Resources - Chapter 7

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Chapter 7 - An Insider's Look at Work Settings

Massage and Bodywork Magazine - Article: The Realities of Spa Employment
Sohnen-Moe Associates, Inc - Article: Spa Savvy: Concerns and Employment Considerations by Cherie Sohnen-Moe
Spa Finder - Job listing board for spa positions
Best Spa Jobs - Lists job opportunities for various fields including esthetician and massage therapist. Job seekers can post resumes on the website. Includes information about the latest spa and resort expositions and features a monthly newsletter Spa Talk
International Spa Association - Lists events, job bank and educational resources about the spa industry
International Spa Association - Includes educational resources, insightful articles, research reports and a job bank
Spa Trends - Directory of spa supplies and products, equipment and services, including a free resume and job listing section
Day Spa Association - Includes survey reports, technical papers and DVD workshops, and articles about spa treatments and spa etiquette
Discover Spas - Spa Directory, articles and newsletter
Associated Skin Care Professionals - Professional association that provides members with liability insurance, business-building tools and the bi-monthly Skin Deep magazine
Massage Magazine - Article: Choosing the Spa That's Best for You by Melinda Minton. Online article about how to make the best choice when evaluating spa employment opportunities
Salon Jobs - Connecting Salon Employers with Qualified Salon Professionals. Includes salon and spa jobs

About.com: Cruises - Includes links to various cruise line websites, articles about the hiring process and pitfalls to avoid
Steiner Training Jobs at Sea - Manages recruitment and training for spa personnel on 116 luxury cruise ships worldwide. Includes information about job opportunities, training, certification requirements and how to apply online

North Gate News Online - Article: Dental Spas: Open Up and Say "Aaaah" by Monice Mehta
Academy of General Dentistry - Article: Patient-centric practices-no matter the size! by H. Barry Waldmann. More and more dental practices are adding spa-like features to their office so that going to the visit the dentist is a more enjoyable experience
Foxlife - Article: Say Ahhhh! at the Dental Spa by Amy C. Sims
Medical Spa Association - Article: Aromatherapy or Foot Rub With Your Fillings? [PDF]

Spa Resort Expo and Conference 2007 - The Spa & Resort and Medical Spa Expo and Conference encompasses both the elite spa and medical spa communities, including information to enhance patient and client care, offer improved techniques and services, explore the latest trends, and see and sample the very newest products and treatments
Medscape Today - Article: Are Medical Spas for Real? by Gwen Mayes, Esq

Natural Touch Marketing - Marketing and educational tools for hospital based massage, graphics for websites, gift certificates, customizable newsletters, books and videos
Acupuncture.Com - Resource center for acupuncturists and wellness practitioners. Includes supplies, books, videos, free newsletter and a national listing of employment opportunities. Source for a wide range of continuing education seminars on topics such as advanced practice, specialty treatments and legal issues

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins - Book: Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client by Gayle MacDonald. Reference book published by Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2005
Natural Touch Marketing - Hospital Based Massage Network (hbmn) for books, resources, support and information. Quarterly Magazine organized by topics such as proposal writing, insurance, and the emotional and spiritual aspects of care
Natural Touch Marketing - These three books put at your fingertips the vast and invaluable information compiled from the hbmn Quarterlies and from individuals and institutions through this organization since its founding in 1995. Describes over 100 U.S. programs and over 200 hbmn colleagues including contact information. Summarizes program and salary data, employee versus independent contractor status, internship involvement and insurance reimbursement
1. Hospital-Based Massage Programs in Review
2. Exploring Hospital-Based Massage
3. 1001 Sources to Build Your Hospital-Based Massage Program

Natural Touch Marketing - Marketing and educational tools for hospital based massage, graphics for websites, gift certificates, customizable newsletters, books and videos
Acupuncture.Com - Resource center for acupuncturists and wellness practitioners. Includes supplies, books, videos, teas and a national listing of employment opportunities. Source for a wide range of continuing education seminars on topics such as advanced practice, specialty treatments and legal issues. Free newsletter available
Health Enhancement Research Organization - hero is a national, research oriented, coalition of organizations with common interests in health promotion, disease management, and health related productivity research
Health World On-Line - Network for wellness, integrative medicine, alternative therapies and mind-body-spirit health. Comprehensive, in-depth collection of expert content and services including the Wellness Inventory, Healthy Shopping Network, Find a Practitioner Network, Healthy News Newswire
National Wellness Institute - Serves professionals and organizations that promote optimal health and wellness in individuals and communities
Wellness Councils of America (welcoa) - Resource for worksite wellness, the Wellness Councils of America is dedicated to helping organizations of all kinds build and sustain results-oriented wellness programs

Massage Envy - Massage Envy is a massage franchise company that has partnered with massage therapists whose prime objective is to be available more hours and charge less so that more people can take advantage of their services. We have utilized a membership based approach that brings massage therapy out of the elite and expensive circle and makes it available to everyone. We are committed to delivering a highly professional, very convenient and affordable experience every time
Hand and Stone Massage Spa - Franchise information. A tried and true concept for delivering the very best in massage. Easy to join low cost membership programs with many benefits for repeat business. Comprehensive training and ongoing support. Clever marketing programs for radio, TV and print. A strong branding concept with a logo that is recognizable and memorable
Equissage - Leading trainer of animal massage therapists in the world
International Association of Infant Massage - iaim trains and certifies Certified Infant Massage Instructors (cimi) who in turn teach parents and caregivers to massage their babies