08.19.15
Atlanta, Ga.-based Impact Cryotherapy Inc. has named Ella Stimpson, spa director of the Spa at Sea Island in Georgia, has joined its national advisory board. Impact Cryotherapy makes whole body cryotherapy systems, which are systems that use low temperatures to treat benign and malignant muscular tissue lesions, most often caused by sports injuries.
Stimpson oversees all aspects of the Spa at Sea Islan’s 65,000 square-foot facility, which has received the Forbes Travel Guide five-star award for six consecutive years and was recently named the fourth best Spa in the Continental U.S. in Travel + Leisure Readers’ Choice Awards. Prior to Sea Island, she was executive director of Spa Operations for Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, the first casino spa to be awarded a Forbes five-star rating. Stimpson has also served as chairman of the International Spa Association from 2011 to 2013, where she continues to serve on the board of directors. Stimpson began her career at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, which earned a five-star rating under her leadership.
“We are pleased to welcome Ella Stimpson to our National Advisory Board, which provides guidance and direction on matters related to Impact Cryotherapy’s whole body cryotherapy systems,” says Richard Otto, president and CEO of Impact Cryotherapy. “Ella’s innovations and insights into emerging trends in wellness and fitness with be extremely valuable to the board.”
Other members of Impact Cryotherapy’s advisory board include sports medicine, orthopedic and chiropractic experts James R. Andrews, M.D., who serves as chairman; Troy C. Van Biezen, D.C., A.R.T.; and J. Melvin Deese, Jr., M.D.
“Whole body cryotherapy is the next step in the evolution of sports medicine and therapy, and a great tool in the spa’s repertoire for speeding recovery and reducing inflammation,” said Stimpson. “We are excited to make it an integral part of our spa and fitness offerings at Sea Island and be the first resort spa in the United States to offer this specialized service. We are committed to providing a 360 degree approach to preparation, performance and recovery for golfers and other athletes alike—even if your only sport is positively managing your health while aging.”
Stimpson oversees all aspects of the Spa at Sea Islan’s 65,000 square-foot facility, which has received the Forbes Travel Guide five-star award for six consecutive years and was recently named the fourth best Spa in the Continental U.S. in Travel + Leisure Readers’ Choice Awards. Prior to Sea Island, she was executive director of Spa Operations for Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, the first casino spa to be awarded a Forbes five-star rating. Stimpson has also served as chairman of the International Spa Association from 2011 to 2013, where she continues to serve on the board of directors. Stimpson began her career at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, which earned a five-star rating under her leadership.
“We are pleased to welcome Ella Stimpson to our National Advisory Board, which provides guidance and direction on matters related to Impact Cryotherapy’s whole body cryotherapy systems,” says Richard Otto, president and CEO of Impact Cryotherapy. “Ella’s innovations and insights into emerging trends in wellness and fitness with be extremely valuable to the board.”
Other members of Impact Cryotherapy’s advisory board include sports medicine, orthopedic and chiropractic experts James R. Andrews, M.D., who serves as chairman; Troy C. Van Biezen, D.C., A.R.T.; and J. Melvin Deese, Jr., M.D.
“Whole body cryotherapy is the next step in the evolution of sports medicine and therapy, and a great tool in the spa’s repertoire for speeding recovery and reducing inflammation,” said Stimpson. “We are excited to make it an integral part of our spa and fitness offerings at Sea Island and be the first resort spa in the United States to offer this specialized service. We are committed to providing a 360 degree approach to preparation, performance and recovery for golfers and other athletes alike—even if your only sport is positively managing your health while aging.”