Iatria Day Spa
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Erika Mangrum Co-Chairs Speaking of Women’s Health Conference

Raleigh, NC, March 07, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com) has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of the organization will serve as co-chair for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health executive committee to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Raleigh Convention Center located at 2 E. South St. This marks the third consecutive year Mangrum has worked in collaboration with other co-chairs, committee members, and the National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation to organize the daylong women’s health event. On this committee, her responsibilities will include attracting committee members, sponsors, speakers and exhibitors, facilitating ticket sales and organizing the efforts of the various sub-committees. For more information about Erika Mangrum or the Speaking of Women’s Health conference, visit www.swhraleigh.com.

“It is an honor to serve a third term as co-chair of the Speaking of Women’s Health executive committee,” said Mangrum. “I look forward to working with local sponsors, community leaders and volunteers to make this year’s event a success.”

About Erika Mangrum:
Erika Mangrum is President of Iatria Spa and Health Center. As a recognized expert in her industry, Mangrum is a highly sought-after speaker and mentor. In 2003, Mangrum was named one of the 25 most influential Women In Business by the Triangle Business Journal and in 2004, she was named the Woman Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She is a founding member of the Triangle Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and serves on the 2005-06 Board of Directors and the 2005-2006 Executive Committee for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Mangrum has been inducted into the Women’s Forum of North Carolina Inc and received the 2004 Business Leader Women Extraordinaire. She is also on the faculty of the University of California-Irvine where she has developed the curriculum for the institution’s Spa and Hospitality Management degree. 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.

About Iatria Spa:
Iatria Spa is a full-service medically oriented spa with four locations in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The spa helps guests to escape the everyday stress through massages, facials, hand, face and body treatments, and spa day packages. Under the supervision of an on-site medical doctor and with nurse practitioners performing the services, Iatria offers laser hair removal, Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®, laser skin rejuvenation, Syneron Matrix IR fractionalized light therapy for acne scarring, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening. Iatria was named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain in the Country by Day Spa magazine, a Five-Star Beauty Destination by NewBeauty magazine, one of the Top 20 Day Spas in the country by Launchpad magazine, Best Day Spa in the Triangle Award from Independent Weekly, and the Best Spa in western Wake County in The Cary News’ yearly “Best of the West” poll. The Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has named Iatria one of the Top Women Owned Businesses in the Triangle every year since 2005, and the firm is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability. For more information, call 919-870-1975 or visit www.iatria.com.

About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit www.swhRaleigh.com or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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