Marian Raney is the publisher of Skin Inc. magazine, the premier business management publication for the professional spa and salon industry. A veteran journalist with more than 28 years experience in the publishing industry, Ms. Raney has been an active participant in the professional spa and salon industry since 1988.
Ms. Raney joined Skin Inc. magazine 16 years ago as a member of its editorial team. She was promoted to editor in 1991 and to publisher in 1994. During Ms. Raney’s tenure as publisher, the publication has grown from a bimonthly to monthly publication. In 2001, Ms. Raney was also named group publisher for Allured Publishing Corporation, the owner of Skin Inc. magazine.
In addition to her work with Allured Publishing’s publications, Ms. Raney also directs the company’s trade show and event department. Allured produces two events for the spa and salon industry: Face & Body Spa & Healthy Aging Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco, and America’s Expo for Skin Care & Spa in Chicago. Skin Inc. magazine is the sponsor of both events.
In 2003, Allured Publishing was awarded a prestigious Wings of Hope Award by the Melanoma Research Foundation. Through the outreach of Skin Inc. magazine, Face & Body Expo and their respective websites, the company has played a pivotal role in the fight against melanoma building awareness and raising funds to help find a cure for this potentially deadly disease. Skin Inc. magazine has published educational materials to educate skin care professionals on how to recognize potential melanomas and to refer their clients to a physician for further diagnosis. Face & Body hosts an annual gala reception and silent auction to benefit the foundation. As one of the leaders of this initiative at Allured Publishing, Ms. Raney was proud to accept the award from MRF, along with company president Theresa Lafontaine, at the foundation’s annual Wings of Hope Dinner in New York City last fall.
Ms. Raney has written many feature articles for Skin Inc. magazine and is a frequent speaker at industry events. A member of the International Spa Association (ISPA), the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association, Ms. Raney is also active in professional publishing organizations such as the American Business Media (ABM).
Raised in suburban Cleveland, Ms. Raney has lived in the Chicago area for almost 30 years. She holds a BA in English from Northwestern University. Married with two children, Ms. Raney spends most of her free time with family and friends, and has a passion for reading and music. mraney@ALLURED.COM
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Eric J. Light is one of the founders of the Strawberry Hill Group (UK) Limited, a 27 year old business development and design firm in England with a major interest in the hospitality, spa and wellness industries. While residing in England, Mr. Light was responsible for the business design and development of spa and wellness projects in England, Greece and Spain.
Mr. Light left The Strawberry Hill Group in 1980 to join Procter and Gamble as a Senior Manager. During his career with Procter and Gamble, Mr. Light worked on a number of national and international health and beauty projects. In addition, he worked on the development of a global strategy for Procter and Gamble's involvement in the spa industry. Mr. Light has visited 87 different countries and talked with over 2,000 consumers about their spa experiences.
In 2001, Mr. Light rejoined The Strawberry Hill Group of Companies as President of North and Latin American operations. The Strawberry Hill Group, Inc. represents the company's first venture into the North and Latin American marketplace and is currently working with clients in Florida, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Vermont, and Mexico on the design of new businesses or the revamping of existing facilities and programs.
Mr. Light attended the University of Mexico, Temple University in Philadelphia, and Trinity and All Saints Colleges, England. He holds degrees in anthropology, communications and perceptual psychology. Mr. Light has lectured extensively in the United States, Europe, and Latin America about the business development process, techniques for concept and vision creation, and consumer perceptions. He has been interviewed by numerous print and broadcast media outlets in the United States and Europe, and is a member of the Day Spa Association. Strawbryhillgrp@aol.com
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As one of the industries's internationally acclaimed leaders for over twenty years, Adam Broderick, founder and president of the Adam Broderick Salon and Spa, is an outspoken authority on the business of creating beauty and "wellness." The Adam Broderick Salon and Spa is a 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art full service day spa and salon, located in Ridgefield, CT, that has been awarded the Pacesetter Award for Excellence and Salon of the Year by "Modern Salon" magazine and Day Spa Association's Distinguished Day Spa Award 2001.
Adam began his career in top Manhattan salons where he quickly became recognized as a master colorist. He has been named Colorist of the Year repeatedly, and named One of the Top Ten Colorists in the Country, 1996, by Clairol.
"At the Adam Broderick Salon and Spa, we have three credos," says Adam. "Listen, Communicate, and Grow. I encourage our team of over 190 professionals to always listen carefully to the needs of their clients as well as their fellow practitioners; to be very clear and direct in all of their communications; and, most importantly, to strive to become the very best in their discipline, and never to be satisfied with the "status quo."
Known for his innovative approaches to all aspects of the beauty business, Adam is a sought-after motivational educator, lecturer and president of Broderick Consulting. He is an active member and contributor to professional organizations, including the International Spa and Fitness Association, Intercoiffure, The Salon Association, Salon Unite Network, and the International Hair Color Exchange.
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Fayez Tamba began his career as a hairstylist in 1975. He quickly earned a reputation for excellence as a leading stylist, competing in numerous competitions and winning many awards for his creativity in hair design between 1975 and 1983. His accomplishments in the field led him to preside as a judge over hairstyling competitions for several years.
Fayez has never been content to maintain the status quo. For years, he had a vision of operating a day spa. As a result of the solid reputation he had established as a stylist combined with determination, diligence, extensive research and complete dedication to his dream, in 1983 he opened Fayez Beauty Spa and introduced the day spa concept to the City of London and surrounding region.
At the time, this was a completely unique idea for this area, thereby presenting many challenges for Fayez. Clients were unfamiliar with the day spa concept and spa services. In addition, there was a lack of qualified estheticians and therapists to provide the types of services and treatments that Fayez wanted to offer his clientele.
Fayez remained totally committed to pioneering the day spa concept and maintained a fierce determination to educate the public on the benefits to be derived for both one's physical and mental well-being as a result of the relaxing and rejuvenating treatments available at a day spa. The popularity of the spa services offered at Fayez Beauty Spa increased so rapidly that it became apparent that his rented premises of 3500 square feet was no longer adequate and a larger facility would be required to better deliver these services to his valued clientele. At that time, Fayez Beauty Spa employed a staff of nine stylists and aestheticians.
In 1995, Fayez purchased the property which is the present location of Fayez Beauty Spa. The ensuing years have seen several dramatic expansions, resulting in the elegance and serenity of the Greco/Roman inspired retreat of over 8500 square feet. Fayez Beauty Spa has attained the undisputed reputation as London and area's premier day spa. He presently has a staff of 35 skilled hair stylists, aestheticians and therapists, each of whom has been carefully selected by Fayez personally because of their friendliness, knowledge and their commitment and devotion to provide complete personal attention and pampering. Fayez travels extensively and visits trade shows and spas throughout the world in his quest to provide his clientele the finest blend of traditional and innovative spa therapies. Fayez Beauty Spa has attained the undisputed reputation as London and area's premier day spa. He presently has a staff of 35 skilled hair stylists, aestheticians and therapists, each of whom has been carefully selected by Fayez personally because of their friendliness, knowledge and their commitment and devotion to provide complete personal attention and pampering. Fayez travels extensively and visits trade shows and spas throughout the world in his quest to provide his clientele with the finest blend of traditional and innovative spa therapies.
Fayez painstakingly oversees every aspect of the daily operations of the spa to guarantee that each client receives the ultimate spa experience. He ensures the highest standards of cleanliness and sterilization within the spa are adhered to, that the interior and exterior of the facility are well maintained, that the quality of food served in the dining room is fresh and pleasingly presented; however, his paramount concern is that each guest who visits his Spa should be made to feel welcome and respected as a guest and that their presence is important and valued.
Fayez Beauty Spa is a member of the prestigious Ontario Premier Spas and was voted as one of the top ten spas in Canada in 2003. Fayez has appeared in numerous newspaper, magazine and television programs and currently is featured weekly on Makeover Madness on the New PL television station.
Fayez has always maintained the importance of giving back to the community that has contributed to his success. Each year Fayez Beauty Spa is actively involved in numerous local charities in the London region. Fayez also regularly hosts barbecues and social events for his clientele and their spouses as an expression of appreciation for their continued patronage of his Spa.
Fayez is very proud of the role his initial contribution to the day spa concept played. He has diligently worked to take the concept to a higher level and is pleased to see the growth and success of the spa industry as it exists today.
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Tara Becker is the executive director and co-owner of Spa 415, Inc. Nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills, California, Spa 415 has established itself as a unique approach to the day spa experience. Specializing in providing the latest medically advanced procedures and products, Spa 415 offers a wide range of exceptional treatments in a tranquil and enriching atmosphere.
The selection of revolutionary body treatments performed exclusively at Spa 415 includes pre and post-operative cosmetic lymphatic drainage, such as "pressotherapy" and "vacuomobilization" addressing varicose veins, lymphodema and the prevention of keloids (scars). The menu also offers innovative and exemplary facials such as European, Vacuodermie, Photo Rejuvenation, Microdermabrasion, and enzyme peels.
Prior to opening Spa 415 last year, Tara spent the previous 15 years in strategic marketing. Most recently Tara owned and managed Vision Works, a full service-marketing agency. As president, she not only managed the organization, but she was a hands-on accomplished strategic marketing professional focused on bottom-line results for her customers. Her development of integrated and comprehensive marketing programs from concept through to consumer has included design, editing and production of all packaging and promotional materials; researched and managed multi-media promotions; pubic relations and publicity. She prides herself in the development of integrated communication programs tailored to the specific needs of the client. Because "you never have a second chance to make a first impression". Tara has comprehensive knowledge of the natural products industry and health & beauty care, which brought her to open Spa 415.
Tara is a member in good standing with the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. As well as, a member of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce since 2000 and has volunteered on numerous committees including serving as the Chairperson for the 61st Annual Installation Gala, Show Booth Chair for the 2001 Women In Business Annual Conference, and Programs and Invitations Chair for the 60th Anniversary Installation Gala.
Tara has also served on the Board of Directors for Women in Management/South Bay as VP, Public Relations and as the monthly newsletter editor for the year 2000-2001.
Tara, a native Californian has resided in the South Bay for over 20 years. She lives in Redondo Beach with her husband and two sons. solutions@spa415.com
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For over 25 years John has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa near Corona, California. Glen Ivy has a 135 year history as a commercial establishment but had fallen on hard times and was closed when John's tenure began in 1977. Today, the renewed and revitalized Glen Ivy Hot Springs, "Nature's Day Spa," combines the finest skin and body treatments with an 11 acre, edenic outdoor setting amidst palms and natural mineral water pools, employs 225 and serves over 125,000 guests annually. Last November 2002 Glen Ivy's first "offspring"--Glen Ivy Day Spa-a beautiful 14,000 square foot day spa, opened in the Brea Mall in Brea, California.
John has consulted on various spa projects and was one of the first members of The Day Spa Association. Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa has been an accredited member for years, and was the recipient of the Day Spa Association's "Most Distinguished Day Spa 2002" award. John also served on the Board of Directors of ISPA, the International Spa Association, 1996-2000.
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Peggy Wynne Borgman is the CEO of The Preston Wynne Group, Inc. and director of Preston Wynne Spa in Saratoga, California. The spa, founded in 1984, has three times been honored with the Day Spa of the Year Grand Award by the readers of Spa Management Journal. Preston Wynne has also been recognized with the Distinguished Day Spa of the Year Award from the Day Spa Association. The company has 55 employees, and will launch its first hotel spa in late 2002, with the opening of a new facility at the Hotel Los Gatos in Los Gatos, California.
Ms. Borgman is also the director of management education for Preston Wynne Success Systems, renowned for its innovative training programs, including the Spa Director's Management Intensive, the first management seminar in the spa industry, as well as employee training programs tailored for the unique culture of the spa industry. Programs are now offered in Hong Kong as well as the US, and the first Australian Spa Directors Intensive will debut in Sydney in 2003 with Borgman as principal instructor.
Preston Wynne Success Systems consultants have served clients as diverse as Hyatt, The Peninsula Hotel Group, Estee Lauder and Gold's Gyms. Ms. Borgman is known for her pragmatic, "real world" approach to spa development and management, and for being a voice of reason in the overheated spa marketplace. One of her contributions has been to initiate and perpetuate dialogue about actual financial performance in the spa industry, and to question long-accepted industry practices regarding compensation, gift program management, and branding. She is a sought-after, stimulating and frequently irreverent speaker at industry events. Her expertise in spa design, program development, internal marketing, compensation and customer service has aided spa startups throughout North America. Her vision is to help the small businesses that comprise the spa industry to mature into a dynamic force within the hospitality sector.
The author of the consumer book Four Seasons of Inner and Outer Beauty: Spa Rituals for Well-Being, Ms. Borgman's seasonal self care rituals are also included in a new series of journals published by Tools With Heart. Borgman is also a contributor to Dermascope, Spa Management, Day Spa and American Spa magazines, has been a guest on WebMD and quoted by Time magazine and USA Today in their coverage of the spa industry. She serves on the board of advisors of the Day Spa Association, and is a resource on Spa Trade's "Ask the Expert" feature. She serves on the board of directors of Next Door, a domestic violence agency in San Jose, California, and developed the Healing Touch Project to encourage spas to donate treatments to victims of domestic violence. She holds a degree in Fine Art from the University of California Santa Cruz and is a licensed California esthetician. PegWynne@aol.com
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