They Laughed When I Said I Wanted Our Seminars to Help The Indigenous People of Costa Rica – Spa College International Announces New Training Partnerships and Humanitarian Project
February 19th, 2008 – Spa College International, a provider of cutting edge seminars and workshops internationally, announces that in addition to our core
classes on spa and body therapies, spa management and empowerment, that we will now provide an optional stay for individuals to volunteer as part of a humanitarian project for the benefit of the indigenous people of Costa Rica. “We offer courses there a few times a year, and have connected with the Fundeico Foundation to offer students a unique experience not seen by tourists, simultaneously helping the people. A
dream of mine for some time.” says Spa College International founder Liz Galloway. A portion of funds from Spa College International will be directed to Fundeico for use in expansion of infrastructure, education, crafts, homes and well being of the tribal people in rural areas. Not only can you receive great continuing education in the spa industry,but human education and a chance to make a difference.
We have also launched a new website just for the international classes, called of course, Spa College International. This includes three news trainers with their own specialties and enthusiasm. Bringing 30 years of combined experience in the wellness, health and fitness industries to Spa College International and it’s seminars. Excited to continually bring new information and connections to it’s participants SCI is
continually looking for new partners and educators. Our next seminar “ Spa Business Development Intensive” is scheduled for April 28 – May 5, 2008 in Costa Rica, with others in Jamaica and Thailand to follow www.spacolleges.com
As part of SCI’s new project with our workshops, volunteers can help build homes on sites, join in traditional rituals, and provide their own expertise in education to others. We want volunteers to be able to help develop and choose where they can best help. Ensuring that this is a life changing experience, not just a workshop.
We hope to expand this project beyond just one group of people and one country. We want to be one of the many beneficial projects working toward human sustainability. “Having been in the wellness industry for ten years, and spending four of that in the spa development sector of Costa Rica, I have seen the need and the ability of individuals and companies to make a difference and contribute.” SCI makes a challenge to all spa related developers and owners investing in Costa Rica, and
around the world, to join us on this project and contribute their resources and time.
We have come together with high profile alliances to bring this to a new level, and add additional resources. “I can’t wait to see where this takes us in the new year.” says Galloway. “This is Pura Vida. (pure life)” “There are always nay sayers who don’t want to get involved, even in our service based industry, and they laughed when I
said I wanted to launch this project. But the benefit we can bring in not laughable.” Galloway sustains. Lotus Effects and Spa College International were founded by Liz
Galloway. Liz Galloway is a professional wellness consultant, speaker and spa industry trainer. With locations and teams in both the US and Costa Rica she continues to provide precision business solutions and mentoring for spa start up’s and turn arounds, along with bringing new levels of training options to the healing arts industry. To learn more about her or schedule a consultation or interview, she can be
reached at 801 637 5235 seminars@thelotuseffects.com
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