Editor’s Message

The “Big 10” spa operators in North America are big in many ways. They have big missions, big gross revenues, big green initiatives, and even bigger plans for the future. Hence, the cover story focuses on their immense commitment to the spa
and wellness industry by highlighting their strengths and providing a look into their winning operations and strategy.

Seeds Of Innovation

Q&A with Maryellen Molyneaux, President and Founding Partner of NMI (Natural Marketing Institute)

Unique and Wonderful

The pages of The Healing Arts Guide are always filled with interesting companies creating diverse products. In this issue, we shine the spotlight on these companies: iD by Landau, Jean Pierre Cosmetics, The Leakey Collection, Moisture Jamzz, Inc., MXI Corp. Xocai Healthy Chocolate, Nature’s Dog by Canus, Reflective Images Inc., VerTerra, Ltd., Wholesome Sweeteners. Making a difference with both concept and execution, these companies are revolutionizing the wellness market.

Publisher’s Message

Hope is not a marketing plan. And no matter how you slice it, 2009 is going to be a challenge for your business and you need to be ready. If you are an avid reader of Healing Arts you know we cover the macro trends affecting theWellness market and how this relates to your business and the communities you serve. This issue is our pre ’09 edition and it’s a good time to review what some of the best thinkers in our industry are focusing on as we all prepare for next year.

Best of Responsible Capitalism

Many companies, large and small, are being more socially responsible. They’re recognizing that their customers are demanding ethical leadership and protecting the planet we live on. As the NMI (Natural Marketing Institute) reports, “Almost one in four American consumers state that when given the choice to buy a product or service, they make decisions with an understanding of the effect the purchase will have on the health and sustainability of the world, its environment and people.”

Unique and Wonderful

The pages of The Healing Arts Guide are always filled with interesting companies creating diverse products.
In this issue, we shine the spotlight on these companies: Areaware, Butter London, Essence of Life/JIVA Supplements, Herbwalk, Nelsons, Posh and Co,Terralina, U, and the universe knows. Making a difference with both concept and execution, these companies are revolutionizing the wellness market