It was an A-list affair when Legally Blonde actress Reese Witherspoon took her second stroll down the aisle with Hollywood agent, Jim Toth. Us Magazine reports the star tied the knot March 26th on her Ojai, California ranch surrounded by family and friends. The guest list read like a star studded Oscar bash with attendees including Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, Scarlett Johanssen and Sean Penn, Renee Zellwegger, and Robert Downey Jr., just to name a few. Opting out of the traditional route, Reese wore a strapless pale-pink gown designed by Monique Lhuillier while Jim wore a grey Rag & Bone suit. We’ve got our fingers crossed for an exclusive People cover for the blushing bride and her groom. Congrats to the happy couple!

Speaking of Ojai—if you’re part of our Facebook page you can score a spa vacation at the Oaks at Ojai. If you win and run into the newlyweds, you’ll have to let us know!

Images via of celebuzz.com

Most spas pride themselves on private rooms with dim lighting, hot stones and Ayuverdic oils but FBE – Firm Body Evolution in Los Angeles separates themselves from the pack by bringing on the good vibrations. No this isn’t a nod to 90s heart throb Marky Mark, but an affirmation of the spa’s philosophy: Don’t exercise longer. Don’t exercise harder. Exercise smarter. When you come to FBE the facility is equipped with exercise machines that do the work for you. Long time members including Lana Krisi have professed the incredible results. “I’ve a been a member for about 5 months now, and happy with the results. I have noticed a change in my endurance, strength, overall body tone and posture.”

In other words, that sought after trim beach body could be yours in a few short visits. The notion of relaxation served through massages and other body treatments comes naturally for FBE, that’s why they give their guests and extra jolt with state of the art facilities including the Power Plate Vibration machine. On VH1′s The Price of Beauty Jessica Simpson, Ken Paves and Cacee Cobb give the machines for a whirl.

Good news for those of you who will be in Los Angeles April 11th – 17th. The spa is set to deliver two of their amazing treatments during Spa Week for the nifty price tag of $50. Get ready for a total body transformation when you book the Infrared Jade Sauna Session with Anti-Aging Facial Treatment and Pneumatic Lymph Compression Massage Session with Body Composition Analyzer Report.

Infared Sauna Therapy

Slide into the Infrared Jade Sauna onto a cushioned mat embedded with Jade stones. Jade is known around the world for its anti-aging effects, and is credited by many cultures with boosting mental awareness and acuity. After lying down on the jade stone mats, spa-users get to keep their heads out in the open air while warming their bodies in a soothing infrared heat. This allows you to receive the full benefits of the infrared heat while keeping your face, head, and breathing relaxed and comfortable — healing the body while soothing the mind.

Pneumatic Lymph Compression Massage Session

The Pneumatic Compression Massage works as a high-tech full body glove, using air pressure to massage the body and accelerate the drainage of toxins from the lymphatic tissue. Repetitive inflation and deflation of the air pressure device allows for compression of body fluids, thereby accelerating circulation of the blood and secretion of tissue fluids.

Call 323.936.3737 to book your way to a beach body at LA’s fbe Spa – Firm Body Evolution for Spa Week.

Istanbul is quickly becoming a European hot spot for lavish culture, food and a vibrant nightlife. While the city itself is filled with people looking to have a good time, there are those who flock to the old Byzantine empire for a healthy amount of rest and relaxation– spa style of course. Istanbul’s freshest import for all of your spa needs comes in a state of the art design, with a staggering area of 20,000 square feet and three floors offering guests an unparalleled one of kind experience at ESPA at the Istanbul Edition Hotel. The place was built to reflect the storied history of the old Turkish Hammams with chocolate brown marble, embossed bronzed floors, and walls creating an exuberant ambiance to lose oneself in.
Set in one of Europe’s swankiest hotels the spa includes a Couple’s VIP suite, featuring Teuco Seaside bath and Steam shower, a Couples Changing and treatment room, a Library Spa Cafe, a Unisex Thermal Suite featuring Rock Sauna, Steam Room, Snow Cave, Swimming Pool and Vitality Pool, Heated Loungers on poolside, Fitness center featuring Technogym, Kinesis and Pilates Reformer, Ice Fountains and a Snow Cabin and countless other ways to unwind and relax.

Guest contributor: Shelby Jones, ISPA Public Relations Manager

With the NCAA tournament in full swing, many fans are showing their allegiance to their favorite team (Go UK!).  Loyalty isn’t just important when filling out your bracket, but in business too. You need to build trust and a reputation for dependability in order to bring home the championship (and hear One Shining Moment).

It costs less in time and money to keep current customers than it does to spend all your time looking for new customers, but how do you grow customer loyalty? The following articles can help you keep your current customers coming back for more.

• Don’t settle for “like,” make them “love” it.
• Seven ways to keep customers without breaking the bank.
• Building customer loyalty through online surveys.
• The art of the follow-up.

Like what you’re clicking? If you’re in the spa industry, we encourage you to become a member of our partner ISPA; weekly e-mails with pointers like these are just one small part of the package to help you succeed!

This morning on NBC San Diego while reporter Chris Chan was getting tear gassed at a SWAT standoff in Chula Vista, reporter Megan Tevrizian was getting a 50 Min Hot Lava Shell Massage and a 50 Min Elemental Nature Facial, 2 of the $50 Spa Week treatments at Quattra Via Aveda in Carlsbad. Fair? Hardly. But since a scary case of domestic violence barricading would be way out of place on Spa Week Daily, here’s the cheery, green-faced spa segment that aired this morning at the 3,500-square-foot relaxation gallery you see below:

Quattra Via Aveda
1905 Calle Barcelona, Suite 204
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760.697.1460