Renew Magazine - November/December 2008 - (Page 14)

renew spirit Connecting Through Touch:The Couples Massage Book By Peggy Morrison Horan Written by one of the founders of Esalen Massage School, you could merchandise this book with skin care products and massage oils, or pair it as a gift with couples’ massage packages. l book report ooking for a good read? At the recent Spa and Resort Expo and Conference in New York, show organizers introduced a new section featuring a range of books covering or inspired by the spa industry. Whether you retail them in your spa or just get a personal pick-me-up, here are some of our favorites: Five Good Minutes By Jeffrey Brantley, M.D. When you’ve only got a short break between clients, choose one of the 100 mindful practices in this book. Each one promises to help you turn ﬁve minutes into a perfect opportunity to find calm, focus and peace. Everyday Bliss for Busy Women By Maryann Webster, M.E. Really, who among us isn’t a busy woman? This book is perfect for retail or as inspiration for owners and practitioners trying to balance life and work. It includes simple, in-the-moment energy-balancing tips that can boost energy and foster wellness. Are your spa customers getting the treatment? Do your customers have a positive experience when they call or visit? Are your employees' phone and service skills eﬀective? With most spa services occurring one-on-one behind closed doors, HOW DO YOU KNOW? With an undercover Operation Spa program, you can identify and correct any weaknesses and • Attract new/retain existing clients • Pinpoint training needs • Determine what's working, what's not • Encourage employee retention • Monitor employee compliance with YOUR spa procedures full An Esthetician’s Guide to Working With Physicians By Susanne S. Warﬁeld If you’re an esthetician aiming to work in the growing medispa world, this book is for you. It covers a variety of career options, putting together a resume for the medical profession, how to get an interview, what to negotiate in an employment agreement and more. Spa Living: Ideas,Tips & Recipes for Revitalizing Body-Mind-Spirit By Sunamita Lin This book covers all things spa: spa cuisine, meditation techniques, spa treatment, and ways for clients to take the spa experience home. It’s perfect to retail alongside spa lifestyle items, like candles, essential oils and cozy robes. Go to renewprofessional.com and click on “Bookstore” to ﬁnd these and other spa books. OPERATION PERFOMANCE EVALUATION Learn what your customers already know. Call Operation Spa & get with the program! Spa 877.677.7248 operationspa@sbcglobal.net www.operationspa.com http://www.operationspa.com http://www.renewprofessional.com http://www.operationspa.com

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Renew Magazine - November/December 2008 Contents Editor's Letter Renew Mind/Face/Body/Spirit Reflect Role Models Editor's Pick Great Expectations Top 10 Buzz-Worthy Ingredients In the Room Solutions Inside Ingredients

Renew Magazine - November/December 2008

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