I’m thrilled that the Spa Buzz has introduced a new opportunity for resource partners and spas to integrate in another manner.  What an innovative idea to not only broaden but strengthen the ties within the spa industry and in a fun, interactive way!  Hats off to Kristi and Marianne for creating a new media outlet for all of us trying to network together and increase our overall market reach!

Sarah Syed, Education Division, Nordic Naturals

I use Spa Buzz for gaining knowledge in the industry without having to leave my office! You can find information on anything from products to services and the resources are very helpful. Plus the Spa Buzz team is an extreme pleasure to work with!

Jessica Escalante, Spa Director, Cooper Spa, Craig Ranch

The Spa Buzz has been an essential part of OKA b’s growth in the spa industry; with Kristi we have real partnership.  The Spa buzz allows us to get one-on-one time with all the best decision makers in the industry in a more personal setting, while providing knowledge that is beneficial for spa directors and vendors respectively.

Kathleen Wetli, Director of Sales, Oka B

“In an industry where we have a plethora of networking and educational opportunities, Spa Buzz provides a refreshing and engaging change of scenery!  Kristi is incredibly gifted in connecting people, making people feel incredibly welcome and creating a positively charged spa event!”

Dana Stallings, Principal, Spa Velia

Thank you for being the catalyst behind an important event in the industry.

Bruce Schoenberg, Owner, Oasis Day Spa New  York

Thank you for what you are doing to bring together spa professionals through your networking events.  Looking at the photos on your website reminded me of how valuable these kind of gatherings are….many a great ideas have been spawned when people who love the spa industry get together.

Susie Ellis, SpaFinder | Global Spa Summit

Thank you again for allowing us to host this event! It was amazing to have your energy and passion support our efforts in the Industry.

Lynelle Lynch, President, Bellus Academy

I had a blast at the event and it appeared that everyone else did also.  Thank you for all of the work that put into these events – I understand that it takes a seemingly unlimited supply of patience, energy, knowledge, professionalism and logistical finesse.

Jessica Schorr, Spa Sales Manager, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn

Thanks for a great event – as always!

Osa Mallo, Spa Director, Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Great seeing you, and it was an amazing event. What an excellent turnout.  Kenneth Ryan, Fairmont Willow Stream

I would like to thank you so much for the time and energy that you put into the Naples Spa Buzz.  It was such a pleasure to speak with fellow Spa Professionals and to speak with vendors and listen to the amazing retail presentation that was very insightful and extremely enjoyable.

Vanessa Carter, Spa Director Golden Door Spa

I am so impressed with your work – The Spa Buzz!

Cornelia Zicu

It was a fun time and offered a lot educationally and in terms of networking (I met a few people that I will certainly keep in touch with). As always, your efforts are much appreciated!

Christy Mogan Hatzfeld, Principal, Mica Spa Solutions

Thank you so much for hosting such a great event!  It is very refreshing to see and be a part of such forward thinking.

Scott Cowdrey, Spa Director, Dakota Mountain Lodge, Golden Door

I just wanted to say thank you for organizing that.  I had talked to a lot of people via e-mail and it was so great to have a space to actually meet them face-to-face.  Desi Allread, Spa Director, Homestead Resort Spa

Awesome event last night – THANK YOU again for organizing.  I suspect you should go to a Spa to recover!

Barbara Stirewalt, Spa Director, Mohonk

I just wanted to send you a heartfelt ‘thank you’ for always bringing together a terrific group of people in a relaxed and pleasant manner.

Robin Jones

Thanks so much Kristi!  Your “Spa Buzz” event was wonderful, I really enjoyed it. I wish that we could do them more often.

Kathleen Forceville, Spa Director, Mandara Spa Hawaii

You are a breath of fresh air to the industry! Thank you so much for all the networking help you do for all of us! You are a true humanitarian and visionary for the Spa Industry.

Alfredo Madera

I really enjoyed last evening.  It was great to network with industry colleagues, and I am looking forward to receiving presentation from American Spa Magazine’s Julie Keller presentation.  Thank you again, to you and your team. You hosted a most successful event.

Chris Fields, COO, Simply Face & Body, Red Door Holdings

Kristi, you not only created community among spa owners, you did so among spa media as well. Thank you for all your efforts.

Cathy Christensen, Editor, Skin Inc.

Thank you for pulling together such a great event in Chicago.  We need them here and it was really beneficial.  Great job!

Pete Hillman, Owner, SIR Spa Chicago

You did a great job of putting it together; and the venue was fabulous as well. I enjoyed meeting you and your group of directors and vendors.

Dane Silva, Hawaiian Healing Center

Another great Spa Buzz event!   Thank you so much for your continued graciousness.  You are an asset to the industry!

Toni Anne Mastrioiana, Spa Remedies

You do such a great job and truly are such an asset to the spa industry!

Darryll Leiman, Mandara

For Swissclinical,  SpaBuzz has been an affordable high quality launch pad in the markets where we attended.  It means so much for us to be able to meet with decision makers on a person level as opposed to boothing at tradeshows and hoping to make a quality connection while spending tens of thousands doing so.

Kevin Ledesma, Swissclinical

It was such a pleasure meeting you!  I also enjoyed your presentation  Your energy and enthusiasm were great and really helped to warm the room.

Mindy Terry,

It has been a pleasure getting to know you over the last few years.  It is always such a pleasure to meet an individual so passionate about the spa industry.

Dr. Mary Wisnom, Florida Gulf Coast University

Great job last night.  You are becoming the ultimate party planner…

Tim Williams, Spa Director, Elle Spa at the Eden Roc

I wanted to tell you how much fun I thought this meeting was, it was really nice to be able to network with everybody without the expected pressures.  It was brilliant!

Rich Campbell, Intraceuticals

Thanks for the opportunity to present at the Denver Spa Buzz. I certainly enjoyed it and admire what you are doing to get the spa industry collective moving forward.

Ted Ning, LOHAS

Congratulations on the event.  It was fabulous.

Steven O’Neal, Setai Wall Street

Thanks for allowing us to host!  We loved doing it!  It was great to reconnect with some many people, and of course be part of Spa Buzz.  The spa industry is lucky to have you connecting us all.

Charlotte Prescott, Spa Director, Canyon Ranch Miami

The Spa Buzz is the best new way to reach the social networking audience. We already have inquires about it at the spa level and so I know it is giving us exposure to a whole new group of consumers.

Tony Nicastro, GM, Bliss Dallas

The Spa Buzz is a new and innovative way to interact with the social networking audience. This is just another way we can gain positive exposure to an entire new group of spa savvy consumers.

Julie Duncan, Spa Director, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

We are getting nationwide exposure to our core audience –spa goers.  This exposure is invaluable to us and our brand’s marketing efforts.  This type of viral marketing plays a key role in our overall marketing strategy.  The Spa Buzz Auction reaches consumers who all over the country – it simply makes sense!

Benjamin Nissanoff, CEO, ME! Bath