PLEASE NOTE: TO RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD RATES, COMPLETE TUITION MUST BE PAID 30 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE COURSE.

Classes for 2008 & 2009

May 3 - 8, 2008, Oct 25 - Oct 30, 2008, Jan 17 - 22, 2009,
SPA DIRECTOR’S MANAGEMENT COURSE:
Managing a profitable spa is a very skilled and rare trait for alot of people involved in the spa business. The need for management expertise in spas today is the purpose of this excellent one week spa management educational program. This course program will help you save money and make money from your efforts. You will learn from some of the most successful spa owners and operators in North America. Whether you are operating a day spa or a “STAY SPA”, you will gain the knowledge that will help you and your profits!

Introduction to the business of spas
What makes spas tick
Employment issues - Hiring, motivation, employee policies, staff retention
Operations manuals - Systems, employment, consistency management
Purchasing for the spa - Choosing equipment & products and saving money
Treatment bottom lines and profitability, how to maximize revenue, minimize cost
Retailing and profitability
Treatment concepts - Branded and private label
Body spa treatment considerations
Customer service development
Spa build out and timelines, holding the vision

TUITION: $1195.00 EARLY BIRD: $1095.00

May 3, 2008, Oct 25, 2008, Jan 17, 2009,
1 DAY PRE-SPA DIRECTORS COURSE
Designed to give the basics to those just beginning in the spa profession. A prerequisite to those not already in the field who are joining us for the Spa Directors Course. You will learn and understand industry vocabulary, basic room equipment requirements, business and administration requirements, touring different treatments and product use. An overview of staff training, education and skill requirements.

TUITION $250.00 EARLYBIRD $195.00

May 2, 2008, Oct 24, 2008, Jan 16, 2009,
STONE MASSAGE THERAPY INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP 1/2 day
Stone massage was an ancient method of healing and relaxation and continues to be the leading method of penetration into the skin of essential oils or products that induce healing and relaxation. This 3 hour workshop will give you instruction on how and why you would use stone massage therapy and will also give some practice time as well.

TUITION $175.00  EARLY BIRD $150.00

May 2, 2008, Oct 24, 2008, Jan 16, 2009,
BASIC MAKE UP INSTRUCTION 1/2 day
How to use natural products to reduce skin blemishes. Learn about how to protect skin from damage in a natural way.
-Daytime, Evening
-Enhancing and balancing of facial features
-Practice and theory

TUITION $175.00  EARLY BIRD $150.00
 

May 9, 2008, Oct 31, 2008, Jan 23, 2009,
ADVANCED FACIAL TREATMENT CONCEPTS FOR AESTHETICIANS
Because it is essential in the business to keep up to date with products and techniques, we will spend a 1 day workshop on advanced treatments for the face.
How to produce information for your client so that you can produce a turn around or reversal of problem skin
Nutritional skin analysis.
Lymphatic facial drainage massage
Understanding the importance of cleansing the face.
Accu-pressure facelift technique for the anti-aging of the face.
Going beyond the basic European
Specialty masks and high tech treatment.
Marketing specialty treatments
Selling the broader menu

TUITION: $250.00 EARLY BIRD: $195.00

May 10, 2008, Nov 1, 2008, Jan 24, 2009,
E-COMMERCE AND MARKETING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB- 1/2 DAY
This half day workshop will guide you through the essential elements on how to manage and make your web site work for you. Learn the basics of how the internet works and how you can get the most out of your web site with little expense or experience. This course will teach you the basics on
Web site design.
How search engines work and how to get indexed.
Selling your product on the net.
Internet marketing tips and tricks
Common errors in web marketing

TUITION $175.00 EARLY BIRD $150.00

May 9, 2008, Oct 31, 2008, Jan 23, 2009,
THE LATEST IN RESEARCH 1/2 DAY
Information on the latest state of the industry
What you need to know for your business plan
What your banker needs to know about the spa industry

TUITION $175.00 EARLY BIRD $150.00

May 11, 2008, Nov 2, 2008, Jan 25, 2009,
SUPER HOST SPA PROGRAM
1 Day workshop
How to offer superior customer service
Creating an energized work place
Strategies for dealing with difficult clients
Developing communication skills and awareness
Certification upon completion of course

TUITION $250.00  EARLY BIRD $195.00