"From complimentary chair massages to donating gift certificates to favorite charities, spas are reaching out and touching the lives of folks in their communities," said ISPA President
Everyone could use a pick-me-up now and again, and here's a sampling of how spas are providing that.
-- Sorrento Spa has teamed up with the Vail Valley Medical Center's 'Caring for the Caregivers' program, which offers free chair massages to nurses, doctors and orderlies. (CO)
-- Remember Hurricane Katrina? It wasn't that long ago (August 2005) that it wiped out most of New Orleans. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, New Orleans is offering chair massages for guests who conduct relief efforts as part of their stay. (LA)
-- Sundara Inn & Spa is hosting its 1st Annual Golf & Spa Classic to benefit Breast Cancer Recovery, an organization dedicated to helping women with breast cancer heal emotionally, spiritually and physically. (WI)
-- In the past several months, Oasis Day Spa has provided free chair massage and pop-up spas at 16 charity events including 'Go Red for Women' for the American Heart Association. (NY)
-- ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skincare recently had a 'Dress for Success' day for women looking for work. They were given a makeover, clothing and interview tips for landing a job. (PA)
-- The Whiteface Lodge & Spa annually gives gift certificates to the 'Joy to the Children' benefit, which exposes local children to the arts. (NY)
-- Spa Shiki hosted a 'Go Red for Women' night to raise awareness for the American Heart Association. The event featured complimentary chair massages and a free $10 gift card. (MO)
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SOURCE International SPA Association