Erika Mangrum Launches Aesthetic And Medical Practices, LLC

Released on: August 28, 2008, 9:13 am

Press Release Author: MMI Associates, Inc.

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Iatria Spa And Health Center Chair Launches New Venture

Press Release Body: RALEIGH, N.C. - Erika Mangrum, former president and CEO of
Iatria Spa and Health Center and current chair of the firm's board of directors, has
launched Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to
assisting professionals that are building or expanding an aesthetic or medical
practice. The firm provides a variety of business and marketing services designed
to assist healthcare professionals, including spa owners and doctors. Aesthetic and
Medical Practices services can be retained on a long-term, short-term or project
basis and include business assessments, viral and formal marketing tactics,
technology infrastructure, business growth strategies and industry networking.

A recognized industry expert, Mangrum grew Iatria into a national award-winning firm
including such honors as being named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA
magazine, Distinguished Day Spa of the Year by the national Day Spa Association and
one of Inc. magazine's Inc. 5,000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies
in the United States. Mangrum was named Woman Business Owner of the Year by the
Greater Raleigh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
in 2005. Prior to forming Iatria, she served in executive and management roles for
Sprint, and Bell and Howell for 12 years combined. For more information on
Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC, please call (919) 870-1975 ext. 10 or visit
the Web site at www.aestheticmedicalpro.com.

Related Links:
www.iatria.com
www.aestheticmedicalpro.com
www.mmimarketing.com

News Facts:
. Erika Mangrum, former president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center and
current chair of the firm's board of directors, has launched Aesthetic and Medical
Practices, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to assisting professionals that are
building or expanding an aesthetic or medical practice.
. The firm provides a variety of business and marketing services designed to assist
healthcare professionals, including spa owners and doctors.
. Aesthetic and Medical Practices services can be retained on a long-term,
short-term or project basis and include business assessments, viral and formal
marketing tactics, technology infrastructure, business growth strategies and
industry networking.
. A recognized industry expert, Mangrum grew Iatria into a national award-winning
firm including such honors as being named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA
magazine, Distinguished Day Spa of the Year by the national Day Spa Association and
one of Inc. magazine's Inc. 5,000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies
in the United States.
. Mangrum was named Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Greater Raleigh Chapter
of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in 2005.
. Prior to forming Iatria, Mangrum served in executive and management roles for
Sprint, and Bell and Howell for 12 years combined.

Quotes:
"I have been working as a consultant for a long time through my teaching at the
University of California at Irvine," said Mangrum. "Over the years I have gathered
clients looking for additional assistance and I am pleased to formalize that beyond
the teaching with Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC."

About Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC:
Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC is a Raleigh, N.C.-based consulting firm that
provides a variety of business and marketing services designed to assist healthcare
professionals, including spa owners and doctors, in achieving their goals for
continued growth and success. The firm's services can be retained on a long-term,
short-term or project basis and include business assessments, viral and formal
marketing tactics, technology infrastructure, business growth strategies and
industry networking. The firm is led by recognized industry expert, Erika Mangrum,
former president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center, who grew her business into
a national award-winning firm including such honors as being named Top Day
Spa/Medical Spa Chain by DAYSPA magazine, Distinguished Day Spa of the Year by the
national Day Spa Association and one of Inc. magazine's Inc. 5,000, a list of the
fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Mangrum was named Woman
Business Owner of the Year by the Greater Raleigh Chapter of the National
Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in 2005. Prior to forming Iatria Spa
and Health Center, she served in executive and management roles for Sprint, and Bell
and Howell for 12 years combined. For more information on Aesthetic and Medical
Practices, LLC, call (919) 870-1975 ext. 10 or visit the Web site at
www.aestheticmedicalpro.com.

About Iatria Spa and Health Center:
Iatria Spa and Health Center is a full-service medically oriented spa with three
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®, JuvedermT, 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.

Keywords:
Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC, Erika Mangrum, Iatria Spa and Health Center,
DAYSPA magazine, Day Spa Association, Inc. magazine, Inc. 5,000

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

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Contact Details: Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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