Spa Week Media Group and WaySpa Services Merge to Launch New Membership Network to Connect Millions of Wellness Providers and Consumers Across North America

NEW YORK and TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spa Week Media Group, the leading spa & wellness media/marketing company in the US and WaySpa Services Inc., the largest spa & wellness marketing company in Canada, today announced their merger and creation of a new operating company that will cover all of North America. The combined company will be known as Interactive Wellness Group, LLC ("IWG"). Spa Week CEO Cheryl Reid will become CEO while WaySpa CEO Jeremy Creed will serve as President.

The merger marks the launch of Interactive Wellness' new comprehensive membership network that will connect spa and wellness providers with consumers all across North America. The network, which will be rolled out in stages, will showcase the company's radical, industry changing method of allowing practitioners to interact with their clients. The network is specifically designed to streamline and automate the ability to search out and engage new clients, thus bolstering business' long-term viability.

The new integrated network, which already includes over 8,000 spa and wellness facilities across North America, offers providers a robust platform that will allow them to interact with consumers by showcasing their current promotions and signature offerings. The Interactive Wellness network also brings forth technological advances to businesses that can help streamline their workload, thus allowing them to remain competitive in an ever-changing, consumer driven industry.  

 "We are excited to combine the strengths of our two dynamic organizations in an industry that is rapidly gaining traction," said Reid. "We believe the merger will enhance the products we are able to offer our wellness partners and consumers alike."   Creed, who founded WaySpa Inc. in 2003, said "by combining our complementary networks, the Interactive Wellness Group will be well positioned for dramatic growth in what's become a trillion dollar industry.  North America is only the tip of the iceberg.  Our goal is to bring this vision to fruition by forming the world's largest interactive network and seamlessly linking wellness practitioners with consumers" said Creed.

The new integrated network, which includes over 8,000 wellness facilities, offers providers an industry leading marketing and technology platform which has been designed to interact with over 6.5 million consumers the Company reaches every year.  Connecting wellness facilities and consumers is what Interactive Wellness excels at.  Today, more and more consumers are recognizing the importance of managing their wellbeing and the Interactive Wellness network stands at the forefront of a new approach to a healthy lifestyle which helps to incorporate the best of both traditional and complementary disciplines. The creation of the Interactive network brings technological advances to individual businesses that can help them streamline their workload, thus allowing them to remain competitive in an ever-changing consumer environment.

About Spa Week Media Group, Ltd.

Spa Week Media Group, Ltd. is the largest and most respected spa and wellness marketing company in North America. Through its web presence on SpaWeek.com, millions of consumers from coast to coast benefit from an abundance of resources necessary to experience a healthier, well-rounded lifestyle, 365 days a year. Since its inception in 2004, Spa Week has continued to revolutionize the industry with the success of its bi-annual Spring and Fall Events' signature $50 spa services, life-changing promotions and robust gift card program. A true health and wellness finder, Spa Week continues its dedication of delivering the best in health and wellness year round with its Spa & Wellness Gift Card, the premier spa gift card of choice by consumers. Accepted at over 8,000 spas and wellness locations across North America and sold in over 43,000 retail stores nationwide including Target, CVS, Rite Aid, BJ's, Walmart, Sam's Club and on SpaWeek.com, it's never been more convenient to give and enjoy the gift of wellness.

About WaySpa Services, Inc.

Founded in 2003, WaySpa is Canada's leading online spa marketplace. In partnership with thousands of spas, WaySpa offers consumers competitive pricing and the knowledge they need to make informed choices using industry-leading search tools that help them find spa treatments and packages and compare spas in their neighborhood, or around the world, quickly and easily. Whether consumers purchase a single treatment, exclusive combo packages or versatile spa gift certificates, shopping at WaySpa offers the ultimate in convenience. With up-to-date customer reviews and ratings, WaySpa provides consumers as with the critical information necessary to help them make the best decision for their spa-going.

For more information, visit http://www.spaweek.com/ or call Kelly Verdi at (212) 352-8098 x112
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For more information, visit http://www.wayspa.com or call Jenny Creed at (416) 482-9033 x23
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