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Tankar Medical, Member of the Pro Football Chiropractors Society
In January, 2009, Tankar Medical became a member of the Pro-Football Chiropractors Society (PFCS). The PFCS is an organization of chiropractors who provide care for the elite athletes of professional football. - May 13, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
Expert Presenters and Sponsorship Secured for the Day Spa Association Breakfast at NYIGF
The Day Spa Association is pleased to have the following experts presenting at their upcoming industry breakfast seminar during EX·TRACTS®, on Tuesday, August 19, during the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). “We are very pleased to have secured Carol... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Day Spa Association to Conduct First Ever Spa Seminar at All Things Organic™
The Day Spa Association and the Organic Trade Association have joined forces to introduce the Organic industry to the Day Spa industry. “We have had a cordial relationship with OTA since 2000, whereas we exchanged memberships in order to keep up-to-date with each other, and explore how we... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Group Health Insurance Plan for Association Members Without Borders
The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association are proud to remind the industry that members of both organizations can now be covered by a single group policy at affordable rates with more than adequate coverage, especially in emergencies. Today, more than 14% of Americans... - May 11, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Prostate Cancer Surgeons Quantify Erectile Function Recovery
CaverMap prediction methods verified. - May 08, 2009 - Blue Torch Medical Technologies, Inc.
Members to Benefit from New Agreement Between Amerinet and Future Health Concepts
Amerinet Inc., a leading national healthcare group purchasing organization, announces a new agreement with Future Health Concepts for reconditioned and remanufactured medical equipment. - May 07, 2009 - Future Health Concepts
Study Highlights TargetScan Touch for Improved Prostate Cancer Detection
A recent Duke University study confirms that the TargetScan Touch technology by Envisioneering Medical Technologies offers effective detection and treatment of prostate cancer. - May 03, 2009 - Envisioneering Medical Technologies
Eden Spine Granted US Patent on the WellDisc™ Lumbar Disc Prosthesis
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a technology driven spinal organization, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a Patent for its new generation Total Disc Prosthesis, the WellDisc™. “The WellDisc™ is a step forward in the treatment... - April 22, 2009 - Eden Spine, LLC
Tankar Medical, a New Medical Equipment Distributor
Tankar Medical does not only distribute pre-owned spinal decompression tables, they are also a distributor for new medical equipment. Tankar Medical currently distributes for Chattanooga Group and Armedica Corporation. - April 16, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
Tankar Medical Provides One of the Best Warranties on Used Spinal Decompression Tables
Buying used medical equipment can save you a lot of money. Spinal Decompression Systems are very expensive, yet effective machines. Tankar Medical provides used spinal decompression tables at a fraction of the cost with the comfort of buying new. - April 11, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
Study Shows Stereotactic Biopsy System Delivers Greater Accuracy in Detecting Cancer and Planning for Targeted Prostate Cancer Therapies
TargetScan Touch is a stereotactic biopsy and treatment system delivering precision at the touch of the physician’s fingers. - April 03, 2009 - Envisioneering Medical Technologies
TargetScan Prostate Cancer Biopsy and Cancer Treatment Earns Industry Acceptance
TargetScan, developed by Envisioneering Medical Technologies, accurately maps the prostate and precisely targets specific locations on the prostate. - March 15, 2009 - Envisioneering Medical Technologies
Quatro Composites™ Receives NADCAP Accreditation
Quatro Composites™, an innovative, leading designer and manufacturer of carbon fiber composite-based products, has been awarded the NADCAP Accreditation for Composites. The certification signifies the manufacturing facility, located in Orange City, IA, complies with all NADCAP standards, including Prepreg/Adhesive Bonding, Resin Film Infusion and Core Processing. - March 14, 2009 - Quatro Composites
Prof. Shmuel Penchas Joins Allium Medical as Board Director
Renowned medical expert and the former director of Hadassah Medical Organizationto to help promote medical benefits of Allium’s stents. - March 13, 2009 - Allium Medical
Laboratory Stirrers and Magnetic Stirrer from India
REMI is one of the leading manufacturer in the field of laboratory equipments. REMI Laboratory Instruments, has a documented Quality Management System in place and has consequently been awarded ISO-9001:2000 certificate for the manufacturing process. Laboratory Stirrers manufactured by REMI are... - March 05, 2009 - Rajendra Electrical Industries Ltd.
TOIN Corporation Acquires Pacific Dreams, Inc.
TOIN Corporation, the leading multilingual provider of Japanese and Asian Language Solutions, announced today that it has acquired the Translation and Interpretation business units of Pacific Dreams, Inc., a US-based Japanese Language Services provider with offices in Portland, Oregon. Pacific... - November 24, 2008 - TOIN Corporation
NOVA™ Now Available in Europe
NOVA™, the most advanced technology to quantitatively and non-invasively measure blood flow using magnetic resonance imaging, will now be available to vascular patients in Europe. Developer and producer VasSol, Inc. this month announced their partnership with Italian distributor Tekmed... - October 02, 2008 - VasSol Inc.
Radiancy Introduces MicroPhototherapy for the Ultimate Facial in the Spa Market
Radiancy continues to challenge preconceived notions about light-based treatments with the Facial Skin Care Device, FSD. Radiancy is working with the Day Spa Association to make FSD available to the Spa Industry. This innovation enables owners to expand their businesses by offering their clientele... - October 01, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
www.bizymoms.com Selects Hannelore Leavy to Advise Mothers on How to Utilize Spa Services to Cope
Hannelore Leavy, Founder and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association was recently appointed to be the online expert advisor for day spas and salons to busy mothers on http://www.bizymoms.com/experts “Since the beginning of our organization,... - September 29, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Quatro Composites Receives ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Certification
Quatro Composites, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced carbon composite products, has been awarded ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Certification of Registration. The certification signifies both of its facilities, located in Orange City, IA and Poway, CA, comply with all standards of the... - June 27, 2008 - Quatro Composites
Quatro Composites Supports Insitu in Manufacturing Next Generation Aircraft Structures
Quatro Composites, a leader in carbon fiber design and manufacturing, has become a technology partner in manufacturing Insitu’s next generation autonomous UAS. Quatro Composites has become a technology partner in manufacturing Insitu’s next generation autonomous UAS. “The... - June 27, 2008 - Quatro Composites
Galil Medical Names Karen Sarid CFO, COO and General Manager Galil Medical Israel
Galil Medical, a market leader in cryotherapy systems to treat cancer and non-cancerous tumors, today announced the appointment of Karen Sarid as Chief Financial and Operations Officer, and General Manager of Galil Medical Israel. "The addition of Karen Sarid as CFO and COO to our leadership... - May 28, 2008 - Galil Medical
Day Spa Expo Announces 2009 Business Forum March 15 to 17, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces that the DSA and IMSA have again been selected to provide the educational component for Bentley International Group’s Day Spa Expo & Business Forum to be held at the Las... - May 07, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Canadian Venture Development Company Achieves Key Milestone with Completion of Successful Commercial Pilot Program of Its MPowRx Anti-Snoring Appliance
Calgary based Tech Avenue Ventures Corp. announced today that it has concluded a successful commercial pilot program for its clinically proven MPowRx anti-snoring appliance in association with four dental clinics, in Calgary, Alberta, selected for their demonstrated leadership in adopting... - May 03, 2008 - Tech Avenue Ventures
50-State Compendia on Medical Spa Law Now Available to IMSA & DSA Members
ALFA International, the global legal network, a Sustaining Member of the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) just released a 50-state compendia in CD format for the medical spa industry. Comprised of 125 independent business focused law firm in 40 countries (85 member firms across the... - April 04, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
New Day Spa Association Advisory Board 2008 to 2009 Committees & Honors Announced
Hannelore Leavy, President and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces the new 2008 to 2009 Day Spa Association Advisory Board. The DSA Advisory Board has been streamlined and simplified to be more efficient. All ‘Members At... - March 20, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
FIRSTICE® Transcends the Ice Pack Market as an Innovative Cold Therapy Product
Available Soon in Retail Outlets for Consumers to Purchase. - March 13, 2008 - METIS Products, LLC
AZ Med Tec Announces the Newest Innovations in Surgical and Aesthetic Laser Technologies
AZ Med Tec announces FDA Approval to distribute the INTER-medic laser product line to the U.S. market. INTERmedic products offer patient-friendly solutions of high user-comfort in Aesthetic, Vascular, Surgical and Dental Laser applications. - February 04, 2008 - AZ Med Tec
Groundbreaking Medical Device Helps Woman Win Battle Against Cancer
IntraOp Medical has reported that the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (The James) in Columbus, Ohio, has successfully treated a liposarcoma patient using the innovative cancer-fighting device, the Mobetron. - January 18, 2008 - IntraOp Medical
Essentials Day Spa, Inc. Receives Accreditation from the Day Spa Association
Is Your Day Spa Distinguished? Essentials Day Spa, Inc. receives accreditation from the Day Spa Association Think ‘well being’. Think ‘relief’. Think ‘personal care’. Think all these things and pretty soon you would probably be picturing a Montana Salon or Spa. - December 20, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.
Heatron Joins Cree’s Solutions Provider Program
Heatron proudly announces their selection to Cree’s Solutions Provider program. This program is the fusion of a full-range of value-added companies to address the wide spectrum of LED lighting product needs. In alignment with Heatron’s design and manufacturing focuses, this network of... - December 12, 2007 - Heatron
SpaCare Announces the "Hearts for a Cure" Annual Award & Charity Celebration 2008
SpaCare announces the "hearts for a cure" annual award & Charity celebration 2008 during the 3rd annual day Spa Expo & Business Forum at the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas, Nevada February 5 – 7, 2008 - November 23, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Vote for Spa Person of the Year 2007
Votes Needed to Determine the Spa Person of the Year Award 2007. To be presented at the “Hearts for A Cure” Annual Awards & Charity Celebration Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at the Sand’s Exposition Center, Las Vegas during the Day Spa Expo. The traditional “The Spa... - November 15, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
SPAcare Announces the 2007 “Spa Philanthropist of the Year” and “Healing Hearts Award” During Their 4th Annual "Cruise for a Cure"
The Day Spa Association & The International Medical Spa Association is pleased to announce that Marti Morenings, CEO of Universal Companies has been named the “Spa Philanthropist of the Year” and Monique Iacobacci has been granted the “Healing Hearts Award” during its... - October 03, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Quatro Composites OptiPart™ Design Process Validates Revolutionary Chassis Design for DiMora Motorcar $2 Million Automobile
Carbon fiber leaders join DiMora Motorcar as the newest Natalia SLS 2 Technology Partner - August 15, 2007 - Quatro Composites
Spa Business Clinic Makes Its Debut in the Mid-West of the US
One of the major missions of The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association is to provide business education. “Any industry whose owners and facilities come and go gets a bad reputation”, states Hannelore R. Leavy, Founder and Executive Director of the... - July 01, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Spa Industry Unites to Help Those In Need
SpaCare, Charitable Organized Giving announced today that its Hearts for a Cure Cruise will take place September 9th, 2007, immediately following the Spa and Resort/Medical Spa Expo and Conference, aboard the SS Temptress in New York, NY. Jointly supported by the Day Spa Association and the... - June 30, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will Focus on Health Tourism
IMSA President Eric Light to Address the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will focus on Health Tourism - May 09, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
New Technology to Study the Mechanism of Cancer
Switchgear Genomics unveils new experimental technology to characterize the biological networks of cancer cells. - April 12, 2007 - SwitchGear Genomics
Quatro Composites Announces Expansion
Carbon fiber design and manufacturing facilities expand capacity - April 07, 2007 - Quatro Composites
2007-2008 Comprehensive Guide to the Day Spa and Medical Spa Industries Increased 1/3 in Size – Includes Cutting-Edge Editorial
The Day Spa Association & The International Medical Spa Association's 2007-2008 Directory is off to the press! This 16th edition 4-color glossy nationwide guide to day spas, medical spas, spa products and service companies has been expanded to 80 pages due to a 25% increase in membership from... - April 05, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
The Spa Person of the Year Award 2006
Educator, Consultant and Author, Vice President of Resources and Development, Inc. joins Douglas Preston of Preston, Inc., Linda-Anne Kahn of Beauty Kliniek Aromatherapy Day Spa and Wellness Center, Catherine Atzen of ATZEN®, Cheryl Sott of Aroma Works Software and Peggy Wynne Borgman of Preston Wynne who won this award over the past 5 years. - April 04, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Argon Medical Devices Announces New EMB Forceps, Long-Length Percutaneous Introducers and “Safety-First” Initiative
First, Argon announces feature enhancements to its industry leading Jawz™ disposable, endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) forceps product family. Next, Argon is introducing a new family of long-length percutaneous introducers for the Interventional Radiology (IR) and Endovenous Laser Treatment markets. Finally, Argon launches a corporate initiative to support health care providers’ Exposure Control Plans through a variety of comprehensive solutions. - March 28, 2007 - Argon Medical Devices
Quatro Composites Launches Structural Optimization for Composites Parts
Quatro Composites introduces new design optimization methodology that improves the product development process. - February 13, 2007 - Quatro Composites
IMSA President Testifies Before U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Subcommittee
On January 23rd, 2007, Eric Light, President of the International Medical Spa Association Board of Advisors testified before the Department of Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality. The subcommittee was charged by Secretary Michael Leavitt with developing... - February 02, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Minimally Invasive Techniques in Urology
Galil Medical is sponsoring Europe’s first ‘Advances in Minimally Invasive Techniques in Urology’ symposium. - January 08, 2007 - Galil Medical
European Medical Studies: Shorter Treatment Cycles, Improved Tumor Control and Longer Life Expectancy for Cancer Patients Treated with IOERT
Intraoperative Electron-Beam Radiation Therapy (IOERT) may soon shorten treatment cycles from 5-7 weeks to 2 minutes for some breast cancer patients and increase survival rates for rectal, pancreatic and sarcoma cancer patients - December 20, 2006 - IntraOp Medical
Hearts for a Cure
You are invited to attend Hearts for a Cure, Presented by SpaCare, Organized Charitable Giving. - November 23, 2006 - The Day Spa Association
The Day Spa Association Announces Group Health Insurance for Members
Group health insurance plan for association members without borders. - November 08, 2006 - The Day Spa Association