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Hand & Stone Opens 50th Spa in Pennsylvania

MALVERN, PA. (August 13, 2024) — Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the upcoming opening of its newest spa in Malvern. The brand’s newest franchised location sits at 215 Lancaster Avenue and is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs John and Autumn Iatesta. The Malvern spa marks Hand & Stone’s 50th location in Pennsylvania, where the Iatestas hold deep roots and are passionate about bringing Hand & Stone’s top-tier massage and facial services to their home community of Philadelphia.

“Malvern embodies hardworking parents and individuals who prioritize their well-being amidst busy schedules,” said Autumn. “We recognize the demand for premium spa services here and are excited to provide a sanctuary at Hand & Stone where people can unwind and rejuvenate."

As a former small business owner for more than 18 years, John brings invaluable strategic insight to the business, while Autumn’s background as a biochemist underscores her dedication to the health and wellness industry. The duo was drawn to Hand & Stone’s ethos to prioritize self-care in today’s fast-paced world.

“We’ve always had a vision of doing something together that not only aligns with our entrepreneurial spirit but also contributes to the well-being of our community,” said John. “After exploring various franchise opportunities, Hand & Stone stood out to us with not only its incredible resources for franchisees, but its commitment to creating a space where people truly feel cared for. It’s a brand we wholeheartedly believe in.”

The newest Hand & Stone in Malvern brings high-quality professional massage services, including Swedish, Himalayan Salt, Sports, Deep Tissue, Oncology and Prenatal massages to the West Philadelphia community. Guests can also visit the new spa to enjoy Hand & Stone’s signature hot stone massage and best-in-class facial and hair removal treatments tailored to each individual's needs or skin concerns, with a wide range of services available for women, men and teens. The Malvern spa is featuring a pre-opening offer: FREE massage or facial with enrollment in Hand & Stone Lifestyle Membership, $0 enrollment fee and FREE Upgrades for Life!

Like all Hand & Stone spas nationwide, the new Malvern location offers advanced skincare and spa services that incorporate new technologies at the forefront of the wellness market to enhance each guest’s overall experience. These advanced services include Decompression Therapy massage, Diamond Glow facial, NuFACE microcurrent facial, Percussive Therapy massage and LED Phototherapy facial, as well as innovations such as CBD oil enhancements and partnerships with award-winning skincare lines Dermalogica® and ClarityRX (CBD offerings vary by market).

All Hand & Stone services are performed by experienced licensed Estheticians and licensed Massage Therapists. The brand’s commitment to guest experience has translated to an unparalleled level of expertise at each location, supported by best-in-class training and ongoing education resources. At Hand & Stone Malvern, members will have access to a team of wellness experts who specialize in providing exceptional skincare and massage treatments, ensuring a tranquil, relaxing, and comfortable environment.

The Malvern Hand & Stone spa will be open Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information about Hand & Stone’s massage and facial services or to schedule an appointment, call 610-578-2999 or visit handandstonemalvern.com.

ABOUT HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA

Hand & Stone is a more than 600-unit massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to deliver premium spa services to the middle market in a professional, affordable, and convenient manner. Launched in 2004, Hand & Stone now has locations across 36 states and Canada. Each spa features best-in-class massage and skincare treatment. Available for women, men and teens, a wide range of services are tailored to each individual's needs or skin concerns. Hand & Stone facial treatments are performed by licensed estheticians, using top-of-the-line products backed by science including Dermalogica, IMAGE Skincare and ClarityRx Clinical Skin Care. The fastest-growing spa franchise in the country, Hand & Stone has been named No. 1 in the spa category by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2023, 2021 and 2020 and was ranked No. 8 on Forbes' Best Franchises to Buy list in the high investment category. For more information, visit www.handandstonefranchise.com. # #