Mushrooming of the so called Ayurvedic massage parlors and spas sans qualified Ayurvedic therapists is posing a threat to the health of customers as well as the credibility of the Indian stream of medicine, say experts.
During the past few years, a lot of centers have sprung up offering ayurvedic massages and therapies as part [...]
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Spas- threat to Ayurveda
Posted in Ayurveda, Body Treatments, Massage Technique, Spa, Spa Business, Spa Professionals on September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
PCA SKIN(R) Forms Alliance With Renowned Dermatologist and Executive
Posted in Spa Business, Spa Products, Spa Professionals on September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Leading Skin Care Line Undergoes Changes in Company Leadership and Product Branding
Jennifer Linder, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, Mohs skin cancer surgeon, biomedical engineer and chemist, and Richard Linder, a Harvard Business School graduate, have joined PCA SKIN as Chief Scientist and CEO respectively. Dr. Linder’s extensive practice experience and commitment to clinical research will further develop
PCA [...]
New Aesthetician How to Build Business
Posted in Spa, Spa Business, Spa Business Plan on September 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Question form a reader:
I’m a newly licensed esthetician and newly employed. I love what I do, but I need to build a successful clientele base. Any helpful advice/ suggestions/ experiences is greatly appreciated. I don’t want to become another esthetician that gives up too soon due to frustration/lack of money. Thanks so much! Lees
Dear Lees,
Based [...]
Spas – How To Stay On-trend And Make Money
Posted in Spa, Spa Business, Spa Professionals on September 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
One of the most popular marketing terms in the hospitality industry is the 3 letter word called “spa.” Other industries have since adopted this term as a marketing tool, e.g., auto spa, spa tea, spa shoes, spa pillows, spa music, spa candles, spa cuisine, spa lifestyle, etc. Spas have become an adjective as well as [...]
Hot Summer Days may mean cool Summer Sales!
Posted in Spa, Spa Business, Spa Professionals on September 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Depending on where your spa is, you may have the blessing of summer tourism and your sales could be booming, or you may be like Arizona where the snow birds have left, the tourists avoid the 100 degree temperatures and your sales are down right down. Summer is a time for people to vacation, have [...]
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa
Posted in Spa, Spa Business, Spa Professionals on August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
RockResorts to Continue to Manage La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa Under New Ownership by the Gencom Group
The Gencom Group led partnership announced the purchase of the 157-room La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, a RockResort, from Trinity Hotel Investors today.
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa has a history [...]
Day Spa Revenues Down, Medical Spa Revenues Doubled
Posted in Spa, Spa Business, Spa Professionals on August 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
New ISPA Research Reveals Day Spa Revenues Down, Medical Spa Revenues Doubled
The International SPA Association (ISPA) recently released its preliminary 2007 figures on the United States spa industry. The revenues from day spas–which represent 80% of all spas–declined significantly. There were 10,128 spas in April of 2004.
Numbers of Spa by Type, 2007:
The number of day [...]
Microdermabrasion
Posted in Spa Business, Spa Equipment, Spa Professionals on August 5, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Question From Holly -
I am finally purchasing my first microdermabrasion unit for my salon/spa, though i’m now having problems deciding which one. I know the company who i will buy from but they have two different machines. One is the Skinborn Microderma S-100 which uses crystals, the other is the Dermapeel “Diamond”Microdermabrasion, which uses a [...]
Learning Body Treatments
Posted in Body Treatments, Spa Business, Spa Professionals on July 31, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Question From Sandy -
I have been a massage therapist for six years and now am creating a day spa and want to learn how to do body treatmets and then train other therapists to do them. Our location does not have a shower facility so what companies sell bulk products for body wraps, scrubs etc. [...]
Opening Body Wrap Business
Posted in Body Wrap, Spa Business, Spa Professionals on July 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Question From TIA:
Do body wrapping? If so what kind of license is required?I am considering opening my own body wrap business? I am in Indiana. Anyone know?
Dear TIA,
The requirements for body wraps vary by state. In most states you are either required to be a licensed Cosmetologist or a license massage therapist. You need [...]
