Spa News: Successful Hands Grants Awarded at the Annual American Massage Conference

Monica Flores of Hammond, IN and Caydin Vaughn of Mattoon, IL were each presented with $500 Successful Hands grants at the Annual American Massage Conference.

Two massage therapy students received $500 Successful Hands grants during Student Day at the American Massage Conference on Friday, June 12, 2015. The Successful Hands Grant Program, launched through the collaborative efforts of Biofreeze, Massage Envy Spa and Bon Vital’, supports the professional massage therapy student and their schools. ONE Concept, the conference organizer, partnered with Biofreeze, Massage Envy Spa and Bon Vital’ to promote the grant program during the conference.

Graduate Monica Flores from Kaplan College in Hammond, IN and student Caydin Vaughn from Lakeland Community College in Mattoon, IL were each presented $500 Successful Hands grants by CG Funk, Vice President, Industry Relations and Product Development, Massage Envy Spa Franchising and Lynda Solien-Wolfe, Vice President, Massage Therapy and Spa at Friday’s Smart from the Start Student Program.

“We are indeed fortunate to have engaged and supportive partners such as Massage Envy Spas and Performance Health,” commented Scott Dartnall, President and CEO, ONE Concept. “Their commitment to the next generation of massage therapists through their support of schools, students and the AMC ensures a bright and successful future for all of us in this profession.”

“It’s truly a pleasure to be a long-term sponsor of the Smart from the Start Student Program,” added Lynda Solien-Wolfe, Vice President, Massage Therapy and Spa, Performance Health. “This program introduces us to bright and passionate students that I believe are well on their way to making a difference. Their enthusiasm is contagious. I always leave the program feeling excited and honored to be part of our profession.”

Current massage therapy students can also apply for one of eight $1,000 Successful Hands grants. The grant application process requires students to complete an essay of 200 words or less on “What being a successful massage therapist means to me.” A team of industry representatives will review all submissions to choose the eight winners. In addition, each winner’s school will receive a $500 grant and a $500 product package.