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Tools OF THE TRADE APPS, BLOGS, GADGETS, BOOKS AND ALL THE LATEST BUSINESS TOOLS. TOOL: [SelfOptima’s Guest Engagement Platform] W e at Rancho La Puerta focus on guest loyalty as one of our most important guest relationship goals. For some time, we’ve worked on the development of a relationship program. This loyalty program differs from conventional rewards-based initiatives. For us, loyalty is a two-way street. We reward our guests’ loyalty by showing our loyalty to them. We started implementing features of our relationship ROBERTO ARJONA GENERAL MANAGER program on-property. But we were missing a key component RANCHO LA PUERTA of our plan—how do we stay connected to guests and help SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA them continue their health transformation on an individual basis when they are away from Rancho La Puerta? After in-depth studies and careful consideration, we selected WellO, SelfOptima’s Guest Engagement Platform. The SelfOptima platform will be a central hallmark of Rancho La Puerta’s relationship program, and we look forward to launching our full-scale customized program in January. Here are some of the goals the platform will help us reach: ● The assessments and tools will allow our guests to take Rancho La Puerta home in a more tangible way than before to continue their health transformation. ● By offering this platform as part of our relationship program, it continues to demonstrate to our guests how important their health goals are to us. ● We will now be able to communicate with our guests in a personalized way, only sharing news and advice that will interest them. ● As guests become more engaged with Rancho La Puerta in their day-to-day lives, they will continue to gain benefits from our relationship. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT the SelfOptima Guest Engagement Platform, visit selfoptima.com 54 PULSE ■ December 2011 Do you have a favorite business book, blog, app, gadget or software that’s making your work life or running a spa easy? Let us know. WE’D LOVE TO FEATURE YOU IN THIS SECTION. @MassageEnvySD: Self sooth! Soak a hand towel and microwave it a couple of minutes until steamy. Place it on your neck, forehead or achy lower back. #SD @WillowStream: 15 minutes of fitness a day can add 3 years to your life, even a little bit of physical activity helps, study confirms: http://ht.ly/6YSfr @CooperAerobics: “The two most impor- tant tools for getting employees engaged in wellness are access and opportunity.” David Atkinson TWEETING ABOUT... WELLNESS TIPS Find out what the Twittersphere is dishing out in 140 characters or less. @MECopperfield: Step up your workout schedule by adding in boxing. Learn about other fitness trends on TouchofWellnessblog.com. @YeloSpa: Beauty foods for natural skin radiance. http://huff.to/qGDjQj @Wahanda: The latest in our Wahanda team tips series - Judy’s wellbeing secrets http://bit.ly/p5HzNu @ZOSkinHealth: Avoid the temptation of saunas and steam rooms. They may seem refreshing, but actually dehydrate your skin. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @ISPADoYou and @ISPA2011 or check the live ticker on digital Pulse at experienceispa.com.