April 2021 The Scoop

On April 15, 2021

Happiness is a feeling of joy or good fortune; an enjoyable or satisfied state of being. What makes me happy is my family, friends, being productive, embracing wellness and working in our spa industry. Although I admit this does come with its challenges and can be stressful, all in all….. my life’s journey and the people in my orbit make me happy.

March 2021 The Scoop

On March 11, 2021

We welcome March and honor this month, Woman’s History Month, and the evolution of its past which has been woven into the lives, opportunities and capability that women have inherited.

February 2021 The Scoop

On February 10, 2021

While we often express love and appreciation in relation to our personal lives, gratitude among our working family is especially critical because it fulfills the higher psychological need to feel a sense of belonging to something greater than ourselves and to feel a sense of meaning and accomplishment.

January 2021 The Scoop

On January 14, 2021

It’s a new year and new beginning, especially when it comes to our wellness and spirituality. Sometimes the most important ingredient for spiritual renewal results from catastrophic events. This past year has been a crushing test on our mental and physical resilience. Our highly disrupted lives caused by a global pandemic resulting in social separation, economic uncertainty and accelerated civil unrest, has certainly impacted our approach to each day.

December 2020 The Scoop

On December 9, 2020

It’s often been said that the end of this year, 2020 can’t come soon enough, especially as we inch closer to the holidays and 2021. It has certainly been a challenging and unparalleled year with a deadly pandemic, economic uncertainty, social unrest, hurricanes, fires and political divide. So here we are, approaching the end of the year.

November 2020 The Scoop

On November 11, 2020

As we approach Thanksgiving during such an unprecedented time in 2020, there are undoubtedly so many questions about what this holiday is going to look like. Are we planning for small family gatherings or a larger get-together with families and friends? Are we wearing masks or no-masks? Maybe Thanksgiving will be virtual on zoom or perhaps we can celebrate alfresco style, after all we do live in Florida and probabilities are the weather will be on our side. The list goes on and the answer will definitely be a personal choice that we will make in this time of a pandemic. We all have our preferences and many will be different, but I’m confident that our intention is to assess our choices, avoid the obvious risks facing us these days and celebrate with our friends and families safely for Thanksgiving and all of the upcoming holidays.

October 2020 The Scoop

On October 14, 2020

October ushered in a sigh of relief for me knowing that we were able to execute a meaningful in-person FSA event that upheld all state, local and site mandates without compromising the value and enjoyment that we experienced at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. This could not have been accomplished without the hard work of our FSA team. Like a symphony in sync, our team rallied and all plans fell right into place. I could not be more grateful for this and the message below from our FSA President, Charlotte Prescott, expresses the joy and gratitude we hold in our heart.

September 2020 The Scoop

On September 16, 2020

With vigilant yet eager anticipation after being remote for 6 months from our spa community, I will step outside my isolated bubble, on behalf of the Florida Spa & Wellness Association to connect at our first in-person “FSA Spa Taskforce LIVE” event at the beautiful Ocean Reef Club.

July 2020 The Scoop

On July 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in so many ways. Whether it is a physical, emotional, or social change, we have had to make many adjustments in our lives in order to stay safe and prevent the spread of the virus. Personally, the days seem to blend into one another as I continue to work from home.

June 2020 The Scoop

On June 12, 2020

We define wellness as an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life, especially since we only get one crack at it. Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being. In turn, our well-being directly affects our actions and emotions. And that is why we are so focused on spreading this message throughout our spa community.

May 2020 The Scoop

On May 12, 2020

As I reflect on the last couple of months, which has been so uncertain and somewhat chaotic, it feels like I've been living in a Stephen King Novel. Dealing with an invisible enemy detrimental to everyone's health has been unimaginable.

April 2020 The Scoop

On April 9, 2020

It's an evolving world that we're living in. With the recent outbreak of COVID-19 we have had to make extreme adjustments to all that we have become familiar with, that would be considered normal in our day to day life. Quarantine measures have been implemented in countries around the world, forcing business shutdowns, shifting operations to go online and advising people to stay at home. Our Spa and Hospitality Industry has been greatly impacted with layoffs, furloughs and a mad rush to file for unemployment benefits. Life and work as we know it has drastically changed.

March 2020 The Scoop

On March 11, 2020

The outbreak of the Coronavirus has caused major concern worldwide. It's easy to get caught up in the misinformation of this global health crisis but critical to understand facts vs. fiction. It’s important to stay proactive about our health, maintaining a robust immune system and taking hygienic precautions during flu season and the COVID-19 outbreak.

February 2020 The Scoop

On February 13, 2020

February is a welcomed month of holidays and remembrances such as Black History Month, Presidents Day, even World Nutella Day, but February is mostly regarded as the month of love, Valentine's Day, remembering love and emphasizing the importance of the variety of loves that exist in our lives.

January 2020 The Scoop

On January 15, 2020

One of the concepts defining a New Year is a "New Year's resolution" which is intended that you start fresh and try and do something better that will produce an improvement in your life.

December 2019 The Scoop

On December 10, 2019

The holidays are upon us, both Christmas and Chanukah. Although these two traditions are celebrated differently, they both represent an important part of building a strong bond between family and community. This gives us a sense of belonging and unity.

November 2019 The Scoop

On November 12, 2019

With the holidays around the corner, how much thought are we giving to our health amidst the enticing cuisine and cheer around us during the holidays and still remain mindful of our remarkable "personal machine"… our body!

October 2019 The Scoop

On October 10, 2019

October has arrived and we are deep into a month of plenty.... celebrating holidays, breast cancer awareness and numerous industry events taking place this month. Being of the Jewish faith, I'd like to start by wishing our friends a Happy and healthy New Year…. Shana Tova , the greeting for Rosh Hashanah simply meaning "a good and sweet year" for all. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement. We also distinguish October as Breast Cancer Awareness, marked in countries across the world every October, to help increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease. O ne of the biggest tools we have to fight health conditions is the power of human connection. That's why awareness months are so important: They rally us together to spread awareness and show support

September 2019 The Scoop

On September 17, 2019

"It's by giving that we receive"….those are the words and center of our featured speaker at our upcoming FSA event at the Faena, Tierra Santa Healing House Spa in Miami on September 19th. With heart and consciousness, when compassion drives our moral compass, we demonstrate kindness, concern and a willingness to help others. Caring is a very positive emotion that has much to do with being mindful and decent. When you have compassion, you're putting yourself in someone else's shoes and really feel for them. That's humanity and what I refer to as "the human touch".

August 2019 The Scoop

On August 13, 2019

July 2019 The Scoop

On July 10, 2019

Life's a Beach! Florida life exudes sunshine, beaches and leisure. Surrounded by water and immersed in tropical pleasures, you would think that living and working in Florida equates to being on vacation. But let's be real…life is stressful; work, school, extracurricular activities, even our kids, partners and spouses. In our spa environment, a space where wellness, fitness and relaxation is the heart of the industry, you would think we've mastered the art of calm.

June 2019 The Scoop

On June 11, 2019

"Leading the charge in wellness" Wow….what a weekend! We just celebrated the official Global Wellness Day anniversary which was commemorated this past Saturday, June 8th. First celebrated in 2012, Global Wellness Day was established in Turkey as the “first” day dedicated to living well, and has now been accepted worldwide. With the recognized slogan “One day can change your whole life,” Global Wellness Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of June every year as an international day. Although GWD has acquired a specific annual day of celebration, the message that was declared to the world was that the value of our lives must be thought-out and recognized all year. The need to pause and think, even if adopted for just one day of the year, it needs to be free from stress and bad habits and have the ability to make peace within ourselves. This one day offers the opportunity to raise awareness about living well and increase motivation, so it's not just for this one day, but a jump start for the remaining 364 days of the year.

May 2019 The Scoop

On May 16, 2019

Get ready for Global Wellness Day! GWD is just around the corner and the world is busy planning events. What are you planning at your spa? We all know that wellness is being aware and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. "...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or ill-health.

April 2019 The Scoop

On April 16, 2019

Spring is in the air - and so is the FSA EAUchella! Spring is one of the most joyful seasons of the year. It's that special time when flowers bloom and spirits run high. Following the spring equinox, days begin lasting longer making it more conducive for outdoor activities and festivities.

March 2019 The Scoop

On March 14, 2019

"The Sounds of Silence" - Is Silence the Golden? Commonly said...."March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb"….. while that idiom applies to weather, does that also signify that a tumultuous lifestyle can be altered by allowing serenity into our daily life by learning to listen to the peaceful sounds of silence?

February 2019 The Scoop

On March 14, 2019

For the shortest month of the year, February is surely CHOCK-FULL of holidays, raising awareness and notable observances! On “Valentine’s Day” love and romance fills the air during this month which also includes Heart Health Awareness, Black History and Presidents Day in which we tap into our health and humanity to observe and honor.

January 2019 The Scoop

On January 16, 2019

Happy New Year 2019.... A year of endless possibilities! As we welcome in 2019 we also celebrate our 10th Anniversary! After 10 evolutionary years of building the FSA I find myself looking at this New Year being filled with so many possibilities.

December 2018 The Scoop

On December 15, 2018

At this extraordinary time of the year, allow me to thank all of you, our loyal readers. This past year, it's been my pleasure to communicate my thoughts about our spa community. I hope in some small way, that I have been able to inform and/or interest you with spa leader accomplishments, vendor features, events and overall industry happenings. My involvement in our spa family has been my passion for many years and your kind comments and feedback has been an inspiration for me.

November 2018 The Scoop

On November 17, 2018

November has always been one of my favorite months especially as we near Thanksgiving and prepare for the Holiday Season. Stepping back, I always reflect on my life with gratitude for having the fortune of a loving family, wonderful long- standing friendships and consider myself lucky to be part of such a incredible industry, the Spa Industry.

October 2018 The Scoop

On October 26, 2018

Happy Halloween. We all look forward to that one day we get to dress up, work our imagination, watch those little ghosts and goblins take to the streets, scaring one another silly and ritualize trick or treating. We celebrate Halloween in fun and tradition, but when it comes to everyday life, using the idiom "Trick or Treat", are we making the right choices? Will it be a Trick (problem/predicament) or Treat (satisfaction/fulfillment)

September 2018 The Scoop

On September 18, 2018

Business partnerships and relationships are just like friendships. If we want to open doors for future business clients or build solid relationships with our fellow associates and employees, we need to treat them just like friends. The act of building genuine friendships and successful businesses aren't very different from one another. People connect with humanity. When being human is in the radar, it creates more opportunity to successfully bond with your business clients and associates.

August 2018 The Scoop

On August 16, 2018

"It Takes A Village" I get the sense that the term "community" "tribe" or "village" is really hot now in the marketing, advertising, and especially in our spa industry because it alludes to a group of people that have loyalty towards a specific cause with common ideals and goals. When I think back to when and why I started the Florida Spa Association 10 years ago, it was with the intention to unite our Florida spa leaders with the sole purpose of contributing opportunities for our spas to connect, share their expertise and benefit from each other.

July 2018 The Scoop

On July 11, 2018

July kicks off Miami Spa Month - A power push toward Wellness! Personally, I love July, and not because it's my birthday month, although I might be a bit biased, but mostly because Miami welcomes Spa Month starting in July every year, which lasts through August.

May – June 2018 The Scoop

On May 30, 2018

Welcome Wellness into your life! We define wellness as an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth.

April 2018 The Scoop

On April 7, 2018

A Source for all!! Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to make changes in your life, your community, your world! The power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success.

March 2018 The Scoop

On March 10, 2018

"Shine Bright like a Diamond" the Power of Positivity! Are we positive thinkers? Does what we think and feel really influence our self-worth and well-being? Does the mental and physical advantages of a positive mindset enhance the quality of our life and longevity? The answer is big fat YES!

February 2018 The Scoop

On February 13, 2018

February is the shortest month of the year, but it's PACKED with holidays, events, and anniversaries!

January 2018 The Scoop

On January 9, 2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR! A New Year – A New Dream! With the start of a brand-new year, we have the privilege of considering new beginnings and the fresh, unique opportunities awaiting us in 2018!! Sometimes doing something new and different means taking a bit of a risk into unknown territory.

December 2017 The Scoop

On December 6, 2017

December has a way of waving its magic humanity wand over the world. Its the joy of the holidays. I have always immensely loved this time of the year.

November 2017 The Scoop

On November 13, 2017

November has always been right up there as one of my favorite months with the holidays right around the corner. It's also a time for being thankful.

October 2017 The Scoop

On October 12, 2017

October has always represented the heart of the fall season, especially with my New York roots. While living in New York, this season was the time of year that I loved most. With weather at its best, fall color leaves blanketed the ground, and I anticipated the wonderful holidays coming our way. I always felt that spirit of love in the air.

September 2017 The Scoop

On September 18, 2017

Do you listen to your inner voice? When I think of perception or a sixth sense, I imagine that little angel or devil that jumps on my shoulder and utters my choice of what I should or shouldn't do. I have found that when I don't pay attention to that little murmur instructing me which way to go or how to handle a situation, it usually doesn't turn out well. Listening and trusting our own intuition is significant. I'm not saying throw caution to the wind, but if you want to live a life of contentment, then you need to start trusting your intuition.

August 2017 The Scoop

On August 8, 2017

Relationships are essential if you want to live your life to the fullest. In fact relationships should be your top priority. That's why we all need to learn how to build good relationships. Good relationships not only help us meet our needs but also make our life more fulfilling.

July 2017 The Scoop

On July 6, 2017

Do you Vacay?? Turns out that as a nation we average approximately 47-hour work weeks, don't get adequate sleep and experience stress more often than not. A deprivation study showed that the average Americans got 14 vacations and only took 12 of them compared to Europeans who get 22 paid vacation days plus 12 national holidays and they take them! (I'm moving!!)

June 2017 The Scoop

On June 13, 2017

So, What Drives You? Do you ever ask yourself "What motivates me and makes me want to wake up each morning to challenge each day?" Often people do not have any idea about what motivates them. Many people rise each morning, mainly because they must go to work, unusually the purpose and/or intention is to get paid and therefore off to work they go. Receiving a paycheck is a necessity to pay bills, expenses and of course our free-spirited spending, gift giving, and entertainment. There are many ways that we love to spend money!

May 2017 The Scoop

On May 9, 2017

Is Wellness the New Luxury? Is well-being and living a healthy lifestyle a luxury? .......We certainly think so! And that is why we are so focused on spreading this message throughout the spa community. The term "wellness" has been interpreted in many ways.

April 2017 The Scoop

On April 11, 2017

How's your Balancing Act? "Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony." ~Thomas Merton Any Libra's in the house? Your sign is the scale, which signifies balance.

March 2017 The Scoop

On March 15, 2017

Are you thinking outside the box? No box required! Thinking is a process in which we realize the act of an unusual approach to the logical thinking structure, to escape typical reasoning and thinking.

February 2017 The Scoop

On February 16, 2017

The FSA kicked off their New Year with an art-themed event, "The Fine Art of Spa," which was held at the Orlando Museum of Art, voted the best museum in Orlando.

January 2017 The Scoop

On January 14, 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR! A New Year...A New Vision!
Welcome to a New Year full of exciting new opportunities!!! Farewell to 2016 and greetings to 2017.

December 2016 The Scoop

On December 22, 2016

Are we in the habit of being Grateful? Gratitude unravels the richness of life. It can turn what we have into enough, and more. It can change confusion into direction, rejection into acceptance, and misunderstanding to rationality.

November 2016 The Scoop

On November 9, 2016

October 2016 The Scoop

On October 10, 2016

When the Going Gets Tough! Every one of us has had to face challenges and adversity at some point in our life. If you have a beating heart, there is no getting away from it. When the going gets tough it's valuable and uplifting to know that "this too shall pass" yet, how we take action or react to the more extreme situations in life, especially in times of insistent trial and tribulations, truly defines us.

September 2016 The Scoop

On September 8, 2016

Self-Evaluation: Looking Back to Move Forward. It's September, the end of summer and time to reflect! At the end of the summer, I sometimes experience a swirling mix of conflicting emotions. I start missing the luxury of relaxation and the laidback atmosphere of the slow spa season in Florida.

August 2016 The Scoop

On August 9, 2016

Welcome, August! As the summer is coming to a close and we look forward to fall and all it has to offer, let's take a moment to think about making a fresh start...beginning with ourselves. Feeling good about yourself is key to happiness and success.

July 2016 The Scoop

On July 12, 2016

Welcome, July! Last month was so inspiring with Global Wellness Day and the numerous wellness initiatives occurring in Florida, as well as all around the world. As we continue to embrace that energy, I look around at our magnificent spa community and realize how grateful I am to be part of this amazing industry.

June 2016 The Scoop

On June 7, 2016

In collaboration with the Florida Spa Association and The MIAMI Institute, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Key Biscayne, kicks off Global Wellness Day with registration, prizes, and a welcome gift for the first 50 guests. Gather at the resort's majestic Grand Lawn for a quick introduction to the day's programming and Dr. Adonis from The MIAMI Institute, as he shares his expertise and imparts tips to the anti-aging process. After a short presentation, the morning continues with an hour-long Cardio Beach Hike to the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse with the resort's fitness experts.

May 2016 The Scoop

On May 11, 2016

"Wisdom is knowing the right path to take...Integrity is taking it!" Are we on the right path? As I tackle my day-to-day projects and "to dos," I often stop and think about our message and purpose as the FSA, which is to unify and support the spa community. With Florida spas being at the height of our season, our spa leaders are busy every day dealing with guests, staff, upper management, daily issues, and often drama. While trying to stay on top of our game as we solve problems and manage stressful situations, are we moving through the motions to just get it done, or do we tackle this with passion and integrity? Do we feel good about what we do and how we do it?

April 2016 The Scoop

On April 13, 2016

FSA March 2016 Newsletter

On April 8, 2016

Spring is the time of rebirth and inspiration. As a native New Yorker I have a real appreciation for the beginning of Spring after a long, cold winter. I love the sweet smell in the air, the sounds of the birds, and the hints of warm summer to come. It's all sweeter because of winter.

FSA February 2016 Newsletter

On February 9, 2016

Hello, February! Yes, this year is a Leap Year! February 29th is Leap Day, adding one extra day to 2016. This extra day makes the year 366 days long - and not 365 days, like a common year... so to all the people born on February 29th, don't view it as being cheated out of a birthday; consider this your chronological youth, staying younger longer!!

FSA January 2016 Newsletter

On February 2, 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to 2016! We hope you enjoyed the holidays and took some time to relax, unwind, and spend quality time with your family and friends. This is the time of year that we start fresh, make resolutions, and set goals.

FSA December 2015 Newsletter

On December 8, 2015

December is such an exhilarating and wondrous time of the year! The spirit of the holidays is the spirit of love, generosity, and goodness. It resonates what is within our soul and evokes a feeling of shared emotion as we look at our busy lives and become more interested in people than in possessions.

FSA November Newsletter

On December 4, 2015

Movember, starting in Australia, is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as depression in men, prostate cancer and other male cancers, and associated charities. The goal of Movember is to "change the face of men's health."

FSA October Newsletter

On October 6, 2015

We had a Blast! "Fall Back in Time," the anti-aging themed event was the last FSA event of 2015 and what an event we had! The highly successful event held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa began with a morning social offering of teas sponsored by Teavana and the ultimate yummy gourmet donuts provided by Peace, Love and Little Donuts.

FSA September Newsletter

On September 4, 2015

Six Essential Steps to Attract and Retain Male Clients. Although the spa industry is evolving and men are visiting spas, they still only represent a little over 20% of spa visitors. It's a pity that we are only capturing a small segment of this target market.

FSA August Newsletter

On August 26, 2015

It's that time of year already.... time to start planning for a successful holiday season. Don't know where to start?? We can help!

FSA July Newsletter

On July 8, 2015

In the early 1980s, American Airlines' goal was to increase retention and provide their clients with something extra special. The airline created the first frequent flyer program that allowed travelers to accrue miles and gain benefits as long as they were flying with American.

FSA June Newsletter

On July 8, 2015

lorida Spa Association is excited to introduce the new format for the newsletter! Each month, we will provide you with current spa news, insights from your peers, event updates, and even a delicious recipe! We welcome your feedback and suggestions. We just know you will love it as much as we do!