Oct 23rd, 2008

San Diego, CA
Dana Stallings, Principal of Spa Velia, is a member of the 2009 Technology Task Force for the International SPA Association. Dana has chaired and served on numerous ISPA Task forces since 2001.  ISPA is recognized worldwide as the leading professional organization and voice of the spa industry. Spa Velia has been a member of ISPA since it was established in 2005.

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
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 beginning of 2009. 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.

About the International SPA Association
ISPA is recognized worldwide as the leading professional organization and voice of the spa industry. Founded in 1991, ISPA advances the spa industry by providing invaluable educational and networking opportunities, promoting the value of the spa experience and speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and growth. More details on ISPA are available on www.experienceispa.com.

Spas are places devoted to enhancing overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit.

About Spa Velia
Spa Velia, has been chosen as Day Spa Magazines Diamond Day Spa of the Year, San Diego's Best Day Spa 2007 and Best Facial 2008 and Best Relaxation Massage 2008 by San Diego Citysearch voters. Spa Velia, an old world, luxury day spa, is located directly across from the Hotel W in Little Italy and features several one-of-a-kind amenities, including the contemplative relaxation lounge, Swiss seven-head showers and the immensely popular Couples Suite. Spa Velia's loyal following of devotees continues to grow, as city dwellers, business types and downtown hotel guests alike discover this unique, old world escape from the stress of daily life.   Spa Velia is located at 401 West A Street, Suite 180 in San Diego (619.235.0000) www.spavelia.com.