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Herbal Body Wrap

The body is wrapped in warm linen or cotton sheets which have been steeped like tea bags in a variety of aromatic herbs, then covered with blankets or towels, preventing the moist heat from escaping.

High Frequency Facial

A high frequency facial is a treatment that helps improve overall skin complexion using a glass electrode filled with argon or neon gas which generates a high frequency current with a high oscillation rate when applied to the skin. The oscillation causes a slight heat increase, which affects the blood circulation in the skin, cleanses, and tones the skin. This process is very safe and gentle, and can benefit multiple different skin issues such as fine line, wrinkles, acne, enlarged pores, hydration and the tightening and toning of loose skin.

Hilot Massage

Other Name(s):
Pinoy Hilot

Definition of Offering:
A Hilot massage is a hands-on healing art that involves intuition and massage.

HIRING SPA STAFF: How to Become a Talent Magnet

September 5, 2023

Are you a drama queen magnet—or a talent magnet?

Do any of the following sound familiar to you right now?

  • You are having challenges hiring the right staff
  • You keep hiring drama queens
  • You constantly have to babysit and chase some of your staff
  • Staff members seldom meet your expectations

If you answered yes to any of the above, you are in the right place. By the end of this article you will learn seven steps for hiring talent and—importantly—why work ethic assessment should be part of your recruitment process.

A few commitments are essential before you continue reading. These mindset adjustments are important to get you to a place where you are a Talent Magnet.

  • Hire slow and steady… fire fast
  • Follow the checklist
  • Let go of desperation
  • Follow the checklist
  • Stop allowing yourself to believe there are no good staff out there
  • Follow the checklist

Yes, “follow the checklist” appears three times: The single reason we employ the wrong staff is we have not followed a process. Why? Because we are desperate. The commitments are simple, yet it is easy to find yourself going off course— and that’s where you need to stay focused.

Let’s dive right into the seven ideas that will change the hiring process for you.

Hot Plunge

Hot water plunge pool to promote blood circulation and relaxation.

Hot Stone Massage

Specific massage technique that incorporates the use of hot (and possibly cold) stones to help massage and relax stubborn muscles.  Aromatherapy oils are applied to enhance the relaxing nature of this unique service.

How Energy Impacts Your Employees (Elevate Your Leadership Pt. I)

December 18, 2019

Here’s an interesting question to ask yourself about the way people view you in the workplace: Are people happier to see you come, or are they happier to see you go?

How Meditation Helps Rebuild the Brain | Pulse magazine

December 15, 2016

Scientific Study Shows How Meditation Helps Rebuild the Brain

An eight-week study conducted by Harvard researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) provided scientific evidence that meditation can help rebuild the brain’s grey matter in eight weeks.

How Spa Product Differentiation Can Help You Beat the Competition

June 23, 2017

Enrique founded a spa/beauty product line created from plants and vegetables unique to a village in South America. For each product sold he gave back 15% of the profit to assist the village in building a school.  His distributor positioned the line in the spas of a very upscale hotel chain.  Life became exhilarating; he began to get a lot of media attention. He was invited to speak at several high profile spa events, to promote his products. He and his assistant conducted intensive training at the spas personally to ensure that the therapists understood the protocols.

How Spas Can Generate More Revenue for the Holidays

March 16, 2021

THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE AN ABUNDANT TIME FOR THE SPA INDUSTRY, and despite current restrictions, we are confident that with hard work, flexibility and creativity, you’ll navigate the busiest time of year and and—more importantly—increase sales at the spa.

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