Day spa professionals attend training

Story from the Sidney Herald. May 7th, 2008

The gift of furthering education is not something people continue to do every day, but the professionals at "An English Touch" Day Spa have gone above and beyond to pamper and beautify its clientele even more.

Janet Cook is the owner of "An English Touch" Day Spa in Sidney. Cook is an esthetician, a semi-permanent make up artist, and has 35 years of intensive European schooling. Cook recently received more training in instituting chemical peels, skin analysis, along with bringing in a new line of products.

Cook attended a seminar in Denver to learn new techniques for her clients, and she is excited to possibly incorporate group sessions in which to demonstrate the procedures. In today's world, many people are in to anti-aging techniques, and Cook is here to help.

"I learned about eight new types of peels," Cook said. "It's all about skin re-surfacing and being able to help my clients with all types of skin conditions."

These procedures are for problem skin to incorporate simple solutions with all skin types, and those that include acne and hyper-pigmentation. "We have multi layers of skin, and the problem may not be on the surface," she said.

The procedures will consist of a consultation with Cook, and then learning steps in which to follow. "When you think you've learned it all, then something else comes along," she said.

Cammi Seader works with Cook at the spa, in which she is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. Seader is also a Certified Integrative Reflexologist, a licensed massage therapist, a American Massage Therapy Association member, and carries an associate of applied science degree in massage therapy from Williston State College.

Seader recently attended the AMTA North Dakota Chapter Spring Convention. The presenter was George Kousaleos, founder of the CORE Institute. Kousaleos served as the general manager of the 1996 British Olympic Preparation Camp Sports Massage Team. Kousaleos also served as co-director of the 2004 Athens Olympic International Sports Manager Team.

The CORE Institutes' Sports and Performance Seminar is based on a four-system approach to assist athletes wanting to improve their endurance, speed, power and multi-skills for their chosen sport by using the CORE's method of sports massage.

"Essentially, they're a part of the Olympic Massage team," Seader said. "They came and showed what they use on Olympic athletes. Now I can use those techniques on my clients. It's not just for athletes, it's for everyone."

By furthering their education, these professionals are advancing the spa to help their clients. An English Touch Day Spa is located at 205 N. Central. For more information call 433-1430 or visit the Web site at www.anenglishtouch.com.