Whether you’re a solo practitioner or operate a boutique spa, this session will empower you with the tools to refine your craft, elevate your brand, and create a guest experience that stands out in a competitive market. Transform your practice and watch your business thrive!

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Podcast Episode 1: Recreation and Wellness Collaboration

Learn from expert Margaret Lora, on how you can and should collaborate with your Spa Director or Recreation Director to really make an impact on the industry.

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Best practices to re-center and help find calm

Getting out for a walk or doing a little yoga, and going to do something with someone else to break that moment in your mind.​

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As fall sneaks up on us–fast!—there isn’t always time to take a deep dive into wellness. But with the spotlight on National Self-Care Awareness Month this September, “even without the time for a full wellness retreat, a thoughtfully curated treatment, a soothing drink, a tincture, or an enhanced sauna and shower experience can have a profound impact,” says Margaret Lora, spa consultant and co-founder of Wonders of Wellbeing. “Even brief escapes can deliver lasting benefits.”

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Wonders of Wellbeing Consulting is a new consultancy firm founded by Margaret Lora and Jaclyne Roe. With a combined wealth of experience spanning decades, the duo hopes to transform the spa and wellbeing landscape, offering unparalleled services to individuals and businesses seeking to elevate their ventures.

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"Our new hires go through a Mohonk House orienta-tion. Then, the task force members take on that team member and work on the meet-and-greet and socialization to get to know everyone. Then, they do the more official spa training, which takes about a week.

We also do a newsletter piece on them, as we don't want them to get lost in the shuffle."

While many of us opt for a hot, steamy shower, there is tons of research behind the benefits of ice-cold baths. Cold plunge therapy, a biohacking technique that boasts a range of benefits, has taken off over the past few years. The Goop Lab highlighted the Wim Hof Method, which involves meditation, cold exposure then breathing techniques. Luxury resorts even offer various forms of cold plunges and cryotherapy.

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Not only does a geothermal heating and cooling system moderate the spa's temperature, but the building also boasts a green roof garden terrace to insulate the building, reduce energy use and water runoff, and provide a venue for birds and butterflies. 

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Contrast Hydrotherapy Massage focuses on contrast therapy, alternating between warm steam and cool water showers. The blend of plant extracts infused with CBD oil helps sore muscles and inflammation.

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Industry veterans Margaret Lora and Jaclyne Roe recently

combined forces to create Wonders of Wellbeing Consulting,

promising to revolutionize the spa and well-being sector in

Allanta and beyond. With decades or combined experience, the duo brings a unique blend of skills, from Roe's entrepreneurial prowess and organizational acumen to Lora's strategic thinking and operational expertise. Their consultancy aims to elevate both individuals and businesses by offering unparalleled services tailored to enhance well-being and drive transformative change.

Mohonk Mountain House, a castle resort that’s been around since 1869, recently upgraded its spa to include an outdoor treatment sanctuary overlooking the lake, plus a variety of new wellness experiences — including mindfulness sessions, hydrotherapy massages, and seasonal programs.

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Stress is sure to melt away in this National Historic Landmark building with an award-winning spa that offers a menu of pampering treatments and a eucalyptus steam room. 

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The 240sq ft Lakeview Summerhouse, set on a cliff overlooking the majestic glacial lake, is constructed from local wood and serves as an outdoor sanctuary where guests can connect with the healing power of nature as they enjoy their treatment. “It’s simple, but impactful,” states spa director Margaret Lora.

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Resort guests can deepen their outdoor mindfulness practice with the help of Nina Smiley, PhD, a Princeton-trained psychologist who serves as Mohonk’s director of mindfulness programming. Author of “Mindfulness in Nature,” Smiley is a master at making meditation and mindfulness accessible to anyone—even if you think it’s impossible to quiet the constant chatter of the mind—through calming experiences outside.

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Accessibility. With accessibility comes advancement. As spa becomes more accessible to the public, as provider and directors, as the demand grows, then subsequently, our experience has to continue to become more sophisticated, more personalized, have more meaning.

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