The Healing Arts Guide is very proud to continue our series called Responsible Capitalism. In each issue, we feature enlightening conversations with corporate leaders who are dedicated to producing sustainable products
through strategic initiatives and innovation.

The Healing Arts Guide asked a panel of experts to share their picks for products that clients love, operational tools that make their lives easier, and consultants who have helped transform their spas. Here are a few of their recommendations.

Creating positive change in people’s lives has always been the transcending experience of spas and wellness acilities. Though there are thousands of variables, an enterprise where there is a shared vision between owner, consultants and builders, creates positive energy, creativity and an environment where consumers will want to eturn. The choice you make of consultant is critical to success and the chosen needs to have a strong fundamental grounding in spa operations, product selection and services. Innovative thinkers in this field not only understand the bricks and mortar, they can visualize the whole process— the mix between clients, employees, services and the proper training needed to turn an owner’s vision into a successful thriving enterprise. Over the next several pages you will see some of the best and successful partnerships between owners and the people responsible for xecuting their dreams. Here we review the vision, design features and key elements to make these facilities successful.

The pages of The Healing Arts Guide are always filled with interesting companies creating diverse products. In this issue, we shine the spotlight on ten companies: Alchimie Forever, Dagoba Organic Chocolate, Henry Thayer Company, Innersense, Kits for Crafts, Noveya, Omni Massage Systems, Peaceful Warrior, Recycline, and WalkStyles. Making a difference with both concept and execution, these companies are revolutionizing the wellness market.

David Simon, M.D. is a board-certified neurologist and a true pioneer in the medical field. His personal mission is to facilitate the integration of complementary and conventional medicine in the 21st Century. Since he began his association with Deepak Chopra in the 1980’s, Dr. Simon has become one of the nation’s foremost authorities on effective and appropriate use of holistic health care practices. As CEO and Medical Director of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing at La Costa Resort & Spa, Dr. Simon is dedicated to catalyzing the evolution of the prevailing health care system into a “healing system” that encompasses the emotional, spiritual as well as physical health of the individual.

Well that depends entirely on whom you ask. However, the voices that herald the health benefits of natural sunlight are growing louder. After all, the sun provides the basis for all life on earth. It is the source of energy for all plants, and indirectly, for all animals.