Vision
 To be a trailblazer
in the Philippines in providing world-class spa training & education
To be a partner
of choice of local & international spas in sourcing professional
Filipino spa therapists
Mission
We are a professional learning institute providing top quality spa
training & education, dedicated to inculcating excellence and
professionalism in our graduates, helping to build and improve standards
in the spa industry, and contributing to nation-building by helping
Filipinos qualify for employment in local and international spas.
Our Philosophy
We believe
... in the Filipino
therapist: that he/she has the capability to excel in the international
spa industry
... that spa therapy
training is holistic, encompassing body, mind & spirit
... that a good spa
therapist goes beyond technique, using his/her total person to
heal
... that a spa therapist
holds a position of trust and should uphold professional
integrity at all times
... that a spa is
a business endeavor which has financial objectives to meet
SPA PROFESSIONAL courses reflect this philosophy:
Integrating Knowledge,
Skills & Attitudes into the course designs
Building therapist
assessment into various parts of the courses
Offering a mix
of spa therapy, business, and staff development courses
Focusing on client
care & cross-cultural sensitivity
Ensuring application
& industry relevance
People Behind Spa Professionals
CATHERINE BRILLANTES
25 years in Training
& Human Resource Development, developing & implementing
staff, management
and trainer skills programs
Chairman, International
Customer Management Systems
Licensed instructor
of Zenger-Miller USA, Quality Circles Institute USA , and Wilson
Learning USA
Accredited InnerView
Assessment Consultant
Graduate of Cornell
University Executive Development Progam in Spa Management
Co-owner/founder of Nurture Spa (nominated for 2005 Spa Asia Crystal
Awards)
Founding President
of the Spa Association of the Philippines. Currently its Chairman
of Education.
Executive Director
of Spa Essentials, a spa supplies and consultancy company
Chairman of Philippine
Delegation to 2005 International Spa Association Asia
Pacific Conference,
Singapore
Participant: 2004
Spa Industry Seminar, Singapore
Undertook educational
visits to 5-star spas in Thailand, Bali, Singapore, Hongkong,
United States, Europe
Undertook educational
visits to spa schools in Singapore & Hongkong
DR. MIKE TURVILL
Doctor in Chemistry,University
of Nottingham, U.K.
Chartered Chemist
and Member of the British Royal Society of Chemistry
UNILEVER Graduate
Management Training Program.
President of Spa
Essentials, a spa supplies and consultancy firm
CEO and co-owner
of Nurture Spa (2005 Spa Asia Crystal Awards nominee)
Asia-Pacific Sales
Director, Brandenberg UK
Studied Aromatherapy
in Singapore
Hands-on expertise
in Spa Sales, Finance and Operations
Hands-on expertise
in developing spa retail range
10 years in Asia
in Senior Executive Positions with Unilever
Undertook educational
visits to 5-star spas in Thailand, Bali, Singapore, Hongkong,
United States, Europe
Undertook educational
visits to spa schools in Singapore & Hongkong
Impressive network
of associates in the spa industry in the Asia Pacific region
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