We're
Striving to Provide a "Local
Touch" at SunFlower
Spa Because We Believe it's
the People that Make Your
Experience an Enjoyable
One!
Our
Mission
"The Sunflower Spa is
committed to enhancing
your awareness to the
power of touch. Our professional,
experienced staff provides
balance for the body,
mind and spirit through
massage therapy, body
treatments, and educational
workshops. We aim to give
our highest quality of
personalized service to
our clients, as well as
motivate and encourage
them to achieve the highest
quality of life. Your
health is our goal." Lacy
A. Hardy Founder- Sunflower
Spa LLC
Sunflower
Spa
The Sunflower
Spa is located in the
Historic Between the
Locks Building built
in 1858 which was home
of the Muench Brewery
(which is the source of
today's Adler Brau Brewery).
The building was rebuilt
after a fire in 1884 and
was remodeled in 1978
to become the "Between
The Locks" shopping mall.
Now it is home of the
Adler Brau Brewery, Winnewood
Gift Gallery, Heads of
Time Hair Salon, and The
Skyline Comedy Cafe. The
Spa is located on the
2nd floor of the building
across from Heads of Time
Salon. Our 900 sq. foot
facility is very quinte
and intimate for our guests.
We have four massage therapy
and esthetic treatment
rooms and one large room
where we house spa parties,
couples massage and hold
our classes. We are the
only spa in town where
you can bring a group
up to 6-12 people and
all have Spa treatments
at the same time. .
For
More information on Spa
Parties Click Here
Why "Sunflower"
Spa?
Some facts about the sunflower
helianthus annuus
Common Names: sunflower,
common sunflower
Size at Maturity:
from 2 to 10 feet, depending
on variety
Description: annual
with coarse stems and leaves,
huge (up to 10 inches across)
flower heads bearing seeds
attractive to birds (and
humans) in late summer to
autumn.
Growing Conditions:
full sun; may need staking.
Easy to grow; plant seeds
where they are to grow in
spring, water well in dry
weather, and fertilize for
largest blooms. Reseeds.
Function: background
plant, bird garden, children's
garden
Zone Tolerance: All
zones
The Sunflower is the inspiration
behind the name for the
Sunflower Spa. The flower
possesses all of the qualities
of the Sunflower Spa- The
sunflower is one of the
strongest and sturdiest
of flowers; Growing up to
10 feet in height and the
flower itself can grow to
10 inches in diameter. From
just one seed the sunflower
grows; it grows tall, strong
and sturdy to hold its beautiful
flower that always grows
towards the sun. The sunflower
is just like Sunflower Spa-
Strong, beautiful, sturdy,
and full of warmth and spreading
our little seeds of knowledge.
And our staff is the sun,
with warm rays of sunshine
pouring over you!
Sunflower
Spa in the Media
The Sunflower Spa's Owner is in the News.
Posted August 2, 2007
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Shifting Gears: Ex-recruiter now massaging a dream
Sunflower Spa owner says vibrant flower symbolizes approach to work, life
Article by Peter Bach - Post-Crescent staff writer
Lacy Hardy is pursuing her passion as a massage therapist and owner of the spa she opened in 2003. |
t's a sharp departure from her job as a technical recruiter in Denver from the late 1990s until 2001 and the tech bubble burst. She was laid off twice and decided pursue her prime career choice at the Golden Institute of Massage in Golden, Colo., before returning to Appleton and opening her shop.
Q: You're doing the work you love. What do you like most about it?
A: The people, knowing you're actually helping them and making a difference. Most of our clientele is repeat and referral.
Q: Give me a profile of your client base.
A; I would say about 35 percent is male. And ages? Anywhere from 25 to 65. So it's pretty broad and pretty broad with income as well.
Q: How did you pick the name Sunflower for your spa?
A: I always liked sunflowers. The sunflower is the strongest, most sturdy flower. And it reseeds itself. Everybody who works at the spa is called sunflowers. And they definitely have to live up to that reputation. They have to be strong and sturdy, giving and compassionate.
Q: How many do you employ?
A: Seven.
Q: What would you tell people who want to be practitioners?
A: You have to be passionate about what you're doing. That's the biggest thing. The second thing is it's hard work. Hard work in the aspect of physically on your body. And the second aspect is building your business. It doesn't matter if you go into an already established spa or you're on your own. You still have to build your business and let people know you're there.
Q: How competitive is this market for your services?
A: I think it's getting to be more and more competitive.
Q: You're last regular full-time job was a technical recruiter, in Denver, from the late 1990s until 2001. What was that like?
A: It was during the Internet boom. We were hiring 30 people a month, all startup companies. It was really fast paced. Then it dried up and I got laid off twice in one year. There was nothing in my field. I just hit the slopes for a while.
Q: What do your customers say they find most enjoyable about your service?
A: They like the atmosphere because it's really homey. It's warm. It feels like you're walking right out of your house into ours. And I feel all of our girls with our customer service sets us apart. They go above and beyond and they're really, really personable.
Q: Where do you see yourself going in this business?
A: We've grown a lot, we're established. We're only going to grow more, offering better services, different variety. Who knows? Maybe there will be another place. Pete Bach: 920-993-1000, ext. 430,
January 31,
2004
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