Category: Staff

Welcome to the Spa Koru Blog. Here we discuss topics such as company news, events, yoga, fitness and health. Get started with some of the most recent articles below.

Emili Harmon

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Hometown: Raleigh NC Emili did her massage training at the Body Therapy Institue in Siler City, NC. She also has a B.S. in Theatre from Portland State University Emili holds a Permaculture Design Certification and is currently studying Sustainable Agricultue through Central Carolina ...

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Kristin Swanson

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Hometown: Mount Morris, NY Kristin has trained in massage therapy at Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in Rochester, NY. She has trained in esthetics at the Continental School of Beauty in Rochester, as well as received her B.S. in Health Promotion and Sports ...

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Ashley Gayle

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Director of Programming and Fitness Hometown: Gloucester, VA Ashley grew up in Gloucester, Virginia but has been visiting the Outer Banks regularly her entire life. She finished her M.A. in American History from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2009, and immediately flew to Todos ...

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Suzette Caldeira

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Suzette is one of our highly experienced fitness instructors and personal trainers here at Spa Koru.  Her high energy workout class, Body Core, is designed to improve body strength while toning the core.  She may be tiny but she will push you ...

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Diane Horan

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Fitness Instructor Hometown: Pensacola, FL then moved to VA Beach/ Norfolk for 20 years Diane earned her BA and MS from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She has been a practicing Physical Therapist for 28 years. She is an IFTA certified personal ...

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Chloe Sapecki

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Hair Stylist; Nail Technician Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe has lived in on beautiful Cape Hatteras Island for three and a half years. Chloe is another one of our extremely talented hair stylists, who brightens up Spa Koru with her fun, energetic ...

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Amanda Reichel

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Hair Stylist; Nail Technician Hometown: Norwalk, OH Originally from Norwalk, OH, this Midwest girl has lived in the Outer Banks for nearly two years. Amanda trained Tiffin Academy and Hair Design. Her Specialties are with Schwarzkopf color product lines. She attended Fashion Focus, ...

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Haley Nash

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Massage Therapist Hometown: Outer Banks, NC Haley trained at the Atlanta School of Massage & Esthetics, but is originally from the Outer Banks. She specializes in Facials, Body Treatments, and Waxing. Haley, like most of us, enjoys the amazing beaches of Hatteras ...

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Meredith Dills

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Esthetician Hometown: Gloucester Point, VA Meredith has been coming and going to the Outer Banks for 20 years, and believes there is certainly something special about this Island that finds a way into one’s heart. Meredith received her Esthetician license after training at the ...

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Angela Cothren

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Massage Therapist Hometown: Ashville, NC Not too far from her hometown Asheville, NC, Angela loves living in the Outer Banks. Angela is one of our experienced massage therapists, and nationally certified at Center for Massage and Natural Health in Weaverville, NC. Her specialties ...

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Events & Fitness Schedule

Jul 30th

Yoga Detox Workshop with Jennifer Daly RYT 500

: Explore and deepen your yoga practice with a weekend retreat in the heart of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina. Enjoy sun, surf and yoga at Spa Koru, the Outer Banks’ premier Spa, Salon and Fitness Center. Create a healing space for nourishment and rejuvenation with yoga classes in the Ashtanga Vinyasa and Iyengar traditions to invigorate and strengthen your body and mind. Luxury villas, spa services and yoga on the beach offer beginners and advanced yoga practitioners the unique opportunity to cleanse, detoxify, restore and renew in a single weekend retreat. Replenish from the stress of your busy life and reclaim the stillness that is your birthright with an affordable Yoga Detox Weekend at Spa Koru. For information on pricing and to register call 252-995-3125.
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Jul 31st

Burn & Firm

Spa Koru Studio: Instructor: Caroline Luckett High intensity isometric class. Strength enhancing using free weights and step for a strength-increasing workout.
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Aug 2nd

Pilates

Spa Koru Studio: Instructor: Diane Horan Fundamental skills for your core, which involves strengthening and increasing flexibility. Beginners welcome!
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Cardio Varieties

Spa Koru Studio: Instructor: Diane Horan Cardio workout alternate weekly with the following: Cardio Boot Camp: Back to basics, easy to follow drills, marching, squats and lunges using free weights Cardio Kick: Non-contact cardio workout of kicks, punches and jab sequences Cardio Interval: Free weights and cardio segments using three-minute cardio,one-minute weights format Cardio Circuit: Using various stations/equipment/free weights for cardio and strength training
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