ISPA HEADQUARTERS TEAM
THIS MONTH WE ASKED : A change of seasons is a time for contemplating other adjustments . What is one change you are hoping to incorporate into your personal or professional life ?
Lynne McNees • President lynne . mcnees @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4260 “ Set clear and manageable life / work boundaries and stick with them .”
Crystal Ducker • Vice President crystal . ducker @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4427 “ Shifting my focus to look at my time as having a dedicated value associated with it to ensure I prioritize my days thoughtfully and say ‘ no ’ more often to things I can ’ t justify adding to the lineup .”
Elly Boling • Membership Coordinator elly . boling @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4292 “ I find that a change in the seasons is a great time for reflection . I hope to spend more time thinking about my goals for the future and planning out the steps to reach those goals .”
Chelsea Compton • Director of Membership chelsea . compton @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4334 “ Making time for more physical activity as the days grow shorter will help boost my focus in both my personal and professional life .”
Sydney Doctor • Director of Sales sydney . doctor @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.279.0801 “ Remembering to give myself more grace in all areas .”
Amy Finder • Graphic Designer amy . finder @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.963.1877 “ It is easy for me to get distracted , especially when life gets busy , and I want to ensure I ’ m still being fully present with the people in my life and with myself .”
Nelson Lane • Senior Marketing Manager nelson . lane @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.551.3906 “ Upon returning from my midday break and sitting down to work , I want to develop the discipline of taking a minute to close my eyes and center my intentions for the afternoon .”
Jessica Roberts • Marketing Specialist jessica . roberts @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.425.5072 “ As the days get shorter , I often find myself gravitating toward more screen time . My goal for this year is to be mindful of that transition and limit my screen time throughout the fall and winter .”
Samantha Smith • Project Manager samantha . smith @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.219.3619 “ Fall is such a perfect time for an overall reset . I am focusing on identifying simple joys in each day — the good things in life cannot be found on screens .”
Marja Walker • Graphic Designer marja . walker @ ispastaff . com • 1.520.891.3439 “ Staying in the moment and enjoying the time and people I ’ m with . Trying to not let the unknown ruin the present .”
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Scot T . Gillies • Executive Editor scot . gillies @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4372 “ Allowing myself some daily ‘ down time .’ Shorter days and crisper air just create a good environment for relaxation and restoration .”
Alexandra Harper-Sharapov • Director of Education alexandra . harper-sharapov @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.359.8010 “ I find myself going full speed ahead all day , every day . I want to take a little time to slow down , relax and focus on the people and hobbies that mean the most to me .”
VISION
To be the leader in promoting and enhancing the well-being of the spa industry and the people it serves .
MISSION
ISPA advances the spa industry by providing invaluable educational and networking opportunities , promoting the value of the spa experience and speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and growth .
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