Today, our desire to relax, restore, renew and rejuvenate has turned the concept of health and wellness into a multi-trillion-dollar global industry. And at the forefront of this booming landscape are the spa resorts themselves. Years ago, in this country, at least, most people didn’t know what “spa” actually meant, thinking it was an acronym for something related to diet and fitness like Special Places for Aerobics. In actuality, though, the origin of the word comes from an ancient Belgian town named Spa that was frequented by the likes of Peter the Great and known for its minerals springs that were believed to have curative powers. The town was so prominent, the very word spa became synonymous in the English language with a place to be restored and pampered. Jane’s guest today, Joan Wolff, is the proprietor of Deerfield Health Retreat and Spa, and has been a leader in the destination spa business since 1999, having taken over responsibilities for the haven her mother created twenty years prior. On this segment, she and Jane will discuss how the health resort concept has evolved over the past 40 years, the latest trends, most requested programs and services, and the most beneficial diet strategies. Learn tips and tools for life-enhancing behavior that enable listeners to look and feel Better Than Before, mentally, physically and spiritually.
