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THE SPA SHIFT Announcements marking spa industry players on the move .
● Denise Haddaway has rejoined the Spa at Colonial Williamsburg as Spa Director .
● Stephanie Rest was named Spa & Wellness Director at The Watergate Hotel in Washington , D . C .
● Suzanne Holbrook has been promoted to Senior Corporate Director of Marriott International of the Americas after serving four years as Corporate Director of Spa Operations .
● Michele Bonarigo has been appointed Director of Spa and Fitness for Williams Island in Aventura , Florida .
● Halley Hargonich has been named Spa Manager at the The Palms Hotel + Spa - Aveda Spa + Salon in Miami Beach , Florida .
● Natural product manufacturer Body Bliss announced Pam Sculthorp as CEO .
Denise Haddaway
Suzanne Holbrook
Halley Hargonich
Stephanie Rest
Michele Bonarigo
Pam Sculthorp
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS
1 . Massage Heights Corporate LLC unveiled a new property in Cypress , Texas , launching the rollout of the brand ’ s new Retreat design , showcasing contemporary design with a natural , soft palette and wood tones . The company is on target to open 40 locations this year and aims to open 300 Retreats by the end of 2018 .
2 . Hyatt Hotels Corporation has acquired Miraval Group , which will form a distinct new wellness category within the Hyatt portfolio of brands . The acquisition will include Miraval ’ s flagship property in Tucson , Arizona , as well as continue Miraval ’ s plans to redevelop the recently acquired Travaasa Resort in Austin , Texas .
NEW ON THE MENU
1 . The Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village , Nevada offered the Apres Ski Boot Relief Massage . The treatment included an aromatherapy salt scrub for the legs and feet , followed by a warming paraffin application with arm and hand massages .
2 . The Hyatt Regency Trinidad ’ s Spa Esencia added new treatments to its HydraFacial line including the HydraBright Facial to minimize dark spots and pigmentation and Growth Factor Anti-Aging Facial to give the skin a hydrating boost .
3 . Through a new partnership , Jacqueline Piotaz Switzerland treatments and products will be exclusively available in North America at Montage Resort & Spa properties including Montage Deer Valley in Park City , Utah , Montage Kapalua Bay in Lahaina , Hawaii , and Montage Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach , California .
4 . Remede Spa , The St . Regis Punta Mita in Nayarit , Mexico will be the only resort spa in Mexico to offer flotation therapy . The new treatment utilizes a state-ofthe-art float pod which creates a zero-gravity feeling .
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24 PULSE ■ March / April 2017