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THE SPA SHIFT Announcements marking spa industry players on the move .
● Elemis has announced the appointment of Georgia Louise Vassanelli as Elemis Consulting Facialist .
● Naturopathica has named Heather Neufeld as Spa Director of Naturopathica Chelsea in New York , New York .
● Mohonk Mountain House has announced the appointment of Dr . Nina Smiley to Director of Mindfulness Programming .
● Mandarin Oriental Miami in Miami , Florida has appointed Clifford W . Atkinson as General Manager .
● Spa Shiki at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark , Missouri has announced the promotion of Jessica Smith to Assistant Spa Director .
Georgia Louise Vassanelli
Clifford W . Atkinson
● Phytomer Group Brands has appointed Allison Daugherty , a Phytomer Group Brands USA educator for more than 10 years , to Account Manager for the Western region .
● Blake Feeney has been named Vice President of Business Development at Chaleur Beauty in Henderson , Nevada .
● Kerstin Florian International in Lake Forest , California has appointed Julie Andrews as President .
Heather Neufeld
Jessica Smith
Blake Feeney
Dr . Nina Smiley
Allison Daugherty
Julie Andrews
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NEW ON THE MENU
1 . Spa Esencia at Hyatt Regency Trinidad in Port of Spain , Trinidad is offering three locally inspired organic treatments for guests . The Cocoa Bean Body Wrap uses locally sourced cococa beans infused with oils and spices to exfoliate the skin . The Papaya Body Polish contains Papain , a gentle exfoliant derived from papaya . The Royal Coconut Milk and Honey Ritual uses coconut milk , honey , sugar cane and exotic drift nut oils to exfoliate , hydrate and leave guests with glowing skin .
2 . Spa Revolutions in Escondido , California has expanded their selfheating Lava and Glacial massage body treatments to include facials . The shell facial combines the therapeutic warmth of Lava Shells with the cooling sensation of Glacial Shells to stimulate circulation and eliminate toxins while firming and toning the skin .
BRILLIANT IDEA TAC | The Assistant Company has developed a new Kiosk for fitness clubs which allows visitors to log in , book training sessions or spa appointments , and easily pay without their wallets .
20 PULSE ■ August 2016