Q & A with Susie Ellis

Tips to get the most out of your spa experience

Susie Ellis has spent more than 25 years in the spa industry. She has been the director of the Greenhouse Spa at Mar-a-lago, the director of the Golden Door Spa-at-Sea, and a spa consultant. She has served on the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports. Susie is currently president of SpaFinder, Inc. and the editor of SpaFinder's Spa Enthusiast newsletter. She has an MBA from UCLA.



Ask Susie Archive
2008

May / June
Minimizing acne scars, group specials at spas, and destination spas at the beach

March / April
Living at the spa, skincare for African-Americans, and managing diabetes

January / February
Spas in South America, pet-friendly spas, and pampering weight-loss spas outside North America


2007

November / December
Choosing an Arizona spa, laser hair removal, kids and spas

September / October
Seeking a youthful appearance, aspiring writers, replacing Maine Chance

July / August
Makeovers, destination cruises, and the Titan Laser procedure

May / June
Getting comfortable at your new spa, massage and menstruation, Scottish showers

March / April
Christian spas, setting up your at-home spa, tattoo removal

January / February
Weight loss spas for an extended stay, exfoliation, and Dell'Acqua Dental Studio


2006

November / December
Holistic alcohol detox, pedicures, and Assawan Spa & Health Club

September / October
Spa etiquette for men, spa ratings, and Spa Indochine

March / April
Singles events, detox programs, spa management degree programs, and Golden Door Spa

January / February
Weight loss programs, Russian baths, vegetarian spas, and Soneva Gili


2005

September / October
Spa resorts that offers fishing, how to open a spa, and Chiva-Som

July / August
Colonics, where to find a spa sensitive to the needs of Muslims, and spa bargains

March / April
Destination spas for a 40th birthday, smoking-cessation programs, and Spa Bellagio

January / February
Spa treatments and programs for expecting mothers, new parents, and baby too


2004

November / December
Spa programs that help couples with sexuality, and the benefits of the sauna

September / October
Spa procedure, weight loss, and the proper order for spa treatments

March / April
Susie answers your questions about pregnancy treatments, the town of Spa, and more