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Happy Spring!
It is no secret I love to see the snow go as that means longer days and more sunshine. I dread winter mainly for the lack of sun and dark mornings. I always hang a new wreath on my door that is bright and colourful.
That has also been my approach to this recession we are experiencing bright and sunny!
On a recent television appearance on Canada AM, I was interviewed by Beverly Thomson about how spas are doing in this economy. I have received emails and letters about spas closing, some expanding with new locations; about corporate business down, but other spas flourishing because people recognize that they have to look after themselves in these times. So it is really varied across the country. What is most important is that we each look after ourselves in the best way possible.
We have had good news about new spas opening and there are some great deals to be had in spas offering treatments in their less busy times such as Monday – Wednesday. I’d rather see great deals than close the spa for three days a week. Another story to share - a spa in Ontario lost some business due to employee benefit cutbacks that no longer covered massage therapy. The good news is new clients started coming in and paying for their own massages because they wanted to feel less stressed and couldn’t afford a vacation south. So they stayed home and treated themselves to their local spa.
In intense times like these we need to recognize how to help nurture ourselves and move forward to positive results. Spas are a great answer! Our cover features one of the most romantic destinations in Canada, Le Château Montebello, the largest log structure hotel with an incredible spa – it is a great escape this spring.
As well we have our pages full of additional spas to help you rekindle, and escape to as well as recipes, health and wellness. We have added a business component for spas across Canada and now provide information on great products. For our readers looking to take wellness courses or change careers, you can now find schools and courses.
This is our opportunity here at Spa Life Magazine to let people across our country know about the great spas we have in Canada; from local day spas to destination overnight spas to medical spas. I invite you to see our new commercial at: www.spalifemagazine.com and click onto the link.
See you next issue,
Mary
That has also been my approach to this recession we are experiencing bright and sunny!
On a recent television appearance on Canada AM, I was interviewed by Beverly Thomson about how spas are doing in this economy. I have received emails and letters about spas closing, some expanding with new locations; about corporate business down, but other spas flourishing because people recognize that they have to look after themselves in these times. So it is really varied across the country. What is most important is that we each look after ourselves in the best way possible.
We have had good news about new spas opening and there are some great deals to be had in spas offering treatments in their less busy times such as Monday – Wednesday. I’d rather see great deals than close the spa for three days a week. Another story to share - a spa in Ontario lost some business due to employee benefit cutbacks that no longer covered massage therapy. The good news is new clients started coming in and paying for their own massages because they wanted to feel less stressed and couldn’t afford a vacation south. So they stayed home and treated themselves to their local spa.
In intense times like these we need to recognize how to help nurture ourselves and move forward to positive results. Spas are a great answer! Our cover features one of the most romantic destinations in Canada, Le Château Montebello, the largest log structure hotel with an incredible spa – it is a great escape this spring.
As well we have our pages full of additional spas to help you rekindle, and escape to as well as recipes, health and wellness. We have added a business component for spas across Canada and now provide information on great products. For our readers looking to take wellness courses or change careers, you can now find schools and courses.
This is our opportunity here at Spa Life Magazine to let people across our country know about the great spas we have in Canada; from local day spas to destination overnight spas to medical spas. I invite you to see our new commercial at: www.spalifemagazine.com and click onto the link.
See you next issue,
Mary
