of Local Women

RALEIGH, N.C. – Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the spa will celebrate National Women’s Health Week by participating in Sparks & Associates’ first annual Women’s Health & Wellness Fair in Fuquay-Varina on Monday, May 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Bentwinds Country Club Clubhouse at 6536 Dornoch Place in Fuquay-Varina.

The event is intended to help women take simple, everyday preventative steps to improve their physical and mental health as well as encourage awareness about key health issues and disparities among women from different geographic regions.

For event information, call Taylor Sparks at (919) 285-9364.

Related Links:
http://www.iatria.com
http://www.4woman.gov/whw

News Facts:
• Iatria Day Spa has announced that the spa will celebrate National Women’s Health Week by participating in Sparks & Associates’ first annual Women’s Health & Wellness Fair.

• The event will take place in Fuquay-Varina on Monday, May 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Bentwinds Country Club Clubhouse at 6536 Dornoch Place in Fuquay-Varina.

• The event is intended the help women take simple, everyday preventative steps to improve their physical and mental health.

Quotes:
"We are so glad to do our part during National Women’s Health Week," said Mangrum. "This event serves a very important role in the physical and mental health of women in the area and is an excellent resource for women to learn how to care of their bodies and mind."

About Iatria Spa and Health Center:
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full service, medically-oriented day spa with four 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. 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. 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 and most recently received the 2007 Distinguished Day Spa of the Year Award. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit http://www.iatria.com.

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Iatria Wakefield Spa Director To Serve On
Wake Forest Chamber Of Commerce Board Of Directors

Katie Lightbody Named To Local Chamber

RALEIGH, N.C. – Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that Katie Lightbody, spa director for the Wakefield Crossings location in North Raleigh, will serve on the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. As a director Lightbody will work to execute the chamber mission to promote the town of Wake Forest and enhance the quality of life for the future. Lightbody has been with the firm for two years and has more than 30 years of experience in the cosmetology industry.

Related Links:
http://www.iatria.com
http://www.wakeforestchamber.org

News Facts:
• Katie Lightbody, spa director for the Wakefield Crossings location in North Raleigh, will serve on the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

• Lightbody will work to execute the chamber mission to promote the town of Wake Forest, encourage the business community and enhance the quality of life for the future.

• Lightbody has been with the firm for two years and has more than 30 years of experience in the cosmetology industry.

Quotes:
Quotes: “I am excited that Katie has been invited to join this board,” said Mangrum. “She is a deserving person to be named a director. I am sure she will be represent us well as she works to improve the business community in Wake Forest.”

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.
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Iatria Spa And Health Center Voted Best Place To Pamper

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

RALEIGH, N.C. – Iatria Spa and Health Center has been named the Best Place to Pamper in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay- Varina in Cary Magazine’s annual Maggy Awards poll. This poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted by the residents of these communities. Iatria Spa and Health Center will be featured in the magazine’s January/February 2007 Maggy Awards edition.

Facts:
• Iatria Spa and Health Center has been named the Best Place to Pamper in western Wake County in Cary Magazine’s annual Maggy Awards poll.

• The Maggy Awards recognize the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.

• Iatria Spa and Health Center will be featured in the magazine’s January/February 2007 Maggy Awards edition.

Quotes:
Quotes: “We are pleased to be named the best place to pamper in western Wake County,” said Cyndy Elkins, managing partner of Iatria Day Spa. “We offer our clients an array of options to fulfill their beauty needs, and we are glad to see that they appreciate our variety of choices for them.”

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. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.

Iatria Spa And Health Center Voted Best Day Spa

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

RALEIGH, N.C. – Iatria Spa and Health Center has been named the Best Day Spa in western Wake County by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in Cary Magazine’s annual Maggy Awards poll. This poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted by the residents of these communities. Iatria Spa and Health Center will be featured in the magazine’s January/February 2007 Maggy Awards edition.

Facts:
• Iatria Spa and Health Center named Best Day Spa in Cary Magazine’s annual Maggy Awards poll.

• The Maggy Awards recognize the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.

• Iatria Spa and Health Center will be featured in the magazine’s January/February 2007 Maggy Awards edition.

Quotes:
Quotes: “It is an honor to be voted the best day spa in western Wake County,” said Cyndy Elkins, managing partner of Iatria Day Spa. “Winning a Maggy Award for two consecutive years reflects our dedication to providing top quality services for our valued customers.”

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. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.

Iatria Day Spa Named Best Day Spa In The Nation

Local Day Spa Receives Top Award From DAYSPA Magazine

RALEIGH, N.C. – Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the spa has been named Best Day Spa and Medical Spa Chain in the nation by DAYSPA Magazine. The award honored Iatria Day Spa as a business with multiple locations and a corporate structure that can be replicated successfully beyond the direct supervision of the original owner. DAYSPA readers submitted nominees and voted for winners in 11 categories based upon customer service, popularity and overall spa experience. Iatria will be featured in the magazine’s December issue. DAYSPA Magazine has a circulation of more than 30,000 readers.

Facts:
• Iatria Spa and Health Center named Best Day Spa by DAYSPA Magazine.
• DAYSPA Magazine recognize the spa with the best services, popularity and overall spa experience.
• Iatria Spa and Health Center will be featured in the magazine’s January 2007 edition.

Quotes:
“I am honored that the spa is being nationally recognized for such a prestigious award,” said Mangrum. “We strive to provide our customers with satisfying experiences, and this recognition from DAYSPA Magazine, the preeminent industry publication, is an amazing accomplishment.”

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, VISIA 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. For more information, call (919) 870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.