Released on: April 15, 2008, 9:56 am

Press Release Author: Debra Locker

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: There has been a \"change of the guard\" at the Glen Ivy Hot
Springs Spa in Corona, California.

Press Release Body: LEXINGTON, Ky. - International SPA Association Chairman Jim Root
is the new President of Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa in Corona, Calif (www.glenivy.com).
This consummate spa professional brings more than 30 years of experience to Glen
Ivy, which has been a member of ISPA since 1993.

As President of Glen Ivy (www.glenivy.com), Root will have direct responsibility for
all day-to-day operations of the company\'s four locations, which includes the hot
springs spa and three day spas. "New beginnings are perfect opportunities for a
revival of the soul," said Root. "It's an honor to be working with such
highly-esteemed spa professionals as Glen Ivy Founder John Gray and the staff he has
put together. I'm in good company at Glen Ivy as John is a past director on the ISPA
Board and continues to be a supportive member."

Gray added, "All of us at Glen Ivy feel proud and fortunate to have Jim Root as our
corporation\'s new president. Jim adds deep industry expertise and experience, his
unending enthusiasm, and his light heart and great smile to the long Glen Ivy
tradition of elevating life experience for guests and employees. Jim will help us
continue to fulfill our dreams."

Root has enjoyed a career in spa and hospitality management at some of the leading
resort and destination spas in Europe, Asia, Mexico and the United States. He most
recently served as the General Manager of Spa Operations at Sea Island Resorts in
Georgia. This graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration also
held positions at Miraval Live in Balance in Ariz., Meadowood Napa Valley in Calif.,
and Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico.

About the International SPA Association
ISPA is recognized worldwide as the leading professional organization and voice of
the spa industry. Founded in 1991, ISPA advances the spa industry by providing
invaluable educational and networking opportunities, promoting the value of the spa
experience and speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and
growth. More details on ISPA are available on www.experienceispa.com.

1-888-GLEN IVY (453-6489)
Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa - 25000 Glen Ivy Road Corona, CA 92883
Glen Ivy Day Spa, Brea - 1001 Brea Mall Brea, CA 92821
Glen Ivy Day Spa, Valencia - 24320 Town Center Drive, #100 Valencia, CA 91355
Glen Ivy Day Spa, South Bay - 1601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 280 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Corporate Office 
25000 Glen Ivy Road Corona, CA 92883

Spas are places devoted to enhancing overall well-being through a variety of
professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit.


Web Site: http://www,glenivy.com

Contact Details: Debra Locker
25000 Glen Ivy Road
Corona, CA 92883
1-859-226-4374