The world of advanced aesthetics continues to grow, and clients’ interest in non-invasive body treatments is experiencing a real boom. People’s desire for a toned body means you are seeing a high demand for body sculpting technologies including EMS (43%) and radiofrequency microneedling (29%). In this issue we look at aesthetic body treatment technologies in detail on page 46, as well as the latest aesthetic device launches on page 50.
Although the recruitment crisis is ongoing, the need to find massage therapists who have the right qualities and share your values is a crucial part of running a spa business. There are multiple qualities that make a good massage therapist, and you told us that a passion for people (72%) and a willingness to try different techniques of massage (68%) are the most important.
On the spot
Which qualities make for the best massage therapist?
1. Passionate about people (72%)
2. Willing to try different techniques (68%)
3. In good physical shape (36%)
4. Efficient schedule management (10%)
5. Can separate their emotions from treatment (8%)
55% have a nature theme in their spa design
Which aesthetic body treatment is most popular with your clients?
1. Electro-muscle stimulation (EMS) (43%)
2. Radiofrequency microneedling (29%)
3. Shockwave therapy (15%)
Month in numbers
60% average treatmentroom occupancy in April