FROM YOUR CHAIRMAN
2016
ISPA BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
ELECTED OFFICERS
“We make a living
by what we get,
but we make a life
by what we give.”
— SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL
t is often easy to forget the value
of generosity when we are in the
midst of abundance, but being
reminded of how blessed we are
allows us to reconnect to a bigger
purpose in life. This issue of Pulse
highlights the spa industry’s
magnanimous heart (read the
“The Giving Heart” on page 34) to give back to the community it serves. Personally, I
see it necessary to be inspired by how others are giving back so that we may also
reignite our passion within to make a greater impact to the lives of others.
But generosity goes beyond digging into our pockets to donate to a cause or organization. Every day we practice generosity by giving our hearts to our guests. By doing
so, we instill in them a passion for healthy living. By giving our time or resources, we
are able to make a difference—and when our efforts matter, then we matter.
However, giving one’s time, talent and self can be very draining. Therefore, we must
take care of ourselves so that the act of giving doesn’t become a selfish act. Instead, it
is an act that supports our continued gift of supporting the lives of the people around
us. Every day we work hard to be a gracious host, to be enjoyable, to fix issues, to make
people happy but to truly have a sustainable energy to make the largest impact, we must
take the time to recuperate, take our own advice and give back to our selves.
Give of yourself and you will get back more than you have given. After all, the circle
of giving is like a boomerang. The more you have given, the better you feel. The better
you feel, the more you want to engage and give back. How about you? How willing are
you to throw that boomerang so others may have more? And more importantly, how
gracious are you to accept the gifts back after receiving more in return?
—TODD SHAW, CHAIRMAN
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October 2016
CHAIRMAN
Todd Shaw
VICE CHAIRMAN
Todd Hewitt
Shangri-La International
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Laura Parsons
ESPA International (US) Ltd.
(Spa Division)
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMEN
Ella Stimpson
The Spa at Sea Island
Michael Tompkins
Hutchinson Consulting
DIRECTORS
Sharilyn Abbajay
ISPA Foundation Vice Chairman
Noel Asmar
Noel Asmar Group, Inc.
Blake Feeney
Chaleur Beauty
Michael Harmsworth
ESPA International (US) Ltd.
Kristine Huffman
Huffman Hospitality Concepts
Garrett Mersberger
Kohler Co.
Julie Oliff
St. Regis Aspen
Frank Pitsikalis
ISPA Foundation Chairman
Eric Stephenson
Well World Group
Dawn Tardif
BodiScience Wellness Center & Spa
Todd Walter
Red Door Spas
Lynne McNees
International SPA Association
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Brent A. Bauer, MD
Mayo Clinic
CHAIRMEN’S COUNCIL
Past ISPA Chairmen who
are current members:
Gayle Brady • Brady Spa Consulting
Jeff Kohl • Spa & Club Ideations
Jean Kolb • Well By Choice
John Korpi • Korpi & Korpi
Kate Mearns • 5 Spa Consulting LLC
Jim Root • Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Jane Segerberg • Segerberg Spa
Consulting, LLC
Deborah Waldvogel • Sedona Resorts