Take care of yourself. We all say it to our clients, but how many of us do it? Making yourself a priority can feel selfish or cause a bad case of guilt. But consider this: you can invest in yourself from a place of wellness and self-love or spend money and time on the path of physical and emotional recovery. Either way, you will be…

STATEMENT: Cold water shrinks pores. FACTS: The skin contains thousands of tiny pores. These small openings appear on its surface. Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands each have a valid purpose. Their size is genetically predetermined and may vary by ethnicity. Since pores do not have muscles, they cannot open and close. Hence, you cannot actually shrink them.

Most clients who walk through the door are concerned about aging. How can you make the biggest impact in the treatment room?

The intricacies of spa operations are ever-changing and growing, driven by trends such as the increasing inclusion of spas in the hospitality and medical arenas. According to the International Spa Association’s 2013 U.S. Spa Industry Study, total spa industry revenue in the United States reached a record high of $14 billion. Indicators of positive growth included revenue, spa visits, revenue per visit, number of employees,…