THIS MONTH WE ASKED : What is the springtime event or ritual that helps you leave the winter blues behind ?

Lynne McNees • President lynne . mcnees @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4260 “ Watching the acres of flowers my cute husband planted for me bloom !”

Crystal Ducker • Vice President of Research & Communications crystal . ducker @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4427 “ Golf — lots of golf ! Especially The Masters ; as a family we watch the coverage , place a few wagers and play a round to the spring golf season .”

Josh Corman • Director of Education and Research josh . corman @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4372 “ The sights and sounds of a baseball game . Nothing says spring to me like the crack of a bat and the corresponding roar of a crowd ( which we ’ ll hopefully be able to hear soon )!

Amy Finder • Graphic Designer amy . finder @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.963.1877 “ Opening the windows and doors , listening to the birds and critters , getting out in nature and working in the garden infuse me with new life each spring .”

Nelson Lane • Marketing Manager nelson . lane @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.551.3906 “ I love opening my blinds and windows to let in the spring sunlight ! Nothing boosts my mood more quickly .”

Samantha Smith • Project Manager samantha . smith @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.219.3619 “ For me , celebrating Easter is so meaningful , and that ’ s when the end of winter seems real .”

Marja Walker • Graphic Designer marja . walker @ ispastaff . com • 1.520.891.3439 “ Two things , really : Watching the desert come alive with stunning cactus flowers and the Sea of Cortez warming up enough to swim again . Heaven .”

Stacie Wallace • Membership Manager stacie . wallace @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4292 “ Walks in the park or going hiking on a sunny day ! Any way to get outside and soak up the sun after feeling cooped up for a few months .”

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ISPA advances the spa industry by providing invaluable educational and networking opportunities , promoting the value of the spa experience and speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and growth .

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