2011 Symposium Presentations
"Breast Cancer in the 21st Century"
Anthony Cahan: M.D., F.A.C.S. Chief, Breast Surgery Division Northern Westchester Hospital
Mr. Anthony Cahan discusses Breast Cancer Treatment in the 21st Century. Dr. Cahan focuses on strategies for maintaining health and well being for decades of survival.
"Sucessful Aging and Disease Prevention: The Potential for Collaborations Between Physicians and Spas"
Dr. Cindy Geyer, Medical Director, Canyon Ranch
Dr. Cindy Geyer presents two wellness trends: sucessful aging and disease prevention. She takes a deep dive into the potential collaborations between physicians and spas in aiding with both trends.
"Consumer Revolutions: The Recent Shift in Purchasing Power"
Dan Chandre, VP, Operations, GramercyOne
Dan Chandre explains the recent shift in purchasing power from businesses to consumers. He discusses in detail the life span of the web consumer and where businesses stand today.
"Priorities of Today's Spa Consumers"
The Coyle Hospitality Group
The Coyle Hospitality Group shares their Priorities of Today's Spa Consumers to help us understand what consumers want today. Take a look at their detailed report outlining their research and what consumers want in terms of marketing, retail, post visit, and in gratitude.
"U.S. Performance and Future of Hospitality and Spa "
Andrea Foster, VP and National Director of Spa Consulting, PKF Consulting
Andrea Foster gives insight into the future of hospitality and spas and how the US is perfoming today. PKF includes specific trends spa and wellness industry members should know about.
"Salt Sancturary: Escape Into the Depths of Nature's Healing - Halotherapy"
The new trend of Halotherapy or salt therapy as it is commonly known is presented in depth. This presentation outlines the trend in terms of its history, its effects, and how spas are using the therapy today.
