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Universal Companies opens West Coast Wellness & Beauty Learning Center
04 Nov 2015 . BY Jane Kitchen
The west coast location will offer advanced continuing education for a broad range of wellness and beauty professionals / Shutterstock.com / 246115876
The west coast location will offer advanced continuing education for a broad range of wellness and beauty professionals / Shutterstock.com / 246115876
Spa distributor Universal Companies has opened an 8,500sq ft (790sq m) Wellness & Beauty Learning Center in Southern California, where it will provide educational classes and on-site training.

The Abingdon, Virginia-based spa distributor will use the west coast location to offer advanced continuing education for a broad range of wellness and beauty professionals, including spa and med-spa practitioners, estheticians, massage therapists, salon technicians, independent practitioners, and solopreneurs.

“Today’s spa-goers are much savvier because of their extensive access to wellness and beauty knowledge,” said Brenda Elliott, CEO of Universal Companies.

“Universal Companies’ mission is to help spas develop their businesses. This, combined with ongoing education, is a guaranteed way for spa owners and employees to grow spa operations by continuing to enhance the client experience. Our West Coast Wellness & Beauty Learning Center will help provide spas with the tools to keep abreast of the latest trends and advancements in treatments, beauty, and wellness.”

Located in Torrance, California, the centre will open in early 2016, but a limited number of classes are scheduled for this autumn. In addition to the 8,500sq ft of multiple classroom space, it will feature two fully equipped spa treatment rooms for live demonstrations and hands-on training.

A showroom for equipment, professional products, and supplies will also be on site, as well as meeting space for industry events. In addition, the new centre will also provide a venue for after-hours special events where educators, customers, students, industry representatives, and Universal Companies’ vendor partners can meet and network face-to-face.
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Universal Companies opens West Coast Wellness & Beauty Learning Center
04 Nov 2015 . BY Jane Kitchen
The west coast location will offer advanced continuing education for a broad range of wellness and beauty professionals / Shutterstock.com / 246115876
Spa distributor Universal Companies has opened an 8,500sq ft (790sq m) Wellness & Beauty Learning Center in Southern California, where it will provide educational classes and on-site training.

The Abingdon, Virginia-based spa distributor will use the west coast location to offer advanced continuing education for a broad range of wellness and beauty professionals, including spa and med-spa practitioners, estheticians, massage therapists, salon technicians, independent practitioners, and solopreneurs.

“Today’s spa-goers are much savvier because of their extensive access to wellness and beauty knowledge,” said Brenda Elliott, CEO of Universal Companies.

“Universal Companies’ mission is to help spas develop their businesses. This, combined with ongoing education, is a guaranteed way for spa owners and employees to grow spa operations by continuing to enhance the client experience. Our West Coast Wellness & Beauty Learning Center will help provide spas with the tools to keep abreast of the latest trends and advancements in treatments, beauty, and wellness.”

Located in Torrance, California, the centre will open in early 2016, but a limited number of classes are scheduled for this autumn. In addition to the 8,500sq ft of multiple classroom space, it will feature two fully equipped spa treatment rooms for live demonstrations and hands-on training.

A showroom for equipment, professional products, and supplies will also be on site, as well as meeting space for industry events. In addition, the new centre will also provide a venue for after-hours special events where educators, customers, students, industry representatives, and Universal Companies’ vendor partners can meet and network face-to-face.
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Rebalance Tech ramps up Impulse rollout
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance Tech, according to distributor Spa Vision.
Nilo Spa Design introduces Marea dry flotation bed
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres of water to support the body evenly in a zero-gravity-like experience.
Esse Skincare upgrades Probiotic Serum with fourth live probiotic species
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species.
Voya launches Resurge Hair and Scalp Elixir and spa treatments
Organic seaweed spa brand Voya has developed a lightweight scalp serum called Resurge Hair and Scalp Elixir.
Templespa releases brightening Glass Act eye serum
Templespa has developed a memory gel serum called Glass Act that is designed to cool, comfort and revive the delicate skin found around the eyes.
Sweet Bee Organics enters spa market at The Ned London with magnesium-infused treatment
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first treatment at the hotel and members’ club The Ned London, in the UK.
OSKIA unveils Midnight Eye Q cream for nocturnal repair
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has been designed to regenerate the delicate skin in alignment with the body’s circadian rhythm.
Epicutis launches Hydrobiome Serum and professional-only Massage Oil
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term skin health, barrier recovery and microbiome harmony. 
Cellcosmet releases Hydra-Soothing Mask for sensitive and sensitised skin
Swiss skincare brand Cellcosmet has released its Hydra-Soothing Mask to meet what it sees as a rise in demand for sensitive and sensitised skin products following cosmetic treatments.
Aromatherapy Associates creates new Calm Confidence at-home ritual
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Landsberg First Class Aesthetic launches Thermoceutical’s EXO Regentron Eyecontour
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