New Day Spa Association Advisory Board 2008 to 2009 Committees & Honors Announced
Union City, NJ, March 20, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Hannelore Leavy, President and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces the new 2008 to 2009 Day Spa Association Advisory Board. The DSA Advisory Board has been streamlined and simplified to be more efficient. All ‘Members At Large’ are now encouraged to volunteer and to actively participate on committees.
Hannelore Leavy notes, “With great pride, I am pleased to announce that Rosemary Weiner, owner of The Brass Rose Day Spa & Salon in Blairstown, NJ has graciously agreed to maintain the reigns as chairperson of the DSA Advisory Board for another year.” Before entering the spa industry, Rosemary Weiner had a distinguished career as a nurse and as the Vice President of operations and a partner in a Fortune 500 national healthcare cost containment company. She uses her medical background and business acumen in developing the policies, procedures, treatments, culture, and philosophy that are the cornerstone of The Brass Rose and which have become a model for the day spa industry.”
Skip Williams, Vice President of Spa Operations Consulting services, the author of “The Reluctant Spa Director and The Mission Dream” and a previous recipient of the DSA ‘Spa Person Of The Year Award,’ remains chairperson of the Day Spa Association Education and Trade Show Committee. Monique Iacobacci remains Chairperson of the Charity Events Committee. Her latest endeavor is Co-Founder and Executive Director of SPAcare, the industry’s first organized non-profit charitable resource. Her goal is to unify and support the Philanthropic efforts of the Spa, Wellness and Medical communities. The DSA Membership Committee will be chaired by Ana Loiselle-Donahue, of the SECRET Salon & Spa By Design. Donahue is a consultant specializing in helping day spa businesses flourish through creative solutions, including brand development, strategic financial planning and employee training.
Larry Oskin, president of Marketing Solutions headquartered in Fairfax, VA will be the new chairperson of the DSA PR & Media Relations Committee. Marketing Solutions remains a full service marketing, advertising and PR agency specializing in the salon, day spa and medical spa industries. The DSA Industry Research Committee will be chaired by Erika Mangrum of the Iatra Day Spa, which has four successful locations in Raleigh, NC. Erika previously formed Corporate Health Fairs, a consortium of Triangle female business owners, which provides health fairs for regional businesses free of charge. The DSA Legislative Affairs Committee is now chaired by Ruth Nuckols Cox of the Sharman, TX based Bella Fontana Spa. Cox has a diverse background with expertise in day spa operations, finance, business process development and information technology.
Mike Carter is the new chairperson of The Corporate Alliances & Sponsorships Committee. Carter is president and CEO of the Athena Health Club & Day Spa. Carter also serves as president of Athena Health Sphere, an injury prevention and wellness company as well as a partner in the Pinnacle Construction Company in Tennessee. Eric Light continues to be the chairperson of the DSA International Chapters, while maintaining his position as president of The Strawberry Hill Group, supervising the North and Latin American markets. Light has visited almost 90 different countries worldwide, while consulting with day spa and wellness industry projects. Dr. Stephen Schleicher, F.A.C.S. is the Day Spa Association’s Medical Advisor. Schleicher is founder and director of the DermDX Centers for Dermatology in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dr. Schleicher is also a clinical instructor of dermatology at Kings College and Arcadia University.
Day Spa Association Membership: Membership includes many special privileges with inclusion in The Annual Day Spa / Medical Spa Directory, a listing on the www.DaySpaAssociation.com website, a membership certificate, seasonal newsletters, email blasts, invitations to advanced educational seminars, free magazine subscriptions to many select industry and consumer publications, a group health insurance program, special credit card processing rates and a variety of discounts with many professional services within the spa and beauty industries. The Day Spa Association has also recently launched a new Day Spa Accreditation Program and invites the day spa industry to join into this consumer awareness program that will properly distinguish accredited day spas from the rest. International Chapters are located in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Caribbean.
It Is Time To Get Involved. Now is the time to capture your part in the fastest growing segment of the professional beauty and wellness industries, by learning how to stay ahead of the competition. To learn more about the Day Spa Association, call 201-865-2065, email info@DaySpaAssociation.com or visit www.DaySpaAssociation.com.
For More Information ~ Contact:
Larry H. Oskin, President
Marketing Solutions, Inc.
703-359-6000 Ext: 22
LOskin@MktgSols.com
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Hannelore Leavy notes, “With great pride, I am pleased to announce that Rosemary Weiner, owner of The Brass Rose Day Spa & Salon in Blairstown, NJ has graciously agreed to maintain the reigns as chairperson of the DSA Advisory Board for another year.” Before entering the spa industry, Rosemary Weiner had a distinguished career as a nurse and as the Vice President of operations and a partner in a Fortune 500 national healthcare cost containment company. She uses her medical background and business acumen in developing the policies, procedures, treatments, culture, and philosophy that are the cornerstone of The Brass Rose and which have become a model for the day spa industry.”
Skip Williams, Vice President of Spa Operations Consulting services, the author of “The Reluctant Spa Director and The Mission Dream” and a previous recipient of the DSA ‘Spa Person Of The Year Award,’ remains chairperson of the Day Spa Association Education and Trade Show Committee. Monique Iacobacci remains Chairperson of the Charity Events Committee. Her latest endeavor is Co-Founder and Executive Director of SPAcare, the industry’s first organized non-profit charitable resource. Her goal is to unify and support the Philanthropic efforts of the Spa, Wellness and Medical communities. The DSA Membership Committee will be chaired by Ana Loiselle-Donahue, of the SECRET Salon & Spa By Design. Donahue is a consultant specializing in helping day spa businesses flourish through creative solutions, including brand development, strategic financial planning and employee training.
Larry Oskin, president of Marketing Solutions headquartered in Fairfax, VA will be the new chairperson of the DSA PR & Media Relations Committee. Marketing Solutions remains a full service marketing, advertising and PR agency specializing in the salon, day spa and medical spa industries. The DSA Industry Research Committee will be chaired by Erika Mangrum of the Iatra Day Spa, which has four successful locations in Raleigh, NC. Erika previously formed Corporate Health Fairs, a consortium of Triangle female business owners, which provides health fairs for regional businesses free of charge. The DSA Legislative Affairs Committee is now chaired by Ruth Nuckols Cox of the Sharman, TX based Bella Fontana Spa. Cox has a diverse background with expertise in day spa operations, finance, business process development and information technology.
Mike Carter is the new chairperson of The Corporate Alliances & Sponsorships Committee. Carter is president and CEO of the Athena Health Club & Day Spa. Carter also serves as president of Athena Health Sphere, an injury prevention and wellness company as well as a partner in the Pinnacle Construction Company in Tennessee. Eric Light continues to be the chairperson of the DSA International Chapters, while maintaining his position as president of The Strawberry Hill Group, supervising the North and Latin American markets. Light has visited almost 90 different countries worldwide, while consulting with day spa and wellness industry projects. Dr. Stephen Schleicher, F.A.C.S. is the Day Spa Association’s Medical Advisor. Schleicher is founder and director of the DermDX Centers for Dermatology in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dr. Schleicher is also a clinical instructor of dermatology at Kings College and Arcadia University.
Day Spa Association Membership: Membership includes many special privileges with inclusion in The Annual Day Spa / Medical Spa Directory, a listing on the www.DaySpaAssociation.com website, a membership certificate, seasonal newsletters, email blasts, invitations to advanced educational seminars, free magazine subscriptions to many select industry and consumer publications, a group health insurance program, special credit card processing rates and a variety of discounts with many professional services within the spa and beauty industries. The Day Spa Association has also recently launched a new Day Spa Accreditation Program and invites the day spa industry to join into this consumer awareness program that will properly distinguish accredited day spas from the rest. International Chapters are located in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Caribbean.
It Is Time To Get Involved. Now is the time to capture your part in the fastest growing segment of the professional beauty and wellness industries, by learning how to stay ahead of the competition. To learn more about the Day Spa Association, call 201-865-2065, email info@DaySpaAssociation.com or visit www.DaySpaAssociation.com.
For More Information ~ Contact:
Larry H. Oskin, President
Marketing Solutions, Inc.
703-359-6000 Ext: 22
LOskin@MktgSols.com
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201-865-2065
www.dayspasassociation.org
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201-865-2065
www.dayspasassociation.org
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