Leading Manufacturer of Spa and Salon Equipment Collaborates with Industry Leaders to Create Innovative Wellness Spaces
Mebane, N.C. (April 7, 2015) – TouchAmerica<http://www.touchamerica.com>, one of the leading US-based manufacturers of spa and salon equipment, is pleased to announce the formation of their new Advisory Board. The mission of the Advisory Board is to envision creative wellness solutions for spa and salons, as well as lodging and retail spaces.
TouchAmerica Advisory Board:
Leon Alexander
Chief Executive Officer/President
Eurisko Design
Blake Feeney
Cheryl Hartsough
Thor Holm
Principal
Account Representative
Director of Spa, Recreation & Fitness
Feeney & Co
The Industry Source/Nailco
Hammock Beach Resort/ Salamander Resorts
Alison Howland
Principal /Partner
Spa Success / Well World Group
Robert Henry
Eva Jensch
Gordon Tareta
Diane Trieste
Deborah Waldvogel
Owner/Architect
Principal
Chief Operating Officer
Spa Director
Director of Spa Development & Operations
Robert D. Henry Architects
Spa Concepts International
Marilyn Monroe Spas
Blue Heaven Spa /Art of Living Retreat Center
Sedona Resorts
The board represents the top echelon of spa developers, designers, architects, operators and suppliers-including two former ISPA Chairs, Thor Holm and Deborah Waldvogel, current ISPA Board members Blake Feeney, and former ISPA Board Members Cherly Hartsough and Diane Trieste.
“Forming the Advisory Board of spa industry heavy hitters is crucial to our commitment to service spas and salons in 2015 and beyond,” said Stewart Griffith, CEO of TouchAmerica. “For more than 30 years, TouchAmerica has partnered with developers, operators and consultants to create innovate massage tables and spa equipment that solve real issues. Our offerings have grown with the needs of the industry to include custom furniture, reception desks/podiums, creative salon furniture, cabinetry, retail shelving and displays, and more. Our Advisory committee is excited to co-create innovate wellness solutions to satisfy the demands of the new generation of spa and hotel guests.”
Hotel guests are looking for spa and wellness experiences outside the four walls of the spa, according to Trends(r) in the Hotel Spa Industry by PKF Consulting USA, In the future, hotels will take advantage of this desire and drive revenue elsewhere in the hotel by creating unique experiences centered around wellness.
“One of my goals as a TouchAmerica Advisory Board member is to envision new ways of delivering the spa experience,” said Eva Jensch, principal of Spa Concepts International, consultant for Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, Radisson, Starwood, Ritz Carlton and Spa at The Palace Downtown Dubai-winner of the Best Hotel Spa in the Middle East at the 2013 World Luxury Spa Awards.
“I’m impressed with the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible solutions,” continues Jensch. “TouchAmerica is a longtime partner of Aveda and has been tasked with sourcing eco-friendly materials and implementing sustainable practices at their North Carolina manufacturing facility. And, of course, it feels good supporting ‘Made in the USA.'”
About TouchAmerica
For more than 30 years, TouchAmerica<http://www.touchamerica.com/> has been developing and manufacturing innovative spa and salon equipment solutions at their North Carolina headquarters. The company has evolved from manufacturing massage tables, to developing a full range of spa and salon equipment, custom furniture, cabinetry and merchandising solutions. Collaborations with corporate partners such as Aveda, Hyatt International, Marilyn Monroe Spas and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, have led to the introduction of innovative products such as the Breathe Zero Gravity Lounger(tm).
As a member of the Green Spa Network, TouchAmerica is committed to creating environmentally-responsible spa and salon solutions and adhering to sustainable corporate practices.
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*Headshots of Advisory Board members available upon request
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