There are major news updates and brand accolades' that can't go unnoticed. We have gathered some of the biggest updates in the spa industry including celebrations for Circadia and MY SALON Suite, and educational announcements from Lira Clinical and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa .
1. Circadia Wins Best Business Performance Second Year in a Row
Circadia has once again been awarded the ABIA Best Business Performance - Product/Equipment 2024 at the Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIA). This marks the second consecutive year that Circadia has earned this annual accolade.
The ABIA gala was held on Sunday, August 25th, at The Star in Sydney, where over 600 of Australia’s most influential beauty professionals gathered, celebrating the best in beauty, skin and medical aesthetics. With over 30 local and international judges, ranging from experts in finance, PR, marketing, and aesthetics, the ABIAs celebrate beauty and medical aesthetics across numerous categories. Circadia Australia, led by Rachael Stevens, was recognized as one of the standout winners of the night for its outstanding business performance in the product and equipment category.
"We are incredibly proud to be honored once again by the ABIA. The recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion of our team," said Michael Q. Pugliese, CEO of Circadia. "Special thanks to Rachael and Phil Stevens and the Circadia Australia team for their relentless effort in elevating the brand’s presence and performance in the market."
2. Hand & Stone Launches Public Learning Management System for Massage Therapy
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa announced the launch of its public Learning Management System (LMS), a platform that manages educational lectures, training programs and learning and development courses. This initiative offers free select courses for continued education requirements for all licensed massage therapists, not just those employed by the brand.
“We are excited to offer this resource to the broader massage community,” said Nathan Nordstrom, senior director of training and industry relations at Hand & Stone. “Our goal is to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support professional development for all licensed massage therapists, regardless of their affiliation with Hand & Stone. By making these courses available for free, we hope to create an environment of continuous learning and improvement in the industry. This is an introduction to the comprehensive learning available to Hand & Stone employees nationwide.”
Hand & Stone’s public LMS freeces.tortal.net, currently features a range of continuing education courses worth one credit each, including:
- Adapting Techniques: Working Within Your Limitations
- What Comes Next: Paths to Advancing Your Career
- Client-Based: Prejudicial Judgement
- Good, Better, Best in Massage Therapy: How to Work Smarter and Not Harder
- Hot Stone Essentials
- Work Environments: How Different Can They Be?
- Work Settings in the Industry of Massage
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3. The Lira Clinical Team is On A Purely Clinical Tour
Lira Clinical is hosting their multi-stop Purely Clinical Tour on October 21, 2024 in Houston, TX and November 4, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA for spa pros interested in learning a new approach to peeling. Purely Clinical offers a new way to achieve results by pivoting away from stripping skin to rebuilding skin through sophisticated delivery systems, powerfully active and nutritive ingredients and resurfacing solutions.
The tour features the four Lira Clinical owners: Brenda Cumming, RN, MEP-C, Anna D. Konstantin, LE, Francine Kagarakis, RMA, and Metaxia Dalikas, LE, all globally recognized skin care professionals who are thrilled to share their decades of collective knowledge and experience with attendees. Guests will have access to:
- Professional networking with colleagues
- Understanding clinical skin care achieving measurable results
- Discover how melanin management is an essential part of clinical skin care
- The latest in trends, research and product development
- Interactive treatment experiences
- Certification & CEUs (when applicable)
4. MY SALON Suite Awarded Prestigious Franchise Customer Experience Certification
MY SALON Suite announced that it has been awarded the Franchise Customer Experience Certification. This certification, administered by the Franchise Customer Experience Institute, is awarded to franchise brands that demonstrate superior practices leading to enhanced franchise profitability via exceptional franchisee and consumer experiences.
The only brand in its category to be recognized, MY SALON Suite underwent a comprehensive evaluation process, which included an independent review of 32 key practices, telephone interviews with franchisees and consumers and analysis of third-party data. This certification not only acknowledges MY SALON Suite’s dedication to its franchisees and customers, but also grants access to a wealth of resources from the Franchise Customer Experience Institute. These resources, including hundreds of tools and research materials, are designed to further improve customer experiences and franchisee profitability.
"From franchisees to Members, MY SALON Suite is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs thrive in business ownership while giving back to their communities through exceptional quality services,” said Mark Jameson, chief development officer at Propelled Brands, multi-brand platform company of MY SALON Suite. “The Franchise Customer Experience Certification is a true testament to the strength of a franchise brand, and our franchisees should feel incredibly proud to have achieved this honor."
