May Newsletter
Happy May PSA Members,
We can hardly believe that our second annual Trade Show and Networking Event is a little more than one month away! We're so excited to see everyone in person. If you haven't marked your calendar, please take a moment to save the date: Monday June 22nd from 10am - 4pm at Archer Hotel in Napa.
We have a wonderful mix of returning vendors and new vendors that will be showcasing their product lines. We have an exciting new category of apparel vendors including Lise Charmel, Bella Dahl, Bromelia Swim, sunglasses and accessories. In addition, we have a few vendors who are launching their brands, so you'll be the first to see them!
The most important intention of our alliance is to bring together our spa community to build meaningful connections, support, collaboration, and friendship. In our industry of caring for others, it's equally important that we create space to gather in person and strengthen our relationships to help fuel us both personally and professionally.
Your presence at the show will contribute to the energy and inspiration of the day. We look forward to welcoming each and everyone of you in June!
Sending our best,
Karen and Kimberly
World Wellness Weekend, 9/18 - 9/20
World Wellness Weekend is a global non-profit association and activation taking place in 190 countries with 15,000 venues. WOW! Pacific Spa Alliance is excited to be part of it!
Interested in volunteering on our world wellness planning committee? Email usPSA, and read more about World Wellness Weekend here.
Women's Retreat - Root and Rising
Auberge Du Soleil haslaunched a Wellbeing Collective series of visiting experts. While access is reserved for ADS guests only, Helen would like to extend a professional courtesy to all PSA members to join a session. Please contact Helen to secure a spot, helen.brown@aubergeresorts.com
May 10-13, Jeff Hamaoui, co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy. Jeff will be speak about midlife, aging well, and the critical role of friendship in our lives.
Osmosis Garden Tours
Join the Osmosis team and their invited healers this spring and summer for a restorative series of events and retreats set in their beautiful garden sanctuary. Events include a garden tour, Qi Gong, Mindful Meditation and Forest Bathing. Learn more here.
Stars of the Industry
Congratulations to Osmosis General Manager and PSA Spa Member Heather Bishop for her nomination in Sonoma County Tourism's Star of the Industry Award in the Heart of House Category. Heather has been selected for her thoughtful leadership, hands-on approach, and operational expertise. Let's support Heather!
The Spa at Casa Mani
Spa Manager Lui Reyes is delighted to announce the opening of The Spa at Casa Mani in Napa on May 24th.
The Spa embraces the growing trend of social wellness, inviting guests to connect and unwind through shared experiences. At the heart of this offering is the Thermal Journey, featuring a steam room, sauna, and invigorating
cold shower experience—each element crafted to restore balance and elevate well-being. Services ranging from restorative facials to deeply relaxing body treatments, are all inspired by nature. Visit the Spa at Casa Mani.
SoulSisters Spa
SoulSisters Spa in Dublinis expanding their services to include a Wellness Suite, opening in early June. The Suite will feature total body wellness therapies including Infrared Sauna, LED/Infrared full body pad, and PEMF mat with crystal gemstones, as well as the Vibration plate and compression tools.
These hands-free services can be added to most facial or massage treatments for total body wellness. We can't wait to visit!
The Body Journey's New Sound Program
Tonia Lach, founder of The Body Journey, is excited to announce a new program for both practitioners and guests called Sonic Alchemy Sound Lab. The program focuses on simple, accessible ways to incorporate sound healing into everyday life.
PSA members are invited to register for the class on May 30th. Learn more about Tonia's class
Kim Borio, Founder, Glycelene
Share how you got started in the beauty industry and what inspired you to create Glycelene
I began my career at 18 as a skincare specialist and celebrity makeup artist working in television, fashion, and on the red carpet during the early rise of high-definition media. As someone who struggled with lifelong eczema, sensitivities, inflammation, and fragrance allergies, I found myself searching for products that could truly support compromised skin, not only for myself, but also for the Talent in my chair experiencing many of the same concerns.
After more than a decade searching for a cosmetic chemist who could bring my vision to life, I met my husband Eric, a skin biologist and cosmetic chemist, and together we founded our own laboratory and created Glycelene to merge high-performance natural formulations with barrier repair, anti-aging benefits, and a beautiful sensory aromatherapy for overall skin health.
How has your approach to skincare evolved over the years?
I'm focusing primarily on beauty and aesthetics behind the scenes to prioritizing long-term skin health and overall wellness. What began as creating innovative, age-defying breathable ointments for compromised skin eventually evolved into a full luxury spa and wellness skincare line designed for high-end spas and resorts, always with the intention of combining visible results with a luxurious sensory experience.
What continues to fuel your passion? Tell us something about you that might surprise our readers.
My passion is the creative process of developing products and creating meaningful experiences through skincare. I’ve always believed skincare should be both results-driven and emotionally uplifting, combining science, scent, and ritual in a way that makes people feel truly cared for.
Back in the day, I created my own travel and beauty show I wanted to pitch to the big networks. I called it, Beauty Secrets from Around the World. I spent years traveling the world on my own as a solo female traveler, searching for beauty rituals, ingredients, and skincare secrets from different cultures around the world.
My skincare products and the aromatherapy in each product were inspired by those experiences and discoveries, with each one connected to a memory, ingredient, or moment from a place that left a lasting impression on me.
Each month we highlight a new or seasonal product launch from one of our vendor partners. This month we're featuring NATUROPATHICA'S recent launch of Gotu Kola + Fruit Exosomes.
Gotu Kola + Fruit Exosome Gel Moisturizer
A lightweight, cooling gel moisturizer powered by Gotu Kola and fruit-based Exosomes to instantly refresh and hydrate stressed skin. These Exosomes help support skin cell communication for smoother, firmer, more lifted-looking skin, while the weightless formula absorbs quickly to calm the complexion and deliver lasting moisture.
Gotu Kola + Fruit Exosome Rejuvenating Essence
A deeply penetrating, rejuvenating essence with Gotu Kola and Fruit-based Exosomes designed to hydrate and replenish the skin. Exosomes support skin cell communication for smoother, firmer, more lifted-looking skin, while the water-light formula softens and delivers instant moisture.
