Jill Carlen
"It was so powerful to see people affected in every way."
Lynelle Lynch
“I think moving gives you courage to ask, ‘Why not?’ and ‘What if?’"
Kyle Berner
"I had this list and wanted to cross out the items, trusting that in doing so, it would lead to a path in which I was most passionate about. Boy, it sure did!"
Dwan Elani
"For me, it was very different. It wasn’t my imagination at all. I knew I would be a massage therapist like I knew how to spell my name.”
Jordyn Taylor
"I was so inspired by the treatments I received at the spa I went to that I applied for a job!"
Tiffany Ryan
"When life was not what we wanted it to be, we sold everything and moved onto a sailboat to ‘reset’, spend more time together, and be closer to nature."
Mary Winter
"I had such an early love for wellness that I embraced the services and loved figuring out how to promote them and become profitable."
Marissa Krems
"I had a rough childhood growing up and have worked hard to give my children what I did not have."
Karen Smegal-Butler
"Ever since I was very little, I loved thunderstorms. Much to my mother’s dismay, I would sit out on our front porch as the thunder and lightning cracked all around me."
Mandy Warr
"I am passionate about wellness, luxury and community and really found the amazing combination of all of them when I opened The Remedy, which is the proudest accomplishment of my life."
Kristi Russ
“I am proud and honored to say I have had many various accomplishments in life thus far; from being able to say I am a Veteran, to serving on the Oregon Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians."
Ginger McLean
"I've been very fortunate in my career and have worked for large companies, as well as small independent companies. All have been a blessing."
Paul Wright
"We all endure challenges in one way or another. In 2003, I was laid off from a company I had been with for 8 years."
Natasha Burns
"Two years into the position I became the lead massage therapist over 75 therapists and helped open Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars Palace."
Dana Christ
“I can remember being very intrigued by everything. I thrived in an environment where I was working with incredibly talented colleagues whose only goal was to help people feel better through the power of touch."
Doreen Young
“It wasn’t just my leadership that made Mii amo #1 – it was the years of experience held by the therapists, in addition to their exceptional talent and skill.”
Charlene Andrews
"I've found that it is so important to be open to learning from my massage therapy students as they are all different, bringing fresh perspectives and methods."
Jaclyn Luongo
“I love what I do and all the people I have the chance to work with and support! I am so excited to continue to grow within the industry and be part of the evolution!”
Mitchel Rivera
“I am 35 years of age, probably amongst the youngest spa owners in the industry. I love waking up each morning and positively impacting the people around me.”
Helen Hodgson
"I experienced an awakening where I tapped into the ancient goddess Aphrodite, that I was inspired to practice self-love and Serve The Goddess my Mobile Spa was born."
Patrick Huey
“The coolest thing I’ve done in Asia so was seeing baby sharks swimming in the waters of the Maldives."
Caroline Perdomo
"If you feel good on the inside, it is expressed that way both through the complexion, body and spirit."
Kelleye Heydon
“We are striving to become The Place in the Madison area, and I love being a part of something great!”
Corri Vara
"It was my attention to the client experience and business that caught the eye and admiration of Mimi”
Shawn Hallum
“I enjoy helping people find ways to live more fulfilling, productive, and healthier lives"
Eneida Soares
Those characteristics led her to open her own dance school when she was just 19 years old.
Tracy Harper
"My favorite thing about my role... is the limitless opportunities to create a truly unique and indigenous experience for our guests."
Leslie A. Young
In her free time, Leslie is a scuba diving instructor and a cowgirl.
Darrah Belle Le Montre
"I’ve always loved the spa and hospitality industry."
Jennifer Di Francesco
“I was based on loving the core of the work and how it affected who I am."
Che-Bianca Evason
She has visited 133 countries on all seven continents and has yet to turn 30.
Alejandro Ortiz
Alejandro is a globetrotter, having traveled to six different continents, Antarctica being the odd one out.
Jorinda Nardone
"Sometimes life gives you a chance to shake up your snow globe and see what comes of it."
John Korpi
John was a pioneering figure for the International SPA Association’s development, and has helped lead the Association to where it stands today, especially when it comes to education.
Gayle Brady
"Soon, I learned of a group of people wanting to form an association of spas. I jumped in!"
Dawn Tardif
“If it were not for some life events that transpired... I never would have humbly experienced the blessings of being in this field."
Laura Gerchik
“In the lovely words of Gertrude Stein, ‘America is my country, and Paris is my hometown.’"
Deirdre Strunk
She is known as cupid for her track record of successfully matching seven married couples. "I just love love."
Scott Duncan
“I have yet to have anything picked up by a big publisher or big artist, but this has become the goal."
Sally Brower
“The ability to have consistent quiet time is a practice and if it's not cultivated, life shows up and takes it away."
Daniel Poulin
“Often when on the road, I add a day or two of vacation so I get to experience the destination as a ‘real guest.’"
Rhonda Mordecai
“Children are our future and we need to invest into them."
Melissa Rackliff
“I have always been an inquisitive and artistic soul."
The Peaks Resort and Spa
The Spa at the Peaks is the largest spa in Colorado and sits at the base of the Telluride ski resort.
Taylor Toreno
When I lost my mother I found that inside of spas I could take time for myself both physically and mentally.
Mikki Anderson
I have watched the spa industry being formed, and grow from just "pampering" to offering natural and effective alternatives.
Irisha Steele
During college, I got a part-time job at a day spa. It was there that I found instant love.
Renate Hermes
During the retreat, the horses became our healers. They can remove energy blocks, make you laugh and cry and aware we are all connected.
Lynn Espino
When I was younger, I wanted to be like Dolly Parton when I grew up. She always had this glowing skin, big hair, makeup, and high heels.
Nancy Thielman
I love being able to make a difference in people's lives through fitness, so I continued to learn and teach more.
Marti Combs
I want my fellow estheticians to be confident in investing in themselves - they are worth it.
Michael Conte
You can't be bored if you are doing something that sets your soul on fire.
Lorraine Park
I have found my calling and I'm staying in the spa.
Shannon Chappelle
If I can offer anything in this life it would be to invite people to slow down and give back to themselves.
Dr. Brent Bauer
I have found ISPA to be a leader in helping reclaim the voice of spa as an integral part of wellness.
Deborah Waldvogel
I was overwhelmed with pure exhilaration when I reached the top of the South Rim!
Garrett Mersberger
Wisconsin has always been home...like all Wisconsinites, we love family, the outdoors, and of course the Green Bay Packers.
Jeremy McCarthy
I love working in an industry that is all about taking care of people.
Thor Holm
My experience in healthy living has also encouraged me to give back to others.
Andrew Gibson
I travel nearly 15-20 days out of the month globally...everywhere I have been has something interesting about it.
Shannon Taylor
A successful hire to me boils down to genuine passion - passion for the craft and passion for the company and its vision.
Jaana Roth
I was asked to help out in the spa because the Spa Director went on leave. That was 15 years ago. I love the spa business.
Sheila Cluff
I play Mrs. Claus on ice every year, and we’ve raised thousands of dollars for Christmas gifts for foster kids. I’m fully booked next season.
Todd Hewitt
So far it has been an incredible experience – Hong Kong is still an intoxicating mixture of passion and chaos.
Franziska Haala
I was interested in both the reconstructive and the aesthetic side. I got into medical school in Germany.
Lynne McNees
I get to be a part of the spa industry, but I also get to do that as a part of my profession, which is running associations.
Cindi Flanagan
I remodeled it, created a journey and experience for clients, updated technologically, and built a solid team with a dynamic spa director who shared my vision.
Todd Shaw
I gained invaluable experience in dealing with multi-cultural customers, which would have been impossible without leaving home. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Todd Walter
People come into our world from all kinds of backgrounds, but it’s probably fair to guess that most People of ISPA stories won’t start off in banking.
Shane Bird
Just from seeing all the new spas that were popping up I knew it was a business to get into. I helped place lots of newly-qualified massage therapist's with resorts.
Ella Stimpson
I learned a lot about leading people in the Army, a lot about mentoring people as a teacher, then a lot about motivating people as a personal trainer.
Carly Donahue
I always knew that I wanted to work here. I was spending time at the spa as a guest and it was there that my journey of self-awareness really began.