Massage Envy and the Arthritis Foundation will host a Healing Hands for Arthritis event on Sept. 19.

All 22 Puget Sound area Massage Envy clinics and spas will donate $10 from every one‐hour massage or facial to the Arthritis Foundation, which raised nearly $500,000 last year.

In addition, the Northgate, Kirkland and Shoreline locations will offer those living with arthritis a free one-hour massage session, which have been generously donated by Massage Envy members.

To make an appointment for the Healing Hands for Arthritis event, contact a local Massage Envy by visiting the Massage Envy website (www.massageenvy.com/regions/WA/Seattle.aspx).

Reservations are now being accepted on a first‐come, first‐serve basis.

All proceeds donated during Healing Hands for Arthritis will support the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis.

Additionally, Murad®, Massage Envy Spa’s exclusive skin care partner, will donate 10 percent of all sales from their products sold at Massage Envy Spa locations during the event to the Arthritis Foundation.

Over the past two years, Massage Envy has donated nearly $100,000 to fund clinical research related to the benefits of massage therapy.

Recent scientific studies have found that massage therapy increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions including arthritis.

The Massage Envy in Covington is located at 27115 185th Avenue Southeast.