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MEMBER UPDATES
1. Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain—based in
Paradise Valley, Arizona—will host another exclusive
Satori Meditation Retreat. On October 4-7, up to 12
guests can enjoy three nights of accommodations,
meals, guided meditation sessions and four spa
treatments with this retreat package. The spa has
also recently introduced a new category of spa therapists called “Sensei Therapists.” Sensei Therapists
perform highly specialized treatments that encompass a “mind, body and spirit” approach to
wellness. Among other specialties, they are trained
in oncology massage and restorative consultations.
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2. TouchAmerica Inc., located in Mebane, North
Carolina, has announced the formation of its
Advisory Board. The mission of the Board is to
envision creative wellness solutions for spas and
salons and lodging and retail spaces. Leon
Alexander, Blake Feeney, Cheryl Hartsough, Thor
Holm, Alison Howland, Robert Henry, Eva Jensch,
Gordon Tareta, Diane Trieste and Deborah
Waldvogel have been named members of the
company’s Advisory Board.
Leon Alexander
Blake Feeney
Cheryl Hartsough
Thor Holm
Alison Howland
Robert Henry
Eva Jensch
Gordon Tareta
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3. Spa Nordstrom has added Saltability products to its
treatment menu. Saltability’s Himalayan salt-based
spa line will be featured in the spa’s new Himalayan
Salt Stone Massage and offered to other spa services
as an add-on treatment. The Himalayan Salt Stone
Massage uses a warmed Himalayan salt stone to
ground and balance the body’s electromagnetic field.
Diane Trieste
Deborah Waldvogel
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4. The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark,
Missouri, home of Spa Shiki, is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation expected to be
completed in the fall. The renovation includes the
restoration of an historic 50-foot indoor waterfall,
which has already been completed.
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Pure Spa has opened in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The new spa at the Pelican Grand aims
for intimate luxury. George Powell-Lopez is its executive director of spa and Cassandra
Jertshagen joins the team as business developer.
Cheyenne Mountain Resort’s new spa, Alluvia, is now open for business. Located in
Colorado Springs, the spa features six treatment rooms, manicure and pedicure stations,
a private reception lobby, indoor and outdoor meditation and relaxation suites.
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