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Positive Health (but Where is the Voice of Spa?)

By Jeremy McCarthy on November 2, 2010 in Mind-Body, Psychology of Spas and Wellbeing

Recently a group of MAPP alumni gathered at University of Pennsylvania, to hear the latest and greatest updates on Positive Psychology from Martin Seligman, the Director of the University’s Positive Psychology Center. I was particularly excited to hear him talk about the progress in discussions on “Positive Health” being funded by a $2.8 million grant […]

Four Big Ways Spas Contribute to Greater Health and Wellbeing

By Jeremy McCarthy on May 18, 2010 in Mind-Body, Psychology of Spas and Wellbeing

Just last week, I attended the New York Spa Alliance (NYSPA) annual symposium (see SpaTrade blog here) and was able to hear from Mark Liponis, the corporate medical director for Canyon Ranch, who spoke on “Why Wellness Pays.” Liponis has a unique perspective as a physician who has been integrating medical services into the spa […]