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ISPA FLASHBACK In ISPA Flashback, an ongoing series in celebration of our 30th anniversary, we’re going to share with you the visual highlights of 30 years of ISPA, from 1991 to 2020. REFINING THE EXPERIENCE 2003 – 2005 THE MIDDLE OF THE 2020’S SAW ISPA refining its two biggest events: the ISPA Conference & Expo and the East Coast Media Event. The Media Event grew out of the “Media Luncheons” of the 1990s to become the premier way for spas to share the story of the industry with members of the press. It was in 2004 that the theme of the ISPA Conference & Expo took on its now-standard one-word format. Previously, themes included “Building Bridges: Wellness for the New Millennium” and “Impact 2000 – Defining the Future.” Meanwhile, 2004’s theme? “Balance.” Brevity is the soul of wit, as Shakespeare wrote. 18 PULSE ■ JUNE 2020