Earthlite and Living Earth Crafts Acquire Tara Spa Therapy, Inc.

Earthlite, LCC announced the acquisition of Tara Spa Therapy, Inc. from award-winning spa visionary and wellness pioneer Tara Grodjesk. Tara Spa Therapy is a natural and organic spa and wellness lifestyle brand.

Grodjesk will join Earthlite as vice president, shareholder, and chief product alchemist. Grodjesk will head Earthlite’s new Spa and Massage Products Division to further strengthen its leadership role and impact in the wellness industry.

“We have known and admired Tara and her company for many years and we are so honored to welcome her as Earthlite, LLC’s first female corporate officer,” says Earthlite CEO Jim Chenevey. “We believe that Tara will make great contributions to Earthlite’s future direction, and her line of innovative spa products will absolutely thrive under the Earthlite and LEC umbrellas.” Grodjesk is cofounder of the Green Spa Network, and for decades has been an advocate for sustainability of people and planet.

For more information visit:
www.earthlite.com
www.taraspatherapy.com
www.livingearthcrafts.com

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