Founders series celebrates the originals who shaped the spa world

ulse’ s yearlong“ Founders” series celebrates the pioneers whose bold ideas and lasting impact continue to shape the spa world. In each issue, we honor one spa founder and one resource partner who helped define what’ s possible in our industry.

Spa Founders Hall of Fame( So Far!)

Alissa Bayer | milk + honey n Clodagh | Clodagh Design n Kathryn Dundas | Sublime Life n Noella Gabriel | Elemis Tara Grodjesk | Tara Spa Therapy n Sheila Johnson | Salamander Middleburg n Kevin Kelly | Civano Advisory Services n Gary Robie | ReadyCare

KNOW SOMEONE WE SHOULD FEATURE?

We’ re spotlighting the original founders who launched successful spas or founded companies whose products and services support the spa experience. If you know a visionary whose leadership helped shape the spa industry, we want to hear their story. Email us at ispa @ ispastaff. com. n

This tribute continues throughout 2025— stay tuned for more inspiring profiles.

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