“ We ’ re going to continue to do these virtual programs , because we have members that have homes outside of Chicago , and they ’ ve really been enjoying them .”
— RENDY NELSON
Nelson thought that the demand for these kinds of virtual events would subside .“ What I realized was there was still a big population of members who weren ’ t comfortable coming back into the club , so I started a “ Wellness Wednesday ” program ,” she says . These half-hour virtual sessions include a segment dedicated to sound meditation — which Nelson has found to be very popular amidst the stresses of the pandemic — as well as facial and mindfulness tutorials . Nelson has even added a gratitude-focused weekly meditation session to the lineup , and she has been thrilled at the ways these events have allowed members to stay connected to the club .“ We ’ re going to continue to do these virtual programs , because we have members that have homes outside of Chicago , and they ’ ve really been enjoying them ," she says .
Partnering Up
When hosting traditional in-person spa events and education opportunities became more difficult during the pandemic , some spa leaders connected with resource partners to deliver a new kind of experience for guests eager to keep up their spa and wellness routines at home .
Livia Reddington , director of spa at Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton , South Carolina , organized a hands-on skin care master class featuring a resource partner ’ s lead global educator . Guests gathered in a banquet space large enough to allow them to remain physically distant as the educator led the entire group via Zoom . “ The event
A resource partner ' s Lead Educator conducted a virtual skin care master class for Montage Palmetto bluff , which utilized an available banquet space to accommodate guests safely .
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