Pulse Legacy Archive July 2012 | Page 23

NEW ON THE MENU ● ● Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, announces its newest offering, The Japanese Restorative Facial, “Ki Moto Do.” The treatment uses customized organic Amala skin-care products. Phytomer Corporation recently launched The Vie Collection, its new 3D Wrinkle Treatment which is an alternative to esthetic surgery and mimics the wrinkle-smoothing effects of Botox injections, the plumping effects of hyaluronic acid injections and the skin-tightening effects of a surgical facelift in a three-step procedure. MEMBER UPDATES 1 1. Ellyn Traub, founder and executive coach at High Performance Leadership Inc. based in Carmel, Indiana, was recognized as one of the INDY Top 50 Business Connectors at the U.S. Small Business Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, Michigan announced a new package for small groups. The “Wine & Unwind Spa Getaway” package includes two-night accommodations, one spa service at Spa Grand Traverse and a four-hour wine tour to either Old Mission Peninsula or the Leelanau Peninsula. 3. Kathryn Stolle, President of Total Spa Concepts in Victoria, British Columbia, recently released a new book, Getting Great Spa on the Road to Wellness. The new guide gives an insider’s perspective on the world of spas as well as a behindthe-scenes look at various spa treatments and details the basics of spa etiquette. ● BRILLIANT IDEA! 2 3 Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C. continues to make strides toward reducing its carbon foot print with the addition of the Washington Gas Energy Services’ “CleanSteps Carbon Offsets” and “CleanSteps WindPower.” The purchase of these green energy services reflects the hotel’s strategy to improve its environmental performance through reduced greenhouse gas emissions from energy use. Their sustainability initiatives include optimizing water usage, minimizing waste and educating guests and the general public about its efforts toward environmental stewardship. July 2012 ■ PULSE 21