Spa College
Wednesday, June 24
2010
The Spa College News Bulletin

In This Issue..

Welcome
Three ebooks now published
Touching from the Heart Massage Intensive - Bali
Spa College: New design, new categories
Holistic Teacher and Shaman Healer - Tina Sacchi
New Harbinger Publications offers subscribers discount
Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy
Blogroll
Wellness Hideaways - relax and rejuvenate


Welcome

Costa RicaYou may have wondered where your newsletter has been, all these months. Well here it is - finally. 2009 going into 2010 was challenging on many levels but particularly health-wise. If you are living a healthy lifestyle that includes a vegetarian / vegan or raw-food diet or have been under a lot of stress or are getting older, you might want to read this article. It is the first part of part of My Personal Healing Journey.

If you are interested in reading back-issues of our newsletter, here they are: Spa College Eletter.

News Cast: Contributions welcome! If you have news you would like to share drop us a line

TAKE ACTION NOW. (415) 515.9262 or email director@spa-college.com

May your work thrive and your Being blossom. Nicolay - editor at large

Treatments for the Successful Spa- New eBook

What lies at the foundation of a successful spa? The treatments clients expect all over the world, delivered in a way that is uniquely yours!

This ebook details these crucial spa services, including how to design them, perform them and integrate them into your service menu.

By understanding how tantalizing treatments can be created from simple formulas you will give clients what they want, while providing a unique experience that keeps them coming back for more. You will love this insightful book with detailed illustrations, and invaluable information for anyone involved in the spa world.



Read more about this E-Book here: Spa Pros

Touching from the Heart - 2 week massage intensive in beautiful Bali, Indonesia
August 29th to September 12th, 2010

We are thrilled to announce this 14-day intensive in beautiful Bali. Needless to say this is a true opportunity to combine learning and vacationing at its best embracing the Spirit and Culture of Bali, Indonesia.

Hoping to see you there. Nicolay and Team

Classical Massage Therapy Training - 100 hours / 2 weeks: “Touching from the Heart. Certification intensive.
August 29. 2010  to September 12. 2010.

Become a massage therapist. Learn how to provide a full-body therapeutic massage!

Massage is the “bread and butter” of the spa and wellness space as well as a wonderful way to earn a living in private practice. Classical Massage 100 provides the foundation for working as a massage therapist in a professional setting.

The unique design of the course unlocks the potential in each student as we teach how to perform a full body therapeutic massage using a combination of techniques ranging from Swedish to Deep Tissue including Acupressure, Reflexology, Shiatsu and other well-known modalities.

Beginners as well as experienced massage therapists are welcome. Beginners with no experience will learn all they need to know to give an excellent professional massage. Experienced practitioners will learn new techniques and re-ignite their passion.

No previous experience necessary! Click here for more information: Classical Massage 100

Spa College Website Expands .

NEW EDUCATIONAL CATEGORIES

We are expanding the palette of resources we are offering our readers. Starting with this newsletter, we will be featuring additional categories of educational opportunities on our Spa College Website.

We will highlight some of the new categories in this and future newsletters.

Spa College aims to provide an easy-to-navigate and comprehensive portal to foundational and continuing education offered by the thought-leaders and experts in our field.

We have divided the educational offerings into 4 categories:

Online Education: Video and audio education that you can take directly on your computer. Now that high-speed internet connections are wide-spread, it has become easy to download or watch/listen to expert sharing their experience. We also list webinars in this category.

Educational Workshops are single or multi-day training events held at a particular location that usually requires some travel.

Educational Events are single shows, expos, conferences or fairs focussed on the field of health, wellness and beauty.

Educational Resources include academic institutions, literature, DVDs, e-books, audio and resource websites.

MULTIPLE PLATFORMS TO CONNECT AND NETWORK

Spa College is available on various platforms with varying content. We invite you to connect and network with fellow practitioners.

  • Spa College Facebook Group offers and invites anyone who joins to promote the resources they offer and discuss important issues of the industry.

  • Following Spa College Twitter will immediately keep you up-to-date on new calendar listings or news.

Follow us on Twitter Join our Facebook Group

Holistic Teacher and Shaman Healer - Tina Sacchi

Tina has been featured on many local and national television, radio shows and newspaper/magazine articles and was an international radio show host last year, hosting her radio show: Living Your Light. And she conducts workshops and seminars at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Honeywell, various colleges, Borders bookstores, libraries, etc.

For more information visit: www.tinasacchi.com

New Harbinger Publications offers subscribers discount


For more than thirty years, New Harbinger Publications has brought readers effective, scientifically sound self-help books that deal with a range of topics in psychology, health, and personal growth.


Launched by psychologist MATTHEW MCKAY and writer Patrick Fanning in 1973, New Harbinger pioneered a style of self-help book that has become the standard of today. Fanning and McKay believed that the job of a self-help book was to teach readers skills they could use to significantly improve the quality of their lives. These books might inspire and enlighten in their own way, but they had to offer real tools for real change. McKay and Fanning's writing partnership has yielded a dozen highly successful titles which have established the model for New Harbinger's other books.

By using this link, you have received a 15% discount on all purchases you make on the New Harbinger web site including Mary-Beth Janssen's new book Pleasure Healing.

To receive 15% off your ENTIRE order at New Harbinger publications click here!

PLEASURE HEALING: Spas have become self-care oases for millions of people living busy, hectic lives. And while your skin may be smoother when you leave, the relaxation response sparked by a visit to the spa is an equally invaluable gift. Pleasure Healing will help you give that gift to yourself every day by bringing relaxation and present-moment awareness into your life. As you incorporate mindfulness techniques including meditation, healing breathwork, conscious movement, and other pleasure-healing rituals into your daily routine, you'll notice the spa ethos transforming your mindset, calming stress, and enriching your life. To order and receive 15% off your ENTIRE order at New Harbinger publications click here!

 


Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy - by Carole Osborne-Sheets


If you are like most massage therapists, you prop a pregnant woman with multitudes of pillows then modify your general massage routine for the unusual position...not fathoming the extensive physiological, structural, and emotional adaptations of pregnancy... without the assurance of well researched, sound safety guidelines...and with the highest intentions to enhance the new mother's childbearing experience.


Now, spirit and practice can coalesce with the guidance of this textbook. Thorough clinical protocols and relevant procedures, supplemented by abundant references, photos and illustrations, bring over 22 years of maternity massage therapy expertise to your hands. This book will give you the comprehensive foundation you need to safely and effectively support the birth of a mother and her baby.

CHAPTERS:
• Benefits and Rationale
• Guidelines and Precautions
• Trimester Recommendations
• Labor and Birth Facilitation
• Postpartum Bodywork

To order click here: Pre- and Perinatal Massage

Blogroll

We're listing some of the resources we check in to on a regular basis because of their quality and usefulness. If you have a good resource please email us and we'll add it to this list.

• Personal growth and massage therapy: Gary Bayer
• Aromatherapy for professionals: Aromadina
• Armoatherapy for the general public: The Aroma Blog
• Massage Success Client-Attracting Blog: Jeff Sauers
• Erik Dalton's Tech Talk at Spa Mag: Erik Dalton
• American Spa Mag Blog: American Spa Magazine
• Spa Cast - News for spa professionals: SpaCast
• Susie Ellis' Blog: SpaFinder Blog

Wellness Hideaways - relax and rejuvenate

Sunita, who also supports Spa College workshops, has put together a series of fitness and relaxation oriented retreats and trips of her own liking.

Next up:

Relax, Refresh & Rejuvenate for a week on the tropical Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The retreat centre is located in a tropical environment where you will have the opportunity to surrender in a peaceful jungle setting. This retreat includes beautiful shared accommodations, morning and evening yoga classes with Sunita, a naturopathic consultation with Dr. Paul Gannon, three delicious organic meals per day and much more...

To find our more click here: Wellness Hideaways

While Sunita recently visited Peru, she picked up some very nice pieces of jewelry that I could imagine would be great items to retail in a spa setting.

You can see and purchase them here: Spirit and Soul Jewelry

 
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