SPAA The Spa Association Celebrates 12th Anniversary

FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Sept. 11, 2013 - PRLog -- Fort Collins, CO-- USA  September 12, 2013

The Spa Association (SPAA) celebrates our 12^th Anniversary.  Founded by Melinda Minton in 2001 SPAA is the international spa industry choice of day spas, hotel spas, resorts, wellness centers, medical spas, hospital spas, yoga and movement modality studios and retreats and salon/spas.

“After owning spas and serving on the Boards of industry of organizations worldwide I knew there was a need among spa directors, corporate leaders, manufacturers and wellness center practitioners to access real world resources,” says Minton.  Operations, management, professional training and business acumen were all areas of interest in the beginning years of SPAA.  “After owning spas it was clear to me that those of the frontlines of operations and management in our industry needed tools, education and resources to enhance their team’s performance and ensure high standards for their patients, clients and guests,” shares Minton.

SPAA continues to this day to be the international leader among associations in delivering rich member benefits like HR manuals and Retail selling guides.  Minton says, “Revenue is a bi-product of excellent service and results oriented experiential treatment protocols.  It is an art to run a lean organization while ensuring consistent outcomes throughout your facility.”

“Webinars, podcasts, documentation, networking, an industry directory and other benefits of membership grow as our industry expands and refines standards of care,” comments Minton.  The spa industry is a $14 billion dollar industry in the United States and globally is a $62 billion dollar industry according to a variety of recent studies and reports.  Minton notes, “With the global economy becoming more and more connected the ability of international professionals to network and learn from both experience and change is greatly enhanced.  The result is a better product and increased care for the consumer.”

The Spa Association assists with consumer and professional standards, while helping vendors, spa owners and technicians run a more profitable business and enjoy robust career options. SPAA is taking the professional beauty industry to the next level with innovative strategies to make our members more successful. Find out more about SPAA-- The Spa Association by going to our website at www.thespaassociation.com, visiting our blog www.spaaprofessionals.com , email info@thespaassociation.comor by calling our membership director at 011 970-682-6045.