What are wellness hotels, and why are they becoming so popular?

As I set foot in Sanctuary NYC during a recent trip — after schlepping my luggage on a crowded, muggy subway — I was more than a little disoriented. The Lower East Side hotel had warm hardwood floors, muted earth tones and Indian folk art on the walls, and a...

Tips for managing and improving your online reputation

Not too long ago, potential patients relied on word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and relatives when selecting a physician, home healthcare agency, medical spa, hospital, and other healthcare providers. Are medical professionals knowledgeable? Do they show...

TREND: PRESCRIBING NATURE

Nature Smart More and more companies are promoting the outdoor lifestyle. “Nature Smart” brands are educating consumers on the benefits of nature. It used to be that the person who served as the poster child for this idea was more of a modern-day hippie than a...

MT SHORTAGE AT SPAS IS AT A “CRITICAL” LEVEL

massage bed by the beach Many people understand the benefits of regular massage, and massage is increasingly incorporated into health care environments. Spa marries these two concepts — massage as preventive health care — and offers a plethora of employment...

The 9 UAE spas that have been named among the best in the world

Dubai is officially the world’s best spa destination. It was one of many titles afforded to the UAE at last week’s World Spa Awards, which saw the country walk away with ten accolades. It’s hardly surprising, with the number of luxury hotels in the country, but it...

With numbers growing, women-owned businesses find their niche

Kathleen Hendrickson has run a small business for decades, but she hasn’t grown complacent. There are certifications to update, trends to follow, finances to watch and phone and online orders to fill. She regularly travels to training classes and New York City to buy...

10 Most Expensive Spas in the World

What better way to relieve tension, alleviate stress, and achieve inner peace than a glamorous spa day? But, for some visitors, standard spas just won't cut it. Instead of cucumber water, deep tissue massages, and gym locker-rooms, how about 3-hour hikes through...

6 Marketing Emails Worth Sending Your Spa Clients

Any sort of business, in any sort of industry, needs to be connecting with their clients using all modern techniques available to them. As a spa company you want to be putting your customers, past and potential, at ease in all of your communications, remaining...

Not Quite Legal In All 50 States, Part 1

By Michael Chernis, Esq., Chernis Law Group P.C., Santa Monica, California Cannabidiol (CBD) is the new rage in the alternative treatment of various health conditions. It is increasingly associated with treating serious illnesses, and alleviating ordinary symptoms of...