If you aren’t quite sure how to answer that question, consider this very bold reply below, which was in response to one of the five questions posed to delegates planning to attend the upcoming Global Spa and Wellness Summit (GSWS) in Aspen, Colorado: What do you see as the main innovations in the spa/wellness industry (existing and future)? True innovation, rather than progressive improvement, in spa/wellness has been stagnant since 1957 when Harold Zinkin (Muscle Beach!) patented his Read More...

It’s the poster child for a luxurious spa experience. The Hot Stone Massage is synonymous with relaxation, health, wellness… Read More...

Dr. Sabine Zenker welcomes us to her clinic in Munich, Germany and she shares her thoughts on cosmetic dermatology, technology, and the operations of her clinic. Dr. Sabine Zenker is a well know European dermatologist who has a passion for clinical research and teaching that we’ve been wanting to interview for some time. We finally got together to learn what this German dermatologist thinks.  Name: Sabine Zenker, MDClinic: Dr. Zenker DermatologyLocation: Munich, Read More...

Naturally, I found this recipe on Pinterest. What better place for a simple, crafty, delicious Spa Pop than Pinterest? In your tummy. After a barbecue. On a blazing 95 degree midsummer day. Courtesy of Family Fresh Cooking, try this tasty combo of spa ingredients for a light, sweet, cold and refreshing summer popsicle treat! Not to be [...] Read More...

Ever since our Design and Organizational Expert, Bobby Berk, announced his Spring Cleaning challenge to help us CLEAN IT UP, I’ve been super pumped to ditch my “you never know when you might need it” attitude and embrace Bobby’s “when in doubt, throw it out” mantra. I was so excited about purging my home (in a healthy way) of all of the junk I’ve acquired over the years. As the challenge progressed… Read More...

Have you ever been put in the bad situation of believing you need to fill an opening out of need? You post and ad and literally the first few people that respond and can walk and chew gum get the job.  How did that ever work out for you… There is a real skill set to interviewing & selecting the “A” players that will create the WOW factor even without all the tech behind them. The question I’m most often asked is how to find them, interview them and hire Read More...

Relatively newly practicing physicians may not know that the Medicare physician payment system changed pretty substantially in the early nineties. This was by design. The perception of those who designed this new system was that certain services were overpaid and others underpaid. It likely had much more to do with ratcheting down the costs of health care. As physician fees constitute only 10-20% of the entire equation, the wisdom of concentrating on physician’s fees to change the Read More...

We here at Spa Week are all about a good spa deal and a great giveaway, but when we heard that Reve SalonSpa in San Mateo, CA was giving away a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250… Read More...

This May, Spa Week and Denise Austin have joined forces with prestigious Hilton Head Health, a premier weight loss spa and health retreat. Celebrating over 35 years, Hilton Head Health (H3) prides itself on delivering an exceptional experience in Weight Loss, Fitness, Nutrition, and SELF (Stress Management, Empowerment, Longevity, and Fulfillment) through personal and… Read More...

There are so many things to think about when embarking on a exciting trip or vacation. What to wear, where to stay and dine, how many pairs of shoes to pack, should I bring my floral or leopard print bikini? (I assume both, right?)… Read More...

When a fit mom is faced with a situation in which she can no longer be, where does she turn? This day-after-Mother’s Day Hot Mom Monday, one of our newer Squad member Elena Sonnino… Read More...

CT3+V = A simple equation for creating or restoring facial beauty. We all know that “Beauty” is in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to creating and restoring facial beauty, we collaborate and negotiate with our patients (and sometimes their family and friends) to optimize the result and reduce the risk by using more conservative aliqotes of different techniques and technologies. Each practitioner brings their own unique skill-set and biases to the procedure room. We Read More...

Dr. Todd Schlifstein brings 4 years of management experience with his passions for sports medicine and cosmetic medicine. We had a chance to talk with Dr. Schlifstein on combining his interests to develop a wellness center and medical spa in the heart of NYC. Name: Todd R. Schlifstein, D.O.Location: New York, NYWebsite: fountainmedicalgroup.com That’s interesting: Dr. Schlifstein is a Patient’s Choice Award Recipient from 2009-2011. He is a speaker and consultant for Read More...

When was the last time you had a $10 spa pedicure? The Westin Kierland Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary by offering guests ten different signature resort experiences for just $10 between May 25 and September 4, 2012. Alas, there is just one $10 experience per room per night. View a photo gallery of Westin Kierland Resort. … Read Full Post Read More...

Happy Mother’s Day, mama! We made some ecards for our Hot Mom Spa Squad, and wanted to share them with you all. Thank you for spa-ing and have a beautiful day.   Read More...