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Spa Index: Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas. A comprehensive guide to day spas, stay spas, and wellness travel. Popular free newsletters profile spa specials and at home tips and ideas, spa cuisine, spa events, and more.

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Grand Opening: The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House, New York
Spa Index Media tours the Spa at Mohonk Mountain House for its Grand Opening

Spa Index: Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas, a prominent online spa directory and spa industry resource, toured one of the United States most-respected historic vacation destinations this Labor Day, September 2005, for the grand opening of a remarkable spa, the environmentally conscious Spa at Mohonk Mountain House.

A distinguished favorite among America's resorts for more than 100 years, the Hudson Valley's Mohonk Mountain House offers a world class hotel, fine dining on the American Plan, access to 85 miles of hiking trails, tennis, golf, indoor and lake swimming, boating, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, children's programs, horseback riding, carriage rides, and now -- the Spa at Mohonk Mountain House -- an eco-friendly facility which completes the resort's setting as an ultimate destination for individuals, families, couples, corporate groups, and now, the spa and wellness traveler.

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Check Your Calendars
2005-2006 Calendar Events for the Spa Industry

The following evens are coming up soon ... mark your calendars. Additional events scheduled throughout the entire calendar year are not listed here, and may be read on our website.

October 28-30, 2005: Women in Balance Weekend
Turtle Cove Spa, Lake Ouachita, Mount Ida, Arkansas
This two and 1/2 day retreat takes place at Turtle Cove Spa at Mountain Harbor Resort, nestled in the beautiful Ouachita National Forest on Lake Ouachita. Presented by ISPA Marketing Committee member Debi Barnes of Turtle Cove Spa, join health and fitness expert Sheila Cluff of the Oaks of Ojai, and other health and wellness professionals, as they take you on a journey to better health and well being. Limited Space Remains; Book Now.

November 6, 2005: Blue Water Spa Charity Event, Raleigh, North Carolina. Blue Water Spa, a medical spa in Raleigh, NC will be opening the spa the first Sunday of November and December 2005 and giving 100% of all revenue from products and services sold to the Red Cross to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. Blue Water Spa is owned by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law and his wife Kile Law.

November 12-15, 2005: EXTRACTS: essentials for spa, home & travel, International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY

November 19-21, 2005: Face & Body 2005, Presented by Allured Publishing Corporation Moscone West San Francisco, CA USA. Face & Body offers a unique forum to connect spa industry professionals with their colleagues who serve the healthy aging, wellness, personal care, fitness, cosmetic and nutrition industries. Attendees gain insight, learn about the latest trends in the spa industry.

December 1-5, 2005: Symposium At Sea - International Medical Spa Association. ailing from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West and Cozumel Subjects covered will include new technologies and treatments, best practices, legal and liability issues, insurance business structures, and marketing.

January 22-29, 2006: Advanced Skin & Body Intensive At Sea, Mexican Riviera Cruise. You'll have fun! You'll relax. You'll be on the cutting edge when you take this Spa Educational Travel Cruise which includes demonstrations, education and hands-on seminars. Space is limited on this program.

February 7-9, 2006: Day Spa Expo 2006, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Presented by: Bentley International; The Day Spa Association; Preston, Inc.; and Resources & Development. The Day Spa Expo will be the first industry event dedicated specifically to the Day Spas and designed to serve Owners and Operators. There will also be plenty of exhibitors offering the newest products and services for the estheticians and technicians to review and make purchasing recommendations to the owners and operators in attendance.

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Free or low-cost mammograms available courtesy of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. To access program contact and other information, including available program highlights for a specific state, territory or American Indian/Alaska Native organization and where you can get a free or low-cost mammogram and Pap test, select from a map or from a list of states, territories, and organizations, here

After a long day at Westfield Old Orchard, weary shoppers can be treated to a pedicure and a facial at a new spa at Marshall Field's--if they are children. The department store recently opened Simon Says, a full-service salon and spa for toddlers to pre- teens. The opening at the Skokie mall marks the first children's salon and spa for Field's, but it might not be the last. Read More

"The Art of the Spa Engagement Calendar," by international spa expert Candace Silvasy, has been published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, and is the first calendar ever to be entirely devoted to spas. "From tiki huts in Bali to fairytale English manors, my calendar offers a glance at 52 of the world's most glamorous spas," said Silvasy. "'The Art of the Spa' is like a virtual retreat, bringing a little peace and relaxation into our often stressful and hectic days." Read More

Pat Landers' bubble is not about to burst. As co- owner of Melbourne, Fla.-based Classic Concepts, which produces custom spa lotions, oils and body gels, it's been a growing endeavor. She recently had to construct another building to handle all the growth her company has undergone in the last few years. "People are becoming more educated about taking care of their bodies," Landers said. "We create customized lotions, washes and massage oils that are made to order. It's a growing business. More and more people want to care of themselves." The spa-accessory business is valued at a little more than $11 billion a year, according to International Spa Association. Read More

Steiner Leisure Limited announced in September The Florida College of Natural Health, part of Steiner Education Group, Inc., has established a Bachelor of Science Degree program focusing on natural health with a concentration in spa management. Read More

Coyle Hospitality Group's 2005 Spa Industry Survey Finds Quality Of Service Provider And Cleanliness Are Keys To Satisfaction. Read More

Despite overwhelming bipartisan support in both houses of the State Legislature (74-3 in the Assembly, 24-12 in the Senate), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) vetoed a bill that would have established minimum safety standards for pedicure manicure equipment and ensure that such businesses have procedures for the proper, safe, and sanitary operation of spa equipment. Read More

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill Saturday that will require cosmetics manufacturers to disclose which of their products contain chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive harm or developmental toxicity - a first-ever accounting of companies using potentially damaging ingredients, and a first-line protection for consumers. The newly passed bill, the California Safe Cosmetics Act of 2005 (SB 484), was vigorously opposed by an industry accustomed to free rein when it comes to ingredient safety. Read More

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SpaBoom Ignites Online Gift Certificate Sales for Spas
New software program automates gift certificate sales

Albuquerque-based software developer SpaBoom has officially launched its online gift certificate software in the spa industry. Now spa clients can order spa gift certificates online then email or print them right then, providing instant gratification to spa clients and simplifying gift certificate fulfillment for spas. SpaBoom makes it easy for spa clients to buy online gift certificates.

SpaBoom’s instant gift certificate functionality drops right into a spa’s existing website, with minimal effort on the part of the spa.

Feedback from spas has been overwhelmingly positive. Lori Costa with Cascade Gardens Spa comments, “We sold an instant online gift certificate within an hour of going live with SpaBoom! SpaBoom has clearly filled an important niche in the spa industry. We're selling online GC's at all hours (even when we're closed), and out of town sales have risen dramatically."

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Spa Flyer: A Blog for Spa Enthusiasts
No-cost Click and Print Special Offers available to Day Spas and Spa Resorts

Spa Index Media, LLC, publisher of three popular spa industry websites, continues to add "new client coupons" designed to attract guests to your spas and salons. The "click and print special offers" are being added daily and now range from New Zealand to New York, on the already-popular spa enthusiast blog at SpaFlyer.com.

Spa consumers and enthusiasts visit the Spa Flyer blog at http://www.SpaFlyer.com or the Day Spa Specials page at http://www.SpaIndex.Com and view and print special offers ranging from $10.00 off spa services for first-time guests to spa credits for mid- week stays at participating inns and hotels.

"We started with a handful of our members who were eager to participate in this pilot program, and in a few short months, we now offer our readers more than 150 special offers including spas in New Zealand, Mexico, Chili, and more, with more joining daily" said Kristina Fitzhugh, COO of Spa Index Media.

"We have had such a huge response so far from our listing with you! Two gift certificate purchases (one using the SpaFlyer coupon), two massage appointments, two facials, and one permanent cosmetic booking! NOT ONE OTHER form of advertising to date has served us this well. Many thanks!" -- Jill Heijligers-Peloquin, Gilbert Bodyworks, Gilbert, AZ (written 2 weeks after joining).

Through the December 31, 2005, all spas and salons may offer a SpaFlyer new client coupon at no cost.

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Open: Breast Cancer Awareness. If your spa or resort offers programs, services, or charitable donations for Breast Cancer Awareness, please submit details, below, for complimentary coverage in a Breast Cancer Awareness at the Spa campaign.

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ISPA Conference Vendor Spotlight: Nufolia Products
Courtesy of "What's Hot, Inc.", a wholesale distributor of upscale niche market products

As Seen at the International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference, Dallas, Texas, Sept 30-Oct 3, 2005: More than 300 vendors of the best spa products, equipment and supplies exhibited at this year's conference. We enjoyed trying time-honored sellers from long-time exhibitors, and were excited to meet new vendors and try all-new products to spotlight for our spa members and readers. Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing our favorites.

Here, we spotlight the wonderful NUFOLIA exfoliating mitt and soap products which are perfectly packaged as an elegant gift.

We were able to try the beautiful Nufolia products -- exfoliating bath and body mitts and cold-pressed soap -- courtesy of Rima Ariss, the marketing director of Nufolia, which is based in Canada, and its US wholesale distributor, "What's Hot" from New York.

Nufolia's deluxe combo mitt pack, containing one each of a bath and body mitt, is an award- winning Canadian design which presents beautifully as a minimalist and elegant gift. The slim grey cardstock folio opens to reveal one each of the lush exfoliating mitts. The hypoallergenic Facial Mitt is designed to cleanse and remove dirt, oily buildup and bacteria without the abrasive damage found with conventional face cloths. Nufolia's micro-fiber mitts are based on super-fine fibers from Japan, interwoven with 35% nylon and 65% polyester yarn that is divided further into 16 fibers through a cutting edge technological process. After three days in a crowded convention center or outside in the high degree and humid weather in Dallas, we were eager to use the facial mitt each night in our hotel. We found it to look and feel lush and elegant in our hands, and on our face, and the results were wonderful -- the mitt is sized to fit perfectly over four extended fingers, and cleansed our faces, particularly the creases of our nose and congested chin areas, to perfection. With proper care, each mitt is designed to last for 100 washings. The suggested retail price is $8.00 per facial mitt, $10.00 per body mitt, or $25.00 for the combo gift presentation package.

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Intrinsics
Superior Single Use Products, since 1930

How much does the softness of a cotton ball contribute to an unparalleled salon or spa experience? If attention to detail is that establishment's hallmark, detail is everything. Intrinsics shares that philosophy. We believe that excellent products are intrinsic to helping the service professional truly pamper each client.

Our comprehensive line of single-use products is the best in its class. 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.

SpaWire is pleased to announce that Intrinsics product samples will be featured in many new member kits sent to spa members joining or renewing membership in 2005 at SpaIndex.Com, our guide to spas.

Intrinsics Online

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