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Guest Articles

10/26/03 Banff Upper Hot Springs, A Spa Site Guest Article by Tamara Nowakowsky

10/19/03 Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park, the Hottest of all the Canadian Rockies Hot Springs: The Views are Worth the Drive for a Heavenly Dip, A Spa Site Guest Article by Tamara Nowakowsky

10/12/03 Pleiades Massage and Spa at Radium Hot Springs in the British Columbia Rockies, A Spa Site Guest Article by Tamara Nowakowsky

9/28/03 Great Spa Escapes A Spa Site Guest Book Review by Dr. Bruce E Osborne, Vice President of BISA, the British International Spa Association 

6/15/03 Secrets of the Super Spas Revealed, A Spa Site Guest Article by Polly Johnson, Hydro Spa Consulting with Scenes from a Dream Team of Spa Consultants, Designers and Contractors Working Together and Spa Wet Room and Dry Room Set-Up Charts

4/20/03 Energizing Your Practice: 10 “Gifted” Ideas for Creating Positive Energy Flow Between You and Your Clients A Spa Site Guest Article by Robin L. Silverman, President, Creativisions Consulting

3/16/03 The Alternative Spa, A Spa Site Guest Article by Sara Firman-Pitt of AquaEst Retreat in southeastern Missouri

2/2/03 Sybaritic Scotland - Scotland Spas, A Spa Site Guest Article by Madelyn Miller, the "TravelLady"

1/26/03 Health and Beauty Detox at the Greenhouse - The Art and Science of Detoxification, A Spa Site Guest Article by Madelyn Miller, the "TravelLady"

1/12/03 Spa Moana at the Hyatt Regency Maui, Hawaii, A Spa Site Guest Article by Madelyn Miller, the "TravelLady"

1/5/03 Hotel Spas 101, A Spa Site Guest Article by Melinda Minton of Minton Business Solutions

12/29/02 A Rosy Spa at the Ritz-Carlton Pasadena, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss, an award-winning travel/entertainment writer based in New York. 

12/13/02 The Waroeng Djamoe Spa at Hotel Tugu, Bali, A Spa Site Guest Article by Evelyn Chen

11/29/02 New York Spas: Soho Sanctuary Soothes the Soul, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss, an award-winning travel/entertainment writer based in New York. 

11/22/02 Spa Spud, a Spa Site Guest Article by James Whittall of Menessentials

11/15/02 JWMarriot Las Vegas: The Best Bet off the Strip, a Spa Site Guest Article by Madelyn Miller

11/15/02 2002 International Spa Association (ISPA) Annual Conference: Celebrating a Dozen Years During a Phenomenal Event, a press release by Debra Locker of ISPA

11/8/02 Avoid Deep Massage Strokes on Pregnant Women's Legs!, a Spa Site Guest Article by Elaine Stillerman, LMT, the author of "MotherMassage: A Handbook For Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy" and "The Encyclopedia of Bodywork" and the developer and instructor of the professional certificate program MotherMassage: Massage During Pregnancy, taught at massage schools and spas across the country. 

11/1/02 Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran, a Spa Site Guest Article by Evelyn Chen

10/25/02 Pratima Ayurvedic Skin Care Clinic in New York City, NY, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss

10/18/02 New York Spas: Sports Club/LA New York, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss, an award-winning travel/entertainment writer based in New York. 

10/11/02 My Whole Body had a Gourmet Taste of Bali With all the Pleasure and None of the Calories at Spa Las Palmas at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, a Spa Site Guest Article by Madelyn Miller, The Travellady

10/04/02 New York Spas: Paul Labrecque Spa, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss

09/27/02 Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, a Spa Site Guest Article by Evelyn Chen 

09/20/02 Hotel Spas: It is Possible to Make the Spa Equation Produce Profits...Here's How, A Spa Site Guest Article from Melinda Minton of Minton Business Solutions

09/13/02 New York Spas: Four Seasons Spa, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss, an award-winning travel/entertainment writer based in New York. 

09/06/02 Skoah—Hip Vancouver Spa, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss

08/30/02 Lavish World of Pampering Not Only for the Rich and Famous The Crown Spa at the Crown Plaza Hotel, a Guest Article by Madelyn Miller

08/23/02 A Tribute to Jim Leavy and the Stowe Weekend of Hope for Cancer Patients and their Families at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont, A Spa Site Guest Article by Hannelore R. Leavy, Founder & Executive Director of The Day Spa Association

08/16/02 Amrita Spa, Raffles City Singapore, a Spa Site Guest Article by Evelyn Chen

08/02/02 Boston’s Giuliano Spa, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss

07/19/02 Asian Spa at The Fullerton in Singapore, a Spa Site Guest Article by Evelyn Chen

07/12/02 Spa Industry Trend: The Influx Of Men, a press release by Debra Locker, International Spa Association

07/05/02 Ritz-Boston’s Un-Commonly Excellent Splash Spa, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss

07/05/02 The Future of Medical Spas A Spa Site Guest Article by David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D., Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Fordham Law School, New York, NY

06/28/02 Bringing Watsu To Austin,  a Spa Site Guest Article by Thomas Thacker, Watsu Practitioner and Creator of Watsunami

06/21/02 St. Gregory Therapeutic Spa at Novena Square Singapore, a Spa Site Guest Article by Evelyn Chen

06/16/02 New York Spas: Get Blissed Out, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss, an award-winning travel/entertainment writer based in New York

06/09/02 New York Spas: Lotions, Potions, Tonics & Teas at The Benjamin's Woodstock Spa & Wellness Center, a Spa Site Guest Article by Madelyn Miller, the Travellady

05/26/02 Bacara Spa at the Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara, California, a Spa Site Guest Article by Bob Ecker, writer/photographer

05/19/02 The Medical Spa - The Next Generation of the Spa Industry, a Spa Site Guest Article by By Alexis Ufland, Lexi Design - Spa Definition, Design, Development

05/19/02 10 Steps to Developing Your Medical Spa… Avoid the Pitfalls!,  a Spa Site Guest Article by Alexis Ufland, Lexi Design - Spa Definition, Design, Development

05/12/02 New York Spas: The Greenhouse Day Spa, Midtown Oasis, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss, an award-winning travel/entertainment writer based in New York

04/28/02 Nirvana Spa at the Dezerland Hotel & Spa, a Spa Site Guest Article by Marilyn DeMartini, a freelance writer specializing in sports, health and fitness

04/21/02 Mandara Spa, Magellan Sutera Harbour in Sabah, Malaysia, a Spa Site Guest Article by Evelyn Chen

04/21/02 Internationally-Themed Treatments a Growing Trend in Spa Services from Spafinder

04/07/02 Greenhouse Spa at Portofino Bay Hotel Universal Studios, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss, a freelance travel/entertainment writer. 

04/07/02 Spa Culture and the Soulful Life, A Spa Site Guest Article by Sara Firman-Pitt of WaterJourneys.

03/24/02 Noosa Spa at the South Pacific Resort, a Spa Site Guest Article by Susan E. Mitchell, CFE, a reformed Cordon Bleu chef, culinary consultant, cookbook author/stylist (x6), travel-adventure writer and former B&B resident Chef in Hayden Lake, Idaho. 

03/10/02 The Spa at the Disney Institute, a Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss, an award-winning travel/entertainment writer. 

02/24/02 Spa Site guest writer Naomi Serviss explores spas in New York City starting with Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon & Spa

02/10/02 The Javanese Wedding Lulur Spa Ritual, A Spa Site Guest Article by Kim Collier of Jamu Asian Spa Rituals, Inc.

01/27/02 Sleeping Over - Spa Services for B&B's a Spa Site Guest Article by Susan E. Mitchell, CFE, a reformed Cordon Bleu chef, culinary consultant, cookbook author/stylist (x6), travel-adventure writer and former B&B resident Chef in Hayden Lake, Idaho. 

01/27/02 Results from ISPA 2001 Conference Spa Director and Spa Technician Profile Survey, a guest article by Debra Locker of ISPA. 

01/20/02 Charity Volunteer from Seattle Wins a Spa Experience Giveaway from ISPA, a guest article by Debra Locker of ISPA.

01/13/02 Retail Selling Can Save Your Bottom Line, a Guest Article by Melinda M. Minton of Minton Business Solutions.

01/13/02 ISPA Members Send More Than $13,000 to United Way September 11TH Fund, a guest article by Debra Locker of ISPA.

12/30/01 2001 International Spa Association Annual Conference from Debra Locker, International SPA Association

12/16/01 A Spirulina Sensation at The Sea Island Spa at The Cloisters in Georgia, a Guest Article by Ellen Wickersham

12/16/01 State of the Spa Industry December 2001 from Debra Locker, International SPA Association

12/02/01 I Fell in Love in a Korean Bathhouse, a  Spa Site Guest Article by Madelyn Miller of Travellady.com

11/11/01 Montreal Spa Dreams, A Spa Site Guest Article by Naomi Serviss.

11/04/01 The results of the International Spa Association's 2001 Member Survey

10/28/01 Highlights from Global Salon Panel (GSP) 2001

10/07/01 If You’re Looking For Wellness…Head For The Hills!, a Guest Article by Jane Cassie

09/09/01 Romance At Sun Mountain Lodge...is not JUST For Newlyweds, a Guest Article by Jane Cassie

08/05/01 Capri Palace Spa, a Guest Article by Melinda M. Minton of Minton Business Solutions.

07/29/01 Love Thy Client, a Guest Article by Melinda M. Minton of Minton Business Solutions.

07/22/01 What Fast Food Taught Me about Spa Management, a Guest Article by Melinda M. Minton of Minton Business Solutions.

07/15/01 Spa Culture and the Soulful Life, a Guest Article by Sara Firman-Pitt of WaterJourneys.

07/08/01 What Is A Spa? Historical Background & Modern Influences, a guest article by Fiona Thornton & Dr. Hans Brutscher, Managers of the Health Spa at Kimi Ora Health Spa Resort in Kaiteriteri, New Zealand. 

06/05/01 Rose Hip Wrap at The Solace Spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs, a guest article by Lisa Costantini.

05/06/01 Non-Traditional Benefits for the Spa Employee
Ideas from an ISPA Regional Roundtable - a guest article by Ellen Wickersham

03/03/01 Spa Employee Compensation
Guest article by Caren Thornburgh of Virtual Spa takes a look at spa employee compensation including aestheticians, massage therapists, receptionists, and spa directors.

01/14/01 Personality Profile of the Spa Industry
Guest article by Caren Thornburgh of Virtual Spa discusses  how identifying different personalities will help your spa to work in harmony and examine how to leverage personality strengths and weaknesses in order to hire a successful team.

10/14/00 ISPA Industry Study 2000
The preliminary results of the ISPA/Price Waterhouse Coopers - Spa Industry Study 2000

10/01/00 October is Spa Awareness Month!
Beginning October 1, participating members of ISPA - comprised of more than 500 member spas and 900 suppliers - will be offering special demonstrations, spa tips and incentives to help promote and define the value of the spa experience: a time to relax, reflect, revitalize and rejoice. ISPA member day spas, resort spas, destination spas and other health and wellness facilities will extend a variety of special offers during October. These will include gift certificate programs, companion offers, discounts, value-added gifts and more.

09/22/00  Spa Grande at the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa
Guest article by Jeffrey Kern.

05/27/00  State of the Spa Industry 
Guest article by ISPA, International Spa Association.

05/20/00 Rio Caliente, Mexico
A Spa Site Viewer Review.

05/13/00 The American Spa-Goer: Market Habits, Preferences and Intentions
A Spa Site guest article by ISPA, the International Spa Association. The results of the 1999 survey of spa-goers.

2/13/00 - Ten Steps to a Successful Spa Launch
Guest article by Caren Thornburgh of Virtual Spa, providing spa consulting, training programs, and career services.

10/10/99 - ISPA 1999: Impact 2000 - Defining the Future
Guest article on the International Spa Association's annual convention by Ellen Wickersham of EWResources and Steve Capellini of Royal Treatment Enterprises.

01/18/99 - Report on the 1998 ISPA Conference
Guest Teri Williams of La Stone Therapy shares what happened at the 8th Annual Conference of ISPA, the International Spa and Fitness Association held this past November.

01/05/99 - Blissful in Bermuda
Guest Madelyn Miller visits the spa at the Sonesta Beach Resort Bermuda.

11/06/98 - Beijing Beauty Secrets
Madelyn Miller tells us about jade face rollers, the Alpha™ Health Environment Capsule, and the China World Hotel Beijing.

10/23/98 - Two Spas in Mexico
Guest Barbara Bornstein tells us about the spas at Hotel Spa Ixtapan and Rio Caliente.

10/15/98 - Lake Austin Spa Resort
Madelyn Miller tells us about Healing Waters, the spa at Lake Austin Spa Resort.

09/23/98 - Las Rosas Hotel & Spa
Barbara Pirie, a Spa Site regular viewer, reviews her favorite spa in Ensenada, Baja, Mexico.

08/27/98 - The Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa®
Barbara Pirie, a Spa Site regular viewer, reviews her favorite spa in CA.

08/12/98 - Hot Sulpher Springs Resort
Madelyn Miller tells us how to soak our way to serenity at this spa in Colorado.

07/22/98 - Water Walking
Guest author Marybeth Pappas Gaines tells us how to do this water aerobic exercise - great for summer!

07/10/98 - Las Ventanas al Paraiso
Guest article by Madelyn Miller, The Travel Lady, about her experiences at this fabulous spa in Los Cabos, Mexico.

06/27/98 - Gleneagles
Guest article by Madelyn Miller, The Travel Lady, about her experiences at the Gleneagles Spa in Scotland.

06/25/98 - Partnered Meditation and Massage
Guest article by Margaret Doner, LMT co-author of The Wellness Center's Spa at Home.

05/13/98 - Solace, The Spa at Banff Springs Hotel
Guest article by Madelyn Miller, The Travel Lady, about her experiences at this superb spa.

05/01/98 - Spa Day
Guest article by Jyl Steinback. How to create a full spa day within the privacy of your own home with exercise, body treatments, and delicious food for under $25.

04/19/98 - Five Simple Meals
Guest article by Jyl Steinback, author of the Fat Free Living cookbook series. All you need for a week of healthy living dinners.

04/12/98 - Dehydration and Exercise
Guest article by Skip Gagnon, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist at The Next Level Spa at The Peaks at Telluride, CO about how dehydration affects us when we exercise.

04/05/98 - World Class Spas
Guest article by Madelyn Miller, The Travel Lady, about her experiences at 7 superb spas all over the world.

03/15/98 - Energy!
Guest article by the Claremont's nutritionist, Linda L. Prout - what to eat to get more energy.

03/08/98 - LaStone Therapy
A Spa Site Guest Article written by Mary Hannigan, LMT, originator of LaStone Therapy (erroneously known as Hot Stone Therapy).