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BIOTONE donates $15,000 to the Massage Therapy Foundation

Nov. 1, Evanston, IL – BIOTONE, a manufacturer of professional massage and spa therapy products has contributed $15,000 to the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF).

November 3, 2011  By Massage Therapy Canada


The donation is geared to supporting the Foundation’s community service efforts. BIOTONE has contributed more than $90,000 to MTF programs and services since 2004. 
“It warms our heart to be able to contribute to the Massage Therapy Foundation’s mission to deliver the benefits massage therapy to individuals who might otherwise not receive the personal touch and care due to their economic or geographic circumstances,” said Jean Shea, BIOTONE founder and president. “We appreciate, and look forward to, helping MTF in the dedicated quest to deepen the understanding of massage therapy for many years to come and enabling more individuals to enhance their physical and mental well-being through the healing touch of massage.” 

BIOTONE’s latest gift will support two MTF Community Service Grants, including a project entitled “Integrating Massage with La Clinica de la Mariposa,” which will aid in providing massage therapy services to a Costa Rican clinic serving a variety of clients with limited income who are unable to afford the cost of healthcare in Costa Rica. 

The second grant which BIOTONE’s gift will support is “Touching Lives,” in Houston, TX, conducted by the Bee Busy Wellness Center. This Community Service Grant will encourage proactive wellness and provide the health benefits of massage to its clientele who live at or below 150 per cent of the federal poverty level. 

“BIOTONE continues to set the bar for its support of the Massage Therapy Foundation and the massage therapy profession,” said Ruth Werner, MTF president. “Their leadership in philanthropy has brought the gift of massage to thousands of people who would otherwise have no access, and they have shone a spotlight on the work of the Massage Therapy Foundation in a way that no one else can. We are grateful to BIOTONE for their leadership in this direction, and we look forward to a long and fruitful future together.” 

The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service. To learn more, visit 

www.massagetherapyfoundation.org.     

BIOTONE, headquartered in San Diego, CA, is the leading manufacturer of quality massage oils, creams, lotions, and gels, as well as spa body and face and foot treatment products. Founded in 1980, BIOTONE is an independently owned business. The company sells its products in the US and internationally. For more information on BIOTONE, please visit 

www.biotone.com  or call 1-800-445-6457.

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