Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo to Feature the Retreat & Industry Education Theater

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo next week at the Javits Center in New York will feature exciting show floor demonstrations and education including book signings and presentations from noted authors and industry experts.  Taking place September 28-29 in The Retreat and Industry Education Theater on the Spa & Resort show floor, attendees will be able to sharpen their skills as well as learn the latest relaxation and massage techniques.

The Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Conference and Expo, gives spa, aesthetic and wellness professionals the tools to move their spa business forward with incomparable networking opportunities and hands-on training and discovery of the most cutting-edge products, treatments, and services available in the industry today. Spa & Resort is co-located with HBA Global Expo & Conference and is part of the annual Beauty Week™, at New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

The Retreat is a tranquil haven that will provide a holistic educational approach to well-being,  On Tuesday, The Retreat opens with Sandy Abrams, founder and CEO of Moister Jamzz, Inc., who will be presenting and signing her book, Your Idea, Inc., a step-by-step guidebook to launching a product idea and building yourself into a successful business.

Dr. Andrew Ordon, Plastic Surgeon & Television star on "The Doctors" will also be making a presentation and signing books from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The Retreat will have a live demonstration from the legendary Swedish Massage Institute on Tuesday, showing their top techniques for therapeutic massages that can have a serious health impact.  

Then on Wednesday, The Retreat opens with Mary Murcko, Senior Vice President and Publisher, Prevention Magazine discussing health and anti-aging trends that will make customers look and feel younger.  She will be followed by Suzanne Warfield, Executive Director, NCEA providing legislative updates and specifically how new laser rulings may affect the salon and spa business.

Leading cosmetics entrepreneur Jane Iredale, of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, will offer her high level perspective on "How Minerals Can Help You Build Your Business."  

Three times a day, The Retreat will also feature Sarah Bernier, Co-Founder of Relax Already Yoga, presenting thirty-minute demonstrations of her company's simple, interactive yoga techniques. Audience participation is encouraged.  

The Industry Education Theater will showcase the latest techniques and products that will help businesses succeed.   Presenting free education to attendees include Athena Beauty, Edge Systems, HCG Difference, Healing Zone Aesthetic Systems, Future Face, Ice Mask of Switzerland, Mayan Miracles, mySkin, PCA Skin, SpaBiz, TecNiche.   Attendees will learn about cutting edge weight loss techniques, body contouring systems, skin analysis, health-challenged skin as well as skin care trends, and the latest products from Mayan and Switzerland.

Also new for 2010, will be access to the Trend Spot (part of the adjacent HBA Global Expo), highlighting cutting-edge trends in makeup, color, packaging, ingredients, and consumer buying and featuring presentations by professional make-up artists like Eve Pearl, top organizations, such as Euromonitor and Mintel.

Spa & Resort will also offer show specials and robust discounts, up to 50%, on products and services and unparalleled networking opportunities for skin care, spa and medical aesthetics professionals.

In addition, Spa & Resort attendees can register to attend the HBA Educational Conference, which includes marketing sessions on "The Four Rs of Spa Success;" "Marketing through Salons, Day Spas and Medical Spas;"  "The Future of Skin Care;"  and other business-building topics and programs including a Trends Conference and Green Conference.

To register and for Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo visit www.spaandresortexpo.com.

About Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo

The Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo (www.spaandresortexpo.com) gives spa, aesthetic and wellness professionals the tools to move their spa business forward with incomparable networking opportunities and hands-on training and discovery of the most cutting-edge products, treatments, and services available in the industry today. Skin care and rejuvenation, mineral make-up, tanning products, robes and linens, aromatherapy, injectables, as well as nutritious food and beverages and spa apparel are just some of the products and services on display.  Attendees include spa/medical aesthetics owners and professionals; estheticians, dermatologists, dentists, plastic surgeons, wellness practitioners, nutritionists and holistic therapists.  Connect with Spa & Resort on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

About HBA Global Expo & Conference

HBA Global Expo & Conference (www.hbaexpo.com) is the largest product development event for the cosmetics, personal care, skin care, fragrance and wellness industries and features more than 600 educational and exhibitor partners.  Exhibitors include international suppliers of raw materials and ingredients, packaging materials, dispensing systems, private label and contract manufacturers and testing equipment.  The three-day conference program is renowned for providing cutting-edge information on the latest industry trends, new product developments, marketing and branding know-how, as well as the latest in naturals, packaging design, global distribution, and technical advancements.  Connect with HBA Global on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

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