Atlanta School of Massage Attends Green Spa Network Congress 2010

Posted: November 17th, 2010 | Author: Edie Morton | Filed under: Sustainability | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Jane Iredale, pioneer of ecologically sound cosmetics, Michael Stusser, owner Osmosis Day Spa, and Leticia Allen, President of Atlanta School of Massage

Leticia Allen, president of Atlanta School of Massage, Traci Daly, Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics Program Director and I recently attended the third annual Green Spa Network Fall Congress at The Westin Riverfront Resort in Avon Colorado. GSN promotes the natural connection between personal well-being, economic sustainability and the health of our planet by helping businesses integrate sustainable best practices into their operations, and by facilitating education, research, and alliances in sustainable management.

Jeffrey Burrell, The Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa Manager, shares inspiring sustainable business practices embraced by the the entire hotel staff. The hotel is silver LEED certified, apparent in almost every detail throughout the hotel.

Hallway to Spa Treatment Rooms

Spa Anjali

 Atlanta School of Massage is the first and only massage school represented within the network. As a leader in massage therapy education and esthetician training ASM has an important role in guiding future spa professionals.While at the Congress, Atlanta School of Massage joined the “Guiding Star” sponsorship program which supports the development, enhancement and refinement of the Green Spa Toolkit and SAT (Sustainability Assessment Tool).

Jane Iredale and Traci Daly

The conference featured presentations from over a dozen pioneers and leaders in the sustainability and wellness movements including: mineral cosmetic company founder, Jane Iredale; National sustainability expert, Lewis Perkins; Whole Foods Market Nutritionist and Quality Standards Expert, Jody Villecco; noted editor and author from the beauty and cosmetic space, Rona Berg; founder of Intent.com, Mallika Chopra; award-winning documentary filmmaker, Greg Reitman; LOHASDirector and sustainability industry spokesperson, Ted Ning; and Executive Director of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, Lisa Archer. Speakers’ topics included Food and Cosmetic Safety and Health; Sustainability Practices in Hospitality; and Transforming Green Spas into Vitality Centers.

Presentations , Panels and Brain-Storming sessions were documented by artist, Katie Diamond

Darren Hickman, ilike Skin Care, Roberto Arjona, Rancho La Puerta “Personalizing the Vision and Planning for Action”

“We have a unique opportunity to rise to the greatest challenge in the history of humanity, to deliver to all future generations of life a vital and abundant planet with fully developed truly sustainable technology for all. Nothing could be more important” (from a United Nations Study on Happiness)

GSN members, pioneers of the new health-care and vitality centers, are leading the way through conscious business practices, educating and nurturing clients and community.

ASM has been taking steps towards implementing sustainable business practices starting with the utilization of the SAT and GSN toolkits. In addition to recycling, energy and water conservation, Atlanta School of Massage has enhanced sustainability by purchasing non- toxic paint, carpet made of recycled materials and furnishings made from sustainable resources.

Spa Anjali

 

Beautiful Colorado Morning Hikes …

Tree with Antlers

There were Red Trees

and Trees in Love

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