Seattle-based spa journalist, L. Brooks Baldwin, has made a career out of spa writing for the past six years.  A frequent features contributor to DAYSPA, Brooks is an accomplished and authoritative voice on spas in both industry and consumer magazine markets.  Formerly a practicing attorney, she is also co-founder and president of Spa Solutions, a consulting business specializing in providing mystery-shopping services exclusively to spas.  As a journalist and consultant, Brooks travels extensively, visiting spas throughout the world. Among the publications she has worked with are Spa Magazine; Caribbean Travel & Life; American Airline’s Celebrated Living, Frontier Airline’s Frontier; Islands Weddings & Honeymoons; International Spa Association’s Pulse magazine; Seattle Magazine; Seattle Bride; & Seattle Homes & Lifestyles.  You can contact Brooks at brooksspa@hotmail.com.