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Product-Based Wrap

Utilizing ingredients from gentle to invigorating, a body wrap can hydrate, soothe, revitalize, cleanse, stimulate circulation and improve the immune system.   Specific products and active ingredients used can reduce irritation, moisturize, smooth and firm or remove waste and reduce fluid retention.

Psychic Reading

Pertaining to the human mind or psyche; pertaining to the extraordinary, especially extrasensory and nonphysical, mental processes such as extrasensory perception and mental telepathy.

Pulse Points: The Compensation Situation

March 26, 2021

Money, like politics and religion, is one of those things that isn’t supposed to be discussed at the dinner table. That said, we’re about to dive into the dollars and cents of the spa industry, so if you happen to be reading Pulse at a dinner table, now might be a good time to relocate.

The 2019 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study Compensation Supplement may not provide ideal mealtime conversation fodder, but it does offer a clear breakdown of how spa employees are compensated, what they earn and what the staffing picture looks like across the industry. A closer look at the numbers reveals some notable recent trends.

Quarterly Performance: First Report of 2024 Data

July 11, 2024

The May 2024 ISPA Snapshot Survey asked respondents to share details about their spa or company’s first quarter performance (January 1 to March 31, 2024) compared to the first quarter of 2023. The results reported that the spa industry is continuing to increase revenue and spa visits, while also filling vacant positions.

Raindrop Therapy

Other Name(s):
Raindrop Technique

Definition of Offering:
Method of using a combination of reflexology, aromatherapy, massage, and essential oils applied on your spine and on the feet.

Recruitment Trends, Career Growth and Professional Development

September 5, 2023

Earlier this spring, internationally renowned workplace belonging expert and bestselling author Smiley Poswolsky joined the ISPA community in an online town hall event where he touched on the rapid changes to the work environment since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the SpaSoft-sponsored event moderated by ISPA Chair Patrick Huey, Smiley shared his insights and expertise on workplace disruptions and how to engage employees, reduce burnout and encourage team interactions.

Reflexology

Ancient Chinese technique using pressure point massage (usually on the feet, but also hands and ears) to restore the flow of energy throughout the body.

Reiki

Meaning “universal life-force energy,” a scientific method of activating and balancing the life-force energy present in all living things. 

Reimagine, Redesign, Retail: 7 Tips to Craft a Spa Retail Experience from Existing Space

June 13, 2024

Purpose-built day spas or resorts will have retail spaces in mind during planning and development stages. That is a luxury not available to those attempting to retrofit a spa into an existing structure. Transforming a venue into a spa retail section requires ingenuity and creativity. These tips ensure a serene and inviting retail space—no matter what the facility was used for in its previous life.

Rejuvenation Spa: Bringing Wellness and Beauty

November 2, 2023

Located in the heart of Wisconsin’s capital, Rejuvenation Spa is dedicated to the art of achieving its name by providing guests with a restorative wellness experience. “Rejuvenation Spa serves as an oasis of relaxation and self-care amidst the bustling city life,” says Spa Manager Alexandria Benter. “Located conveniently within the city, it provides easy access for urban dwellers to unwind and recharge. With a focus on wellness and rejuvenation, the day spa aligns with Madison’s health-conscious and vibrant community, catering to those seeking holistic well-being and a respite from the urban hustle and bustle.”

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