New Spa Opens In Arizona Hospital

MESA, Ariz.—Banner Desert Medical Center opened The Oasis Spa in May, blending the healing effects of medicine with the stress-reducing environment of a spa. Formerly a hospice, the fourth floor of the Traditional Care Building was converted to be a haven for total body wellness.

“To me, the essence of this is stress release—the whole healing environment,” says Janice Hein, spa supervisor. “We hope The Oasis Spa will serve as a model for other hospitals.”

True to its roots, the facility received a blessing from a Native American medicine man before renovation began. Further, Native hot stones create a decorative theme and also are used in facials and foot/hand massages. Art was donated by the Scottsdale Artists League.

The Oasis Spa offers a range of traditional treatments such as facials, body wraps, microdermabrasion and aromatherapeutic services. All menu items are noninvasive, so there are no physicians on staff.

PhotoActif provides a machine for services including its new cellulite treatment, Photomesotherapy™.Among the unique offerings is Sign Chi Do™,a therapeutic exercise developed by Dr. Anne Borik combining sign language, breathing and movement.

In an effort to reach out to the hospital community, most of the spa’s equipment is mobile, enabling staff to take services to anyone in the complex who wants or needs the healing touch of spa.

Pure And Simple Represented At Awards Ceremonies

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif.—Pure and Simple, Inc.’s Collagen Skin Care System was among the gifts presented to celebrities during the 2005 Daytime Emmy and Screen Actors Guild awards.

“It was a fabulous experience meeting with the celebrities backstage at the Emmys, and we are excited that so many distinguished Screen Actors Guild presenters received our skincare products,” says Sally Peoples, founder of Pure and Simple, Inc.

For more information, visit www.pureandsimpleinc.com.

Oregon Plastic Surgeon Is New ASAPS President

NEW YORK—Oregon plastic surgeon Mark L. Jewell, M.D., is the new president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The election of new officers was held during the ASAPS 2005 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, which was attended by plastic surgeons from around the world.

“ASAPS has been the leader in aesthetic-surgery education for plastic surgeons for more than 35 years,” Jewell says. “Today, our mission also includes educating the public. Cosmetic surgery can make a positive difference in peoples’ lives, but they need to be well-informed about their choices.”

Jewell has been an ASAPS member since 1992. He has served in several positions, including president-elect, vice president and secretary. He also was chair of the ASAPS Communications Commission from 1997 to 2002.

NEW YORK—The debut of L’Institut de Sothys in New York marks the company’s first signature spa in the United States. The 5,000- square-foot, 3-level, 10-treatment-room spa is located at 37 W. 57th St. More than 20 Sothys signature treatments are on the spa’s menu.

Like its sister spa in Paris, New York’s L’Institut de Sothys offers the quintessential French spa experience.

“We make it a priority to provide the human touch to everything we do,” says Trena Ross, spa director. “We rely less on machines and more on actually touching our clients from the outside in. Our goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment where each person can feel comfortable in their own skin.”

L’Institut de Sothys is the only comprehensive retail center in the United States that carries the entire range of Sothys products including facial-care, bodycare, suncare, makeup and specialty items.

For more information, visit www.sothys-usa.com.

TORONTO—Enablez, Inc. announces that New York’s Mohonk Mountain House, one of America’s oldest family-owned resorts, has selected its ResortSuite SPA software to manage the new 30,000-square-foot, full-service spa.

“After a thorough evaluation process, ResortSuite SPA was chosen because it easily surpasses all our system requirements and holds a reputation as a leading solution in the spa industry,” says Jacquelyn Appeldorn, general manager at Mohonk Mountain House.

Set to open this summer, The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House will constitute a 3-story facility that includes an indoor pool, expanded fitness center, yoga/motion room, and full-service spa.

RIDGEWOOD, N.J.—The National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations is going before state licensing boards to propose national endorsement—the ability for an esthetician who is licensed in one state to move to another state and begin working immediately.

The NCEA’s Basic 600 Hour Esthetician Job Task Analysis contains the practical and theoretical knowledge an esthetician would be required to know to have a productive career in today’s skincare industry.

“Our goal is for uniform standard and testing throughout the country, to ensure the high standards of excellence for our industry are maintained,” says Susanne S.Warfield, executive director of NCEA. “When this standard is adopted, it will help in our efforts to ensure the consumers who use our profession’s services should feel secure that they are being attended to by a qualified professional, regardless of where they received their training.”

For more information, visit www.ncea.tv.

ISPA Names New Education Committee Member

CARLSBAD, Calif.—The International Spa Association (ISPA) has chosen Michelle Bartok, founder and CEO of Innovative Body Science, to serve on its 2005 Education Committee. She will contribute to the development of new education materials and benefits for all of ISPA’s worldwide members.

“Education is a key essential for the industry’s continued growth, value and respect,” Bartok says. The committee already is exploring the possibility of local/regional chapters as well as developing a mentoring program.

For more information, visit ISPA’s new, enhanced Web site (www.experienceispa.com),which now combines its association and conference Web sites.

Biddiscombe International Formed

CLEARWATER, Fla.—Biddiscombe Holdings LLC has announced the reorganization of its operations and the combining of affiliated marketing entities into a consolidated group called Biddiscombe International LLC.

The name has been changed to reflect the increasing interest in the company’s products on an international level. Biddiscombe products now are sold throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Australia. The company currently is pursuing initiatives in Israel and the Far East.

Biddiscombe International will bring together the indoor tanning and skincare lines of Biddiscombe and Stylz. Previously, Stylz operated as a separate, stand-alone marketing entity.

The name Biddiscombe Laboratories will continue to be used for the company’s product-development, private-label and contract-manufacturing activities for skincare products.

For more information, call (727) 299-9287.

Farouk Systems Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

HOUSTON—In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, Farouk Systems will donate a portion of all of the sales of its Limited Edition PINK CHI Pro Dryer and PINK 2.26- ounce Silk Therapy to support the cause. This promotion will begin shipping to distributors by Aug. 15. Both products will be sold during September and October.A Farouk Systems distributor can be contacted via www.farouk.com.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Nordic Care announces the launch of its redesigned Web site (www.nordiccare.com), which now includes a password-protected “Professional’s Only” page. Beauty-care professionals can use the new section to shop securely and receive exclusive pricing.

“In keeping with our company’s continuing desire to grow and to provide unique products that really do work, it was time to give the site a fresh, new look,” says Michael VanderMeersch, marketing manager for Nordic Care.

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