Dear Carole,
I am the manufacturer of Relax A Sac. I would like to know what in your opinion is the best way for me to introduce my product to the spa industry? It is an all natural microwavable heat sac , filled with pure flaxseed which produces natural moisture . I am offering private labling .
Any ideas appreciated.
Debra
Palm Harbor , Florida
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| I am a clinical massage therapist that is working in a day spa but also conducts at-home massage treatments. I would like to offer my clients a complementary line of products. I was thinking along the lines of lotions, vitamins, candles, etc. Do you have any suggestions for a complementary line that will add to my customer's experience? How would I approach getting a line to distribute? Thanks in advance for your advice. (Read Answer) |
I am a recent graduate and currently an exercise physiology intern for a corporate fitness site. I am interested in the oppurtunities for becoming an exercise specialist in cruise ship industry. I wanted to know of some contacts or companies that cater to fitness in the cruise ship industry. If you could please e-mail me back at:avb0713@mail.ecu.edu.
Thank you very much. (Read Answer) |
| Hi Carole, My nami is Tina Kirch and I own a Day Spa in N.Y. My question for you is this. What is Life Coaching (more detailed please), and how do I get involved in learning about it? It sounds like such a great service, Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Tina Kirch (Read Answer) |
| can u tell me if a registered nurse who has completed a course in microdermabrasion can perform this service in dayspas in western new york (Read Answer) |
Hi, my name is Lisa Hampson, I am 17 and will be a Sr. in high school this year. I want to go into the beauty profession or maybe even image/fashion consulting or marketing but don't know of what schooling is best. Could you please give some suggestions as well as basic info. and advice on the types of jobs available? Thankyou so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Lisa Hampson
112 Fernwood Rd.
Montgomery, IL 60538 (Read Answer) |
Hi! I am the owner of a 2,000 sq. ft. Therapeautic Day Spa located in Laguna Hills, Ca. and am interested if you have ever heard of a Day Spa strategically hooking up with a low fat catering company to offer weight loss foods for days at a time for those who are too busy to cook for themselves? Just an idea that happened when reading your info.
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| Where would I register my business name and how can I find out if the business name I am seeking is already in use? (Read Answer) |
Hi Carole,
I am trying to figure out staffing at my soon-to-open spa, particularly in terms of massage therapists. How much downtime do therapists recquire between each 60-minute massage? And what is the maximum number of massage that therapists can administer per day?
Thanks so much for your help.
Best,
Jenny (Read Answer) |
Carole,
How do you become a Life Coach? I think that sounds like such a wonderful thing to be. Liz (Read Answer) |
| We are opening a Spa in a three diamond property and will go direction of being a Spa Resort. What do we need to equip the massage/body treatment room and what do we need to equip the facial treatment room? There is so much to choose from and what is necessary and what is unnecessary? (Read Answer) |
I'm a 17 year old girl and I am intersted in losing 10-15 pounds in about 3 months. Do you have any suggestions for excercises or diet plans?
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| Hello Dr. I am a Occupational Therapist and Massage Therapist. I do a deep tissue massage, but am looking to learn something, that would have a more poewrful effect on my friends? Any advice? I saw a guy in Venice beach massaging people by standing on them and walking over the entire body. Is that good stuff and what is it thanx. Blessings. Ernesto (Read Answer) |
| Hi, I'm a recent graduate from chiropractic college. Instead of a standard chiropractic practice, I would like to open up a holistic health spa that offers chiropractic, Ayurvedic (Indian head/face massage), massage, aromatherapy etc... How do you think something like this would go in Northern California hopefully San Francisco)? What are the possible complications? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks (Read Answer) |
| Hello - I'm very interested in going to massage school. I'm in my mid-30's and I have an old (from 1987) whiplash injury that effects my neck and upper back. I've had tons of massage over the years to relieve the pain when it gives me problems especially during stressful times. Because of the relief I have obtained from massage, I would like to help others through bodywork treatments. Is there anyway this old injury could effect my ability to learn and give massage? Through the classes I take will they be able to show me ways that will make giving massage less traumatic on my own body? This is all new to me, so any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Linda (Read Answer) |
| Carole, I am currently a student enrolled in a massage therapy program. We are required to purchase a portable massage table. I have been looking online and have narrowed it down to the following: 1-Master bodyworker 2000; 2-Spirit; 3-Omni. Could you give me your opinion on these tables? Is one really better than the other? (Read Answer) |
| I am interested in adding Hot Stone Massage to my spa menu. I need information on the training for his treatment, and a supplier of the stones. If possible, I prefer a Canadian supplier, as I am from Manitoba, Canada. (Read Answer) |
Dear Ms. Schor-Bowman,
I am currently an Esthetics student and would like to learn more about aromatherapy and essential oils. I am wondering if you could suggest a good online or mail order distributor of essential oils? I want to be sure that I use only high quality oils, at a reasonable price. Also, are there any good books you could name to help educate me in this area?
Thank you for your time.
Amanda (Read Answer) |
Dear Madam,
I am interested in establishing a wellness centre. I have studied some business plans but they did not give me sufficient information. I am very keen to know what kind of tasks I need to establish for running a wellness centre business. How long does each task take? For example, a business plan preparation period,procurement period, marketing period, staff training period and so on.
Would you mind replying me questions mentioned above. Thank you for your kind concern. (Read Answer) |
| Carole: You seem like the right person to ask this question. I know a number of women who are quite anxious to begin enjoying treatments at a Day Spa or even a Resort Spa, but continue to refrain from doing so for a simple reason -- they are at varying stages of being overweight, from slightly, to obese. I recently met this group of women in connection with an article regarding self-esteem during and after weight-loss programs. One woman went so far as to say she is too shy and embarrassed to seek day spa treatments because "I'm mortified I'll be charged extra for a body scrub because I have double the body." She was half-joking and half serious. She wonders, and the group agreed, how can we be assured we are welcome, that we will fit on the table (literally), what the recommended treatments are. I mean, it would help to know whether hydrotherapy tubs can accommodate a 250 lb woman, or would be directed to seek out something else. One woman, the only moderately overweight member, said "I've gotten nothing but pedicures for 5 years because it means I can sit in a chair and not worry about the other stuff, and just get my feet worked on. But what I'd REALLY like is a vichy shower, or, a hydro soak. I'm just too embarrassed to ask if I'll fit in the tub, or, whether it's okay to get a body scrub if you have 'extra body.'" I can appreciate the frustration of these women, applaud their efforts to pamper themselves if it improves self-esteem, or reward themselves with non-food items when they make weekly goals. A Day Spa is a perfect solution for these women, provided the facilities are sensitive to their issues, and share the type of information they are so reluctant to ask. What advice do you have, and what IS appropriate, or recommended for the "non-svelte" spa visitor? (Read Answer) |
Hello!
I am a Japanese, also live in Japan now. I am very interested in being medical esthetician in U.S. Please reccomend some school Where I will be able to be. It doesn't matter where the school is located, I just want to be medical esthetician as fast as I can.
Thank you for your help in advance.
MIDORI (Read Answer) |
I am interested in pursuing a degree Medical Esthetics. I currently have my license as an esthetician in NY (NYC area) and northern NJ. Are there any schools within the area that specialize in this field? If so, what are there names and which (if any) have the best reputation.
thanks
ali (Read Answer) |
| Hi I am wanting to work in a destination resort that has or wants a fitness program. I am a college graduate, 18 + years of experience. Do you know of a place to post an add or a headhunting firm in the destination resort business. I appreciate your help. thanks gerald geraldshull@hotmail.com (Read Answer) |
| Hi, I'm from a small town in NC, a couple of months ago the big trend was hot stone massage, now all 3 spas in our area are doing those. I would like to stand out in some way do you know of any new trends coming into the spa business for massage therapists? Thank you. (Read Answer) |
| Do you know any websites where I can find the "rules" for being liscensed in another state...as in the hours of schooling etc.? (Read Answer) |
Hi, I am deliberating between getting a CIDESCO or ITEC diploma. Would you be able to enlighten me on the difference between the two?
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| Hi Carol. What a list of achievements! I am a boutique hotel, director of sales and marketing in new york city. I have long thought of leaving the stress of sleeping room budgets, meeting room capacities, and revenue goals behind in for a career in healing arts of some kind. Can you suggest training programs for massage therapy, estheticians, etc, and let me know what type of salary compensation I can expect? Thanks. Joann (Read Answer) |
| I am considering a career change from public schoolteacher to estetician or something along those lines. Do you have any advice as to where I should begin my research on skincare & spa treatments? Also, how much can I expect to earn? (Read Answer) |
I'm planning to attend school for massage therpy is that a good field to get into, i plan to move to houstontexas in near future will that open opportunites?
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Can facial massage be provided legally by a massage therapist in NY or does one need to be an esthetician?
Sue (Read Answer) |
Hello,
I am an esthetician for 2 years now. Since my licence I have acquired 250 hours of post graduate classes at the International Dermal Institute in Torrance, Ca. I Which include: Dr. Vodder full body MLD, Ayurveda with Melanie Sachs. I would like to have a massage licence but just the 100 Hrs as a try. I would like to attend one the best school. I am also a reiki master and love energy work. Would you please help me find a school that will also offer other training beyond the required hours to become a licenced massage therapist in southern california e.g. costa mesa, fountain valley? Thank you.
In light, Beatrice (Read Answer) |
| Hi, I am moving to Bedford, VA in 6 months & am interested in learning how to do facial/body waxing. I have a $2500 education grant from the National Corporation (from serving one year with AmeriCorps). Are there any schools in the Bedford/Lynchburg,VA area I could attend part-time while I work full time? Thanks. Sandra7 (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole:
I am currently contemplating drastic changes in my life. I have always been interested in skin care, etc and would love to return to school for aesthetics education. Unfortunately, at this time I can't afford the tuition. I would like to offer my free services to a spa in exchange for tuition reimbursement. Does this sound completely crazy?
Thank you.
Michelle (Read Answer) |
| Hi Carole. I'm a professional massage therapist running a very successful massage therapy business. I am interested in adding facials here but I know nothing of the skincare industry. The plan is to purchase the equipment I would need, hire an experienced facialist to perform the services, and to increase my sales to allow the business to grow. Facials and massage usually go together and I believe this could be very lucrative to my business. (Read Answer) |
Hi, my name is Camille. I'm 19 years old, living in Los Angeles. =) and I'm extremely interested in advancing my knowledge in "medical aesthetics". i was randomly looking through the aol directory, and found your profile with the keyword "medical aesthetician"... I was wondering if you could assist me in receiving some information. I want to be familiar with what courses I'm required to take to enter in this profession, and what would the major be? What courses did you initiate through and concluded with to obtain in this career? Because I have no clue on what to take and where to go…Can you please tell me information on the steps you took on becoming a medical aesthetician?…thanks for your precious time!!! =)
Take care,
emodiaries917@aol.com (Read Answer) |
In the October 2002 issue of DaySpa Magazine you wrote an article in the wellness section on Spa services for Mothers to be. I am a Pregnancy Massage Therapist and will soon be opening a day spa in which I hope to focus services on pregnant women as well as women dealing with other hormonal issues such as menopause. You discussed offering skin care services and leg relief treatments. But you didn't offer any ideas as to where to find the products that could be used.
I have been trying to get this information by contacting other spas that offer Mother-to-be services with out any luck.
Can you recommend some companies that offer product lines that are safe for these services?
Anca M., CPMT (Read Answer) |
| Looking for a sample resume for a advanced clinical esthetician, i am relocating soon, thanks,vics (Read Answer) |
| I'm a LMP and reflexologist. I'd like to know if it would be possible for me to work in France or Canada and how difficult that will be. (Read Answer) |
I am interested in the shirodara technique. Can you please tell me what certifications or licensure I need to hold to perform such a service?
Thanks,
Lou Frost (Read Answer) |
| hi! my name is ali and i just wanted to know if an aesthetician or medical aesthetician or skin care specialist is qualified to administer botox, collagen treatment and the like without medical supervision? if so, is there a training pogram you know of that would teach these kinds of treatments to non-medical professionals? any information you can give will be great! thanks. please e-mail to acy1021@yahoo.com (Read Answer) |
I'm a new LMT w/ the State of Ohio and cannot find any info on if we are able to apply a facial mask (freeze-dried) or other. The Ohio State Board Guidelines are unclear and at best vague and the owner of my school says it's fine. All of the catalogs that we order supplies are not clearly separated so my question has still not been accurately addressed. Please help.
Thanks in advance.
Carrie in Ohio (Read Answer) |
Hi carole, my name is Ronald. I and my colleagues are planning to open a massage theraphy establishment in Hawaii, Honolulu. Our market will be a niche market, which is businessman. We found a place, which is asking for $1.25 per sq.ft. and the place is around 4000 sq. ft. We are planning to have 10 massage room, and a lounge. I was wondering if you could tell me how much is the start-up cost for this type of business, and do you think this idea has a good prospect?
Thank you very much for your help, we really aprreciate it. (Read Answer) |
I have a client that is quiting smoking. How often should I book her to successfully help her through detoxing the nicotine and other chemicals from her body? I recomended body wraps from a local spa. Can she receive the same benefit from a weekly or bi-weekly massage? I have just finished my intial 200 hour certification and am wondering if I should send her to some one else that specializes in this sort of work. I don\'t want to lose a valuble client but she is also a friend and I want her to succeed in her goal.
Thanks for any input,
Kollene (Read Answer) |
| Hi Carole. I have a deep seeded interest in becoming a massage therpist. Is it hard to make a nitch in the industry being a male? I would assume by having received many massages in the past that a female client would perfer a female therpist and a male would perfer a female also. I know with hard work and determination anything is possible. I would really value you opinion. Sincerely, John (Read Answer) |
I would like to become a massage therapist in Torrance California and/or surrounding areas. How can I find out what is required to do this, how much school, training, anything. Thank you.
Joy
XxJoynPainxX@aol.com (Read Answer) |
Hi Carole,
I am a NY licensed acupuncturist recently certified in acupuncture facial rejuvenation. I am looking for suppliers of microcurrent machines to use for needleless treatment of the face. Any suggestions for suppliers? I have already seen what the acupuncture suppliers have to offer in their catalogs. I see so many ads for microcurrent use in spas. They must be getting their equiptment somewhere. Thanks so much ofr your time.
Callie Brown (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole,
What is the turn over rate for massage therapists? How much does a massage therapist make on average in the new york city area? Finally, what is a occupational therapist?
thank you Carle for your time.
monichen888@yahoo.com (Read Answer) |
| Hi there, i am about to start school and i can not decide which course of study to pursue first. I am equally interested in massage therapy and becoming an esthitician. Eventually i would like to obtain both licenses, but for now, which one in your opinion would be more advantageous? thank you,christina (Read Answer) |
hi carol,
I am interested in getting an aesthetician license in New Jersey but I am going to take classes from New York beauty institute. Can I give the NJ state board license exam after completing the 6oo hrs course from NY institute? Does (Read Answer) |
| which of these substances can dissolve the others? water, alcohol, oil, glycrin (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole,
I wanted to gain your insight on the medical resort-spa industry with regards to TCM. My goals are to attend graduate school in oriental medicine acquiring skills in tuina, qigong, acupuncture, ect... combined with my strength and conditioning experience. What opportunities are there for a practicioner of oriental medicine and fitness in medical spas around the world. I am in doubt as to whether I should become trained and certified in Asian Body Therapy to enter the industry or go the distance in TCM with licensing. What trends are occuring worldwide and what kind of pay would I expect to receive with these modalities?
Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.
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Does heat cause aging.
I\'d like to know what the best way to avoid aging is, ie collagen, aloe vera, noni, detox, good diet, and or what. (Read Answer) |
I'd like to know your view on face lifts and I've heard they fall after about 5 to 10 yrs. I don't understand what that means, to fall. Does it look as if the person never had the face lift or do they just start aging.
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| Hi,I am 19 years old and i am in my 2nd year of college. My dream is to own my own day spa someday. I am going to major in Business management and administration. I also need to get my esthetician lisence,what else do i need to be educated in besides esthetics? I really don\'t know where to start. Could you please let me know all the requirements i need to become a day spa owner. I live in California, and would also like to know the best schools to get my esthetician lisence in CA. thank you, maria (Read Answer) |
| Does anyone offer training for a myotonology certification, only? (Read Answer) |
Hi there! I am considering making a change from the music and event marketing business, to the costmetic industry. I have two year experience as a promotional consultant with Clinique, and am considering becoming licensed as an esthetician. I also have a bachelor's degree. I am curious about the potential and opportunities that this new direction hold. Do you have any advice on excelling in the cosmetics industry, particularly on becoming an exectutive, a trainer, or owning my own salon? Thank you for your time and attention!
Best regards,
Karen Barnes
namelesskiss@yahoo.com (Read Answer) |
| I have a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and an MBA. I have been working in Human Resources for the past 6 years in various corporate environments. I am currently an HR Generalist at a major law firm. I have come to realize that I would like to change my career and become a spa manager at either a day or weekend spa and eventually own a spa. Do you think it is necessary to go to school for this or could I get a job at a spa in management now? (Read Answer) |
Good morning
I presently run a 500 room hotel that has a fitness centre and a couple of treatment rooms. I am in the process of proposing to the owning company the development of the existing area to a spa. I would like to know the following if possible;
1)Where can I get information that will provide statistics on what contribution of the hotel occupancy can be contributed to the existence of the spa?
2) By having the spa does it enable the hotel to increase the room rate?
Thanks for any help
Ian (Read Answer) |
Hello Carole,
I´m from Argentine. I need information about USA importers of olive oil. Do you know something about this?
You know some website?
Thanks.
Mauricio Viola (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole,
I would like to ask you if you know of any great schools in Denver, Colorado to go to get training in aromatherepy and if that school, or any other you may know of, have an emphasis on the usage of aromatherepy in skincare. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Barb Sechler
chinamoonlily@yahoo.com (Read Answer) |
| my question is about my mother who is 90. she has congestive heart failure and advanced osteoporosis and has suffered multiple fractures and wears a pain patch. she also takes med's for her heart and blood pressure. i am looking for an alternative to traditional medicine and getting to my question, would you advise acupuncture for pain, herbal medicine instead of cumidin. would it be advisable to switch over to herbal medicine after years of traditional medicine? what about reiki, cranial sacral and other therapuetic modalities? her skin is fragile, she has health issues but has a great spirit and is willing to try alternative medicine. i am a massage therapist practicing in PA and know the values of massage but when I put my mother on my table in a supine position, she had a difficult time breathing and seemed to panic so I immediately stopped the massage. any help would be greatly appreciated. thank you very much. joan weaver--jbw379@hotmail.com (Read Answer) |
| I have recently took a class on basic massage in Michigan, at least ll2 hours. I would love to go into continutng my education by long distance, could I do that? and what are the rules about practicing in Michigan. I have started a business as a licensed esthetician but would like to take it to another level, does my palce have to be licensed to do massage? (Read Answer) |
| Hello. This is concerning sweating: I am 30 yrs old, 195lbs, 6'0, excercise,under 15% bodyfat, do not smoke, etc...and my question is why do I sweat so easily, and a lot? It's very embarassing. Iasked my doctor-no good. This is my last resort.Thank you. (Read Answer) |
Hi there! I am currently being trained as an esthetician and will be certified by November 2003. I also have 2 years experience with Clinque (skin and makeup), and a 4 year college degree. For the past 6 years I have been working in marketing and promotions and would like to make the switch to the beauty industry after I achieve certification in November. I am interested in traveling internationally, either from the US, or even perhaps relocating overseas for a short time. I have an offer to stay with a family member in Frankfurt Germany. How can use my newly acquired esthetician's license to acheive this goal? Are there VISA requirements?
The other possibility is relocating to the Miami area. Any advice?
Thank you for your attention!
Best,
Karen Barnes
namelesskiss@yahoo.com (Read Answer) |
Hello Ms. Schor,
I currently live in Japan and have been teaching English for 4 years here. Im heading back to the states next year and want to work in aromatherapy. I really enjoy helping people and have been doing a self study of aromatherapy. I have 2 questions. First, can you recommend a good online correspondence course I could do from here (or do you think I should wait until I get back and take a course at a school)? Also, I have a BS in Business Administration and can speak Japanese and Spanish. I want to work in aromatherapy sales on an international level. I was thinking of maybe selling to destination spas? I want to work for a company that focuses on the health benefit of aromatherapy and not just the nice smell. I looked at Aveda, but was wondering if you could recommend some other companies that would be good to work for?
I really appreciate you taking the time to read and answer my questions. Im sure you are really busy and I think its wonderful that you take the time to help other people!
Thank you,
Traci Dalrymple (Read Answer) |
| Is a certificate from the International Examinations Council of London, England accepted in the U.S.A. (Read Answer) |
| i got my aesthetician license in texas as well as some other qualifications (medical aesthetician) and i was wondering if all my education in tx would apply in england? (Read Answer) |
Hello!
I am currently a recent graduate of cosmetology in Rochester, NY. I was wondering could I work in a hair restoration type of office being that I hair and it's follicles are a part of the curriculm. If so how much experience would I need and what other qualifications are needed.
LaToya (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole,
I have a fantastic product (www.warmspirit.com) that I would love to introduce to the day spa's and fitness centers in my area. I have not previous relationships with any of the owners. How can I get a foot in the door to share Warm Spirit with them?
Thanks,
The LadyMotivator
Warm Spirit ID# 1154 (Read Answer) |
If I am licensed as an esthetician in Florida, but want to live and work in NYC, what do I need to do for licensing purposes?
KB, namelesskiss@yahoo.com (Read Answer) |
Hi, I am looking to find a spa in the chicago-land area that offers massages for couples in one room. My boyfriend's birthday is approaching and I would love to be able to help him celebrate by helping him receive the best massage in town for he desperately needs the relaxation. I have researched and found a number of places that offer instructional couple's massages but I am looking for a spa that offers one room, two beds and two masseuses as well as a nice romantic environment. I live by near old orchard mall and am looking for a place either in the city of Chicago or in the surrounding suburbs. Is there a place that you can recommend?
thank you for your time (Read Answer) |
| I want to start school in Colorado and get licensed as an esthetician. I am planning to move to Minnesota in 8 months. What will it take for me to practice in Minnesota? (Read Answer) |
Dear Ms. Schor: October 15, 2003
The following e-mail note is what I currently use to begin an initial position search within a spa resort company. My question follows:
I am currently on a path to a career transition in the area of spa resort development. Specifically, I am pursuing a position with a world-class spa resort company as an Executive Advisor of Spa Resort Property Acquisition, Development and Restoration. The primary responsibility, as the title suggests, is to assist in the further acquisition of spa resort properties, development of new and existing properties and restoration of properties to develop or re-position such properties to a high level of distinction and profitability around the world.
My education and experience includes 20+ years in commercial landscape architecture and land planning:
1Property Site Analysis, Inventory and Mapping
1Native Plant Inventory and Assessment
1Physical Site Planning and Design
1Office, Commercial Planning and Design
1Master Planned Communities: multiple density residential, commercial, office, school, parks, open space, recreation facilities, roads, trails
1City and County Park Planning and Design
1Project Coordination with Surveyors, Engineers and Architects;
1City and County Agencies;
1Cities and Towns Mayors and Councils, Counties Boards of Supervisors;
1Public Meetings with Neighborhoods
1Construction Documents: planting, irrigation, layout, grading, details, specifications.
My education and experience, my desire to develop the best properties and travel the world for such properties, creativity and hard work ethic, I firmly believe will enhance the value of a strong company such as _________. I would very much appreciate the opportunity to discuss such opportunities with you and your team.
Sincerely,
C. Scott Field
Landscape Architect
A) Do spa resort companies hire individuals to travel world-wide and provide such responsibilities, whether they be a Fortune 500 company or private company. I suspect I would need to find a company with several hundred or a couple thousand properties or the desire to expand for the next 20-30 years.
If you don’t mind I would appreciate the chance to ask other questions during my research in this industry.
Sincerely,
Scott Field
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| I am working on a business plan for a day spa that I would like to open, how would I go about getting estimates on start up costs for my business. And what format should I use? Please email me At daisyz2001@msn.com (Read Answer) |
| HI,PLZ tell me where to get pure LAVENDER and other essential oils using in a spa??Any website or company phone# who have real good reputations..THANX. (Read Answer) |
Hello! I'm beginning my career in Esthiology and am interested in a finding out if there are such positions in the field of Esthetics that allow/require estheticians to travel to different spas (or etc) working for short periods of time? I love to travel and love esthetics. I want to combine the two in some way. I've never heard of this being done (although I'm sure it has) but would like to know how I can go about creating a niche for myself as the "Traveling Esthetician". Would I be considered an independent worker? Are there agencies or companies that hire estheticians for clients and then send them out for "on assignments" jobs or guest spots at spas around the country? (or out of the country) If not, how can I go about markenting myself to be that sort of esthetician? How difficult do you think it would be to be successful at that? I'm considering personal appts, guest spots, resort spas, etc. Your advice and guidance is greatly appreciated. I'm very serious about this and can't wait to begin working in the field.
One more question: In your professional opinion, which is the better place to gain experience and build a excellent reputation - NY or LA? I currently live in NY but will consider relocating to advance my career and chances at doing what I want to do in the long run. (Sorry this is so long)
Sincerely,
Jenise Lockett (yvonne97us@yahoo.com) (Read Answer) |
hi,
i just moved to los angeles and need to know what licences i am required to have to practice.
cheers (Read Answer) |
Hi,
I need info as far as getting an aesthetician license just for re-sale purposes. I want to purchase and re-sell cosmetics. But I need the license to buy wholesale. Any suggestions? Thanks! (Read Answer) |
| Do you know of any good schools in the chicago area to get started in spa therapy services, nutrition, bodywork, stress management, etc? (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole,
Hi, my name is Mara and I live in Santa Barbara, CA. I am a licensed Massage Therapist. About three to four years ago, I hurt my lower back very badly and had to give it up. I miss the field and am finding alternative methods because although I am doing better, I need to be careful. I took Reiki I and eventually am also planning to do Reiki II. I like it but what other things can I do that would not be so stressful on my back? I want to offer more to people then just Reiki. Can you suggest any massage techniques that I could do that would not be so stressful on my back?
I also just started volunteering at the Breast Resource Center doing Reiki.
Thank you,
Mara (Read Answer) |
| i am an esthetician in colorado and think i want to do IPL treatments is the equipment the same as the doctors use? any recommendations? (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole,
I am starting esthetician school in March 2004 at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology. I'm very excited and happy to have found my "calling", but I want to make the most of my time in school. Can you please give me some tips on how to get the most out of my education? After all it's only 600 hours! Thank you so much for your advice!
Sincerely,
Kit (Read Answer) |
| I'm looking for employment in the Phila, PA area in the field of massage therapy and esthetics. Are there are firms I could use to make my search easlier? (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole
My name is Svetlana and I'm 27 years old.
I had a massage last friday and yesterday, from an experienced lady. The problem is that she was pressing certain points of my head very hard.(behind my ears , on the bone) and it was painful during and after the massage. I'm worried about the side effects of this massage. Is it normal for the maassage to be painful. Should I be worried?
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I would like you to recommend the top schools for esthician classes in the Munster Indiana 46321 area in about a 20 mile area
I live right on the Ill./ In. border in northwest Indiana
about 20 miles from Chicago.Thank You Deborah (Read Answer) |
| I am looking for a school in NY or Nj that provides the most update techniques and has a good reputation in esthetics, make up and airbrush tanning classes. Please respons. Thank you in advance. Wendy Iamsuperwoman73@aol.com (Read Answer) |
I am very interested in becoming a sales representive for a company. I enjoy interacting with clients, I love to travel, and I love to work on my own, that is be my own boss! I realize that I would be working for a company in a position like this - but I like the flexibility this would offer.
I have NO idea where to begin though. I have tried to do online searches but to no avail. Could you stear me in the right direction or give me any pointers on where to apply?
I have 14 years experience as a administrative assistant/sales assitant and I am a licensed esthetician currently working for the past year and half as an esthtician. I also have had my own decortive painting business for the past 4 years.
But I have very little experience in selling products directly to customers - just the past 3 months with the current esthetician position I hold.
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I am looking to incorporate massage and facial services to our Medical Spa. I would like to know what percentage of revenue an average day spa generates from both massage services and facial services. Also, what type of profit percentage can be expected on such services. I appreciate any info you may provide.
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| I recently bought an intense light therapy system from a company that is no longer in existence. I need some information on treatments, effectiveness and contraindications, can you help me? (Read Answer) |
Dear Carol, I'm seriously considering a drastic career change and am very interested in Massage Therapy. I'm 41, healthy and physically strong. Does this field require a lot of strenth and also I've heard that carpull tunnel syndrome in an issue. What is your opinion? Thanks so much!
Benni (Read Answer) |
| Dear Carole, I reside in the San fernando Valley area of Southern California, near Los Angeles. I am looking for a career in anti aging, Radio Frequency non surgical facelifts, Thermage, Therma Cool, etc. Could you guide me to a school that teaches these techniques? Thank you. (Read Answer) |
| I am an esthetician starting a mobile business for men's face tx. I am going to be working with Eminence, an organic skin care line. I would like to know of a natural sunscreen product that I can use at the end of my tx which can be easily applied. Thanks, Nicole (Read Answer) |
| I want to feature "foot soaks" for my mobile spa - I was thinking of using glass bowls but I am trying to come up with a sanitary way to keep water hot and give the feet something to rub on like stones or marbles. I know I can heat stones up, but are they sanitary?? Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. (Read Answer) |
| I am starting my own "mobile spa" where a massage therapist and myself will go into peoples homes for services and parties. Do you have any pointers or things I need to be aware of for going into peoples home? ANY recommendations or ideas are welcome. Any marketing ideas are also welcome!! (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole,
I have a question regarding the school that I plan on going to, to get my 600 hours. I realize that I can go to a beauty school, community college ect, but my question is, do future employers look at what school you went to and use that to decide that one is better than the other, or that you pass your state exam and continue on to get more education, say at the Derma institue. I am finding of course that the community college is much less expensive than the beauty schools. Thanks so much for your help. I want to make the right choice.
Linda (Read Answer) |
| Hallo Carole, I have basically all the qualifications you have and I want to be a life coach but also want to ask a fee for my skills? Any suggestions,Wilma. (Read Answer) |
| what do you think about microcurrent facials? have you heard about linda evans rejuvenique electric toning? what do you think? (Read Answer) |
Dear Carole,
I'm looking for a school on paramedical aesthetics in the colorado areas. Any suggestions? I am currently taking cosmetology classes in Wyoming and want to expand my training. I can't find any information around here.
Molly (Read Answer) |
I am a recent Aesthetician and graduated last April but have not been able to land a job where I would like to live, this past January I got a job here in Charlotte, NC one day a week with a new spa that has now been open one year. I am lucky if I have one client on that day, but it is some experience to put on my resume and better than not doing it at all. I have been trying to get a job in a high end spa in Charleston, SC but I think that because I don't have experience in the field that no one will give me a chance. I have lots of Management experience in retail sales and customer service. I have my license for both NC and SC. Is there any advice you can give me? I think I need a network of people to help introduce me to the right people. I have interviewed with many spa's there and they decide to choose others. If you can help me that would be grateful.
Thank you
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| i would like to further my education on line. i am an esthetician that feels very unsure about my current knowledge after graduating. can you tell me of some schools i might check out. (Read Answer) |
| We are a cosmeceutical skin care company founded by two nurses who treated burn patients for 15 years. The name of the line is L’Athene. We have distribution in select Nordstrom stores (the stores with advanced technology cosmeceuticals), doctor’s offices and spas. We are looking for good representatives and have not been successful searching on the internet. We are looking for a group of reps to follow up on existing accounts and to open new ones. Can you give us the names of some Representative firms who could cover one or both markets? We realize that groups that go into spas may not go into doctor’s offices, so we are willing to work with two different groups. You can call 1-800-272-5502 or email me at Lsnyder@lathene.com. Our President and CEO (Nancy Brown, RN and Lil Bogdan, RN) are willing to speak to you also. Thank you very much. Linda Snyder – Marketing and Sales Administration. (Read Answer) |
Hello, this question is in reference to cosmotology and I hoped you could answer this for me. To get a license in cosmotology in Pennsylvania 1260 hours are needed and I wanted to know if New York's hours are about the same, more or less. I appreciate your time and if it is possible to find this out elsewhere I would be grateful.
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Carol,
I am considering opening a day spa in the panhandle are of Western Florida - along the coast. Do you have any idea how big the spa should be to meet the demands of the area? I am considering Ft. Walton Beach which has a population of 22000 and is very popular as a vacation spot in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. (Read Answer) |
