With the SpaFinder’s Top 10 Trends for 2012 newly released, you might be wondering – how do I fit in the picture? How much of these trends am I already on top of and how can I implement these trends into my business model and service offerings? Wonder no more – here are a few simple ways to incorporate aspects of some of the Top 10 trends, and whether it is on a small scale or the more grandiose, there are many ways to ensure that your company stays relevant and innovative in the coming year.

There’s nothing quite like a sauna with your sweetie or a couples massage, love is in the air and consumers want that pefect fairytale experience with their loved one. We make it easy to promote your Valentine’s special offers, whether it be a pamper day to get ready for a romantic evening or a couples luxury getaway.

Older people who are happy, even for a little while, have a 35% lower risk of dying than those who were least happy, according to a British study, of which the results were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study is a part of the longest-running British study on ageing.

During the last American Society of Dermatological Surgery Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., clinical trial data was presented demonstrating the effectiveness of a new FDA approved injectable, LAVIV™. LAVIV is made from a patient’s own skin cells, making it the first and only personalised cell therapy.

It appears that more people than ever want complementary and alternative medical services, including services like reiki… and even hospitals are listening.
In fact, according to a recent article from the American Medical Association, the number of hospitals in the U.S. offering complementary and alternative medical services has tripled since 2000, with 42 percent of the [...]

More spas are catering to a younger clientele, as parents aim to teach their little darlings the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at an earlier age and studies show that being young doesn’t necessarily mean being stress-free. A 2009 study by the American Psychological Association reported that 30% of tweens (ages [...]

People want to look rejuvenated, plus people get stressed-out quickly. Autumn conjures seasonal flavours and christmas build-up. Here are a few simple tips on how SpaFinder can help you to leverage the flavours, feel and signs of this special time of year.

One of the year’s prominent trends is an increase in the diversity of spa-goers, and this includes men who are becoming more comfortable with visiting spas for relaxation and routine grooming. In SpaFinder’s trend predictions for 2011, Susie Ellis noted that both resort and day spas are taking a more “man-friendly” approach, and spas and [...]

Male TorsoMen are not only going to the spa more, they are also increasingly seeking out medical spa services, which poses the question, “What are you doing to capture potential male clients in your market?”

Raise the bar of your business and stay competitive by applying new twists on promoting what could be considered “traditional” spa business techniques.