Sunday, 17 July 2005

09h00 - 09h30: Registration with Welcome Tea / coffee & biscuits

09h30 - 10h00: Opening Presentation

10h00 - 10h30: The Bright Future of Spas - Delphine Goichon (France) International Trainer - Decleor

Includes: What is a spa? Spa Trends and the Language of Spas. Benchmarking international standards and definitions.

10h30 – 11h00: The Essence of "Sanitas per Aquas" (SPA) – Meritxell Salvador (Spain) Regional Export Manager - Germaine de Capuccini

The psychology, energy and spirit of a spa and very importantly, the role and importance water in today's modern society, restoring the elemental balance and health.

11h00 – 11h30: Mid morning break

11h30 – 12h00: Turing your Spa Vision in Reality – Peter Krug (South Africa) Chief Executive - The Ginkgo Spa and Wellness Group

Where to begin if you are a salon converting to a spa or planning a spa from the beginning or embarking on modification and growth in your current spa. The role and importance of a Spa Consultant and how to chose the correct consultant for your spa.

12h00 – 12h30: Spa Design: Maximising Space – Rob Cowling (South Africa) Managing Director – Queensgate Wellness Holdings (Pty) Ltd

12h30 – 13h00: Using Key Performance Indicators in your Spa to Grow, Grow, Grow!! – Marisa Cachero (South Africa) Managing Director – The Spa Consultant

Establishing your Goal and turn your goal into measurable targets. Using Key Performance Indicators to ensure the success and growth of your spa.

13h00 – 14h00: Lunch

14h00 – 14h30: Does your spa have a signature? – Alison Yammin (South Africa) General Manager- Babor SA

Is your spa menu really working for your spa? How to develop a signature, with reference to South African and International spas. Identifying your market and speaking directly to them.

14h30 – 15h00: The Importance of Flow – Karin Robertz (Germany) International Export / Spa Manager – Babor

Flow can enhance or destroy a spa, independent of size

15h00 – 15h30: Mid afternoon break

15h30 – 16h00: Rebirth of Traditional & Holistic Treatments - Marisa Farinha (South Africa) Woodlands Wellness Centres and Spas

16h00 – 16h30: Awakening the Senses – Britta Paulus (France) International Trainer - Clarins

 
Monday, 18 July 2005

09h00 - 09h30 Registration with Welcome Tea / coffee & biscuits

09h30 – 10h00 The Energy of Africa

With a long healing tradition, South Africa has the rhythm and potential to set unique international spa standards in treatments, rituals, innovations and dιcor that make our spas proudly South African.

10h00 – 10h30 The Essence of Africa – Prof Aubrey Parsons (South Africa) Nimue Skin Technology

A look at indigenous herbs and their incorporation into spa treatments. The benefits and the concerns.

10h30 - 11h00: SPAS – It is only the beginning – Marnel du Toit (South Africa) – Spa Living

A look at the growth in the number, diversity and demand for Spas. Spa Tourism in South Africa has just started and has a clear growth road ahead. Is your spa ready and are your speaking to the correct audience.

11h00 – 11h30: Mid morning break

11h30 – 12h00: Success comes through closing the Communication Gap – Debbie Merdjan (South Africa) CEO Camelot Spa Group and Thalgo Cosmetics SA

Spa success through improved communication and knowledge within the spa and outside the spa, together with the breaking down of the “SPA FEAR FACTOR”.

12h00 – 12h30: Spa Design: Flow and Wet Areas – are we using them at their full capacity? - Carla Grove (South Africa) Camelot Spa Group Manager and Nicole Mason (South Africa) Associate - Ridler Shepard Low Architects

12h30 – 13h00: Thailand Spa Style: (Thailand)

As Thailand is heralded as the world leading spa destination, we look at the spa traditions, spa therapies, natural healing methods, treatment recipes, decor – and collectively the Thai spa experience.

13h00 – 14h00: Lunch

14h00 – 14h30: The Fusion of Spa Therapies.

14h30 – 15h00: Energy and Energy Treatments in a Spa? - Cornelia Glaser (Germany) International Trainer – Sofri Colour Energy Cosmetics

Energies – a complex and multi-layered topic, which fundamentally affects our lives. Energies have many forms. One of the most vibrant energy forms is colour and one of the most interesting topics is the influence of colour on our energy system.

15h00 – 15h30: Mid afternoon break

15h30 – 16h00: Skin Rejuvenation – a growing spa request. - Bernadette Harte (England) Clinical Education Specialist - Lumenis (UK) ltd.

16h00 – 16h25: Finding Nirvana. Discovering the art of relaxation and balance – Mimmie Cronje (South Africa) – Algologie

16h25 – 16h30: Closing Presentation