DAY SPA ASSOCIATION
SPA PERSON OF THE MONTH

 
SPA PERSON OF THE MONTH ARCHIVE
Year 2000 - 2002 | Year 2003 | Year 2004 | Year 2005

Years 2000 thru 2002
November/December 2001 - Wendy Bosalavage

September/October 2001 - Michael Effler
July/August 2001 - Dee Deluca-Mattos
May/June 2001 - Philippe Hennessy
March/April 2001 - Ursula Wagstaff
January/February 2001 - Reinhard Bergel
October/November 2000 - Catherine Atzen

November/December 2001



Wendy Bosalavage
A conversation with Wendy .

Q. Wendy, you are the president of American Leisure, which we in the industry know is an international leader in the fitness, spa, and recreational facility industry. What has prepared you for this role?

A. My educational foundation is based upon a degree from the Fashion Institute Of Technology. There I learned a lot of theory about marketing and merchandising. In the long run, though, “hands on experience” has been my best and most important teacher.

Q. And how did your job experience in the fashion industry prepare you for your success in the spa industry?

A. The very bottom line is that I learned how to grow a business, and we grew that business over 500% in six years. My experience taught me something that shaped my management style forever. I learned very early that forming nurturing relationships with our customers (Buyers then, Spa Owners now!) was the way to help them satisfy their clients and increase their profits. My philosophy in business is based upon the creation and fostering of mutually beneficial relationships. It is my belief that this has translated into the success of American Leisure, and of course contributed to my personal success.

Q.   Wendy, am I asking you too many questions about the early days? I haven't forgotten that you’ve already been a general manager at American Leisure.. been the executive vice president of New Business Development.. are on the Advisory Board of the Day Spa Association and are today, at the age of 45, the president of American Leisure and a recognized international expert and leader in the field – and that we are now in the year 2001!

A. [laughter] But it really was the lessons I learned by paying attention in the early days that taught me the nuts and bolts of sound, client-centered management.  Let me tell you a funny story. While I was working full time in the garment district, my husband and I took it into our heads to buy a supermarket under the Williamsburg bridge. Ah, youth! Anyway, we stayed open 7 days a week from 6 am to 10 PM.  And speaking of learning the nuts and bolts of a business, my roles were cashier, bookkeeper, stock clerk, front end manager, produce person, and general manager. I was also the Complaint Department, of course! And this is what I think made me, and I say this in complete seriousness: During the day, as a credit manager of a garment manufacturer, I learned capitalism!  And at night, in our neighborhood grocery store, I learned that companies are made of people, and that each one of these people plays a role in the functioning of a business. And I learned that if I was going to be a success, part of my job would include getting to know each of these human beings, discovering what their needs were, and what their strengths were, and, most fundamentally to my work today, how to recognize and bring out these strengths.

Q. How do you use these early lessons today, at American Leisure?

A.  I understood early that what would profit the spas I managed would be what might be called the exact opposite of a cookie-cutter approach to clients. Every client is a special individual, and it is up to us to know that client well enough, and personally enough, to know what services will make our client happy.

Q.  Now we understand how you learned marketing, managing and people skills. Bring us up to date. What does Wendy Bosalavage offer that helps keep American Leisure and its clients on the cutting edge?

A.  I stay out there.  I see to it that we know everything our competition is doing. I'm in touch with industry trends and more importantly I see to it that I am in a position to anticipate trends. American Leisure has anticipated every important trend in the fitness industry. We provide our expertise in concept design, finance, development, marketing and managing. I think one of the most important things I do is to foster and maintain productive and creative relationships with my staff and with my clients, staying in close touch with them in a real way. My clients never lose sight of the fact that if we are doing our jobs right, their consumers are going to be happier people with improved lives. That idea is central to me, and it is motivating and ultimately satisfying to our clients. And of course there is the all-important bottom line. Are we fiscally sound? Is profitability increasing?  If we all work together, and work smart, the answer will be Yes.
amerleisco@aol.com

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September/October 2001



Michael Effler

A biography of Michael Effler

Michael Effler’s restless spirit and love of design has taken him over 6,000,000 miles in pursuit of the very best in global culture.

An international consultant, Michael devotes his talents to the design and development of spas, image centers and wellness facilities.His unique designs are a fusion of many years’ experience, travel and training in Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and the tropics. As a seasoned chef blends tastes and textures, Michael’s environments combine the flavors of many cultures - with a sense of harmony, wholeness and simplicity.Michael collaborates closely with each client to explore and enhance their distinct vision. Working in synergy, he and his clients together define the perfect balance of diverse elements. Each seeks to create unforgettable sense of place - one that is both exclusive and exceptional.His 25-year career began designing interiors for fine department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Hudson Bay Company, Bonwitt Teller, Lord & Taylor and Harrods of London, where he developed special expertise in visual merchandising. He founded International Design Concepts, an architectural resource firm, in 1984.From grounds-up construction to logos and signage, the award-winning IDC design team is an expert partner for spa and wellness entrepreneurs. IDC projects include: Ocean Reef Spa, Key Largo, Florida; Lamphier’s Salon & Spa, Connecticut; Palm Island Spa, Caribbean; Paul Brown Salon & Spa, Hawaii; Paul Mitchell Advanced Training Center, California; Z Salon & Spa, Kentucky; La Jolla De Los Cabo Spa, Mexico; Royal Hawaiian Hotel & Spa, Hawaii; Pebble Beach Country Club, California; The Day Spa, Wisconsin; Hermann Memorial Wellness Center, Texas; and Crystal Skin Enrichment Center, Texas. A founding member of the Medical Spa Association and member of the International Spa and Day Spa Associations, Michael is committed to creating success through building awareness. His business and design savvy has made him a popular featured speaker at international trade shows and management seminars.

 "Our goal is to exceed client expectations. Creating the "wow" effect for everyone who enters is a balance of beauty, function and an experience of the senses."
info@idc-design.com

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July/August 2001

Dee Deluca-Mattos

A biography of Dee Deluca-Mattos

Straight from Calvin Klein’s esteemed house of design, Dee Deluca-Mattos joined DEPASQUALE INC. in 1985 with a host of experience in marketing, retailing and client relations.  Her first order of business was to serve as the Director of Education for the company’s distribution division, DEPASQUALE SALON SYSTEMS.  Through the creation of an outstanding series of educational programs, she proceeded to set DEPASQUALE apart by establishing the company as a forerunner and industry leader in the field of education. Some of Dee’s most impressive work to date began in 1996 when company owner Carmen DePasquale appointed her the Managing Director of the restoration of DEPASQUALE THE SPA.  The project proved to be a massive undertaking in which she displayed a killer instinct for the business of spa.  She worked side by side with Carmen transforming the 16,000 square foot space into a revolutionary center of beauty and wellness.  Touted by the industry as one of the top day spas in the country, the success of the business speaks for itself.  Today the salon & spa services over 2,000 clients per week. From there, Dee was appointed the Director of Marketing for yet another division of DEPASQUALE INC., AVANCE`, which is a highly evolved line of seaweed-based skin, body and nutritional products.  Since 1998 she has been instrumental in establishing an all-new, very sophisticated image for the company elevating AVANCE` to the level of the industry’s top professional product lines.  As a result of the company’s success under her guidance, Dee was promoted to her current position of company Vice President. Throughout her career, she has shared her vast knowledge of the professional beauty industry along the tradeshow lecture circuit and through various educational forums.  Her dynamic stage presence coupled with many years of hands on experience and success make her an intensely sought after public speaker.  THE CLIENT’S RIGHT TO KNOW, THE EMPLOYEE’S RIGHT TO GROW, HOW TO CREATE A HANDBOOK, SO YOU WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, and MARKETING OUT OF THE BOX are currently among Dee’s most popular informational seminars. 

Her expertise has also been sought out for television and print media, with interviews featured in Allure, Vogue, New York Magazine, Time Out, Salon Today, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, The New York Post, Self and Harper’s Bazaar to name a few.  Dee has also been interviewed several times for Good Day New York, Eyewitness News and the E! Channel’s Fashion Emergency.
ddm@avanceskincare.com

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May/June 2001



Philippe Hennessy
A biography of Philippe Hennessy.

Born in French Guinea, as a very young child, Philippe Hennessy, along with his family, moved to France. Humorously, his sales and marketing orientation became apparent early on at the age of four when he constantly negotiated his toys, his mother's make-up and any other item he could sell for profit to friends or neighbors. As the years progressed, he studied extensively and only after obtaining an engineering degree from University De St. Eloi in Marseille (France) did he experience a reawakening which brought his interests back to his childhood orientation of sales and marketing. His technical background, charismatic personality and charm all served him well and opened impressive corporate doors as well as some valuable opportunities. He applied his energy, discipline and experience and soon progressed within the corporate sector. From 3M France to 3M Italy, Philippe offered newfound strategies, techniques and record-breaking sales. He then served as the Sales & Marketing Engineer for AT&T International. Having worked for such corporate giants, it is no wonder he then went on to represent a French skincare company within the aesthetic market at that time, and made it the number one in the United States.

For four years, he dedicated his strength and effort towards the expansion and progression of that company. However, there was a plan…a dream and hope of one day creating, developing and operating his own skincare company. A skincare company unlike any other, with the ability to fully service the aesthetic professional and also to provide the end-user absolute product and treatment excellence. Thus came the conceptualization, creation and launching of the Pevonia Botanical Skin, Body and Spa Care Line. Now Philippe had achieved his dream and every waking moment was dedicated to the expansion of Pevonia on a global scale. Today, Pevonia is the world's leading face, body and spa care line and continues to expand with incredible momentum. Philippe served on the EMDA Board of Directors as one of the founding members. However, due to time pressures and the inability to devote the appropriate time and effort necessary for serving as a positive contributor, he resigned his seat on the EDMA Board.

He has always tried to do above and beyond that which is expected of him, and proved it when he became the initial liaison between EMDA and legal counsel which served to amend Florida legislation which did not permit for aestheticians to perform body treatments. As a result of Philippe's direct involvement, new legislation was passed and today, Florida esthetician's can effectively treat a client's face and body. With nearly thirty years of combined sales and marketing experience, Philippe now proudly handles all aspects of sales and marketing for Pevonia Botanical Skin, Body and Spa Care.

Today, Pevonia is a leader and innovator within the market and continues to take immense steps towards the education of the aesthetic professional plus the global expansion of skincare excellence. With over 300 employees worldwide, Pevonia has accomplished what Philippe has always accomplished within his personal and professional life--far exceeding any and all previous expectations.
jay@spalook.com

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March/April 2001



Ursula Wagstaff

A biography of Ursula Wagstaff

As President, Worldwide of CA Botana International, Inc., Ursula Wagstaff oversees the worldwide marketing and distribution - to all countries - of CA Botana products. Ms. Wagstaff's marketing and sales expertise have contributed dramatically to the company's global success of the last 20 years. She came from Europe to join the company's sales and marketing department in Canada in 1982 and moved to the United States in 1985 to become a partner.

Ms. Wagstaff began her sales and marketing career as a product manager with the Mennen Corporation, where she worked for a Swiss skin care subsidiary both here and in Europe. Active in such organizations as American Executive Women and the local chapter of the American Marketing Association, Ms. Wagstaff's dedication to the industry has brought the company outstanding recognition, including such prestigious awards as the Presidential E Award for Excellence in Exporting, Exporter of the Year and Global Business Leader in 1994. In addition, she was nominated for Business Woman of the Year in 1995, and received the Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year award in 1995.

She believes strongly in giving back to society, and to that end CA Botana is very active in local charities, through both donations and sponsorships. CA Botana rescue creams are donated to breast cancer organizations nationwide to help women recover from the trauma of chemotherapy and radiation.

Hoping to be able to teach aestheticians and other sole proprietors how to become successful businesswomen, Ms. Wagstaff is currently researching a book on international sales & marketing in the beauty industry. "It's one thing to have a license, it's another to run a business," she says. A native of Stuttgart, Germany, and educated there and in the U.S., she holds a BSBM degree in Marketing & Sales.

Ms. Wagstaff serves on the Day Spa Advisory Board of The Day Spa Association.
healthyskin@ca-botana.com

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January/February 2001


Reinhard Bergel
A biography of Dr. Reinhard Bergel
by ZJColl


         I had the privilege of sitting down and speaking with one of this industry's visionaries, Dr. Reinhard Bergel. We were able to look back at the past 20 years and look forward to the next 20. He spoke with passion about his mission, his vision and what he sees as the future of the spa/salon/wellness industry.

         Bergel was born in Salzburg, Austria and raised in Bavaria, Germany where he received some of his university education. He came to United States to continue his graduate studies and has since made California his home. He has degrees from:
  • The University of Cologne Germany

    Masters degree in Physiotherapy and Masters degree in Kinesiology from the University of California Los Angeles specializing in cardiovascular and orthopaedic rehabilitation.

  • Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of California-Berkeley.

Dr. Bergel has seen the fads and trends over the past 20 years, but hasn't always followed them. From the beginning he wanted to mix spa therapy with health/medical practices. However the spa industry was just in its infancy in North America and had yet to embrace the European "Kur Therapy" (cure-therapy) concept.  1978, Dr. Bergel was fortunate to find a vacated fitness-massage-and skin care center, which included an indoor swimming pool. This building lended itself very nicely to start a European type Spa Kur Physiotherapy facility, like those he was trained to operate in Europe. His Spa Physiotherapy Practice specialized in Injury Therapy, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Prevention. In the opinion of the North American spa industry however, his spa was really considered more of a "Clinic" than a "Spa".

Although this approach to wellness was not entirely new it was rather unique for its time (1980). Even then the newly founded Spa Finders Magazine did not know how to classify his operation, so his facility was listed under "Specialty Medical Spa". This term was used because the facility was attracting guests from around the world who stayed for three to four weeks to experience a customized Spa Kur therapy program. Spa Finders founder, the late Jeffrey Joseph, asked Dr. Bergel to write the first glossary of terms for the magazine and train the Spa Finders staff in order for the magazine representatives to be able to handle the phone call requests with more than a basic knowledge.

Dr. Bergel was convinced that his approach toward Spa-Kur Therapy was the answer to his client's needs, particularly since he had seen such great therapy results from his personal experience in Europe, where he was introduced to this field. He quickly realized the biggest problem he had was finding qualified staff to perform the Spa Kur therapy treatments. Therefore, he had to educate and train his staff in almost all of the European treatment methods. So he brought experts from Europe to assist him. He also documented and filmed the procedures as the training was being executed for future use. Dr. Bergel felt his materials, education and experience could benefit the rest of the spa industry and decided to take the information to the North American Massage Therapy convention.

Ahead of his time, few seemed to understand the benefits of these methods, however at that same convention he met William Strunk, "who was genuinely interested in my message" and invited him to contribute to his then newly founded BODY THERAPY MAGAZINE. These contributions continued when Strunk became DERMASCOPE Magazine's publisher. DERMASCOPE in particular has given Dr. Bergel the opportunity to further his 'educational message' by opening up other educational avenues that lead to solid revenues and sound therapy for all concerned.

In Dr. Bergel's opinion the work of Strunk has moved the aesthetics profession in the direction of body therapies and in a way overwhelmed the profession with advancement in professional education. Dr. Bergel states that he "has been totally surprised by how readily open to change the aesthetics industry is" vs. "how comparatively little changes the body therapy industry has been willing to take", "leaving the technicians in the aesthetics industry to perform services for which they were not formally trained". In his seminars and advance classes he has observed that while the aestheticians may have a limited knowledge in anatomy and physiology they have a great thirst for that knowledge, and other basic education relevant to skin-and body care, which is imperative in understanding and working with doctors. He is concerned that much of the knowledge and training is derived from "product education" and that there must be an independent process or format developed separate from this product dependency as in other professions.

When asked what he thinks will lead to the greatest growth for the industry, Bergel said he feels that the skin and body care industry must govern itself by professionals inside and outside the industry and possibly merge with the national massage and body worker organization. Only then will it achieve higher levels of acceptance by peers, professionals and consumers. "It has been my intention to contribute to this growth process all along and hopefully have an impact on the actions and thinking of an umbrella skin-and body care organization that addresses these points. Since the dermatological industry reaches so many individuals it has the greatest potential to have an impact on the 'wellness and beauty' industry."

How can we accomplish all these goals and dreams, how can we really bring the industry to the next level? A broader educational curriculum spectrum is necessary in order to make the United States comparable with European educational and work requirements in the spa industry. I see the trend and believe that there will be great changes in the next 10 years in the spa, beauty and wellness industry. The 'Aerobics" generation has become the 'Pampering" generation and we need to take them to the next step, 'Wellness'. We must lead our children and adolescents in this direction as well. The Health-Fitness-Wellness industry has yet to accomplish its educational goals as evidenced by the high rate of obesity due to inactivity and overindulgence. Children need to become part of the Spa Kur Wellness culture and demonstrate that health and fitness has to be acquired with hard work whereas external beauty can be purchased. The day spa industry has taken over the role of educating clients from the fitness industry and has the opportunity to influence the consumer in this direction of Wellness. The destination resorts and 'fat farms' have fulfilled their role and now the day spa has the opportunity to fill the physical and spiritual needs of consumers that do not have time and funds to travel to far away destinations. However, the industry has a history of being behind in adapting to the customer's demands and needs. Therefore, instead of being proactive, the industry has allowed the customers to dictate where the industry is going next. We need to analyze what the new generations are going to need from the spa industry and adapt our services to it. "We have to be more active in providing the education in health and wellness that the schools and home life are not providing."

In view of the rapid development of the industry, one of the most frequently asked questions of Dr. Bergel is: "how much does it cost to build a spa" and "what size of facility is required to make it financially profitable". So Dr. Bergel's company (H.E.A.T. Inc) has developed a rather detailed unique formula, which has helped planners to incorporate services for the marketplace. Initially salon expansions dominated the scene but more and more facilities have evolved to include fitness, yoga, elaborate water treatments and relaxation rooms as well as physical therapy operations. The health insurance industry has become interested in facilitating preventive treatment payments encouraging their members to pay more attention to good health maintenance which saves everyone money in the long run. In order to expand this concept, more cooperation in educational programs is needed between the day spa and the allied health professionals, "after all most of the treatments are described as 'therapy' such as aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, exercise therapy, pelotherapy, thalassotherapy etc.".

The mission of H.E.A.T. says Bergel is to help facilities expand their menu of services and provide a curriculum in order to bridge spa and health professions with continuous education seminars addressing all the industry issues. "It is our goal to assist the industry well into the next level by providing the owners, managers and providers with the tools they need."
heat@vom.com

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October/November  2000

Catherine Atzen

A biography of Catherine Atzen

In the late seventies, Ms. Atzen began her studies in France working with burn victims and those suffering from severely damaged skin conditions.  Early in her career, Ms. Atzen graduated in France as a clinical esthetician and as a recipient of the esteemed international advanced certification, CIDESCO (Comite International D'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie) diploma.  At that time, Ms. Atzen affirmed her center and moved to the U.S.  It was a dramatic move; in 1985, Ms. Atzen opened the first Day Spa.  Continuing to carry her professional mission forward, Ms. Atzen moved to the business hot bed of the Silicon Valley, where she took the important steps necessary to grow her company to a multi-million dollar global enterprise.  Amazingly, she earned a BA -- graduating cum laude and became a member of Phi Kappa Phi -- with intensive studies in Biology and Nutrition.  All the while, Ms. Atzen with a keen spirit to provide the world around her with the very best --- formulated her combination of practical experience, and educational accomplishments to lead ATZEN’S evolution to the unquestioned pinnacle of skincare excellence. 

While studying under biologists, plastic surgeons and doctors of aesthetic medicine, Ms. Atzen recognized that the results achieved by certain formulations and techniques made a huge difference in the skin's overall healing process.  She determined that some of these revolutionary solutions could be helpful, if offered, to those individuals with aged and weather damaged skin – especially those seeking a more youthful appearance.  These years of intensive, study and research lead to Ms. Atzen's introduction of Integral DNA™ in skincare products in 1982 and the launch of her Biologique (French for organic) line (1983-1984) for the face and body.  It was at this time that Ms. Atzen embarked on a business journey that would take her to the top of her profession. 

Pioneer of today's lifestyle, the Day Spa

Ms. Atzen moved to New York City in 1985.  With the opening of her flagship store, ATZEN  (formerly Catherine Atzen Day Spa) at 856 Lexington Avenue (64-65 St.) Ms. Atzen launched her concept of the now popular lifestyle -- Day Spa.  Inspired by traditional medicine and French skincare, Ms. Atzen's philosophy offered an escape from the city and a place to find clinical skincare.

Outstanding Professional Leadership

1982        First to introduce Integral DNA™ in skincare products.  Developed Biologique™ skin care line.

1985        First to open a Day Spa.  First to develop a mechanical lymph massage -- Lymphodrain®.

1986        First to develop total sun block with titanium dioxide.  Prime mover in convincing the beauty world that sun exposure equates to long-term damage and aging to skin.

1988    Developed Biologique™ Scalp & Hair Care

1990        First to formalize the new science, Lymphobiology®.

1991        Developed the ATZEN Purifiante™ Skin Care line to address adult and teenage acne.  Developed ATZEN Intensité™ Skin Care line – Chinese Herbs and Vitamins in synergy with AHA’s to address the woes of sun damaged skin.

1994   Honorary Degree as an educator of clinical skincare -- Scott & White College of Medicine, A&M University, Texas.

1996    Contributing author for the textbook, Principles and Practice of Ophthalmic

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BOSNIAK, STEPHEN, ed. SAUNDERS W B CO/MED, 1996, CHAPTER 53, "The Role of the Aesthetician Before and After Surgery.”

1997   First to offer education on the advanced treatments for pre- and post-laser surgery.

2001    First skincare company to offer a gift network -- www.  atzen.  com -- to its retailers.  "Give a Gift of Care, Beauty and Quality of Life.”

2002    Selected as the anti-aging expert by iVillage.com.

·         Founding member of a fourteen-person panel to determine the criteria of Medical Spas.

·         Founding Member of the Medical Spa Association.

·         Cover mention by Women’s Health & Fitness magazine of the ATZEN signature Lymphatic Massage.

·         Contributing author to numerous medical and skincare books.

Ms. Atzen emerges today as a true global corporate leader in pursuit of excellence.  Ms. Atzen is the sought-after keynote speaker at seminars, conferences, trade shows, and charity events.  She has written over 200 professional articles on skincare treatments and health issues.  Her professional acuity is unsurpassed and her skin philosophy -- balance -- endures time, tests, and continuously holds its own against any faster, newer, stronger, slicker ingredients that often are only marketing billboards.  *

 
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