Wellness Without Limits

Every business owner should assume there will be clients frequenting their establishments with various needs that require accommodations. However, there is no one-size-fits-all accessibility model for accommodating clients with disabilities in esthetics businesses, or any business for that matter. Disabilities are unique, like how all people are unique. It’s vital for you to make your spa accessible to every client who comes through your door—and sometimes, that means making in-the-moment accommodations that account for their unique disability.

A Unique Perspective

Leigh Wick, a thriving esthetician, brand owner, and educator not only has knowledge of accessibility in spas from a licensed esthetician’s perspective, but she also has perspective as a person who uses a wheelchair. She understands essential accessibility aspects, such as designing a spa space for easy access and inclusivity, as well as curating marketing materials and websites for hearing-impaired and vision-impaired clients.

Continue reading "Wellness Without Limits", by Dasha Saian Marchese, in the Winter 2024 issue of Skin Deep magazine

"Wellness Without Limits" recently won a prestigious Eddie Award from the 2024 Folio Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Earlier in 2024, the article also won a platinum Hermes Creative Award.

Interested in learning more about Leigh Wick and accessibility in the spa space? 

Listen in to ASCP's Esty Talk episode 255, Breaking Barriers: Disability Inclusivity in the Beauty Industry, to hear Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk chat with Leigh about her thriving esthetics business. They also delve into her unique viewpoint as a wheelchair user, highlighting the importance of accessibility in creating a spa environment that is both easy to navigate and inclusive for everyone.

Check out ASCP Esty Talk or subscribe to the podcast in the Apple Podcast Store, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts.