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Spa Week Luxe Awards Honors Top U.S. Spas
The Spa Week Luxe Awards were given out, and among the winners were Westside Medical Spa in Los Angeles for “Best Medical Spa;” Eurasia Spa in Arizona and L’Institut Sothys New York for “Best $50 Spa Week Treatment;” VH Spa for Vitality & Health in Arizona, Red Door 54th Street in New York City and Vida Emanuel Day Spa in Los Angeles for “Best Facial;” Massaggiano—The Massage Spa in Arizona, Regency Spa & Salon in San Diego and Ananda Spa in Philadelphia for “Best Massage;” and VH Spa for Vitality & Health for “Best Overall Spa.”
Keep an eye on www.SkinInc.com to find out how you can enter your spa to win the prestigious Best of the Best Award. Information will be coming soon!
Mandarin Oriental, Miami Debuts Spa Lifestyle Rooms
The Mandarin Oriental, Miami, has debuted 16 spa lifestyle rooms designed to give guests a sense of balance and relaxation with the use of air purification systems, in-room fitness programs, personal lifestyle consultations and spa cuisine offerings. 866-888-6780, momia-reservations@mohg.com
Strategies for Dealing with Change
By Peter McLaughlin
Learn how to better roll with the punches in the business world.
ASAPS Reports Cosmetic Procedures on the Rise
Nearly 11.5 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2006, according to statistics released today by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Compared to 2005, cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical increased 1%. The Aesthetic Society, which has been collecting multispecialty procedural statistics since 1997, says the overall number of cosmetic procedures has increased 446% since the collection of the statistics first began. The most frequently performed procedure was injectable fillers and the most popular surgical procedure was liposuction.
The top nonsurgical cosmetic procedures include injectable fillers, hyaluronic acid, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing.
Industry Mourns Passing of Helga Van Dyke
Helga Van Dyke, creator and CEO of the Helga Van Dyke Skin Care Company and ReViate skin care products, passed away on the evening of January 9, 2007, after battling a long-term illness. She was involved in the well-being of skin care for almost 40 years and had personally touched the lives of thousands of individuals across the country. Her son, David Van Dyke, continues as president of the company.
Holzberger Receives President's Environmental Award
Frederic Holzberger, founder and president of Aveda Fredric’s Corporation, has received the President’s Environmental Award in recognition of his vision, desire and ability to be environmental at all levels of his business. 877-283-3233
Two Former Obstetricians Open New Medical Spa Location
A new Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinic location, called Dermacare of Brooklyn Heights, recently opened. Owned by two former obstetricians hoping to boost women’s confidence, the medical spa will provide both medical and esthetic treatments. 718-625-7546, brooklynheights@dermacareusa.com
Bob Marley's Summer Home Becomes Jamacian Resort and Spa
This spring in Nassau, Jamaica, the Marley Resort & Spa is set to open in the house that once served as the Marleys’ summer home. The resort’s 16 suites are themed after recording artist Bob Marley’s song titles, and the spa offers a range of relaxing treatments. guestrelations@marleyresort.com
Glow M.D. Skin Care & Spa Brightens the Day for Soldiers' Spouses
Helping to brighten the Valentine’s Day of those with spouses deployed in the military, Glow M.D. Skin Care & Spa in Point Loma, CA, gave away 10 chocolate-themed spa packages to the husbands and wives of soldiers who are overseas. The packages included a facial and massage, as well as chocolate-rich treats. 619-523-1787, info@glowmdskincare.com
Spa Radiance Debuts Eco-friendly Mani/Pedi Bar
Spa Radiance in San Francisco is opening a manicure/pedicure bar called PURE that’s eco-friendly just in time for Earth Day 2007. An array of nail treatments will be done with natural products. 451-346-6281