Spas of America’s Top 35 Health Spas

Shankara Ayurveda Spa, Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, North Carolina

The New Year is often a time of personal reflection on where we are now and we want to be in 2016.

If your goals include getting healthy, getting fit and getting inspired to improve your overall well-being, spa and wellness experiences may provide an ideal environment for pursuing them. Destination spas, or health spas, are dedicated to educating people about the benefits of physical activity, nutritious eating, mind-body connections and therapeutic advantages of massage and body treatments. From stays of a few days to multi-week journeys, these leading health spas of North America can help further your pursuit of better mind, body and spirit in 2016.

Spas of America’s Top 35 Health Spas

1. New Life Hiking Spa, Mendon, Vermont
2. Oaks at Ojai, Ojai, California
3. Movara Fitness Resort, Ivins, Utah
4. Ste. Anne’s Spa, Grafton, Ontario
5. Clinic at KurSpa, Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa, Vernon, British Columbia
6. The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, Pennsylvania
7. The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu, Malibu, California
8. The Biggest Loser Resort Amelia Island, Amelia Island, Florida
9. Deerfield Spa, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
10. Lapinha Spa, Brazil
11. Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
12. The Biggest Loser Resort Chicago, Bloomingdale, Illinois
13. The Biggest Loser Resort Palm Desert, Palm Desert, California
14. Kurotel Longevity Medical Center and Spa, Gramado, Brazil
15. Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
16. Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa, Florida
17. Canyon Ranch Lenox, Lenox, Massachusetts
18. Golden Door, San Marcos, California
19. Shankara Ayurveda Spa, Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, North Carolina
20. Green Valley Spa, St. George, Utah
21. Miraval Arizona Resort, Tucson, Arizona
22. Gaia Retreat and Spa, Australia
23. Spa Eastman, Eastman, Quebec
24. The Ashram, Malibu, California
25. Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah
26. Cal-A-Vie Health Spa, Vista, California
27. Green Mountain at Fox Run, Ludlow, Vermont
28. Kripalu Center for Yoga Health, Stockbridge, Massachusetts
29. Healing Arts Center Cavallo Point, Sausalito, California
30. Lake Austin Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas
31. Tennessee Fitness Spa, Waynesboro, Tennessee
32. Canyon Ranch Tucson, Tucson, Arizona
33. Mii amo, a Destination Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona
34. The Biggest Loser Resort Niagara, Java Center, New York
35. Hills Health Ranch, 108 Mile House, British Columbia

Michigan Marvelous: The Spa Grand Traverse

Complete with a 7,000 square-foot spa, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is one of the Midwest’s finest full-service, year-round destinations for spa enthusiasts. The 900-acre property, located along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan’s East Grand Traverse Bay, is designed to showcase the surrounding area’s stunning beauty with relaxing and invigorating amenities.

Inspired by the rejuvenating nature of Northern Michigan, Spa Grand Traverse occupies two floors, twenty-three treatment rooms, a salon and boutique. Whether you desire a few soothing hours or an all-embracing spa vacation, our northern Michigan setting stimulates renewal of the body, mind and spirit with massage therapies, skin care, and wellness treatments featuring natural products that focus on de-stressing, detoxifying and re-balancing. Resort guests, club members and locals alike can savor the Spa’s signature cherry infused services featuring locally made products which you will find in massage and nail care services. In addition to traditional treatments, Spa Grand Traverse has aligned with The Center for Skin Care at Copper Ridge to provide unique, new services in a tranquil spa setting. Board certified physicians Dr. Chris Jeffries, Dr. Steven Thomas and their professionally trained staff provide safe, non-invasive beauty treatments utilizing BroadBand Light technology.

Not to miss at the Spa is the Cherry Honey Glow. A fresh mix of northern Michigan cherry concentrate and sugar is applied to the body, exfoliating and polishing the skin. A relaxing and rhythmic rinse under the Vichy shower follows. Complete the experience with cherry hydrating lotion, leaves your skin feeling softer and younger.

One of the Midwest's finest full-service, year-round, golf, spa and vacation destinations, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa offers nearly 600 Hotel and Tower rooms, suites, and condominiums. The Resort features 54 holes of championship golf including The Bear, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, The Wolverine, by Gary Player and Spruce Run, the original Resort course. Additional features include a comprehensive tennis program with indoor and outdoor tennis courts, 100,000 square-foot Health Club with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 15,000-square foot Indoor Water Playground, children's center, plus a shopping gallery, diverse restaurants and lounges and year-round recreation.

The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa has won numerous awards including: Traverse Magazine, Voted Red Hot Best Spa in Northern Michigan 2014; Conde Naste Traveller, Top 50 Mainland Destination; Family Circle Magazine, Family Resort of the Year Award; Golf Magazine, Silver Medal Resort; USA Today, 10 Great Places for Family Golf; and a Top 100 Spas of 2012, by Spas of America.

How to get there:
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is situated in the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Just six miles northeast of Traverse City, it is a ten-minute drive from Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). The Resort is 2.5 hours from Grand Rapids, 4 hours from Detroit and 6 hours from Chicago.

Visit the Spa Grand Traverse, Traverse City, Michigan

The Top 50 California Spas of 2014

Ojai Resort & Spa, Ojai, California

The spa travel website Spas of America has released its inaugural ranking of the Top 50 California Spas of 2014 based on consumer behavior on its website.

“Since we launched Spas of America ten years ago, California has played the lead for North America’s spa and wellness industry,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “Long known for its warm sunshine and fresh-air attitude, California is our most searched region, and home to our largest audience of spa consumers.”

Spa travel has become an important driver for the state’s tourism industry as reported by Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California. “Spa and wellness experiences lure 31 million travelers to California each year with an abundance of luxury and relaxation options. Whether it’s on a sun-kissed beach, bustling urban center or a mountain retreat, our spa experiences, coupled with our boundless outdoor activities, attractions and culinary delights, makes the Golden State the ideal destination for those looking to indulge and unwind.”

Where does this passion for spa come from? Health and wellness is ingrained in the DNA of California according to hospitality and spa/lifestyle consultant Peter Anderson of Anderson & Associates. “Culturally, California is both iconoclastic and innovative, starting with the hippies of the 60s trending into the Silicon Valley of today,” he says. “We have a culture that pushes boundaries to help us have our ‘better lives.’”

California consumers are also expanding their spa and wellness palate, says Jessica Timberlake, former Southern California spa director, and founder at Found Details Photography. “As the Millennial generation gains strength in spending power, there is a noticeable trend shift in what the consumer wants. Spa goers are interested in not only a massage and facial, but a true wellness experience to balance out the stresses of a constantly connected life. California, as a known trendsetter both in consumerism and spa experiences, is sure to respond to this demand in new and innovative ways,” she says.

The Top 50 California Spas of 2014 consists of a kaleidoscope of hotels, resorts and destination spas from across the Golden State, including boutique wine spas, revitalizing mineral springs, entertaining casino spas, results-driven fitness spas and luxury spas.



Spas of America’s Top 50 California Spas of 2014

1. Wine & Roses, Lodi
2. The Biggest Loser Resort, Malibu
3. Spa Terra at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley, Napa
4. Oaks at Ojai, Ojai
5. Sunstone The Spa at Agua Caliente, Rancho Mirage
6. Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala
7. Southbridge Napa Valley, St. Helena
8. The Spring Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs
9. The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach
10. The Golden Door, San Marcos
11. Agua Serena Spa, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, Indian Wells
12. We Care Detox Spa, Desert Hot Springs
13. Bernardus Lodge & Spa, Carmel Valley
14. The Spa at The Grand Del Mar, San Diego
15. Two Bunch Palms Resort and Spa, Desert Hot Springs
16. Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
17. The Spa at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort, Newport Beach
18. Blue Marble Spa, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego
19. The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay
20. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, San Luis Obispo
21. The Ashram Retreat, Calabasas
22. Spa at Equinox Century City, Los Angeles
23. Marilyn Monroe Spa, Hyatt Regency Monterey, Monterey
24. Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, Corona
25. Indian Springs Resort & Spa, Calistoga
26. Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs
27. Villagio Inn & Spa, Yountville
28. The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu, Malibu
29. Post Ranch Inn & Spa, Big Sur
30. Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford
31. The Chopra Center Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad
32. The Spa at Rancho Valencia, Rancho Santa Fe
33. Spa Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach
34. The Spa at Bardessono, Yountville
35. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
36. Sage Spa, Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon
37. La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta
38. Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai
39. Healing Arts Center & Spa, Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito
40. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert
41. The WELL Spa, Miramonte Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
42. The Spa at Terranea, Rancho Palos Verdes
43. Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa, Bodega Bay
44. The Auberge Spa at Calistoga Ranch, Calistoga
45. Spa Relaken, Miyako Hybrid Hotel, Torrance
46. Spa Montage Beverly Hills, Beverlly Hills
47. Spa Las Palmas at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage
48. Spa Gaucin, St. Regis Monarch Beach, Dana Point
49. Sea Wellness Spa, Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica
50. The Spa at Paradise Point, San Diego

Click here for a complete list of California Spas:

Spas of America’s Top 50 California Spas of 2014 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year. Spas of America’s global audience is 70% women; 80% USA/Canada; age 25 to 65 (median age 39); $75k–$250k household income; leisure and business travellers; and health, wellness and lifestyle oriented.

Source: Google Analytics, January 1–December 31, 2014

Spas of America's Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014

100 Fountain Spa, Pillar and Post

Spas of America has announced their annual ranking of the Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014, based on consumer behavior on our website.

“2014 was a strong year for the Canadian spa and wellness industry,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “British Columbia has the most spas on the Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014 with 18, but Ontario took the top three spots: Miraj Spa by Caudalie Paris at Shangri-La Toronto, Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, and the #1 spa in the Canada - Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 100 Fountain Spa.”

100 Fountain Spa, Pillar & Post general manager, Paul MacIntyre, graciously accepts the recognition bestowed on the world-class spa. “As general manager, I applaud my team for their efforts to always go above and beyond to exceed our guest expectations. My team values this top 50 recognition just as much as I do.”

The Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014 lists spas from across the country, including 18 spas from British Columbia, 15 from Ontario, eight from Alberta, five from Quebec, two from Saskatchewan, and one each from Manitoba and Newfoundland.

Spas of America’s Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014

1. 100 Fountain Spa, Pillar & Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
2. Ste. Anne's Spa, Grafton, Ontario
3. Miraj Spa by Caudalie Paris, Shangri-La Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
4. Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
5. Secret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
6. Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
7. Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta
8. The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton, Ontario
9. Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Blue Mountains, Ontario
10. White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
11. Drift Spa, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Ucluelet, British Columbia
12. Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver, British Columbia
13. Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature, Winnipeg, Manitoba
14. Serenity Spa by the Falls, Marriott Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario
15. Five Lakes Spa, DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa, Niagara Falls, Ontario
16. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta
17. The Spa, InterContinental Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
18. The Hills Health Ranch, 108 Mile House, British Columbia
19. Temple Gardens Resort & Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
20. Balnea Spa, Bromont-sur-le-lac, Quebec
21. Clinic at KurSpa, Sparkling Hill Resort, Vernon, British Columbia
22. eforea: spa at Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham, Markham, Ontario
23. Hastings House Country House Hotel, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
24. Scandinave Spa Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
25. CHI the Spa at Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
26. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta
27. Mountain Trek Retreat, Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
28. Amerispa, Sheraton Laval, Laval, Quebec
29. Haven Spa, The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Sidney, British Columbia
30. Healing Springs Spa, Harrison Hot Springs Resort, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
31. Santé Spa Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
32. The Couples Resort and Algonquin Spa, Whitney, Ontario
33. Miette Hot Springs, Jasper, Alberta
34. Grail Springs, Bancroft, Ontario
35. Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau, Quais du vieux-port de Montréal, Quebec
36. Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
37. Banff Upper Hot Springs, Banff, Alberta
38. Santé Spa Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia
39. Santé Spa Calgary, at Hôtel Le Germain, Calgary, Alberta
40. Au Naturel Spa, Brookstreet, Ottawa, Ontario
41. Elements Spa Salon at the Great Wolf Lodge, Niagara Falls, Ontario
42. The L Spa & Wellness Centre, Grand Prairie, Alberta
43. Amerispa, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, La Malbaie, Quebec
44. Willow Stream Spa,Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, British Columbia
45. Euro-Spa Wellness Resort, St-Ignace-de-standbridge, Quebec
46. Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Boathouse Spa and Baths, Victoria, British Columbia
47. Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Empress, Victoria, British Columbia
48. Radium Hot Springs, Radium, British Columbia
49. Monastery Spa and Suites, St. John’s, Newfoundland 
50. Susurrus Spa at Poets Cove Resort, South Pender Island, British Columbia

Spas of America’s Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year. Spas of America’s global audience is 70% women; 80% USA/Canada; age 25 to 65 (median age 39); $75k–$250k household income; leisure and business travellers; and health, wellness and lifestyle oriented.

Source: Google Analytics, January 1–December 31, 2014

View a complete list of Canada Spas.

Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2014

New Life Hiking Spa, Mendon/Killington, Vermont

The spa travel website Spas of America has released their annual ranking of the Top 100 Spas of 2014, based on consumer behavior on their website.

“2014 was a very strong year for the spa and wellness industry with record visits and revenue for the North American spa and wellness industry” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver.

An ISPA 2014 U.S. Spa Industry Study commissioned by the ISPA Foundation and undertaken by PwC International Survey Unit, reported an increase of 2.5% in spa visits to 164 million, and a revenue growth of 5.1% to $14.7 billion.

“This year we saw growth in three areas of spa travel” says Oliver, “Destination Spas - with their focus on health, fitness and weight-loss; Mineral Spas - and their emphasis on the healing attributes of mineral hot springs; and a return to Luxury Spas at resorts and urban centers."

2014's list of the The Top 100 Spas includes 69 spas from the United States, 30 spas from Canada, and one from Mexico.

Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2014

1. New Life Hiking Spa, Mendon/Killington, Vermont
2. Biggest Loser Chicago, Itasca, Illinois
3. Biggest Loser Niagara, Java Center, New York
4. 100 Fountain Spa, Pillar & Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
5. Relâche Spa, Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, Tennessee
6. Wine & Roses, Lodi, California
7. Biggest Loser Resort, Amelia Island, Florida
8. The Naples Grande Spa, Naples, Florida
9. Fitness Ridge, Ivins, Utah
10. Abhasa Spa, The Royal Hawaiian Resort, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
11. Ste. Anne's Spa, Grafton, Ontario
12. Evensong Spa, Heidel House Resort, Green Lake, Wisconsin
13. Miraj Spa by Caudalie Paris, Shangri-La Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
14. Biggest Loser Resort Malibu, Malibu, California
15. Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
16. Skana, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New York
17. Spa Terra, Meritage Resort at Napa, Napa, California
18. Aqua Spa, The Delano, Miami Beach, Florida
19. Oaks at Ojai, Ojai, California
20. Turtle Cove Spa, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mount Ida, Arkansas
21. Secret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
22. Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
23. The Spa at the Omni Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia
24. Sunstone The Spa at Agua Caliente, Rancho Mirage, California
25. Spa Khakara, Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
26. Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta
27. The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton, Ontario
28. Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Blue Mountains, Ontario
29. White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
30. Crystal Springs Resort, Vernon, New Jersey
31. Drift Spa, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Ucluelet, British Columbia
32. Aspira Spa, The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
33. Relâche Spa, Gaylord National Resort, National Harbour, Maryland
34. Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver, British Columbia
35. Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature, Winnipeg, Manitoba
36. Serenity Spa by the Falls, Marriott Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario
37. Five Lakes Spa, DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa, Niagara Falls, Ontario
38. Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala, California
39. Southbridge Napa Valley, St. Helena, California
40. The Cloister Spa, Sea Island Resorts, Sea Island, Georgia
41. Crystal Spa, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan
42. Sundara Inn & Spa, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
43. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta
44. The Spring Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California
45. The Spa, InterContinental Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
46. ESPA, Acqualina Resort, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
47. The Hills Health Ranch, 108 Mile House, British Columbia
48. Temple Gardens Resort & Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
49. eforea spa, Hilton Short Hills, Short Hills, New Jersey
50. The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina
51. Balnea Spa, Bromont-sur-le-lac, Quebec
52. Halele‘a Spa, The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Kauai, Hawaii
53. CostaBaja Resort & Spa, Baja California Sur, Mexico
54. Clinic at KurSpa, Sparkling Hill Resort, Vernon, British Columbia
55. eforea: spa at Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham, Markham, Ontario
56. Hastings House Country House Hotel, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
57. ZaSpa Dallas, Hotel ZaZa, Dallas, Texas
58. Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
59. The Spa Internazionale on Fisher Island, Miami, Florida
60. The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, California
61. Scandinave Spa Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
62. Mii amo, a Destination Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona
63. Relâche Spa, Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas
64. CHI the Spa at Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
65. Chena Hot Springs Resort, Fairbanks, Alaska
66. The Sagestone Spa at Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah
67. Amara Resort and Spa, Sedona, Arizona
68. Eau Spa, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan, Florida
69. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta
70. Awaken Whole Life Center, Unity Village, Missouri
71. Mountain Trek Retreat, Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
72. Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills, Plymouth, Massachusetts
73. Seven Inlets Spa, Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington
74. Narande Spa, Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes, Tempe, Arizona
75. Canyon Ranch Tucson, Tucson, Arizona
76. Carson Hot Mineral Springs Resort, Carson City, Nevada
77. Amerispa, Sheraton Laval, Laval, Quebec
78. Waldorf Astoria Spa at the Boulders, Carefree, Arizona
79. Glade Spring Spa, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, Washington
80. Golden Door, San Marcos, California
81. Haven Spa, The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Sidney, British Columbia
82. Healing Springs Spa, Harrison Hot Springs Resort, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
83. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona
84. W Hoboken, Bliss Spa, Hoboken, New Jersey
85. We Care Detox Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California
86. Agua Serena Spa, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, Indian Wells, California
87. Santé Spa Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
88. The Couples Resort and Algonquin Spa, Whitney, Ontario
89. Regency Health Resort and Spa, Hallandale, Florida
90. Alvadora Spa, Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
91. The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas
92. Miette Hot Springs, Jasper, Alberta
93. Green Mountain at Fox Run, Ludlow, Vermont
94. The Wellhouse at Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee
95. Well & Being at Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona
96. Poseidon Spa, Mansion on Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia
97. Grail Springs, Bancroft, Ontario
98. Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau, Quais du vieux-port de Montréal, Quebec
99. SpaTerre, Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, California
100. Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia

Learn more at www.spasofamerica.com.

Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2014 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year. Spas of America’s global audience is 70% women; 80% USA/Canada; age 25 to 65 (median age 39); $75k–$250k household income; leisure and business travellers; and health, wellness and lifestyle oriented.

Source: Google Analytics, January 1–December 31, 2014

Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain's 12 Days of Christmas Contest

Ontario's Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain is running a 12 Days of Christmas Contest, starting December 1st. There is over $7,500 in gifts to be given out this year!

Visit Scandinave Spa's Facebook Page for more information and to enter the contest. Be sure to like them on Facebook so you can follow along and watch the gifts grow.

Good luck!

Wisconsin's Evensong Spa launches January Wellness Month with Mammogram Testing

Marshfield Clinic’s Mobile Health Screening Unit will travel to Green Lake to provide mammograms at Evensong Spa on Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the spa’s Wellness Month programming.

The 40-foot-screening van has provided digital mammography services to thousands of patients since 2007. All screening services completed in the mobile unit are done in a private space just as they would be at a clinic. Women 18 years and older can receive mammograms in the mobile health screening unit. For this event, women are encouraged to schedule a mammogram well in advance of Jan. 10 to ensure availability.

According to Marshfield Clinic, the recommended frequency of mammograms varies with age:

• All women over 20 years of age are encouraged to perform monthly breast self-exams.
• Women age 40 to 49 are advised to have a mammogram every one to two years based on
risk factors.
• Women over 50 years are advised to have a mammogram every year.
• Women over 75 should discuss the frequency of mammograms with their health care
provider.

“Screening mammography is important because it’s the first line of defense in the fight against breast cancer. Early detection is the key to successful treatment,” said Myron Gadke, mobile services manager. “Marshfield Clinic believes it’s important to provide mobile mammography services because many women we see would not have access to mammograms close to home.”

Mammogram costs will be billed to health insurance providers for patients with health insurance or Medicare. Patients should check with their insurance to make sure Marshfield Clinic is a network provider. Financial assistance may be available to those that qualify. Call the Marshfield Clinic Patient Assistance staff at 715.389.4475 to see if this is an option.

“Health and wellness of our guests and community is important to us at Evensong Spa,” said spa director Druellen Kosti. “Therefore, it makes sense for us to provide a convenient opportunity for women to receive mammograms, since it can often take months to get an appointment elsewhere.”

Evensong Spa, managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, has scheduled the mammogram bus as part of the spa’s Wellness Month. During January, Evensong Spa will feature health and wellness programming on Saturdays.

Evensong Spa's January Wellness events include hypnosis and lifestyle coaching by John Ahrens, “Life is a Balancing Act” workshop with Debbie Lessin, skincare by Kerstin Florian and Eminence, reflexology by Erin Withun, hoop fitness and $50 services Sunday through Thursday. Guests are encouraged to book the midweek specials well in advance to ensure availability; time slots as these services fill quickly. Additional details of Wellness Month will come as it gets closer.

“With such a variety of events planned, there should be something of interest for everyone,” said Kosti. “Our hope, then, is that these classes will educate our guests and inspire a lifelong commitment to healthy living.”

For more information on the Marshfield Clinic Mobile Health Screening Unit or to book a mammogram appointment, call Marshfield Clinic at 715.221.6086.

For more information on other Wellness Month programming or to make a spa appointment, callEvensong Spa at 920.294.3347 or visit Evensong Spa.

Leading Spas of Canada Announces 2014 Spa Industry Awards

Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Resort

Spa Industry Association of Canada (SIAC), Canada’s only national spa association, has announced its 2014 Canadian Spa Industry Award recipients. SIAC presents annual awards to leading spa industry members in recognition of their exceptional contribution to advancing the spa industry in Canada.

The Spa Industry Association of Canada is proud to acknowledge the following Canadian spa industry award recipients:

President’s Award - Diane Sparrow, Riverstone Spa, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Past Chair of the SIAC Board of Directors. Diane has been a SIAC board member since 2005. As a member of the Standard and Practices committee, she helped to pioneer the Association’s Quality Assurance program

Outstanding Service Award - Leslie Lyon, Spas2b Inc., Waterloo, Ontario. The Outstanding  Service Award recognizes the efforts of an individual who in the past year, has worked hard for the good of the Association, the spa industry and/or community. The 2014 recipient is Leslie Lyon, Founder and President of Spas2b Inc. Leslie has been involved in the Spa industry for over 30 years. Today she enjoys her profession as an international educator, writer and speaker.

Education Award - Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville, British Columbia. The Education Award recognizes outstanding contribution to the education of the spa profession in Canada. This year the recipient is The Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara located in Parksville, Vancouver Island, BC.  Paulina Alexander, Spa Director says, "At the Grotto Spa, we are proud of our commitment to training and education. We feel the Spa Industry is BEST industry to work in and we are honoured to be the recipient of this award."

Sustainability Award - Éminence Organic Skin Care, Vancouver, BC. The Sustainability Award recognizes the efforts of a member who is committed to sustainable and environmentally sage practices and is awarded to a member who has managed to balance competitive business strategies with sustainable development. This year's recipient is Éminence Organic Skin Care, long time leaders in this field, and celebrating over 50 years of supporting beautiful skin care.

Quality Assurance Award - The Spa Ritual, Calgary Alberta. The Spa Ritual in Calgary is this year’s winner of the Quality Assurance Award for the second year running. The award recognizes a member who has both practiced and promoted the highest standard of quality and safety in the spa industry. The Spa Ritual focuses on therapies and spa treatments based on authentic, holistic rituals inspired by ancient practices of health and wellness from Southeast Asia - specifically designed to enhance your path to personal revitalization.

For more information contact Leading Spas of Canada