{"id":8,"date":"2014-11-12T12:40:47","date_gmt":"2014-11-12T17:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experienceispa.com\/index.php\/2014\/11\/12\/about-ispa\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:39:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:39:04","slug":"about-ispa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experienceispa.com\/about-ispa\/","title":{"rendered":"About ISPA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When we come together,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

so do ideas.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For over 35 years, the International SPA Association has been recognized worldwide as the professional organization and voice of the spa industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members encompass the entire arena of the spa experience, from resort\/hotel, destination, mineral springs, medical, club and day spas to resource partners such as physicians, consultants, wellness instructors, nutritionists, equipment and product suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i>Membership Options<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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ISPA\u2019S MISSION<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

ISPA\u2019S VISION<\/h2>\n

To be the leader in promoting and enhancing the well-being of the spa industry and the people it serves.<\/p>\n

ISPA\u2019S DEFINITION OF SPA<\/h2>\n

Spas are places devoted to overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Helping you find your amazing.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get to know the people behind the association who work to supply spa industry
professionals with the tools they need to be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Staff<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Board of Directors<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Volunteer with ISPA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Volunteer opportunities provide wonderful avenues for members to get more involved with ISPA and build new connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i>Volunteer <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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ISPA Research Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The ISPA Research Foundation works to improve and enhance the value of the spa experience and advance spa culture to sustain health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i>Contribute <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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