Promises in Paradise........Make Way to "VACAY"
The FSA “VACAY” event is just around the corner and we are so excited to get together once again, for our 5th anniversary at the Ocean Reef Club…..this time back to pre-covid, “VACAY”mode. After 2 years of riding the pandemic roller coaster, we are happily reuniting, with a fist bump, handshake or a hug……mask or no mask, it’s a personal preference. Most important is we’re getting together and we are elated!
As the summer heat beats down, in Florida we know how to keep it “hot and happening”! As a community the FSA’s #1 goal continues to support our Florida spas, navigating the way forward, overcome challenges and discovering solutions to adapt and succeed in all that we do. Our spa community has a unique spirit of friendship that enhances our ability to bond and work together.
The FSA has been hard at work to ensure that this year's event will be unsurpassed for all attendees. It will be an inspiring opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and build relationships. We have an extraordinary lineup of 35 leading-edge Resource Partners introducing new and proven products and services that help shape our industry. We're also excited that Michela Henke-Cilenti is our featured guest speaker. She understands the needs of spa leaders and provides us with a deeper understanding of our strengths and how to be an motivating leader. We're constantly trying to do more with less and keep up a positive attitude day after day. This educational session will be a powerful opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business.
We’re thrilled to return to the Ocean Reef Club. On a unique peninsula, this club sits adjacent to the only living coral reef in the United States. This prestigious private paradise has access to the finest in nautical experiences like fishing, yachting, sailing, scuba, and snorkeling as well as an abundance of amenities for our guests to enjoy prior to our FSA event. The club's magnificent setting provides a picture-perfect opportunity to unwind, relax and connect with one another in a tranquil atmosphere to create unforgettable memories.
There is something special about coming together as a community and sharing in a stress-free climate of togetherness. That's why we are so eager to “VACAY” and enjoy the ambiance of this club when we reunite. We can't wait to savor the company of our fellow spa enthusiasts at this event and excited to see friends at #FSA2022 "VACAY", a celebration that promises not to disappoint!
Wishing Wellness
Ilana
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Congratulations to our Movers & Shakers
Our extraordinary Spa Industry is continuously evolving through innovation and transformation.
Highly appreciated professionals in the Spa community take on new challenges and positions
as they start a new venture in their career.
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Congratulations to Tammy Pahel and Patrick Fernandes
for teames up to launch Alchemy Wellness Resorts
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Tammy Pahel
Chief Wellness Officer,
Alchemy Wellness Resorts &
VP of Spa & Wellness Operations,
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
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Patrick Fernandes
Chief Wellness Officer,
Alchemy Wellness Resorts &
Executive Managing Director,
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
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Alchemy Wellness Resorts is a new hospitality and wellness management company spearheaded by Tammy Pahel and Patrick Fernandes. These two hospitality and wellness specialists have joined forces while working together at beachfront boutique hotel and spa, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort.
Headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, Alchemy’s mission is to partner with resorts, hotels, developers and real estate investors to develop a specialized approach prioritizing innovative
wellness programs, strategic development and sustainable financial growth, all while
enhancing the guest experience.
When it comes to powerhouse leaders, they are a force to be reckoned with.
As we watch them succeed, we can't help but feel proud and wish them much success!
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"Voice-It" Spa Talk with Mitchell
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Thoughts about this year....thus far!
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When asked what I regret about my life, I always reply, "Only that I wish I would have paid more attention to the lessons that presented themselves earlier on in my life." The past few years have been a bumper crop of lessons that merit sharing, such as: 1) Kindness can be mistaken for weakness if you don't speak up for what matters to you. 2) A $2 to $4 hourly staff wage increase improves loyalty, but is only a down-payment on company moral. 3) What you resist will persist if you don't have that difficult conversation early on. 4) Tough love is still love, but with honesty in the driver’s seat.
The most important one for me has been this nugget: 5) Compassion is not just seeing a small piece of yourself in others, but seeing others as an integral part of everything you are.
Stay cheerful and spread the love.
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Mitchell Berkman
Spa & Wellness Director
Porto Vita Club at Villa Grande
FSA Committee Chair - Events
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#FSA2022 VACAY at Ocean Reef Club is finally here!
In just a couple of weeks, we will celebrate our 5th anniversary with our Spa Community,
experiencing the energy and ambiance at the Ocean Reef Club when we band together with
industry friends and reconnect to gain insights into a deeper understanding of
successful spa leadership from an highly acclaimed guest speaker
and meet with Resource Partners that feature and showcase
new and championed products and equipment.
This exclusive private luxury venue offers endless amenities making this the perfect spot
to combine a “Dynamic Industry Experience” and a mini “VACAY”
prior to the FSA Event.
It's all abut the experience and making warm memories of our time together!
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Be Connected . Get Involved . Grow your Business.
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Together we Learn and make things happen!
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Meet our Innovative Resource Partners |
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Tammy Pahel, Chief Wellness Officer –
Alchemy Wellness Resorts & VP of Spa & Wellness Operations at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
Tammy began her career in 1989 as Executive Spa Director at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa and led the property to a “Top Ten Spas” ranking by Conde Nast Gold List. She also worked with thirteen different owners to build spas, fitness centers and salons including the Arizona Biltmore Resort, The Spa at Caesar’s Palace, Turnberry Isle Resort & Spa, Lowes Hotel & Spa, St. Andrews Country Club & Spa and Deer Lake Lodge & Spa. Named American Spa’s 2019 Spa Director of the Year Tammy has been committed to having a prominent voice in the spa & wellness industry, serving on the International Spa Association Board for four years. She is a Global Wellness Summit Ambassador, participates in the Global Wellness Summit annually and is currently serving on the Forbes Advisory Board.
Tammy has been innovating her entire career continuously elevating the spa and wellness experience at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort since 2018 as the VP of Spa & Wellness Operations. With her forward-thinking approach and strategic partnerships with leading global technology brands she has brought almost a million dollars in cutting edge technology and touch-less wellness experiences during a time when people are seeking different types of wellness services. Tammy strategically developed new revenue streams, increasing profitability and continues to enhance the guest experience more and more.
Most recently Tammy has been appointed as Chief Wellness Officer of Alchemy Wellness Resorts, a pioneering hospitality and wellness management company dedicated to partnering with resorts and brands to bring curated wellness services to more guests worldwide.
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OMM Collection
OMM Collection was born with an agenda to “Love yourself again” & “Love your hair again”. Featured in luxury salons and spa's across the USA, they are known for their signature fragrances and premium ingredients.
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OMM Collection, a Natural Luxury Hair & Spa was created to address a need for a holistic approach – A “Farm to Beauty” Concept. OMM Collection is the product of many years of carefully planned and tirelessly researched “time-tested ancient beauty” for beautiful, thick hair and nourished, soft skin. Throughout time, the use of indigenous star oils, butters & extracts from native plants, fruits and seeds have helped to discover a secret fountain of youth and agelessness for hair & body. OMM Collection can be found is luxury salons, spas and boutiques all over the world.
OMM is launching new products for Natural Hair Spray, Hair Balm, Body Wash Gel, Essential Oil Scented Massage Oil as well as expanding the lines of Ayurvedic Salts,
Butter Souffles & Sugar Scrubs .
OMM Collection can be found is luxury salons, spas and boutiques all over the world.
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Collaborative Workspaces Combat Loneliness and Make for Happier Employees
Study conducted to understand different factors that bring fulfillment to work
By: Sophia Connolly - Well Defined
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Selina, a lifestyle and experiential hospitality brand, and #WorkAnywhere, non-profit, global advocacy movement, announced results from their first Social Connection in Remote Work (SCRW) research study, which found co-working spaces are the most socially fulfilling work locations in the modern workforce. The study was conducted to understand the factors contributing to social fulfillment at work and to identify drivers of loneliness for remote workers.
Led by researchers Constance Hadley, Ph.D. and MBA, of Boston University and Sarah Wright, Ph.D., of the University of Canterbury, the study collected and analyzed data focused on feelings towards remote work and loneliness from 1,057 remote workers who had experienced co-working spaces to effectively compare them against home and the office.
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August Is National Wellness Month:
Let's Make Well-Being a Priority All Year Long
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Creating a culture of well-being.
Companies with a robust culture of well-being know that it’s about more than offering a meditation app or an onsite fitness center. A true well-being culture includes support for multiple aspects of employees’ lives, including mental health, family and care-giving responsibilities, financial wellness, social connections, and managing chronic conditions, among others. As a recent Harvard Business Review article stated, “Organizations can’t function effectively — let alone, adapt, compete, and win — with struggling and suffering workers.”
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Exercise - the low-down on hydration |
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If you’re on the fitness side of TikTok, you may have heard about creator Mia Lind’s “hot girl walks,” which she posts about regularly. She suggests walking four miles (fewer is fine!) while listening to pumped-up music (she has a banging playlist just for this) and thinking about your goals, accomplishments, and/or what you’re grateful for. This trend has become so popular that the hashtag #hotgirlwalk currently has over 340 million views.
While the idea of having a “hot girl summer” with a “hot girl walk” is fun to think about, it’s more beneficial than you may realize. It’s not just for girls, either, but people of any gender. Yup, walking is a great exercise despite the fact it’s not super intense, and many experts are huge fans.
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Be sure to visit the
Florida Spa & Wellness Association website
We made website faster, easier to navigate, and more user friendly!
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Be Connected . Be Involved . Grow your Business
VISIT US
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SPA GUIDELINES COVID-19
FLORIDA SPA SUGGESTIONS
We thank our FSA Vendor Partners and Collaborating Spa Organizations for their contribution to our Spa Guidelines, COVID-19 FSA Manual & Suggestions. We also express gratitude for our exceptional FSA Team for their hard work in putting together this manual to help our Florida Spa Community reopen their spa doors with safety and ambiance in mind. Check out these spa guidelines using the link below and you can download the manual using the link.
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Pasta with Clams in White Wine Garlic Sauce
Pasta with Clams in White Wine Garlic Sauce, a twist on the classic Spaghetti alle Vongole made with little-neck clams in a white wine garlic sauce.
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Let "THE SOURCE" be with you!
Enter "THE SOURCE", on the FSA website.
Education & Resources is our priority!
"The Source" was created to be your platform for resources and up to date information
to stay ahead of the curve of everything happening in the spa industry!
BEST SPA ASSOCIATION SERVING FLORIDA SINCE 2009!
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CONTACT US
The Florida Spa Association
Phone: (561) 413-5843
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ABOUT US
Florida Spa Association network of spa professionals is unified by the desire to promote Florida as the finest destination for wellness and beauty experiences in the country.
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