Almost 8 out of 10 people in the world develop foot problems, and many of them are diabetic. Proper care for diabetic feet is as important as eating balanced meals, monitoring blood sugar and getting physical activity. A recent study by the Canadian Diabetic Association revealed that more than...

As the spa industry regains financial momentum after a few lean years, adding value to your spa experience has never been more essential to retaining customers and attracting new business. And while sleek new couches in the lobby and new uniforms for the team might be part of the...

Guest post by Sallie Fraenkel, Executive Vice President. As Yogi Berra once said (I rarely, if ever, quote sports figures, but this one is apt), “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” SpaFinder® Wellness has been forecasting trends for the past 10 years, and I’ve been involved...

Guest post by Andrea Foster, VP and National Director of Spa & Wellness Consulting at PKF Consulting USA Special for ESI Attendees! ESI attendees qualify to receive 20% off the 2012 Trends® in the Hotel Spa Industry.  Click Here and enter this code: 2012ESI Beginning in 2008 and 2009,...

Guest post by Kristine Huffman, General Manager, Austin, Brand Experiences Director for Travaasa Experiential Resorts. I’ve been in the Spa/Wellness/Resort industry for over 25 years and have always felt that day spas have a unique opportunity to provide meaningful (and profitable) programming in this arena.  First of all, your clients...

Guest Post by Jeremy McCarthy, Director, Global Spa Development and Operations at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, author of the book The Psychology of Spas and Wellbeing, and blog. My colleagues in the spa industry sometimes ask me why I focus so much on the science of psychology.  In fact, people often...

Wellness. We all want it but it sure can be confusing because there are so many wellness messages in so many places! The word is slapped on products such as pet food, mouthwash, electronic skin stimulators, nail polish, soap, foods, supplements and medicine of all types.  We can spend...