NEW ON THE MENU
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Based in Cary, North Carolina, Umstead Hotel and Spa has added a 75-minute
Cherry Blossom Ritual to its menu. The treatment begins with a warm lemon
and papaya exfoliation, and is followed by both a Cherry Blossom Shea Butter
foot massage and full body massage.
MEMBER UPDATES
1. In order to provide valuable tools to its members to accomplish health and wellness
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goals, Florida Spa Association, located in Davie, Florida, has launched an educational wellness series. The association hopes this program will provide its members
with the tools to create a healthy work environment and personal lifestyle.
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2 Dermalogica, of Carson, California, has launched Expert Plus, the highest level of
its Expert Program. The new platform will reward skin therapists for their
Dermalogica expertise and dedication. Participants in the program will have to complete the multi-tiered Expert Program, perform core concepts in their salon, attend
classes and embrace the Dermalogica spirit. These top performers will then become
brand ambassadors.
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3. Brazil’s Kurotel – Longevity Medical Center and Spa has released a new corporate
video. The purpose of the video is to spread the medical center’s philosophy and
motivate people to adopt more health- and wellness-oriented attitudes.
4. Precor Incorporated, located in Woodinville, Washington, has been named World
Gym’s Vendor of the Year. This is the second time Precor has been given this award.
The company is being honored for its high-quality products, service and customer
support.
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5. The Global Mentorship Pilot Program has selected David Erlich of Colorado’s Spa of
the Rockies at Glenwood Hot Springs as one of its three U.S. representatives. The
program sets out to inspire spa managers while they learn ways to effectively
maneuver throughout the spa industry. The chosen representatives serve as
mentors to help spa interns handle all aspects of their career.
6. The Washington Spa Alliance has announced a new format for its 5th annual
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symposium in Washington, D.C. Leaders from regional spa associations across
the U.S. are invited to participate this year. The symposium includes a luncheon
celebrating Washington Spa Alliance’s fifth anniversary. Members of the
Washington Spa Alliance and the regional associations represented are also set
to meet congressional leaders to discuss how the spa industry can support the
nation’s shift to a healthier lifestyle.
GIVING BACK
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Spafinder Wellness 365 has partnered with Wellness for Cancer to allow members of
Spafinder Wellness 365’s global network to reach people who have experienced or are
living with cancer. Wellness for Cancer has announced standardized training and business
criteria for the wellness industry regarding cancer-focused treatments. Spafinder Wellness
365’s network of spas can complete a certification to become “Cancer Aware.”
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