Visionary of Lotus Effects Spa Consulting - Marketing Bodyna Spas - Founder Spa College International
Barcelona Area, Spain
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- Independent Seminar Trainer and Conference Speaker at Sa-wan Spa Training
- Blog Developer and R & D at Planet Spa Blogger and Author
- Principal Trainer and Founder at Spa College International
- Owner at Lotus Effects Precision Training and Spa Advisor
- Past
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- Spa Director - Consulting at Raindrop Spa
- Education
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- AIU
- UCMT
- SLCC
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Liz Galloway’s Summary
Ten years in the spa and wellness industry with an educational background in Business and Hospitality Management.I have worked and lived internationally as a trainer, consultant and wellness therapist. I continue working in Costa RIca and U.S., with a main office in Barcelona Spain.
I am a professional speaker, motivator and Wellness and Spa Advisor, providing innovative and transformational seminars, workshops and wellness getaways for spa professionals and their clients. I've opened, launched and trained staff for new spa concepts and have direct experience with spa opening and development, management and spa buy/sell options, therapist career development, spa industry conference speaking, and presenting.
I've been invited to join the advisory and awards board for the International Medical Travel Conference, the Speakers panel for the U.S. Medical Tourism Conference, along with join with the Presidential Council of Competitiveness and Tourism in Costa RIca to launch spa standards. And am launching/developing a prototype for spa and hospitality training software.
As a passion I train professionals and host consumer wellness getaways that contribute to a more holistically well society.
Liz Galloway’s Specialties:
Professional net worker and creative branding/marketing concepts. Spa start up development that drives retention, media and sales. Alternative development and review for money saving concepts, residual income flow and partner negotiations. I'm also a featured columnist for the spa business column of Spa + Magazine.
Liz Galloway’s Experience
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Independent Seminar Trainer and Conference Speaker
Sa-wan Spa Training
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
March 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)
Providing professional spa products and proprietary certified training with top industry leaders. A line of all natural herbal products from Thailand. Most notably therapeutic Thai Herbal Ball compresses and professional kits for spas and practitioners. These include: a unique blend of Massage Oils with natural essential oils; and Prai Sugar and Salt Scrubs. www.sabaispa.com
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Blog Developer and R & D
Planet Spa Blogger and Author
(Privately Held; Myself Only; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
February 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
A fun and informative blog on spa, wellness, networking, and style updates, that brings you contacts and resources for the industry. Whether you are a spa owner, spa enthusiast, spa practitioner, or you are thinking of owning a spa one day, this is the blog for you. International information, contacts, videos, photos and guest articles.
www.spaguru.wordpress.com
We will continually look to bring you new articles and information on what is happening in both the spa and business worlds. We realize to stay competitive you need the right information, and easy access to it. We make information access easy. Rather than searching through the infinite web for information, you can get your answers right here. If we don’t address a specific question, please contact us directly and we will get it taken care of. -
Principal Trainer and Founder
Spa College International
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
February 2006 — Present (3 years 6 months)
One of the fastest growing providers of national and international workshops and retreats that are transformational for spa professionals and their clients. Continuing education providers from NCBTMB, have developed key topics from spa treatment essentials to spa business development. Our trainers bring a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to help you create your own style career. Don't miss out on opportunities because of the lack of training. Training pays! www.SpaCollegeInternational.com
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Owner
Lotus Effects Precision Training and Spa Advisor
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
October 2002 — Present (6 years 10 months)
Our focus is on advising new and existing spa and wellness related businesses. Providing key seminars and workshops and professional speakers that help brand development, marketing, key client/alliance partnerships and strategy. With over ten years of spa and hospitality industry experience, and a team of strategic partnerships, we are able to customize our work to your company needs. We were founded as a total management source for your spa, resort, and fitness facilities, providing support of total property dynamics, expansion, renovation, spa start up and business improvement advice. We can create an in depth project proposal, or you can take advantage of convenient virtual spa business consulting for some just in time advice. We welcome all size projects, and challenges both national and international. Need continuing education or customized workshops for your staff, self or conferences? Review our calendar on our website.
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Spa Director - Consulting
Raindrop Spa
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year)
Liz Galloway’s Education
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AIU
BA , Business and Hospitality Management , 2002 — 2008
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UCMT
Massage Therapy and Sports Rehab 1998 — 1999
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SLCC
AAS , Pre Law , 1991 — 1993
Additional Information
Liz Galloway’s Websites:
Liz Galloway’s Interests:
Connecting with strategic partners to expand spa training software, locate and work with expert content providers, and negotiate with advisory board members who share our vision. Of course work, speaking and presenting are of great interest in my expansion, especially our seminars and retreats that we provide in both U.S. and international locations. Other personal interests include surfing, scuba, travel, writing, reading, painting, movies, networking, and anything adventurous.
Liz Galloway’s Groups:
International Medical Travel Conference/Association
Day Spa Association
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
National Association of Women's Business Owners
Ladies Who Launch
Preston Spa Consulting Alliance Group
America Massage Therapy Association
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eOffice -
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Worldwide Management Consultants (22,000+ members) -
Luxury & Lifestyle Professionals -
Spas Worldwide -
ThoseinMedia -
Spa Team International -
Venture Capital -
Global Private Equity & Venture Capital -
Angel Investor Group -
Leisure Management -
Green -
Millionaire Business Club -
Media Professionals Worldwide -
Tweeple -
Massage Therapy -
Spas of America Network -
Travel & Tourism Industry Professionals Worldwide -
The Spa Buzz -
Cosmetics and Beauty Network -
Fitness and Wellness Stakeholders and Professionals -
Luxe Barcelona -
Spas India -
China Outsourcing/Offshoring Forum -
Cosmetics, Beauty, and Fashion Job Opportunities -
Training Courses Dubai -
Freelance Apparel & Accessory Design Network -
SaaS (Software as a Service) Networkers -
What Grinds our Gears
Liz Galloway’s Honors:
Featured in;
Spa Opportunities Magazine UK
Speaker/Teleseminar Presenter Today's Therapist UK
Featured in Spa Management Journal
Featured in Start Me Up TV, Entrepreneurial profiles
Featured in National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Speaker for;
Advisory Board for International Medical Travel Conference
International Esthetics and Cosmetics Expo
Resort and Spa Expo
International Spa Expo
Day Spa Expo
American Massage Therapy Association
Liz Galloway’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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