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When it launched in
print in 1998, and online in 1999, SpaIndex.Com set out to be a
comprehensive, non-booking Spa Directory, focusing on guiding spa
enthusiasts in selecting Day Spa and Stay Spa destinations.
In fact, Spa Index Media was first to coin the term "Stay Spa" in
1998, to describe a variety of types of spa and wellness destinations
(B&Bs, Inns, Hotels, Resorts, Retreats) with overnight accommodations
- a term now used broadly across the spa industry by a variety of gift
certificate sellers and spa travel booking agents.
SpaIndex.com evolved
into Spa Index Media when we added additional spa related
websites, and the family of sites enjoys a favorable reputation in the
spa and wellness industry not only for offering a comprehensive
directory of spa providers, but for our efforts to educate, entertain,
and enlighten both our visitors -- spa enthusiasts -- and also our spa
and wellness providers, by providing quality content: Spa
Treatment Education, Spa Reviews, Spa Articles, Cuisine, Product
Recommendations, Career Placement Services, and associated Spa
Industry Resources, including Press Release Distribution, Marketing,
and more.
In less than ten
years, SpaIndex.com moved from being a comprehensive spa
directory to the internet's best online Spa Community -- Spa Index
Media. We thank you for being a part of our success, and
allowing us to be your complete "dot calm resource™." |
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SpaIndex.Com:
Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas™
The most comprehensive directory of day spas, stay spas, and wellness
services in 39 countries. Resources include lists of reputable day
spas and stay spas across the United States, Canada, and
Internationally, spa specials offered by those member spas, special
interest programs for smoking cessation, pre-natal services, weight
loss retreats, and more. SpaIndex.com also offers recipes
for healthy spa cuisine, spa at home treatments, tips, and ideas, and
product recommendations.
SpaFlyer: A Blog for Spa
Enthusiasts™
With internet web-logging, or
"blogging", a highly popular form of reading and obtain news and
information on the internet, SpaFlyer™ was created by Spa
Index Media in February 2005, and launched in May 2005 to take
advantage of this latest technology. SpaFlyer™ provides
readers with a fast and fun way to receive and read spa specials,
contests, product spotlights and more, in an RSS syndicated newsfeed
directly on their own web pages. This revolutionary means of marketing
our spa members and favorite products permits us to go directly to our
readers, rather than waiting for them to visit us. Do we still
get visitors? You bet! The RSS feed links them in droves back to our
monthly spa cuisine recipes or the newest day spa coupons, and they
stick around and read about your specials, and more.
SpaWire™:
An Online Resource and News Digest for the Spa and Wellness Industry
In November 2003, Spa Index Media launched SpaWire.com, a spa industry
news digest, bringing news, trends, legislative information, product
spotlights and vendor services to the attention of its growing family
of spa members. SpaWire hosts a job board with resources shared across
a network of thousands of websites with millions of daily visitors.
SpaWire profiles many unique resources of interest to the spa and
salon professional, and has a directory of regulating boards for every
state in the United States.
SpaCast™
Following the success of
SpaFlyer in 2005, Spa Index Media launched SpaCast™
in 2007 to further take advantage of web-logging, or "blogging".
SpaCast™ feeds the latest news clips, legislative announcements,
job announcements, trends, reports, studies, and more, to the SpaWire™
website, so that visitors may read this latest industry news by either
visiting the SpaWire™
site, where SpaCast™
displays the feed, or by subscribing directly to the SpaCast™
RSS feed.
Coming in Spring
2008: An exciting new venture. Our fifth spa related
website will be the first of it's kind in the spa and wellness industry.
Advertise on Spa Index Media
Add a Spa to SpaIndex.com
Contact Spa Index Media
Testimonials from Spa Index Listed Members
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Log on for Spa Employment: Massage &
Bodywork |
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"Employers can post job openings
at the SpaWire Career Board. It is a good site for hunting jobs and is
user-friendly. ... Employers wishing to post a job opening may do so for
a nominal fee ($4.50 per month)." -- Preethi Burkholder
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FIND A SPA, OR CREATE ONE AT HOME |
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AnswerPoint.Org.
There are spas and resorts
for everyone and everything now. You can sample an exotic locale or do an
eco tour. Visit a singles or adult only resort or plan a family vacation.
You can focus on self-improvement (smoking cessation, weight loss,
developing personal goals) or focus on relaxation and beauty with hot stone
therapy, a Swedish massage, or a body wrap. February 16, 2007 |
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At-home spa spoils single girls |
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 Just
because it’s not finals week does not mean students aren’t stressed out. With
jobs, homework, exams, 20-page papers and overall hectic schedules, it can be
hard to find that precious “me time.” It is important, however,
to find that time and to use it well. De-stressing should not be something else
that causes stress. It does not have to be hard. Consider at-home spa therapies
that are both quick and easy.
SpaIndex.com
offers a plethora of recipes for at-home facials and body scrubs with some surprising
ingredients and excellent results. February 13, 2006
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There’s more to Valentine’s Day than flowers |
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 ‘East
Meets West’ is a common theme this V-day, says Kristina Fitzhugh, editor of
online directory Spa Index,
where Valentine’s Day specials are designated with a red heart on the
specials page.
Full Story January 30, 2006
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How to Beat the Winter Blahs: Pamper Yourself by Visiting
a Day Spa |
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 No
matter how busy life is, a well deserved day spa experience is a quick way
to pamper yourself. Day spas are all about wellness of mind, body and
spirit. Relaxation is enhanced with self-exploration and education. Physical
fitness, new ways to exercise, and stress management are the focus, wrapped
up in a wonderful dose of pampering. More and more Americans are
discovering the mental and physical benefits of day spas. Pioneered by
Elizabeth Arden in 1910, salons-cum-day spas recently have surged in
popularity. In only one year — from 1998 to 1999 — the industry doubled from
860 to 1,600 day spas. Today it’s an $850 million industry. Credit baby
boomers who want to battle aging and to 20-somethings who want to hold onto
a good thing. Regular maintenance, not make-up, now is the secret to
good skin. Day spas also provide quick, convenient places to shelve stress.
Package prices vary, depending on the services. A day spa and massage
therapy clinic may offer Swedish, deep tissue, sports, shiatsu, la stone
therapy, facials and waxing. Massage packages range from $80 to $240. Body
treatments may range from $65 to $145. If you’re searching for the perfect
gift, day spa gift certificates are great to give to just about anyone.
For a list of day spas in the area, visit spaindex.com.
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delightDeals Free-quent
Flyer |
Day spas and weekend escapes
to that brand spanking new luxury spa are just dandy, but at what cost?
An arm? A leg? The folks at Spa Flyer are getting a leg-up on the best spa
deals out there. From freebies to new openings and special offers, they’re
tuned into beauty contests, including a giveaway vacation to Green Valley
Spa in Utah. Tune in for ample lists of coupons to
your favorite day spa. Just follow the easy-to-navigate categories.
Visit:
SpaFlyer
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ArkansasTravel.Com Feature Story |
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MSNBC.Com:
Pampering products for Mother’s Day:
From wine scrubs to polka-dot flip flops.
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Food
for the skin
Health conscious types have known for years
about the value of including “anti-oxidant” rich foods in their diet, from blueberries
to pomegranates. With that in mind, Susie Wang of Napa Valley, Calif. put together
a collection of spa-type products with a high concentration of anti-oxidants
called Aqua Dessa Spa Therapy.
The all-natural, organic products not only contain premium ingredients but also
have “no fillers, no water, no thickeners, no synthetic chemicals or no animal
by-products.” “AD's
products are something unique,” says Kristina Fitzhugh, editor of
spaindex.com, who says
she is inundated with “spa swag,” and it’s really hard to impress her. “Our
criterion has become, ‘Would we buy them ourselves if we didn't get them for
free?’ We all said, ‘Yes,’ when it came to Aqua Dessa.”
Full Story, April 11, 2005
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Index: Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas
More spas! There's nothing
like a relaxing massage, mud bath or a dip in healing waters. This spa guide
spans the globe with spas of all sorts - day, stay, lifestyle - listed for your
perusal. Helpful reviews and specials for added guidance complete this picture
of radiant tranquility.
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Renew mom's spirits with a spa visit |
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"These
days, it’s easy to treat mom to spa treatments. Several Web sites can help locate
just the right spa for mom. Hercules, Calif.-based
spaindex.com contains information
on about 7,500 spas in 39 countries, organized by state or country. A “specials
section” points bargain shoppers to current deals. Gift certificates can be purchased
directly from most spas listed on the site." -- Teri Goldberg, MSNBC Shopping
Columnist
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| Forbes.Com: Best
of the Web Reviews: Spa Vacations |
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 "The
site [SpaIndex.Com] has a few unusual features. It posts spa reviews
from readers as well as its own staff. Click on Reviews to post your own comments.
Quirky lifestyles link helps you locate Dude Ranch Spas, Pet-friendly spas or
Japanese Ofuro-themed spas. Cruise Ships category has a good synopsis of spa
services on ten cruise ship lines. Spa Index tracks both Day Spas and Stay (overnight)
Spas. Want a spa visit for Mother's day? Spa Index will send an e-mail hint
to your daughter or husband." -- Luisa Kroll, Forbes.Com Editor: Best
of the Web, Spa Vacations
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| Essence Magazine:
Girls' Night In - January 2004 |
"Finding
the Pros:
SpaIndex.com offers one of the most comprehensive listings of spas and
do-it-yourself kits." -- Jeannine Amber, Essence Magazine
Full Story
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Spa Parties, Indulge in Well-Being |
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 "For
those Martha Stewarts who wish to tackle organizing a spa party on their own,
SpaIndex.Com offers the following suggestions: Incorporate music into
your get-together. The power of music can easily transform your party into a
soothing atmosphere rather than chaotic madness. Cheat a little. If you’re
on a budget, a variety of spa kits are available that include everything from
oils and salts, to candles, pumice stones, and body sanders. Kits also vary
accordingly with the age of the party-goer. There are even kits available for
children and teens. (Imagine a calmer birthday party next year for your young
princess.) The following spa kits should give you a head start: Lost Arts Found
(www.lostartsfound.com), Jaqua Girls Spa
Party to Go (www.jaquagirls.com), and The
Bridal Party Spa Kit (www.mybeautyfarm.com).
Offer towels and robes to your guests. Adding that extra touch can make your
home feel more “spa-like.” Provide plenty of water. Not only does it give
them refreshment, but water is also crucial for helping to flush toxins from
the body after a massage. Make and keep to a schedule of activities.
This will help keep the party flowing, and keep it from stagnating, which could
result in an early exit. Regardless of the method you pursue for your
spa party (day spa, mobile spa, a la yourself), be sure to lay back and enjoy
not only your company but the services. The spa party is not only for your friends
and family, but for you, too." -- Darren Buford
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| Travel Resources:
Spa Travel |
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 "Ahh…spa!
What better way to relax the mind and body than with massages, facials, and
pedicures? Whether you need a weekend escape or a week-long getaway, we’ll show
you how to plan the spa vacation of your dreams, from picking a top-notch location
to booking your beautifying treatments. For planning tips and travel bargains,
visit Orbitz' Spa Travel area,
SpaIndex.com, and
-- of course -- BargainBox.com." -- IndependentTraveler.com
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South Coast Today: Bring Her to Her Senses:
Give the gift of relief
this season |
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"If
you want to leave the massaging to the professionals, a gift certificate for
a massage is another wonderful way to help her de-stress. For a big-time treat,
the massage might take place at a spa. SpaIndex.Com can help you locate
spas in your area and let you know about special offers for a day or a weekend.
Prices vary widely depending on the length of the massage and choice of amenities."
-- Lynn Baumhardt, SouthCoastToday.Com
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| EastAuroraAdvertiser:
Stay Balanced with Daily Doses of Wellness |
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"Relaxing after
a hard day in a warm bath filled with skin softeners is another great way to
put life back in balance. The Web site SpaIndex.com offers a host of
spa treatment recipes you can create in your own kitchen. Try a Roman Bath Soak
by combining one cup of fine grade oil (try sesame, olive or avocado oil), one
cup of mild shampoo and 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite essential oil in a clean
bottle or jar. Shake vigorously and pour two tablespoons into the running bathwater.
The mild shampoo helps emulsify and disperse the oil to ensure silky soft skin."
April 2004
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OfficialCitySites.Org: Stay Balanced With Daily Doses of
Wellness |
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"Relaxing after
a hard day in a warm bath filled with skin softeners is another great way to
put life back in balance. The Web site SpaIndex.com offers a host of
spa treatment recipes you can create in your own kitchen."
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The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy,
by Nenah Sylver, PhD |
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SpaIndex.Com, Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas is listed on Page 287,
Resources: "The popularity of spas has grown in the last decade, thanks
to the educational and outreach efforts of spa organizations. These associations
are devoted to influencing policy for the spa industry, as well as promoting
a positive spa experience to the public... ."
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