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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 Gen Z Holds Wellness Brands Accountable Evironmentally

April 9, 2025

The wellness industry’s ethos of healing, growth and care aptly aligns with sustainability principles. Yet, many brands are not taking advantage of these overlaps, often relying on consumers’ lack of expertise about product development. Younger generations, especially Gen Z, are changing the game. As a generation that is sensitive to climate change and educated about sustainability practices, their spending behaviors will force deep branding changes. According to the World Economic Forum, “three-quarters of [Gen Z] prefer to buy sustainably rather than to go for brand names.”

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 Spa Professionals Can Prevent Burnout

April 9, 2025

Preventing burnout is vital both for spa professionals’ personal well-being and for fostering a productive, harmonious workplace for the full spa team. During a recent ISPA Town Hall, panelists Shane Bird, Taylor Fields, Margaret Lora and Tania McCorkle shared practical insights and strategies to address self-care and burnout.

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.

How to Demonstrate Trust in Others (Elevate Your Leadership Part VI)

December 18, 2019

Trust is the glue to successful relationships. It’s important to recognize whether you are building or breaking trust with the people you work with, serve and lead. Then ask, how can I demonstrate trust and confidence in others?

How to Maximize Potential (Elevate Your Leadership Pt. III)

December 18, 2019

Do you tend to focus on people’s strengths or on their weaknesses? A leader’s job is to recognize potential and help them reach it. Are you doing that?

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