Mar 11th, 2010

San Diego, CA

Dana Stallings, a principal of Spa Velia in San Diego, CA, is a member of the 2010 Speaker Task Force for the International SPA Association (ISPA). The committee oversees review and selection of Conference Speakers for ISPA’s 2010 Conference.

Dana’s previous contributions to ISPA have been:

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. ISPA’s membership is comprised of more than 2,700 health and wellness facilities and providers from 75 countries. Ms. Stallings has been a member of ISPA for the past nine years, Spa Velia has been an ISPA member since its grand opening in October, 2005.

Dana brings more than sixteen years of spa experience and a passion for excellence with her to the Spa Industry. She attended San Diego State University, where she majored in International Business with an emphasis in Marketing. Dana is well-versed in all aspects of Management from Operations to Marketing and has successfully guided and managed top Resort Spas, Day Spas, and Club Spas in San Diego, California. Enjoying the success of a flourishing Spa Business, Dana enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience as a Senior Consultant for Creative Spa Concepts.

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.

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