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Lynne Walker McNees: Hello - hope you are having a nice day. I am Lynne Walker McNees, President of the International SPA Association. Thanks for joining me today. I'm happy to answer your questions.

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Arlington TX: For any massage, how do I ask if the masseuse is aware of how to adapt to the needs of diabetic persons?

Lynne Walker McNees : A spa experience is your time to relax, reflect, revitalize and rejoice. The therapist's want to do everything to make you feel comfortable.

You should call the spa before your arrival and talk with the spa director or manager about your concerns. They are accustomed to customizing treatments and will be happy to make your time at their spa a wonderful experience!

Additionally, the American Massage Therapy Association is a good resource for additional questions about massage. Their Web site is http://www.amtamassage.org/.

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New York, NY: My girlfriend and I travel for long weekends about once a year. We also like to spend a few hours at a spa and wind up ducking into whatever spa crosses our path upon our arrival. Are there any good websites that we can research spa deals in specific city before we arrive? Every website I find lists spas, but not their specials or what spa in the city will give us the best value.

Our next trip will be to Miami, FL on June 15-18.

Thanks,

Sara 

Lynne Walker McNees : Sara - you and your friend are doing something that we are seeing a lot in the spa industry - taking girlfriends' trips to the spa! Miami is a thriving spa area and you will be able to find a lot of wonderful locations in the city. There are numerous Web sites for researching spa deals. These include: