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member PersPeCtIves by J a m I s o n s to I k e Mind over MaTTer Fostering Mental Health in Spa sPas are built uPon the abilitY oF human touch to heal the body. massages release muscular tension. facials improve the skin. Yet, every treatment in the world of spa also plays a role in fostering mental wellbeing; after all, tension can be a physical manifestation of emotional upheaval, and it’s well- documented that mental stress can damage the skin. 20 PULSE ■ novEmbEr/dEcEmbEr 2019 While traditional treatments that pamper and nourish the body have a secondary effect on mental wellbeing, many iSPa members go above and beyond to make mental wellbeing the centerpiece of their menus. often, these spas also prioritize the mental wellbeing of their employees through benefits, activities and team-building exercises. the result is a culture that engenders the mental