June 10, 2008
Massage Envy in Riverside Promotes Recurring Rubdowns
10:00 PM PDT on Tuesday, June
10, 2008
By SHARILYN BANKOLE
Special to The Press-Enterprise
What's new: Massage Envy in Riverside
What it is: A massage clinic
What it offers: For a $59 monthly payment,
Massage Envy clients receive a one-hour therapeutic massage;
subsequent sessions can be purchased for $39 within the month.
"It's truly a new concept in therapeutic massage," clinic co-owner
Steve Counelis said.
Special to The Press-Enterprise
Massage Envy therapist Vasso Anest, of Riverside, massages client
Jessica Wise, of Riverside.
By providing the service in a membership format, Massage Envy
makes it possible for more people to receive the benefits of
therapeutic massage regularly, Counelis said.
Another factor that sets the service apart is its location in a
neighborhood shopping area, he said. Convenience is important in
reaching clients.
Most people will get a massage while on vacation or when
visiting a spa, but one massage won't solve the problem, Counelis
said. The treatment is especially needed because of today's active
lifestyles and active older adults.
Several massage modalities are available at the clinic: Swedish
massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, prenatal massage and
reflexology. Therapists customize treatment based on the client's
needs, Counelis said. The 3,500-square-foot clinic offers a
tranquility room and 13 treatment rooms. The Orangecrest clinic is
the first in Riverside for Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Massage Envy and
one of 400 nationwide. The clinics are open seven days a week and
offer daytime and late-evening appointments to accommodate clients'
work schedules. Membership benefits may be used at any Massage Envy
clinic throughout the country.
When it's open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; 8
a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday
When it opened: January
Where it is: 19029 Van Buren Blvd., Suite 118,
Riverside
Who owns it: Steve and Stacia Counelis
About the owner: Steve Counelis is an attorney.
Stacia Counelis has 10 years' experience in the hospitality
industry and works in real estate and land development. They live
in Riverside.
How many employees: 12 licensed massage
therapists
What's next: First-time guests can get a
one-hour massage at an introductory rate of $39.
Find out more: 951-789-0908 or www.MassageEnvy.com
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