A new level of high-end lifestyle resorts has launched under the brand Origins Wellness & Spa Resorts, offering guests luxurious indulgence without the guilt. The announcement was made by Alex Zozaya, president of AMResorts, provider of sales, marketing and resort brand management services.
With select planned destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean, Origins Wellness & Spa Resorts represents the highest level of luxury and is characterized by unequaled romantic and holistic experiences combined with socially responsible practices, expressive architecture and exceptional service in natural and enriching environments.
Are you thinking of fine-tuning your looks with a medical cosmetic-procedure, but apprehensive about the recovery time? You might want to consider di doria Medspa, a treatment center where the person in charge is a well-established physician who frowns upon lengthy downtimes.
"In today's day and age, who can stay in the house for a couple of weeks?" asked Dr. Raffaela Russo, an allergy specialist and owner of the spa at 3993 Richmond Ave. "Women want to come in, have a procedure done, go home, put their makeup on and go out for the evening," she said.
Update your training and be at the forefront of the beauty industry with help from Marinello Schools of Beauty, which just announced two unique programs in skin care: Advanced Face and Body Treatments and Master Spa Therapist.
Each program has been designed to provide in-depth training for a career in the spa industry, which is projected to grow by as much as 34 percent as more facial procedures become popular at day spas and in medical settings.
MedSurge Advances will host Two-Day Laser Lipolysis Seminars designed to provide physicians with all the tools and training necessary to integrate laser lipolysis into their current practice or medical spa. The Two-Day Laser Lipolysis Seminars will take place during October in Dallas, TX (October 11-12, 2008) & Lakewood, NJ (October 25-26, 2008).
The Laser Lipolysis Seminars assist physicians in offering the body shaping procedure along with the regular procedures of their practice. Each seminar is taught by an experienced laser lipolysis physician in a peer-to-peer environment. The featured technology will be LipothermeTM by Osyris. LipothermeTM is a new laser lipolysis technology with 25 watts of available power for faster and more successful treatments. LipothermeTM is a 980 nm diode laser, the optimal wavelength for fat emulsification and the most reliable type of laser available.
NuU Medspa has earned the reputation of the Medspa Industry Giants of BOTOX® and lasers - now they can add all-natural treatments and services to their already impressive line-up of services.
NuU Medical Spa brings Naturopathic Medicine into their centers to help you feel beautiful on the outside and inside. Preety Shah, ND, is the on-staff professional at the NuU Schaumburg location across from Woodfield Mall. Dr. Shah offers complimentary consultations for a range of diseases/aliments including; Weight Management, Fibromyalgia, Menopause, Hormone Testing, Osteoporosis, Anxiety/Depression, Anti-Aging and more.
Even in tough economic times -- or maybe because of them-- people are still visiting spas to help them relax and feel rejuvenated. A study by spafinder.com, an online spa booking and review site, showed that 58 percent of spa booking agents expect 2008 to be stronger than 2007.
On Hilton Head Island, many spa owners and managers say they're having a good year. At Faces Day Spa, owner Patricia Owen planned for a rough year that never came. Sales have been up so far over 2007. "We didn't see that coming," Owen said. "How lucky are we?"
Dubai, one of the seven United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been experiencing a boom since the development of its oil and gas reserve in the 1960s, leading to a growth of exportation in the 1970s. The massive building and expansion in Dubai, as evidenced by some of the world's tallest and most intricately designed skyscrapers, resort complexes and even man-made islands, continues today, and there is no doubt that the city is becoming a rising star in the spa world.
Divided in half by Dubai Creek, an inlet of the Persian Gulf,1 Dubai is the main port and commercial center of the UAE, and the principal shipping, trading and communications hub of the Persian Gulf region. Originally founded as a small fishing village around the end of the 18th century, by the 20th century it had become a major port and wealthy commercial town.
The ancient Romans valued bathhouses for their healing properties but also used them as a place to conduct daily business. Today's European spas, however, are all about providing a fountain of youth-which is big business.
Whether it's $500 Botox injections on their lunch break or a 90-minute, $90 alpha-hydroxy facial on a Saturday afternoon, spa-goers are willing to pay up for the promise of smoother skin, finer lines and a lithe appearance. "Anti-aging treatments-medical or not-are a fast-growing segment of European spa treatments," says Ada Polla Tray, co-creator of the cosmetics line Alchimie Forever. Tray's parents opened one of the first medi-spas in Switzerland. They were on to something. European spa revenues reached $18.4 billion from 47.9 million visits in 2007, according to SpaFinder, a worldwide online listing of spas.
The Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics (atlantainstituteofaesthetics.com), the leading esthetics school in Georgia, announced today that its 65 graduates in the 2008 class have achieved a 100-percent pass rate on the Georgia Board of Cosmetology's certifying exam.
The Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics' professional esthetician program is a 1000-hour skin care curriculum focused on four areas: foundation courses, advanced spa therapies, advanced esthetics and professional practices. We're certainly proud of our graduates' 100-percent success on the state exam. "We're certainly proud of our graduates' 100-percent success on the state exam," said president Leticia Allen. "There's no better illustration of this school's commitment to providing students with a powerful start to their careers."
The Olympia Group announced today that it has acquired control of Evergreen Mountain Enterprises LLC. Pending referenda approval in November on Question 2, the group plans to develop a first-class resort casino in Oxford County, Maine. The four-season resort casino is anticipated to generate millions in taxes for the state, as well as over 800 new jobs.
At a press conference today, Dean Harrold was introduced as president of the Evergreen Mountain Enterprises venture. Harrold currently serves as Vice Chairman of Olympia Gaming. A 40-year hospitality industry veteran, he is past President and Chief Operating Officer of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as well as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Caesars World Marketing. He has also served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Las Vegas Hilton and executive Vice President of Bally's Las Vegas, among other top positions in Las Vegas.
Med Spas who want to gain new, long term clients may be missing an important aspect of marketing in their existing campaigns. Thanks to azbeauty.org, these secrets are now readily available for any Med Spa Director to use and profit from.
First, consider the current aging trend in America. Thanks to Hollywood, the concept of "anti-aging" has created a profusion of Peter Pan hopefuls searching for eternal youth. With an arsenal of products and procedures that allow us to wage war on the affects of time, med spas are emerging everywhere. In an industry flooded with competition, what secrets are Med Spas missing that can help them target consumers and maximize profits and long-term growth?
Go-getter entrepreneurs Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia and husband Sergio Cocchia have just opened their 10th spa in 10 years, but expect to grow their Absolute Spa brand even more aggressively over the next decade.
They say they are negotiating with a five-star hotel chain about possibly taking over the operations of six to 30 hotel spas worldwide.Talks are also underway with potential partners who would operate new licensed Absolute Spa locations outside Metro Vancouver, and the couple is considering a new line of spas for teens.Others must like what they're doing, because they recently turned down a multi-million-dollar offer from an "East Coast" company that wanted to acquire their entire spa operation.
Los Angeles Female Plastic Surgeon (http://www.dr-petti.com/html/practice.html), Christine Petti, M.D., F.A.C.S., announces an "Evening of Beauty" Open House on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 pm at her practice, Aesthetic Accents Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center and Spa Bella A Medical Day Spa. "I'm thrilled to share information about our new procedures, dermal fillers, products and services," says Dr. Petti. "It will be an informative evening with plenty of opportunities to see demonstrations and get to know our staff and facility."
Is your workplace starting to leave you behind? The truth is, whether you've been working for two years or 52 years, it is easy to get into a rut ... and stay there. Humans are creatures of habit, and the habits that we develop over the years can be difficult to break. It's easier to stay in the same routines, activities and responsibilities that we've always done. Unfortunately, that kind of attitude in business will get you nowhere. The people who rise to the top of their careers are motivated, innovative and ready to take on new challenges.
If you are starting to experience a mental or physical slowdown in the workplace, here are some tips to get your edge back. These strategies will help you find the energy and drive to succeed, whether you are 29 or 99 years old.
LIKE many people these days, Lori Potter, a 50-year-old massage therapist living on Kauai, Hawaii, has explored alternative healing for everything from headaches to skin problems. So when she wanted to boost her immune system and lower her stress levels a few years ago, she made an appointment with a visiting practitioner of ayurveda, a medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago and has gained wide popularity in the United States.
He prescribed herbal supplements, which he tested himself for impurities, to help boost her immunity. Soon, Ms. Potter said, she felt more energetic and her digestion was better. After two years, the practitioner stopped visiting the island, and she has not taken any supplements since, she said, because she has not met any practitioners she trusts.
A new level of high-end lifestyle resorts has launched under the brand Origins Wellness & Spa Resorts, offering guests luxurious indulgence without the guilt. The announcement was made by Alex Zozaya, president of AMResorts, provider of sales, marketing and resort brand management services.
Are you thinking of fine-tuning your looks with a medical cosmetic-procedure, but apprehensive about the recovery time? You might want to consider di doria Medspa, a treatment center where the person in charge is a well-established physician who frowns upon lengthy downtimes.
Update your training and be at the forefront of the beauty industry with help from Marinello Schools of Beauty, which just announced two unique programs in skin care: Advanced Face and Body Treatments and Master Spa Therapist.
MedSurge Advances will host Two-Day Laser Lipolysis Seminars designed to provide physicians with all the tools and training necessary to integrate laser lipolysis into their current practice or medical spa. The Two-Day Laser Lipolysis Seminars will take place during October in Dallas, TX (October 11-12, 2008) & Lakewood, NJ (October 25-26, 2008).
NuU Medspa has earned the reputation of the Medspa Industry Giants of BOTOX® and lasers - now they can add all-natural treatments and services to their already impressive line-up of services.
Even in tough economic times -- or maybe because of them-- people are still visiting spas to help them relax and feel rejuvenated. A study by spafinder.com, an online spa booking and review site, showed that 58 percent of spa booking agents expect 2008 to be stronger than 2007.
Dubai, one of the seven United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been experiencing a boom since the development of its oil and gas reserve in the 1960s, leading to a growth of exportation in the 1970s. The massive building and expansion in Dubai, as evidenced by some of the world's tallest and most intricately designed skyscrapers, resort complexes and even man-made islands, continues today, and there is no doubt that the city is becoming a rising star in the spa world.
The ancient Romans valued bathhouses for their healing properties but also used them as a place to conduct daily business. Today's European spas, however, are all about providing a fountain of youth-which is big business.
The Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics (atlantainstituteofaesthetics.com), the leading esthetics school in Georgia, announced today that its 65 graduates in the 2008 class have achieved a 100-percent pass rate on the Georgia Board of Cosmetology's certifying exam.
The Olympia Group announced today that it has acquired control of Evergreen Mountain Enterprises LLC. Pending referenda approval in November on Question 2, the group plans to develop a first-class resort casino in Oxford County, Maine. The four-season resort casino is anticipated to generate millions in taxes for the state, as well as over 800 new jobs.
Med Spas who want to gain new, long term clients may be missing an important aspect of marketing in their existing campaigns. Thanks to azbeauty.org, these secrets are now readily available for any Med Spa Director to use and profit from.
Go-getter entrepreneurs Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia and husband Sergio Cocchia have just opened their 10th spa in 10 years, but expect to grow their Absolute Spa brand even more aggressively over the next decade.
Los Angeles Female Plastic Surgeon (http://www.dr-petti.com/html/practice.html), Christine Petti, M.D., F.A.C.S., announces an "Evening of Beauty" Open House on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 pm at her practice, Aesthetic Accents Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center and Spa Bella A Medical Day Spa. "I'm thrilled to share information about our new procedures, dermal fillers, products and services," says Dr. Petti. "It will be an informative evening with plenty of opportunities to see demonstrations and get to know our staff and facility."
LIKE many people these days, Lori Potter, a 50-year-old massage therapist living on Kauai, Hawaii, has explored alternative healing for everything from headaches to skin problems. So when she wanted to boost her immune system and lower her stress levels a few years ago, she made an appointment with a visiting practitioner of ayurveda, a medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago and has gained wide popularity in the United States.
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