SpaTrade Treatment Trend Webinar Series Now Available On-demand

Largest online resource for spa professionals offers an insider's look at the hottest new trends in spa treatments, treatment tables and furnishings. Now available on-demand­-SpaTrade's two part Spa Treatment Trends webinar series at www.spatrade.com/webinar/archive. More than 100 spa owners and managers participated in the live events­Cutting Edge Treatment Trends on August 21st and Treatment Room Trends on August 28th. "The live events are especially useful. Attendees are able to ask specific questions to the speakers through our interactive chat feature," says Nancy Griffin, CEO of SpaTrade. "In addition, the convenience of the on-demand recordings is very appealing to those not able to make the live event."

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) September 8, 2007 -- Now available on-demand­--SpaTrade's two part Spa Treatment Trends webinar series at www.spatrade.com/webinar/archive. More than 100 spa owners and managers participated in the live events­Cutting Edge Treatment Trends on August 21st and Treatment Room Trends on August 28th. "The live events are especially useful. Attendees are able to ask specific questions to the speakers through our interactive chat feature," says Nancy Griffin, CEO of SpaTrade. "In addition, the convenience of the on-demand recordings is very appealing to those not able to make the live event."

With over 20 years dedicated to the spa industry, Kim Collier shared her expertise from around this globe in the webinar Cutting Edge Treatment Trends. Collier, the founder of Jamu Asian Spa Rituals, was joined by special guest Paul Telford, Director of Spa & Recreation from Kahala Resort & Spa, Honolulu, Hawaii. Telford stressed the importance of authentic spa rituals and highly qualified therapists. Key treatment trends include:

Savvy Spa-goers: Consumers are looking for results and a genuine experience. The focus should be on creating an indigenous menu that reflects the local environment and traditions and stresses quality over quantity.

Tradition and Technology: There is a trend toward combining tradition with technology ­examples are electromagnetic and light therapy, skin rejuvenation technology, lasers, and body sculpting.

Spa Therapist of the Future: A combination of artist and scientist, the therapist of the futures is well studied, well-qualified, and multi-certified. Treatment rates may vary according to the "star" quality of the therapist.

"Guests' expectations of treatment rooms have changed dramatically in the past decade," was the message of SpaTrade's Treatment Room Trends webinar. Spa industry veterans Crista Stark from OAKWORKS® and Robert Mishkin from Comphy Co. shared their insights into transforming a treatment room into a comprehensive spa environment. Topics included innovations in treatment table design, creating the "perfect" treatment table through a combination of table, linens and bed coverings, and factoring your spa's total environmental impact.

Upcoming Live Webinars:

September 13: How to Create a Successful Business Plan for Your New Spa Project
Sponsor: Universal Companies

September 18: Consumer Safety & Advocacy--What you Don't Know Can Hurt You...and Your Clients
Sponsor: Wellness Enterprises

September 27: Software & Technology Update
Sponsor: Book4Time

About SpaTrade
Founded in 2000, SpaTrade www.spatrade.com is the leading online business resource for the international spa industry. With over 10,000 registered members. SpaTrade's website features a comprehensive knowledge base, breaking spa news, interactive forum, job board and marketplace in addition to on-demand webinars and podcasts. New entrants to the spa industry, as well as seasoned veterans count on SpaTrade as a trusted source of cutting-edge spa business intelligence.

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