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After marking its first-year anniversary , SunWater Spa continues to draw local guests to its wellness classes .
Incorporating Events To help create brand distinction for the spa , Tudor and her team are working on strengthening the spa ’ s retreat offerings . “ We have been trying to be an event center as well as a spa . What we do differently are all our workshops , retreats and story projects . We have also held live music concerts ,” she says .
Since the spa has only been a year in operations , it continues to refine its services and address any challenges that may come its way . “ Some of the challenges have been [ on how to effectively ] integrate retreats and workshops with day-to-day activities . There are also the challenges on how to use mineral water in tubs , how to use solar to heat the water , how to accommodate all ages and backgrounds into the spa , as well as how to provide both private and communal experiences ,” she says .
“ We also offer Women ’ s Wellness Retreats and Thai yoga for couples ,” Tudor says . For its first-year anniversary , the spa held a “ Become ‘ One ’ with Us ” celebration , which kicked off with an “ Open Door ” event , comprised of complimentary soaking , popular service demonstrations , live-music and food samplings . “ The celebration week continued with half-price hot mineral water soaks in our heated cedar pools , as well as half-price yoga classes throughout the week ,” she says .
Tudor is well-aware that a big part of the spa ’ s success in marking its one-year anniversary is its skilled team members . “ We not only look for people who are skilled in their professional careers but also possess a spiritual angle to their work and can embrace the spa ’ s spiritual outlook ,” she says . n
ABOUT THE SPA
Spa open date : August 14 , 2015 Square footage : 6,000
Number of treatment rooms : 6 ( soon to be 8 ) plus a pool for aquatic therapies
Facilities / amenities : Mineral tubs , massages , facials , waxing , infrared saunas , yoga , meditation , tai chi , dance classes , Vichy , Watsu water therapy , aqua cranial
Number of full -time spa staff : 15
Method of staff payment / compensation : Full employment and contractual
Percentage of male vs . female guests : 32 % male vs . 68 % female
Signature treatment : Mountain Healer
Product lines used : Body Bliss and SunWater Spa private label
Address : 514 El Paso Boulevard , Manitou Springs , Colorado 80829
Website : sunwaterspa . com Phone number : 1.866 . SUN . WATER Facebook : facebook . com / sunwaterspa Twitter : @ SunWaterSpa
20 PULSE ■ November 2016