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...

Though yesterday was April Fool’s Day, green living is no joke, which is why the entire month of April has been deemed Earth Month. We celebrated this milestone in the April issue of American Spa with “ Naturally Green ,” a story that provided tips for making your spa more eco-friendly. Suggestions from the experts included selecting green skincare and...

Today’s newsletter from Healing Lifestyles & Spa featured a list of foods that help fight cancer, written by Melissa Williams, the co-owner, Yoga Junction . Since I can’t think of anyone who hasn’t been impacted in some way by cancer, I wanted to share. Please share with your clients and loved ones, and add these foods to your shopping lists...

In the March issue of American Spa , we highlighted some creative sunless tanning packages to keep clients coming through your doors throughout the winter to help them maintain a golden glow. Since it’s now the end of March and we’ve received yet another snowstorm on the east coast, it’s still a good time to continue to promote sunless tanning...

To many people, the holidays are a magical time. But there's no magical way to get all the shopping, decorating, cooking, cleaning and travelling done without the risk of stress, exhaustion and even injury. "This is a wonderful time of year, but it can actually be quite dangerous," says Sam Bayoumy, PT, Director of Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation ...

According to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 81 million Americans are impacted by dry, itchy skin in the winter with the worst conditions occurring between the months of November and March. I just returned from a family ski trip in Park City, and I can attest to the fact that the snow, wind, and indoor heat stripped my skin...

I don't know about you, but today came way too quickly for me following a fun and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. I'm exhausted, and I didn't even leave New York. But for those of you who hit the road this holiday, I'm guessing you are totally pooped. As such, I wanted to share these great tips from the SpaFinder Wellness blog,...

Looking to improve your spa in the eyes of potential clients? Shortcuts has leapt to the aid of its salons and spas to ensure they know exactly whether they will get a glowing referral from their clients or are a Yelp! tragedy waiting to happen. By recruiting the highly acclaimed Net Promoter score as part of its unique Client Spotlight...