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email:christopher@spavelia.com
Chris is extremely passionate about the hospitality industry. He brings a wealth of experience to Spa Velia. Chris is responsible for the overall business development and he is the active CFO overseeing business growth, regional business relations and the expansion of the Spa Velia. Additionally, Chris is engaged in various other business endeavors including Global Plastics, LP, a company specializing in plastic resin distribution and green plastics. He is also a partner in Quality Social, a Luxury Dive-Bar in downtown San Diego.
Chris enjoys playing guitar, traveling, and spending time outdoors in nature. An avid yogi, Chris believes in being present moment centered and experiencing life to the fullest. The authors he finds most inspiring are Eckhart Tolle and Albert Einstein.
"Imagination is Everything" -- Albert Einstein
| email:jody@spaVelía.com
Jody, originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, relocated to San Diego in 1989, shortly after she found herself wanting to pursue her new love; the Spa Industry.
Jody has been active in the Spa industry for over 16 years. Her extensive and successful experience includes, management, massage therapy and customer service. She has successfully worked with and managed top Resort, Day and Club Spas in San Diego, California. Additionally, Jody completed her Massage Therapist Certification in 1997 at The School of Healing Arts.
Jody enjoys being in this exciting industry as a spa professional and as an active spa go-er. Jody is well known for being incredibly well-versed in exceptional customer service, staff development and training, ongoing education and creating an environment where employee and guest retention are well above industry standards.
In addition to her work at the spa Jody enjoys giving back to the community and spends countless hours volunteering with her animals through Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Jody's personal daily belief - "There is never any reason to show lack of compassion to anyone. Kindness IS power"
"Blessed are those who have the courage to show kindness to everyone."
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| email:dana@spaVelía.com
An experienced Spa Industry veteran, Dana brings more than seventeen years of experience and passion with her to Spa Velía. While Dana attended San Diego State University, as an international business major with an emphasis in marketing, she also worked at La Costa Resort and Spa. What began as a part time college job has evolved into both a personal passion and a rewarding career in the Spa industry. Well-versed in all aspects of management, from operations to marketing, Dana has successfully guided some of the top Resort Spas, Day Spas, and Club Spas in San Diego, California.
Because of her successful track record and positive visibility within the spa and hospitality industry, Dana is frequently asked to contribute to trade publications, industry resources, articles and advisory boards. Enjoying the success of Spa Velía's flourishing spa business, she has also had the opportunity to share her knowledge and experience as a Senior Consultant for Creative Spa Concepts.
Dana's passion for the Spa Industry shines in her unwavering commitment to facilitating and promoting education within the industry. As a result, she has been actively involved with a number of special task forces for the International Spa Association (ISPA).
ISPA Contributions
2010 Speaker Task Force: Reviews and selects Conference Speakers for ISPA's 2010 Conference.
2009 Technology Task Force: Responsible for reviewing current technology opportunities for use in reaching out to ISPA members and consumers.
2008 Implementation Task Force: Responsible for reviewing all the current ISPA educational pieces and sourcing strategies to improve the utilization of the ISPA educational certification programs.
2007 Speaker Task Force Chair: Oversaw the review and selection of conference speakers for The ISPA 2007 Annual Conference.
2006 Education Committee Chair: Developed the ISPA Consumer Bill of Rights, ISPA Consumer and Professionals Spa Glossary and completed the ISPA Resource Guide to Better Business in the Spa Industry
2005 Education Committee: Began work on the ISPA Resource Guide to Better Business in the Spa Industry.
2001-2004 Education Committee: Responsible for co-authoring the ISPA Spa Standard Operations Manual for the Spa Industry.
Dana is the visionary behind the upcoming launch of the San Diego Spa Association (SDSA) slated for October 2008. SDSA will be a place where Spa Industry professionals can come together to share knowledge and to elevate the consciousness of the Spa Industry through community action. Dana's dedication to charitable work allows her to be actively involved on the Board of Directors for SPACare, the industry's largest organized charitable giving resource, created to cultivate the philanthropic efforts of the spa, wellness and beauty communities.
Dana enjoys being spontaneous and adventurous, spa-ing, traveling, cooking, music, boogie boarding, sailing, art and museums, theater, reading, volunteering, good food and good friends, doing anything in or around the ocean, mentoring and last, but not least, spending time with her Golden Retriever Jack and German Shephard Kenya!
Dana's personal and professional philosophy…
"People may not always remember what you said or did, but they will always remember how you made them feel".
| email:malia@spaVelía.com
"Form follows function – that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union." -Frank Lloyd Wright.
Malia's role in the wellness industry is driven for her passion to create beautiful spaces for guests to find serenity and a healthy environment for employees to thrive. Her background in art and design combined with years of customer service experience give her a discerning eye when it comes to creating sensory perfect moments. After receiving a BA in Applied Design with an emphasis in Studio Art Furniture in 2000 from SDSU, Malia worked as a Craft Artisan in San Diego and New York City. With years of restaurant experience under her belt, she entered the spa industry in 2005 after completing the Esthetics program at CA Hair Design Academy.
Although a relative new comer to spa management, Malia brings a fresh approach and a laid back attitude to Spa Velia. "My goal, is for guests and staff alike, to enjoy their time at Spa Velia. I appreciate how dedicated these service providers must are to this industry. I love being a part of creating authentic, amazing experience's for people who seek them."
Malia is inspired by nature and loves to spend time outdoors, camping, cycling, and fishing. She still has a small art studio where she is always sewing, making jewelry, and playing.
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