A new study indicates that the earth’s healing energy may relieve common pain issues and energy drain that often lead to premature burnout among massage therapists. The study was conducted with 16 massage therapists at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California and revealed a sharp difference in how the therapists felt and functioned when they were grounded for four weeks compared to not…

For 25 years, Hutchinson Consulting has been the hospitality industry’s most trusted executive search and recruiting firm, matching the best candidates with the finest four- and five-star resorts. December 1, 2018, following a year of unprecedented growth, the company announced the launch of a new division, Spa Pro Connect, created to further support client needs by sourcing top massage therapists for placement in the finest…

December 2018 marked the 35th anniversary of Make My Day Beautiful! Founded by professional media makeup artist, Linda Litzinger Beck, Make My Day Beautiful! began as the first documented on-location makeup design company in northern California. The company resided in a bustling makeup studio in Silicon Valley for many years. The online Bringing Beauty to Benefit boutique and classroom was established in 2010. Since then,…

With a rapid growth strategy in place, BABOR Americas has created several new appointments. Precision skin care brand, BABOR, is pleased to announce its expansion into Latin America to accommodate the brands growing demand in this market. As the entity embarks on this launch into Latin America, making it now 70 countries the global brand has entered- BABOR has created several new appointments to manage…

Repêchage CEO and founder, Lydia Sarfati, and exclusive Romanian distributor, Professional Brands, hosted Beauty Between the Sheets, a conference for over 40 beauty professionals held at the prestigious Athénée Palace Hilton on October 15. Sarfati presented the latest information and treatments affecting the skin care industry. Influencers and editors also met with Sarfati for a one-day beauty event the following day to experience the newest…

LivNordic, the spa brand founded by Raison d’Etre to encourage the Nordic art of wellness, announced the launch of a new collaboration with Sauna From Finland, to help spas and consumers discover the importance of authentic sauna practice. Bringing together LivNordic’s wealth of global spa industry knowledge with Sauna From Finland’s expertise on the truly Finnish sauna experience, this collaboration aims to encourage a higher…

In September, the global eczema community united to observe the first-ever Atopic Eczema Day to raise awareness and understanding of eczema and atopic dermatitis. Atopic Eczema Day brings together those affected by eczema or atopic dermatitis to share experiences and future aspirations and drive actions that improve lives all over the world. “The inaugural World Atopic Eczema Day is a long-awaited chance to honor and…

On August 23 and 24, Repêchage CEO and Founder, Lydia Sarfati joined Stacie Bowie, master stylist and owner of Bowie Salon and Spa in Seattle, Washington for a series of exclusive events to introduce the new Repêchage Glow and Go Bar – a concept that combines customized facial massage and mask services. Bowie Salon and Spa has been a Repêchage partner since 2016, and Stacie…