Hi! I’m Christi. It’s nice to meet you.
I’m here to inspire, educate, and support spa and wellness business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs. My mission is to utilize extensive hospitality and spa experience, resources, and connections to help you save time, energy, and financial resources, shorten the learning curve, and make better decisions.
With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, my career began as a Management Trainee with Hyatt Regency Waikiki in 1990. I’ve had the privilege of working with Hyatt Resorts across Hawaii, including Oahu, the Big Island, and resort openings on Kauai and Maui’s Grand Wailea.
Throughout my career, I’ve developed, opened, managed or consulted for spas, salons, and fitness centers for prestigious brands such as Four Seasons Resorts, Marriott International, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Wynn Las Vegas, The Lodge at Torrey Pines and Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, as well as numerous other resort spas, day spas, wellness centers, and senior living communities.
My expertise spans roles as a resort spa director, hotel manager, consultant, and spa product sales and trainer. I learned in massage school that I love giving massage even more than my intense love for receiving one. Initially, I attended massage school to learn how to safely massage my father who had been diagnosed with cancer. This experience deepened my passion for the healing power of touch.
Throughout my career, I’ve formed lifelong friendships and gained and given more than I ever hoped for. I’ve had the honor of contributing to industry textbooks and educating at international spa conferences, and it’s been a privilege serving on the boards of the Washington (D.C.) Spa Alliance, Southeast Spa & Wellness Association, and Hawaii Spa Association.
My focus is on always providing the highest level of service, regardless of business size, location, or where you are in your business development. I firmly believe in collaboration over competition and am committed to supporting others in their professional growth.
If you’re looking to develop or elevate your spa or wellness business, let’s connect and explore how we can work together to achieve your goals. I’m excited to share my knowledge, offer honest insights, and help you make a positive difference in your business and the lives of those you serve.
Awards
American Spa’s Professional’s Choice Awards
FAVORITE SPA CONSULTANT
Every year, American Spa’s Professional’s Choice Awards grow in popularity and prestige as spa decision-makers vote for their favorite spas, products, and more. Over 7,000 spa professionals weigh in from day spas, destination spas, medical spas, and resort spas around the globe sharing their picks for industry excellence.
Women In Wellness Award
The Women In Wellness Awards recognizes Christi Cano of Innovative Spa Productions with the 2020 Industry Insider award.
The Women In Wellness Awards by American Spa honors those who are making an impact in the industry by transforming the wellness world with their contributions.
The Industry Insider award honors a woman known as a powerful connector, serving as an inspirational mentor due to her networking prowess and for connecting members of the wellness world.
