Inverviews

Janice Gronvold Interviews Julie Register for University of California, Irvine Spa Class

Articles

Making Spa Peace and Harmony a Reality Part 1: Dealing With Staff Conflict by Linda Bankoski

Making Spa Peace and Harmony a Reality Part 2: Using Effective Goals by Linda Bankoski

10 Lessons on How NOT to Run a Spa by Julie Register

Inconsistency is the Enemy of Quality at Spas by Julie Register

The Importance of Document Control for Spas by Julie Register

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Studies and Reports

ISPA Defines the word "Spa"

Spa Studies - ISPA US Spa-Goer Study, ISPA UK Spa-Goer Study, ISPA Canada Spa-Goer Study, ISPA Japan Spa-Goer Study, ISPA Spa Industry Study, Spacifially Report from Barbar Kaplan of Yankelovich, Inc., more.

Spa Conferences and Expo Reports - Spa & Resort Expo / Medical Spa Expo & Conference, International Congress of Esthetics, Cosmoprof North America: The Wellness Summit, more.

Professional DVDs, Videos, Books & Magazines

Instructional Spa Treatment DVDs and Videos
75+ Instructional DVDs and Videos for spa professionals in massage (accupressure, neck/shoulder, Iindian head, infant, pregnancy, lymphatic, reflexology, stone, Swedish, Thai, therapeutic, trigger point, myofascial, deep tissue), facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, makeup and waxing.

Professional Book Store
Books for the Spa Professional (planning, building, operations, marketing and more), Massage Professional, Esthetics Professional and the Nail Professional.

Professional Magazines
Magazines for the Spa Professional (DaySpa Magazine, Spa Management Journal), massage and bodywork, yoga, skin care, aromatherapy, herbs, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, health.

Professional Development

Spa Associations
Spa associations and organizations worldwide.

Spa Manager/Director Education
Education and certification courses for spa management.

Spa Employment / Placement
Links to online employment exchanges for spas

Products

Massage Equipment, Supplies, and Accessories
Suppliers of massage tables, oils, creams, linens, tools, stones and more.

Spa Gift Certificate and Spa Gift Card Suppliers
Companies that provide gift certificate or gift card products for spa clients.

Spa Software
Software products designed specifically for the spa industry - appointments, scheduling, client information, inventory, reports, commission tracking, tip payouts and more.

Spa Wear
Robes, wraps, towels, turbans, face & body mitts, slippers, disposable apparel, socks, sandals, clothing.

Services

Spa Quality Certification
Companies that provide on-site quality management evaluations and certify spas to quality management standards.

Spa Consultants
30+ companies whose offerings include market analysis, program and treatment design & planning, spa design, product selection, inventory setup, accounting systems, staffing, team building, training, and more.

Spa Financing
Companies that provide financing for spas.

Spa Insurance
Companies that provide insurance for spas.

Spa Marketing, Communications and PR Firms
15+ companies that offer web design, advertising CD-ROMs,newsletters, brochures, gift certificates, postcards, business cards, greeting cards, labels, presentation materials, websites, photos marketing campaigns, investor and community relations, public opinion polls, media tours and more for the spa industry.

Spa Shopper Services
Companies that provide anonymous guest assessments, secret shopper and mystery shopper services.

Calendar of Upcoming Conferences, Expos and other Spa Events

International Spa Association (ISPA) Events

Industry Events from ISPA

International Congress of Esthetics

International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference (IECSC)

Trade Show Calendar from The Day Spa Association

Spa College Course Schedule

Universal Companies Education Classes