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Wellness is defined by the Merriam-Webster's Medical
Dictionary as follows: well·ness, noun, the quality or state of being in
good health, an actively sought after goal such as in that of a healthy
lifestyle that promotes well-being. (Syn: healthiness, fitness, soundness
and wholeness). It is essentially the state of balanced physical and mental
health.
Today, Spas are an integral component of finding and creating wellness, and
the expansion as well as inclusion of these elements on the spa’s treatment
menus. Wellness and well-being is a lifestyle, which provides for continued
business for spas, as they are “centres of wellness” and an integral place
in societies everyday lifestyle.
As spa-goers have embraced the benefits of wellness the industry has enjoyed
phenomenal growth leading to a more integrated and holistic approach to
health and ensures a greater sense of well-being is achieved.
Les Nouvelles Esthetiques is “Setting the Pace”, which is the theme of the
Spa Conference in 2006. The Spa Conference will be hosted at The Forum,
Bryanston, Johannesburg, on the 25th and 26th of June 2006.
The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference and Exhibition is a
"must-attend" educational and networking event for Spa Professionals in
2006, where attendees will be provided with inspiration and tools to succeed
in today’s marketplace in creating a lifestyle for the spa’s clients.
Wellness
is Setting the Pace in the Spa Industry.
But what
exactly is “Setting the Pace”?
This
concept is the theme that will be the focus of our discussion in the coming
year;
See you
at the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques annual Spa Conference 2006.
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SPA CONFERENCE 2006 PROGRAMME |
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SUNDAY, 25 JUNE 2006 |
MONDAY, 26 JUNE 2006 |
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8.30 – 9.30 Registration and welcome tea,
coffee or juice
- MC: Karlien Murray - PAB (S.A)
9.30 – 10.00 Setting the Pace
Analysing the top spa trends over the past 3 years and changing client
requests to set the pace for the South African spa industry.
- Dr Nadine de Freitas
(S.A)
10.00 – 11.00 Relaxation in the Spa
The role and importance of relaxation in the spa. Examples of
successful relaxation strategies in spas internationally. The
architectural and space implications of relaxation areas.
- Rob Cowling (S.A)
11.00 – 11.30 Tea, coffee and mid-morning
snack
11.30 – 12.30 Spa Innovations -
Incorporating Oxygen and Wellness
- Simon Cochrane (Germany)
- Robert Brody (USA)
- Silke Drohsin (Belgium)
- Karen Bester (S.A)
12.30 – 2.00 Lunch
2.00 – 2.45 Speaking the same language
Workshop - Getting the most out of your staff, doubling your retail
sales and turning your clients from a spa-goers into spa-goalers,
through simple personality identification techniques and the
appropriate communication.
- Jacqueline Wentzel (S.A)
2.45 – 3.15 Tea, coffee and mid-afternoon
snack
3.15 – 4.15 Anti-ageing and its role in
the spas. Panel discussion
Panel discussion – Anti-ageing: its importance, applications,
recommended treatments and role in the spa industry
- Dr Geraldine Mitton (S.A)
- Mr John Knowlton (S.A)
- Nadine Szecsei (S.A)
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8.30 – 9.30 Registration and welcome tea,
coffee or juice
9.30 – 11.00 Stepping up the Pace
Analysing the best business strategies to ensure business success for
your spa: computerisation, cost calculations, client preparation and
client complaint strategies, team building and staff motivation.
Marketing strategies for success. Expanding your spa treatment menu
and the logistics of managing outsourced practitioners.
11.00 – 11.30 Tea, coffee and mid-morning
snack
11.30 – 12.00 Water, water, everywhere.
New trends in expanding the water facilities beyond the hydrotherapy
tub. Architectural concepts, space and cost implications
- Debbie Merdjan (S.A)
12.00 – 12.30 Taking the spa experience
home
- Shaun King (S.A)
12.30 – 2.00 Lunch
2.00 – 2.45 The new role of Nutrition in
the Spa
- Maria Ascencao (S.A)
2.45 – 3.15 Tea, coffee and mid-afternoon
snack
3.15 – 4.15 Capturing the hidden secrets
Panel discussion – an interview with a few of the countries top spa
owners on their vision, most successful moments, best spa strategies,
worst disasters and recommendations for the future.
Please Note: Although all efforts will be
made to ensure the programme will remain as per above, slight changes
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For more information contact the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques
office on +2711 447 9959,
or alternatively on
info@lesnouvelles.co.za or
www.lesnouvelles.co.za
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Conference Delegate Costs |
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Early Bird Discount
(1 December 2005 to 7 April 2006) |
After 7 April 2006 |
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Cost Per Person: |
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Cost Per Person: |
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2 Day
Conference & Gala Dinner |
R1320.00 |
2 Day
Conference & Gala Dinner |
R1360.00 |
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2 Day
Conference |
R1080.00 |
2 Day
Conference |
R1120.00 |
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1 Day
Conference |
R 580.00 |
1 Day
Conference |
R 620.00 |
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Gala Dinner |
R 320.00 |
Gala Dinner |
R 340.00 |
Included in Conference Costs: Welcome
tea, coffee and fruit juice. Mid-morning tea, coffee and snack. Lunch.
Mid-afternoon tea, coffee and biscuits. Notepad, pen and conference
catalogue.
Excluded from Conference Costs: Beverages with lunch.
Included in Gala Dinner Costs: 3 course
buffet dinner and 2 bottles of wine per table. (A full cash bar is available
for additional beverages)
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