WHAT
inspires YOU?
COMPILED BY CARRIE FAY AND FARON CLIFFORD
Inspire—it is a powerful word that can ignite stories, provoke ideas and stir emotions. It is
only fitting that the 2012 ISPA Conference & Expo takes on the “Inspire” theme as the
event itself has become a place to recharge one’s creativity and reconnect with inspiring
people in the industry. So, to celebrate this year’s the me, Pulse asks: What inspires you?
“A
s an 11-year-old boy, I first fell in love
with the guitar. It is a relationship that
has provided endless inspiration. Whether I’m
playing some mellow James Taylor or the mighty
Van Halen [songs], it reminds me to approach life
with passion, harmony and attitude!”
Eric Stephenson, LMT
Director, Massage Education • imassage, Inc.
Delray Beach, Florida
“M
y inspiration comes from daily meditation and great books! My latest book
is The Diamond Cutter by Geshe Michael Roach
and Lama Christie McNally. It is based on
Buddha principles of business strategies, keeping
your creative mind clear, and how to enjoy a successful work
place. Truly a great read!”
Jane Nelson
Owner/Managing Member • SolReya
Boise, Idaho
“I
just finished creating our new menu of
treatments and it is so inspiring to learn
new things in our trainings. It is a good reminder
that there is always room for growth and inspiration! Personally, [I am inspired by] the audio
book Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer. I just
finished [listening to the last audio book CD which is] a great
book to make you think differently about how you structure
your organization.”
“I
am inspired by the exploding wellness
sector of spa. Health care is radically
changing and I truly believe that merging the
world of spa into the wellness industry is a
game-changing health care solution. We are on
the tip of a US$2 trillion wellness industry iceberg and the
spa industry is poised to take great advantage of this amazing
opportunity. Medical research now provides evidencebased documentation that massage, acupuncture, lifestyle
classics, immersion treatments, etc. can and do change or
enhance your state of health. This is [at] the heart of my
passion.”
Suzie Foote, CSS, BSN RN
Healthy Pathway Coordinator • The Spa at St. Dominic’s
Hospital
Jackson, Mississippi
“O
f all things, I have found inspiration in
the trending online service,
pinterest.com (http://pinterest.com/azspagirls/).
Years ago, I created a vision board at Mii amo.
And while I love it and glance at it often,
Pinterest takes vision boarding to a whole new, dynamic level.
Pinboards visually capture your style, your dreams and things
make you laugh or inspire creativity. Pinning is believing.“
Lisa Kasanicky
Founder • Arizona Spa Girls
Scottsdale, Arizona
Candis Ayers
Spa Director • St Julien Hotel & Spa
Boulder, Colorado
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