As the Demand for Wellness Continues, 5 Spa Trends Emerge
The spa industry has much look to forward to in 2023. With 2022 in the rearview mirror, we can appreciate the spa trends that will make it into the new year while saying farewell to the fads. Here are five spa trends on the 2023 horizon. 1. Spa Trend: Self-Care With over 70 million hashtags […]
From Spa Associate to Director of Esthetic Operations – Jaclyn Palmieri’s Hand & Stone Story
I like to think of myself as the true definition of a Hand & Stone ‘homegrown’. I started my Hand & Stone journey in 2015, as a spa associate. I came to the team with previous spa franchise experience and sought after a new ‘home’ to grow my career with a vision and values that […]
Sharon Slotkin’s Hand & Stone Story – December Employee Spotlight
December’s Employee Spotlight shines on Hand & Stone’s Advertising Director, Sharon Slotkin! In her spotlight, Sharon talks about her role on the corporate team, some of the responsibilities of her position, and what motivates her to get to work every day. How long have you been with Hand & Stone? I’ve been with Hand & Stone for […]
How Hand & Stone Services Combat Cold Weather
As the weather cools down, we may begin to notice some changes. And no, we aren’t just talking about the leaves! Cold weather has an effect on our bodies – our skin gets dry, our joints get stiff, and the chance of getting sick increases. Luckily, all of these things can be combated with regular […]
North Carolina Spa Owners Give Back to Veterans
Each Veterans Day since they opened their doors in 2020, Lynn and Jorge Rosende offer complimentary services to those who have served. As Veterans themselves, the Rosendes, who own Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spas in Fuquay Varina and Wake Forest, North Carolina, understand the importance of giving back to our Veterans. “Since Jorge […]
Hand & Stone Supports Military Spouses Through MSEP Program
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is a proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program since 2019. The Military Spouse Employment Partnership (or MSEP) is a section of the Defense Department Spouse Education and Careers opportunities program. MSEP offers tools and resources to support military spouses in their career development goals. According […]
Hand & Stone System Meets Face 2 Face for the First Time in Three Years at Annual Conference
For the first time in three years, the Hand & Stone Corporate Team, Franchisees, and Managers finally reunited! The 2022 Hand & Stone International Conference was held in beautiful San Antonio, TX from October 12th to 14th, and our team was given the opportunity to network with each other and our vendors, learn what’s to come […]
Hand & Stone Celebrates National Massage Therapy Week
Hand & Stone is so excited to celebrate the 26th annual National Massage Therapy Week! This week is especially dedicated to showing our appreciation for our amazing massage therapists. They are truly the backbone of our company, and we want to share some of the ways we support them in their personal and professional growth. […]
The Growing Success of Cryoskin at Hand & Stone
Cryoskin is a cutting-edge, non-invasive technology that uses cold temperatures to slim, tone, and contour the face and body. Cryoskin launched nationwide at Hand & Stone this past February, and in eight months, more than 200 spas have begun offering this service. Hand & Stone’s Cryoskin menu currently consists of CryoSlimming, CryoToning & CryoFacial. These effective body […]
Three Hand & Stone Partners Win Allure Best of Beauty 2022 Awards
At Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa we are proud of our best-in-class vendor partners for not only the amazing support, education & training- but the results-driven products themselves. Our partners have been given three Allure Best of Beauty 2022 awards: Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant: Their latest innovation Daily Milkfoliant has won an Allure Best of Beauty Award […]