Norwich Spa at Graduate Providence Appoints Heidi Rivera as Director

Oct 6th, 2021

Tony Scianna

Hiedi Rivera is taking over as spa director at the Norwich Spa & Salon at Graduate Providence, according to The Day.

Hiedi Rivera is taking over as spa director at the Norwich Spa & Salon at Graduate Providence, according to The Day.

The Norwich Spa & Salon at Graduate Providence in Providence, RI, announced that Heidi Rivera is taking over as spa director, according to The Day.

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Rivera previously worked as assistant spa director at The Norwich Spa at Foxwoods. She has almost 30 years of experience in the spa beauty and wellness industry.

The Norwich Spas are owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

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