SpaFinder teams up with star actress for wellness week

SpaFinder is joining forces with actress and wellness advocate Mariel Hemingway as part of efforts to inspire millions of Americans to lead healthier and happier lives.

SpaFinder and Hemingway will work together on a number of initiatives during Wellness Week, a nationwide initiative taking place from 19 to 25 March in 2012.

Wellness Week 2012 will bring together spas, fitness studios, yoga practitioners, Pilates studios and other wellness businesses to introduce Americans to the range of of wellness options available to them.

In addition to offering free classes, workshops, seminars and consultations, participating operators will also offer weeklong specials (either 50 percent off discounts or flat-rate US$50 deals), providing consumers with an affordable way to experience and discover the best of the wellness lifestyle.

SpaFinder.com will showcase extensive wellness-related news, features and resources, including expert advice, healthy recipes, insider tips and much more.

Sallie Fraenkel, who directs Wellness Week for SpaFinder, said: "We are thrilled to join forces with Mariel Hemingway as she exemplifies what the wellness lifestyle is truly all about."