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		<title>Spa &amp; The New Economy:  Top Spa Industry Leaders Convene in the Nation’s Capital for Washington Spa Alliance’s 2nd Annual Symposium</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Dietter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Health and Well-being Tops June 19th Agenda Keynoted by Salamander Hospitality Founder &#38; CEO Sheila Johnson Washington, D.C. – May 16, 2012 – How has the recent economic downturn affected the spa industry? In turn, what impact has it had on the larger goal of the health and well-being of Americans? Industry experts will explore these [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turning 90, Deborah Szekely to keynote Washington Spa Symposium</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Dietter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; By Bernard Burt, Courtesy DC Spa Guide Examiner — From modest beginnings in Mexico 72 years ago, Deborah Szekely (pronounced say-KAY) has been acclaimed for her philanthropy and life-enhancing resorts. Turning 90 this week (May 3), the petite “godmother of American spas” is addressing a new challenge to be unveiled in Washington next month. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Deepak Chopra Addresses The National Press Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Inspirational&#8221; is how members of WSPA described the talk by Dr. Deepak Chopra at the National Press Club on April 4th. &#160; &#8220;Listen to the listener,&#8221; advised Dr. Chopra, when seeking spiritual solutions to life&#8217;s challenges. Describing sources for his new book &#8220;Spiritual Solutions,&#8221; he shared insights on his work habits and beliefs about the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Alchimist Debuts with News of Alchimie Forever</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Alchimist, a quarterly update on all things Alchimie Forever, has been launched by Ada Polla from her headquarters in Georgetown. &#160; &#160; &#8220;The media seems to love us as much as we love them,&#8221; says Ada. Seen recently: Q-switch optimizing body contour gel in this month&#8217;s issue of Shape Magazine; Kantic brightening moisture mask [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Today Washington Spa Alliance Makes History on the Hill</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Dietter</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mariel Hemingway]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; &#160; February 9th, 2012—We welcomed Mariel Hemingway and Sally Fraenkel of SpaFinder to our Nation&#8217;s Capital to salute Wellness Week (March 19-25th) and to take the Wellness Week 2012 Pledge. The event marks the first time the spa community has spoken in an advocacy role with a unified voice on the subject of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ISPA&#8217;s Pulse Magazine Profiles WSPA Member Alchimie-Forever</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ada Polla</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pulse January February 2012]]></description>
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		<title>Eastern Elegance Meets Western Wellness at Trump Manhattan Oasis</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/eastern-elegance-meets-western-wellness-at-trump-manhattan-oasis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/eastern-elegance-meets-western-wellness-at-trump-manhattan-oasis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The curtained chaises and marble pool bar look more Miami South Beach than Manhattan SoHo. But the same crowd of young sophisticates creates a buzz at the Spa at Trump SoHo Hotel, another joint project with Washington Spa Alliance member WTS International. &#160; Set on two floors, with over 11,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hospitality Association to Honor WSPA Founder Mary Gendron</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/hospitality-association-to-honor-wspa-founder-mary-gendron/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/hospitality-association-to-honor-wspa-founder-mary-gendron/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:19:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will honor WSPA Board member Mary Gendron with the annual Winthrop W. Grice Award for public relations excellence at HSMAI’s annual Adrian Awards Gala on Feb. 27, 2012, at the New York Marriott Marquis. &#160; A founding member of WSPA, Mary Gendron is president of Middleton &#38; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SpaFinder Top 10 Trends for 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/spafinder-top-10-trends-for-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/spafinder-top-10-trends-for-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SpaFinder, Inc., celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of their annual trends predictions. Emerging concepts that will shape the world of spa range from beauty coaching to online wellness gaming, predicts SpaFinder President Susie Ellis in her ninth annual trend forecast. &#160; 1. Healthy Feet Treatments &#160; Counteracting damage from high heels, women find [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BeautyView: Sharilyn Abbajay, VP Global Spa, Retail and Fitness, Marriott International</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/blog/beautyview-sharilyn-abbajay-vp-global-spa-retail-and-fitness-marriott-international/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/blog/beautyview-sharilyn-abbajay-vp-global-spa-retail-and-fitness-marriott-international/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ada Polla</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday I spent a good part of the day with the board of the Washington Spa Alliance (WSPA), a DC-based association I am a founding member of whose mission is to &#8220;act as a knowledge center, connecting spa professionals in the nation&#8217;s greater capital region. WSPA works to promote the exchange and innovation in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canyon Ranch at Sea</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/canyon-ranch-at-sea/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/canyon-ranch-at-sea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Originally published on Examiner.com, December 2011 Oceania Cruises and Canyon Ranch SpaClub® will celebrate launch of the Oceania Riviera in April. &#160; Identical to sister ship Oceania Marina which debuted in 2011, the Oceania Riviera combines European style with American vitality. Both ships are spacious, mid-size (capacity just 1,250 passengers), enriched by the Canyon Ranch [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Massage Works and Other Spa Mysteries Revealed by New Evidence-based Portal</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/why-massage-works-and-other-spa-mysteries-reveled-by-new-evidence-based-portal/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/why-massage-works-and-other-spa-mysteries-reveled-by-new-evidence-based-portal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/?p=971</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ever wondered why massage works? &#160; Or how the thalassotherapy can enhance your spa visit? &#160; A new free resource helps you find answers. &#160; Documents at the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, as well as international search engines, are now online at SpaEvidence.com. &#160; Created by a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Miraval Owner Backs LivingSocial Web Deals</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/miraval-owner-backs-livingsocial-web-deals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/miraval-owner-backs-livingsocial-web-deals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Steve Case’s Washington-based venture fund Revolution LLC, along with Virginia-based Grotech Ventures, were the first to spot the potential in LivingSocial, backing the company before it adopted its current name (formerly: Hungry Machine) or its business model (daily deals). &#160; The Washington Business Journal reported Dec. 2 that Case, partner Ted Leonsis, and Revolution LLC [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SPECIAL REPORT: ISPA’s 2011 Conference &amp; Expo Welcomes Washington Spa Alliance as Collaborative Member</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/press-releases/special-report-ispas-2011-conference-expo-welcomes-washington-spa-alliance-as-collaborative-member/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 18, 2011 &#8212; The 21ST annual Conference &#38; Expo of the International Spa Association (ISPA) brought together worldwide leaders of the spa community, from therapists and aestheticians to fitness trainers and vendors of skin care products. Gathered at the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas, the event garnered an impressive speaker [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mandarin Oriental Hotel Spa partners with Somme Institute  Debut of CACI computer-aided cosmetology suite</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/mandarin-oriental-hotel-spa-partners-with-somme-institute-debut-of-caci-computer-aided-cosmetology-suite/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microdermabrasion meets LED photo rejuvenation at the new CACI cosmetology suite in the Mandarin Oriental Spa. &#160; The computer aided technology of CACI (pronounced Casey) advances age-reversal with a vitamin-infused cocktail for your face. Said to redefine facial contours, the machine combines microcurrent toning, crystal-free microdermabrasion, and light-enhanced therapy. &#160; Impressive results for CACI in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>WSPA 2011 Annual Members Meeting and Mixer</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/press-releases/wspa-2011-annual-members-meeting-and-mixer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/press-releases/wspa-2011-annual-members-meeting-and-mixer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Gendron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 3, 2011 – Washington Spa Alliance is marking its annual membership meeting on November 17th with a post-meeting event that will focus on promoting healthy lifestyles for children as a cornerstone to combating the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. Hosted at MINT at The Capital Hilton and featuring guest speaker Lance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Infinity Wellness at WSPA Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/press-releases/infinity-wellness-at-wspa-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/press-releases/infinity-wellness-at-wspa-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DC Childhood Obesity Epidemic Targeted by Infinity Wellness Foundation At Washington Spa Alliance Meeting Nov. 17 &#160; Involving DC school children in a program that promotes healthy lifestyles will be discussed by spa professionals from the capital region Nov. 17 at the Capital Hilton Hotel. &#160; Fitness trainer Lance Breger will show how volunteers from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SKIN IS IN boutique by Dr. Tina Alster</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article was published by The Georgetown Dish &#160; Cosmetic skincare and bodywork on K Street &#160; After 20 years of “cherry-picking products” for The Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist (and Washington Spa Alliance member) Dr. Tina Alster has launched her own line of cosmetic skincare.  Known to many of her [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Biofield Balancing Workshop October 16</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/biofield-balancing-workshop-october-16/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From traditional Chinese Qigong to the latest stress reduction techniques, &#160; WSPA member Linda Lazarus demonstrates how to live your life to the fullest. &#160; Founder of the Center to Advance Human Potential, Linda will join other mind-body centers and practitioners in the Washington DC metropolitan area to present Mind-Body Week October 13-16. &#160; Linda [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fashion and facials on tap September 8 at Alchimie Forever</title>
		<link>http://www.washingtonspaalliance.com/member-news/fashion-and-facials-on-tap-september-8-at-alchimie-forever/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernard Burt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Originally published on Examiner.com. &#160; Celebrate your healthy complexion in Georgetown on Fashion’s Night Out, September 8 with a free facial and refreshments. &#160; The Swiss skincare showcase Alchimie Forever is offering free mini-treatments from 6 to 9:30 p.m., first come/first served. Location: near the new waterfront park, 1010 Wisconsin Avenue. &#160; Blending science and [...]]]></description>
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