Pulse Legacy Archive March / April 2013

COFFEE T o those whose coffee rituals are filled with laughter and stories, a coffee break is more than just enjoying a shot of caffeine. It is, in many ways, symbolic of the act of sharing, of bridging friendships and sharing secrets, heartaches and triumphs. So what would a coffee chat with ISPA Chairman Ella Stimpson and President Lynne McNees be like? Pulse eavesdrops. PHOTO © TIFFANY BROWN CHAT WITH THE CHAIRMAN Lynne: Caffeinated or decaf? Ella: I’ve never understood the point of decaf. 2013 ISPA BOARD L: If you could chat over coffee with a great leader, who would it be? E: [Former U.S. Secretary of State] Hillary Clinton. OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS CHAIRMAN Ella Stimpson Wynn and Encore Las Vegas L: How are you doing your part in being green? E: We intentionally live in a neighborhood with trails that lead to shopping and recreational areas. We walk everywhere and only buy what we can carry. VICE CHAIRMAN Michael Tompkins Miraval Resort & Spa SECRETARY/TREASURER Todd Walter Red Door Spas L: What’s your hidden talent? E: I was a serious pianist for 14 years. Unfortunately that was 30 years ago! DIRECTORS Sharilyn Abbajay Abbajay Collection, LLC L: What’s the one fear you’d like to conquer? E: Snakes! On second thought, I have no intention of working to conquer that fear. Kristi M. Bonsack Island House Spa at Longboat Key Club & Resort Sean Handler Boyne Resorts/Solace Spa L: What is your top personal goal for 2013? E: Be stronger and have more endurance than I’ve ever had before! Todd Hewitt Four Seasons Toronto Thor Holm Hammock Beach Resort L: What’s your definition of a blissful escape? E: Mountain hike, massage, swimming, and then fresh food and drinks served on the beach. Jeff Kohl ISPA Foundation Chairman Frank Pitsikalis ResortSuite L: What’s the most special thing you have on your work desk? E: My meditating golden frog. Ella’s Media Mix Listening to: The Crystal Method—the Vegas album, of course! Reading on the iPad: CNN, The Huffington Post, NPR (National Public Radio) and PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). “And I was blown away when I recently read Gone Girl on my tablet.” 2 PULSE n March/April 2013 Philippe Therene SpaEquip TWEET Pulse. Have a virtual chat over coffee with ISPA Chairman Ella Stimpson. Tweet any questions you may have for the Chairman or follow the online conversation using #CoffeeChatWithElla at @ISpaDoYou. Immediate Past Chair Deborah Waldvogel Sedona Resorts Lynne McNees ISPA President MEDICAL ADVISOR Dr. Brent Bauer, MD Mayo Clinic ®

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