Last week, Angelina Jolie made headlines when she revealed that she had underdone a double mastectomy following a positive test for the BRCA mutation. The news has helped raise awareness about this issue, and Well+Good NYC recently posted the following blog written by Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph —a top breast surgeon at NYU Langone Medical Center and an expert on BRCA...

Do your clients want truly fabulous skin—glowing, vibrant, and younger looking skin? Make sure they’re putting foods for healthy skin on their plates. “Everything you eat becomes a part of not only your inner being, but the outer fabric of your body as well. The healthier the foods are that you consume, the better your skin will look,” says Susan...

As a spa leader, you are likely juggling about a million different projects to keep your spa successful. But have you taken the time to look inside to make sure you are doing everything you can as a leader? Kathleen Brush, a 25-year veteran of international business and author of The Power of One: You’re the Boss , ( www.kathleenbrush.com...

Known for its healing properties, geranium was once associated with Venus, the ancient Roman goddess of love, sensuality, and victory. One whiff of its floral and feminine scent, and you’ll understand why geranium has a reputation for being at once soothing and completely invigorating. In fact, Roman soldiers used its essential oil to instill courage and self-confidence before battle, and during medieval times, people planted geranium around their cottages as a means of protection from evil spirits. In Britain in...

As an industry, one of the most talked-about topics is employee compensation. With this in mind, I wanted to share this excellent recent post from the team at the Global Spa & Wellness Summit’s blog as it relates to esthetician compensation. Enjoy! Compensation is, in most markets, the single biggest expense in spa business operations. This makes sense – after...

When most people think of a spa, they imagine steam rooms, heated pools, and serene relaxation areas. The words “mobile spa,” however, don’t necessarily conjure up those images. Without a fixed physical space to create ambience, mobile spa owners and their teams must rely on their own talent and cha- risma in order to make clients feel like guests in their own homes or businesses. For owners of traditional stationary spas, the concept of a mobile spa may seem completely...

Wellness Week , presented by SpaFinder Wellness, kicks off next week and runs from March 11 to 17. To help participants work toward a healthier lifestyle, they are encouraged to commit to seven pledges to make the week well. Share these with your clients to help them achieve their wellness goals. 1. Change My Breakfast: I will kick off my...

As interest in health And wellness picks up speed, so do the opportunities for retailing and marketing nutritionals in your spa. “The image of a spa evokes a sense of peace and wellbeing,” says Nancy Steely, N.D., director of research at life-science company USANA. “Vitamins and dietary supplements, which also care for the body, fit in perfectly with the concept.” Not surprisingly, there are numerous advantages to selling vitamins and supplements. They not only enhance your brand image by projecting...