2017 Innovate Awards:
Celebrating Innovation Within the Spa Industry
For Four yEArS, the iSpa innovate awards have recognized deserving iSpa members for their
unique contributions to the spa industry. applications and nominations were open to all iSpa
members in the categories of experiences, leadership, philanthropy, products, technology &
equipment, and treatments, and then voted on by the entire iSpa community. This year’s 15
deserving winners all have one thing in common: their desire and ability to push the limits, break
down barriers and truly exhibit the essence of innovation.
Experiences
2017 Innovate Awards
the Spa at Meadowood Napa valley
MICHAEL CoNtE
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dIrECtor oF SPA & WELLNESS
Who says you can’t have your wine and drink it too? Nestled in
Napa Valley, Meadowood Spa partnered with local biodynamic
and organic wineries to develop a retreat that provides
guests with a wellness experience without having
to sacrifice the fun and flavor of wine country.
“We think it’s important to teach our guests
about moderation,” says Michael Conte, director
of spa and wellness at Meadowood. “We all want
to live a healthier lifestyle but sometimes that makes
people think they can’t enjoy certain things that are deemed ‘not
good for you.’ We wanted to create something that fits our
location and has a fun twist.”
Meadowood Spa began offering “Wine and Wellness, a
California wine country wellness retreat” in January 2017,
which takes guests on a thorough tour of Meadowood’s winery
partners’ grounds and shows guests all the intricacies of what
their farming and wine making procedures are.
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t he St. regis Aspen resort
IrISHA StEELE
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SPA dIrECtor
Sometimes, you must go outside the spa to let the true healing
begin. At Remède Spa at The St. Regis Aspen, The
Mala Experience provides a new, next gener-
ation wellness experience for guests and
includes one-on-one intention-setting with a
spiritual guide, a custom mala bead necklace
based on the guest’s personal mantra, Qigong
meditation, a river-blessing ceremony, and
healthy provisions to promote peace of mind.
“This experience fulfills the mind, body and soul through
connection, self-awareness and lifestyle practices,” says Spa
Director Irisha Steele. “It creates a full experience incorporating
the outdoor beauty of Aspen and is an unexpected and multi-
sensory adventure that allows guests to feel deeper sense of
relaxation.”