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Letters: Letters
We need sales people in spas says consultant Helen Merchant
Interview -Rich Weissmann: Rich Weissmann
Weissmann, a partner at private equity firm KSL, talks spa investment with Rhianon Howells and reveals its plans for the Miraval brand
Wellness: All in the mind
Twin Peaks director David Lynch has a foundation which uses meditation to help those facing extreme trauma and stress. Julie Cramer talks to the foundation’s co-founder Bob Roth
Noel Asmar expands for curves Noel Asmar Uniforms has expanded its collection to incorporate a greater range of sizes. The spa and hospitality uniform manufacturer now offers sizes 3XL-5XL. The collections by designer Noel Asmar are intended to be flattering, functional and elegant, with styles that follow the natural curve of a woman’s body. The company says the signature spa material it uses features four way stretch to provide the best fit for every body type.
Recently, Noel Asmar Uniforms has entered into a formal relationship with WTS International and the Woodhouse Spa Group – two well-known spa companies based in the US. WTS will choose from a range of fashion-forward designs for the top-tier spas it manages. Meanwhile, the manufacturer created an upscale wrap tunic for Woodhouse in a chocolate colour to complement its branding.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Noel Asmar
Noel Asmar expands for curves
Spastream shower offers expert water massage Aquademy’s Spastream is a vichy shower featuring 1,200 water points designed to replicate the manual skill of an experienced masseur. It will provide rejuvenating, de-stressing and anti-ageing water massage treatments – there are 16 pre-set programmes and a manual mode is also available. The 1,200 water points are grouped into 50 massage jets and the unit also boasts six colour therapy spotlights, integrated speakers/audio system and an essence diffuser. Spastream is monitored and controlled via a touch screen keyboard.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Aquademy
Spastream shower offers expert water massage
Enveloping night cream by Phytomer Phytomer has launched an ‘ultra-comfortable’ enveloping cream. Based on the synergy of two marine ingredients, HydraSea Night Plumping Rich Cream has been created to provide optimum skin hydration during the night. Using the company’s concept of ‘hydrafusion’, the cream includes a high concentrate of red algae, furcellaria lumbricalis, which is hydrolysed by a green method and then made into a complex with marine minerals. This ingredient blends into the epidermis to provide the skin with a moisturising infusion – it’s designed to plump up and hydrate the epidermis from its deepest layers right up to the surface.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Phytomer
Enveloping night cream by Phytomer
ITW reveals waterbed capsule New from ITW Waterbeds is Concoon – an encapsulated 32?C system which gives the user a feeling of weightlessness and tranquility. According to ITW, back pain and general aches are relieved. Undisturbed by external influences, an integrated light therapy system ensures further relaxation. Additionally, an integrated sound system offers different acoustic options – a special subwoofer transmits the sound through the water mattress to the user’s torso.
Spa-kit.net keyword: ITW
ITW reveals waterbed capsule
Relaxing ceramics from Sommerhuber Sommerhuber has combined the gentle ceramic heat and traditional hammam treatments in its latest product. The Hammam Oval bed has been designed with soft lying surfaces to foster a sense of deep relaxation. The ceramic is heated via infrared technology which, Sommerhuber says, boosts circulation, dissolves muscle tension and enhances the immune system.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Sommerhuber
Relaxing ceramics from Sommerhuber
Bells ring out for Gloster side tables Gloster, which makes traditional and contemporary outdoor furniture, has created a small side table made from joining two bells together. The Bells tables form an elegant shape, and are made from aluminium and teak, with the teak elements featuring a buffed finish. Available in four colours – white, black, light blue and orange.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Gloster
Bells ring out for Gloster side tables
Treatment room kits from BC Softwear The treatment bed makeover kits by BC Softwear have been put together to help spas to create a new look while reducing room turnover times and laundry levels. The kits are available in Gold, Silver, and Bronze editions and include pure Egyptian cotton 650gsm luxury towels for professional use. Separately, the company has launched its ‘super deluxe’ Monaco – a 770gsm towel of “exceptional quality” for the most luxurious spas and hotels.
Spa-kit.net keywords: BC Softwear
Treatment room kits from BC Softwear
E-commerce solution links to Nymphéa spa software SequoiaSoft, founded by ADN-informatique and SoftBooking, and hospitality agency Spa Collexion has launched an online booking solution dedicated to spas, which is modelled on and connected to Nymphéa software. An e-commerce and web marketing platform, E-Nymphea Collexion is designed to allow spas to combine the online booking of treatments with the sale of gift vouchers. The solution also enables users to book fitness and group classes in real-time.
Spa-kit.net keyword: ADN
E-commerce solution links to Nymphéa spa software
Biologique Recherche adds a personal touch A new treatment programme from Biologique Recherche offers a bespoke approach to skincare. The personalised Haute Couture 1-month Programme focuses on specific skin issues and begins with a Skin Instant measurement session, backed by a visual analysis, photographs and a dermo-cosmetic questionnaire. Products from the Biologique Recherche skincare range are then selected for a customised treatment. Following that, customers are presented with a made to-measure cream and serum and an at home prescription sheet.
The package provides a more targeted approach to skincare than Biologique Recherche’s existing six-month programme, which some customers found difficult to commit to.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Biologique Recherche
Biologique Recherche adds a personal touch
Infrared marble massage bench Carved from a single block of marble, Fabio Allemano’s ‘Square’ brings infrared technology to the treatment table market. It’s been designed for a range of wet massages and body treatments, or can be used as a relaxing daybed. The internal radiating heat system goes up to 41.5°C and the bed can be used both indoors and outdoors. It’s also available with different marble and colour combinations.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Fabio Allemano
Infrared marble massage bench
Vine tuning by Christina Fine wines have been taken as the inspiration for a new product line from the Christina Company. The Château de Beauté range applies the antioxidant benefits of grapes, wine and their byproducts to skin rejuvenating and cell energising cosmetics. The product line consolidates a number of active ingredients in order to deliver age-control benefits and the formula has been designed to restore moisture in skin, blurring away lines and wrinkles.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Christina
Vine tuning by Christina
Hommage skincare caters to Asian men Hommage Asia has launched a paraben-free skincare line especially for the Asian man. The products in the Grooming Collection will be available at The Wynn Macau, Pacific Cigar and other select outlets in early 2015. Among the products in the 10-strong range are the Prime shave oil and Rescue, a new age defence lotion.
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the
most valued practices in the fields of wellness and recovery. [more...]
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2015 issue 1
Letters: Letters
We need sales people in spas says consultant Helen Merchant
Interview -Rich Weissmann: Rich Weissmann
Weissmann, a partner at private equity firm KSL, talks spa investment with Rhianon Howells and reveals its plans for the Miraval brand
Wellness: All in the mind
Twin Peaks director David Lynch has a foundation which uses meditation to help those facing extreme trauma and stress. Julie Cramer talks to the foundation’s co-founder Bob Roth
Noel Asmar expands for curves Noel Asmar Uniforms has expanded its collection to incorporate a greater range of sizes. The spa and hospitality uniform manufacturer now offers sizes 3XL-5XL. The collections by designer Noel Asmar are intended to be flattering, functional and elegant, with styles that follow the natural curve of a woman’s body. The company says the signature spa material it uses features four way stretch to provide the best fit for every body type.
Recently, Noel Asmar Uniforms has entered into a formal relationship with WTS International and the Woodhouse Spa Group – two well-known spa companies based in the US. WTS will choose from a range of fashion-forward designs for the top-tier spas it manages. Meanwhile, the manufacturer created an upscale wrap tunic for Woodhouse in a chocolate colour to complement its branding.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Noel Asmar
Noel Asmar expands for curves
Spastream shower offers expert water massage Aquademy’s Spastream is a vichy shower featuring 1,200 water points designed to replicate the manual skill of an experienced masseur. It will provide rejuvenating, de-stressing and anti-ageing water massage treatments – there are 16 pre-set programmes and a manual mode is also available. The 1,200 water points are grouped into 50 massage jets and the unit also boasts six colour therapy spotlights, integrated speakers/audio system and an essence diffuser. Spastream is monitored and controlled via a touch screen keyboard.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Aquademy
Spastream shower offers expert water massage
Enveloping night cream by Phytomer Phytomer has launched an ‘ultra-comfortable’ enveloping cream. Based on the synergy of two marine ingredients, HydraSea Night Plumping Rich Cream has been created to provide optimum skin hydration during the night. Using the company’s concept of ‘hydrafusion’, the cream includes a high concentrate of red algae, furcellaria lumbricalis, which is hydrolysed by a green method and then made into a complex with marine minerals. This ingredient blends into the epidermis to provide the skin with a moisturising infusion – it’s designed to plump up and hydrate the epidermis from its deepest layers right up to the surface.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Phytomer
Enveloping night cream by Phytomer
ITW reveals waterbed capsule New from ITW Waterbeds is Concoon – an encapsulated 32?C system which gives the user a feeling of weightlessness and tranquility. According to ITW, back pain and general aches are relieved. Undisturbed by external influences, an integrated light therapy system ensures further relaxation. Additionally, an integrated sound system offers different acoustic options – a special subwoofer transmits the sound through the water mattress to the user’s torso.
Spa-kit.net keyword: ITW
ITW reveals waterbed capsule
Relaxing ceramics from Sommerhuber Sommerhuber has combined the gentle ceramic heat and traditional hammam treatments in its latest product. The Hammam Oval bed has been designed with soft lying surfaces to foster a sense of deep relaxation. The ceramic is heated via infrared technology which, Sommerhuber says, boosts circulation, dissolves muscle tension and enhances the immune system.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Sommerhuber
Relaxing ceramics from Sommerhuber
Bells ring out for Gloster side tables Gloster, which makes traditional and contemporary outdoor furniture, has created a small side table made from joining two bells together. The Bells tables form an elegant shape, and are made from aluminium and teak, with the teak elements featuring a buffed finish. Available in four colours – white, black, light blue and orange.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Gloster
Bells ring out for Gloster side tables
Treatment room kits from BC Softwear The treatment bed makeover kits by BC Softwear have been put together to help spas to create a new look while reducing room turnover times and laundry levels. The kits are available in Gold, Silver, and Bronze editions and include pure Egyptian cotton 650gsm luxury towels for professional use. Separately, the company has launched its ‘super deluxe’ Monaco – a 770gsm towel of “exceptional quality” for the most luxurious spas and hotels.
Spa-kit.net keywords: BC Softwear
Treatment room kits from BC Softwear
E-commerce solution links to Nymphéa spa software SequoiaSoft, founded by ADN-informatique and SoftBooking, and hospitality agency Spa Collexion has launched an online booking solution dedicated to spas, which is modelled on and connected to Nymphéa software. An e-commerce and web marketing platform, E-Nymphea Collexion is designed to allow spas to combine the online booking of treatments with the sale of gift vouchers. The solution also enables users to book fitness and group classes in real-time.
Spa-kit.net keyword: ADN
E-commerce solution links to Nymphéa spa software
Biologique Recherche adds a personal touch A new treatment programme from Biologique Recherche offers a bespoke approach to skincare. The personalised Haute Couture 1-month Programme focuses on specific skin issues and begins with a Skin Instant measurement session, backed by a visual analysis, photographs and a dermo-cosmetic questionnaire. Products from the Biologique Recherche skincare range are then selected for a customised treatment. Following that, customers are presented with a made to-measure cream and serum and an at home prescription sheet.
The package provides a more targeted approach to skincare than Biologique Recherche’s existing six-month programme, which some customers found difficult to commit to.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Biologique Recherche
Biologique Recherche adds a personal touch
Infrared marble massage bench Carved from a single block of marble, Fabio Allemano’s ‘Square’ brings infrared technology to the treatment table market. It’s been designed for a range of wet massages and body treatments, or can be used as a relaxing daybed. The internal radiating heat system goes up to 41.5°C and the bed can be used both indoors and outdoors. It’s also available with different marble and colour combinations.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Fabio Allemano
Infrared marble massage bench
Vine tuning by Christina Fine wines have been taken as the inspiration for a new product line from the Christina Company. The Château de Beauté range applies the antioxidant benefits of grapes, wine and their byproducts to skin rejuvenating and cell energising cosmetics. The product line consolidates a number of active ingredients in order to deliver age-control benefits and the formula has been designed to restore moisture in skin, blurring away lines and wrinkles.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Christina
Vine tuning by Christina
Hommage skincare caters to Asian men Hommage Asia has launched a paraben-free skincare line especially for the Asian man. The products in the Grooming Collection will be available at The Wynn Macau, Pacific Cigar and other select outlets in early 2015. Among the products in the 10-strong range are the Prime shave oil and Rescue, a new age defence lotion.
Manipulating the gut microbiome could become a powerful tool for preserving brain health and
resilience as people age, according to research led by Professor Paola Tognini, a neuroscientist
at the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy.
Jessica Sloyan, a wellness operations and training expert, has established an independent
private training academy to provide professional qualifications for practitioners looking to offer
immersive wellness experiences.
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has published its full 2026 US Spa Industry Study,
providing further insights into the region’s total US$1 billion (€855 million, £780 million)
industry revenue increase from 2024 to 2025.
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has
broken ground on phase two of the hot spring development – the Ameyalli Resort and Spa –
which is due to open in 2028.
TLee Spas and Wellness has revealed the design concept for a high-tech spa with body
mapping scanners to improve public health, for AI company Midjourney.
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
renovation with the debut of its Sandára Wellness Centre.
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across
the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans
to expand.
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research
initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry
perspectives.
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry
framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences.
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the
most valued practices in the fields of wellness and recovery. [more...]
