Spa4Diabetes

Reserve Tickets Now for Our Red, Pink & Blue Health Event

June 25 – 27 in Cincinnati, Ohio

We will be kicking off our 2009 World Diabetes Day Campaign at this event

 

What is Spa4Diabetes?

Spa4Diabetes is a non-profit organization that aims to bring the global diabetes epidemic into mainstream society’s consciousness to help stop the proliferation of the disease and enhance diabetics’ lives.  Using the spa as a model for a healthy lifestyle, Spa4Diabetes also seeks to give diabetics a fun and indulgent approach to healthy habits and disease management and slow the development of Type 2 Diabetes. 

We also coordinate fund-raising events for global diabetes organizations and help spas create wellness programs, special diabetes weeks and develop treatments safe for diabetics.

Mission:  

• To generate publicity of the societal and health implications of diabetes utilizing the influence and educational power of the beauty and spa industries. 
• To hinder the growth of Type 2 diabetes by advocating pre-diabetes testing and inspiring the adoption of spa-inspired nutrition, stress management and fitness habits.
• To make spa treatments available and safe for diabetics by collaborating with spas & by offering spa at home programs.   

See our Beauty BlueBook to find the participating spa nearest you.

 Or Learn How Your Spa or Company can Join the BlueBeauty Initiative

“Spa”Life Line Advocacy Program

One of the programs S4D is dedicated to implementing is a hotline for diabetics.  Staffed with personal trainers, dieticians & nurses, the hotline will be a haven for lifestyle quandries faced by diabetics daily.

Imagine being in a restaurant with a huge menu staring you in the face – that Joslin class seems pretty distant now.  Just pick up your trusty cell phone and call us, we will offer on the spot help.

Or, you’ve had a really rough week at work and your readings are showing it.  Our advisors will give you instant relaxation strategies – perhaps even walking you through a guided meditation. 

Candy is a Diabetes Advocate – Now that’s Ironic!

My mother and father both have Type 2 diabetes.  (Perhaps not so coincidentally, they named me Candy – the other choice was Cookie! – indicative of their sugar habits.)  Their diagnosis and my quest to live as “anti-diabetically” as possible inspired me to start Spa4Diabetes.  My anti-diabetic lifestyle is adopted from the over 90 spas I have worked with and visited.  Thus far I have been successful.

Spa4Diabetes encourages and educates others how to do the same.  Additionally, I coach my parents on ways to live healthier and their readings have improved.   Proving that a healthy lifestyle that encompasses spa strategies, can make a positive difference.  

Spa Around the World to Stop Diabetes

To raise a global ruckus about diabetes, I plan to spa around the world following Phileas Fogg’s route in Around the World in 80 Days.  S4D is seeking sponsors to donate per spa treatment or per spa visited, with a bonus for completing the itinerary in 80 days.  

Inquiries welcome at candace@artofthespa.com.  

See you at the spa, Candy

Some Statistics About Diabetes

• Growing at the rate of 2 cases diagnosed every 10 seconds and every 10 seconds 2 people die from diabetes
• Strikes children as well as adults with the average age declining annually
• Will strike 1 out of every 3 people, including children
• 80% of Type 2 cases could have been prevented by lifestyle changes