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New Florida Law regulates med spa operation |
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Medi-Spas have emerged in malls, city office buildings and storefronts across the country but not without attention from legislators and medical associations. A new state law that took effect Saturday says dermatologists and plastic surgeons are the only specialists who can supervise medical spas |
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| CALIFORNIA Group calls for expanded pedicure regulations | |
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A state working group is recommending stringent new regulations for pedicure salons to prevent the kinds of serious skin infections that sickened hundreds of women in three Bay Area California counties over the past six years. |
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| The latest, wackiest beauty treatment to hit New York | |
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In their endless quest for physical flawlessness, New Yorkers have been known to display a near-religious devotion to the gym, the salon and the spa. But the farm? Not quite. Even the most jaded city dweller might raise an eyebrow at the latest beauty treatment hitting Manhattan's spa scene — the bovine embryonic stem cell facial. |
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| BOZEMAN COMPANY Plans First "Spa Living" Development | |
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Sage Spa Living, which operates spas in Bozeman, Whitefish and Billings, Montana (USA) announced its plans today to begin its series of "spa living" developments. Construction on the Stillwater Residences is planned for Spring of 2007 and the places will be ready for move in by Spring or Summer of 2008. |
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| SEATTLE BASED SPA CORPORATION SOLD | |
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The namesake of Gene Juarez Salons & Spas Inc. is selling the business to the Seattle-based private equity firm Evergreen Pacific Partners, which plans to expand the business. The local beauty chain, which was co-owned by Juarez and business partner Michael Coe, has been a fixture in the Seattle area. The 35-year-old company operates eight stores and two training academies. |
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| Introducing Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace | |
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Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, scheduled to open in October 2006, will offer guests an alluring and artful oasis guided by the healing and calming powers of water, dynamic service standards, and "Social Spa-ing," a new concept in the industry. The stylish spa will feature an immersive atmosphere including lavish Roman Baths, an Arctic Ice Room, an exceptional array of skin treatments including Crystal Body Art, therapeutic massages, and an expansive Fitness Center. |
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| New Family Values: Exercise and Massage | |
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A spa vacation with your kids may sound like an oxymoron to parents, but for the first time this summer, Miraval, the spa resort in Catalina, Ariz., will open its doors to teenagers younger than 18. |
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| Debut of the world’s biggest floating spa | |
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Stretching more than 2100 square metres, the biggest spa sanctuary at sea is now afloat following the debut on July 9 of Costa Cruises’ giant Costa Concordia. Full Story |
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In its first ever report on the Caribbean hotel industry, PKF Hospitality Research finds that Caribbean hotels continue to be profitable for owners and operators due to increasing rates of travel to the region spurred by a strong US economy. |
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| Caribbean Spa Hotels at SpaIndex.com | |
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The Fontainebleau Resort and Spa in Miami Beach, Florida, has tapped a Palm Beach County hotel executive to replace the president and general manager the company moved to help lead its property planned for Las Vegas. |
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A group of Irish investors has bought a majority interest in the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa and plans to spend $10 million refurbishing the property. |
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Spa Index Media and several California day spas helped assure the success of a fundraising effort to benefit the new Fremont Community Garden in Sacramento, California. Spa Index Media and two of its Sacramento day spa members donated spa packages to the event, designed to fund a public cooperative garden for the downtown Sacramento community. The Fremont Community Garden Wine Tasting Event and Silent Auction was June 24, 2006. Blue Sky Day Spa of Sacramento, California participated by donating a spa package to the silent auction and Art of Touch Massage Studio, also of Sacramento, participated by donating both a spa package to the silent auction, and by providing on-site chair massage services by candlelight to the enthusiastic attendees. Spa Index Media thanks its members for contributing to the success of the fundraiser. |
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360° Skin Care’s natural skin care line is highlighted in spas, salons and gift stores around the United States. Our formulas are not tested on animals, cruelty-free, and manufactured with the highest quality ingredients. Professional sized products are available to spas and salons as well as private label. 360 Skin Care and Body Care Collections incorporate vitamin-rich ingredients like Avocado and Carrot Seed oil, imported clays from France and Morocco, natural plant extracts of Chamomile, Calendula & Lavender, a blend of five fruits extracts and anti-oxidants such as Green Tea and White Peony Tea to fight against free radicals. Now through August 15, 2006, SpaWire readers receive complimentary shipping on wholesale orders of $100 or more. Read a Review of 360° Skin Care |
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Intrinsics is a comprehensive line of single-use products
superior in quality, function, and form. The Intrinsics line
provides consistent integrity you can count on. In fact, salon
professionals have been doing just that since 1930. |
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Regency Century City Resort & Spa |
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Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa |
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Wine & Roses Restaurant, Hotel & Spa |
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Mark your calendars with the following events which are coming up
soon.
Additional details for these events, and many other events, trade shows and special programs scheduled for the 2006 calendar year, may be found on our website.
July 17-18, 2006
July 18-20, 2006
August 13-16, 2006
September 7-10, 2006
September 30 - October 1, 2006 |
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