Washington Spa Alliance Symposium - New Realities

REDEFINING THE AMERICAN SPA EXPERIENCE

MARCH 24, 2011 | AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB | WASHINGTON, D.C.
9:00 a.m. | INTRODUCTION & WELCOME
Our Nation’s Health & What Spas Can do to Help

Honorary Chair, Deborah Szekely,
Founder Rancho La Puerta and the Golden Door

 

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9:30 a.m. | KEYNOTE
Global Realities & Impact on American Spa Industry

Philippe Bourguignon
Vice Chairman of Revolution Places, Washington, D.C.
and CEO of Miraval, Tuscon, Arizona

 

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10:00 A.M | The Future of Integrative Medicine
A Vision for a Healthy & Fit Nation

Dr. Pamela Peeke, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P.
Owner, Peeke Performance, Washington, D.C.

 

–and–

 

Brian Thiel
Government Relations Consultant to Capitoline Consulting and former Vice President of Strategic Relationships for the non-profit Samueli Institute, Alexandria, Virginia

 

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10:30 A.M. | Best Practice
The Democratization of Spa

Jennifer Cabe
Executive Director and Board Member, Canyon Ranch Institute

 

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11:00 A.M. | CONSCIOUS CUISINE
A Conversation Among Pioneers

Nora Pouillon
Chef and Owner, Nora’s Restaurant, Washington, D.C., the nation’s first certified organic restaurant, joins Katrina Frey, President of Demeter, U.S., the Biodynamic certifier for America, and Co-Owner and Executive Director of Frey Vineyards in northern California, the nation’s first organic winery.

 

–and–

 

Katrina Frey
President of Demeter, U.S., the Biodynamic certifier for America, and Co-Owner and Executive Director of Frey Vineyards in northern California, the nation’s first organic winery.

 

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11:45 A.M. | An Introduction to Spa Cuisine

Chad Luethje
Executive Chef at Miraval, shares his vision in an informative Q&A.

 

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12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Luncheon
A Taste of New Spa Cuisine

Featuring recipes from Miraval and Rancho La Puerta, prepared by Miraval Executive Chef Chad Luethje and National Press Club Executive Chef Susan Delbert

 

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1:15 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. | BREAK

 

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1:30 P.M. | Science versus Spirituality
The Psychology of Spirituality for Spa Programs

Jeremy McCarthy
Director of Spa Operations, Starwood Hotels

 

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2:00 p.m. | Science, Spirit & Beauty
Spas & Healing Therapies

Anne Bramham
Founder of the American Spa Therapy & Education Certification Center

 

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2:30 p.m. | Science, Spirit & Beauty
Why Spirituality Equals Health

Stephen Kiesling
Editor-in-Chief, Spirituality & Health magazine

 

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3:00 P.M. | PANEL DISCUSSION
Travel & the Environment

Moderated by Ted Ning
Executive Director, LOHAS

 

–with–

 

Roberto Arjona
General Manager, Rancho La Puerta & Green Spa Network President

 

Martha Honey
Executive Director, Center for Responsible Travel

 

Kitty Yancey
Travel Editor, USA Today

 

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4:00 P.M. | VISIONARY PANEL
With the Washington Spa Alliance Honorary Board

Moderated by Mary-Elizabeth Gifford
Vice-Chair, Washington Spa Alliance and Creative Director Island Outpost

 

–with–

 

Philippe Bourguignon, Susie Ellis, Martha Honey, Ted Ning, Dr. Pamela Peeke, and Nora Pouillon

 

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