Feeling your best often comes down to controlling symptoms. Whether its arthritis, a chronic back condition, or just the common cold, lasting relief is key.

Here’s how to fight three common health conditions with a soothing soak in the family hot tub.

Ease Congestion with a Soothing Soak – When sinus and head congestion bring misery, your hot tub can mean relief. After a 30-minute soak, you can step out with less pain-inducing sinus and chest pressure, and an immune system better able to fight back.

Heal and Keep Back Pain at Bay – Back pain can mean less quality time with loved ones and poor work performance. But a soak in the hot tub can bring long-lasting relief. Warm water and massage dilates blood vessels so healing nutrients and oxygen can relieve sore muscles.

Banish Arthritis Stiffness – Instead of reaching for over-the-counter pain relievers, a hot tub offers a more natural pain-relief approach to arthritis. Heated, massaging water increases circulation to painful joints, lubricating them for easier
movement and pain relief.

So Go Ahead, Take a Soak, You Deserve It! – It’s fast, fun and relaxing. Not only that, it’s good for the body, soothes the mind and can improve your overall health and well-being.

To encourage local residents to check out the benefits of using a hot tub to help improve their overall health and well-being, The Spa and Sauna Company is providing free test soaks at all their showrooms. We do recommend, however, that people wanting to schedule their free 30-minute soak call us ahead of time to reserve their spot.

To learn more about the benefits of owning a hot tub, just give us a call at 831-425-7727 or visit our website at: https://www.spaandsauna.com.

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz
707 River St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-425-7727
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7323132295424075120
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-santa-cruz/

Hot Spring Spas of San Jose
1002 S De Anza Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95129
408-996-9693
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7239402217658860966
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-san-jose/

The Spa and Sauna Co.
9748 So. Virginia St. Ste. C-D
Reno, NV 89511
775-852-3838
https://maps.google.com/?cid=2463027483589999860
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-south-virginia-st-reno/

The Spa and Sauna Shop
250 E Glendale Ave
Sparks, NV 89431
775-852-3838
https://maps.google.com/?cid=16064479716723701911
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-glendale-ave-sparks/

Reno Hot Spring Spas and Billiards
6815 Sierra Center Parkway #100
Reno, NV 89511
775-851-7727
https://maps.google.com/?cid=921080039542699057
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-sierra-center-parkway-reno/

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It’s hard to get yourself in a consistent exercise routine, then maintaining it can be a challenge.

Here are three ways to maintain a consistent exercise routine in a swim spa.

Allow Buoyancy to Support Your Joints – A swim spa can offer you a whole-body daily workout routine that’s easy on your joints. Water buoyancy supports your joints, allowing you an effective exercise routine, including a stronger core, more energy, and less anxiety or depression.

Keep Extreme Weather from Creating Routine Inconsistencies – Finally gotten into an exercise routine? The last thing you need is bad weather to get you out of the habit. A swim spa offers the required tools to ensure a consistent routine year round. Rain or shine, snow or hail, don’t let weather stop you from staying healthy.

Keep a Consistent Routine in a Swim Spa Even When the Kids are Home – Swim spas offer a controlled environment so even the little ones can learn to swim, meaning you can enjoy a consistent exercise routine the whole family can participate in. Just adjust the temperature for a comfortable and safe experience for both children and adults.

So Go Ahead, Take a Swim, You Deserve It! – It’s, fast, fun and relaxing. Not only that, it’s good for the body, soothes the mind and can improve your overall health and well-being.

To encourage local residents to check out the benefits of using a swim spa to help improve their overall health and well-being, The Spa and Sauna Company is providing free swim spa test soaks at all their showrooms. We do recommend, however, that people wanting to schedule their free 30-minute test call us ahead of time to reserve their spot.

To learn more about the benefits of owning a swim spa, just give us a call at 831-425-7727 or visit our website at: https://www.spaandsauna.com/endless-pools-fitness-systems.

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz
707 River St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-425-7727
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7323132295424075120
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-santa-cruz/

Hot Spring Spas of San Jose
1002 S De Anza Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95129
408-996-9693
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7239402217658860966
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-san-jose/

The Spa and Sauna Co.
9748 So. Virginia St. Ste. C-D
Reno, NV 89511
775-852-3838
https://maps.google.com/?cid=2463027483589999860
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-south-virginia-st-reno/

The Spa and Sauna Shop
250 E Glendale Ave
Sparks, NV 89431
775-852-3838
https://maps.google.com/?cid=16064479716723701911
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-glendale-ave-sparks/

Reno Hot Spring Spas and Billiards
6815 Sierra Center Parkway #100
Reno, NV 89511
775-851-7727
https://maps.google.com/?cid=921080039542699057
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-sierra-center-parkway-reno/

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The Spa and Sauna Company, a hot tub, swim spa and sauna dealer with retail showrooms in the greater Reno and Lake Tahoe area was recognized for several accomplishments at the January Caldera Spas Dealer Conference held in Anaheim, CA.

“Winning an award at the annual dealer conference is a great feeling,” said Scott Clark, CEO of The Spa and Sauna Company. “Winning multiple awards, that’s just an honor that’s hard to describe.”

For 2018, the company received the Retail Excellence Award for Marketing and Promotions and the #1 Multi-Store Dealer. All winning dealers are carefully evaluated for business excellence, customer experience, sales performance and overall representation of the Caldera Spas brand.

“Award recipients compete with Caldera dealers from all over the United States. The Spa and Sauna Company had an outstanding year are truly role models for our entire dealer community,” said Mike Dunn, Executive Vice President for Watkins Manufacturing, maker of Caldera Spas. “They are committed to growing their businesses – and they have succeeded! But more importantly, they demonstrate exceptional care for their customers.”

“The Spa and Sauna Company carries only the most innovative and best-in-market products and has a great reputation for delivering great products and service. The company always focuses on what’s best for their clients with the goal to always exceed customer expectations in terms of value and service,” continued Clark.

The company has a friendly and knowledgeable sales team that ensures their customers are getting the hot tub, swim spa or sauna that’s just the right fit for each person, backyard and budget.

To thank local residents for making this award possible, The Spa and Sauna Company will be providing free hot tub, swim spa and sauna test soaks for the entire month. They do recommend, however, that people wanting to schedule their free 30-minute wet test call them ahead of time to reserve their spot.

To learn more about the benefits of owning a hot tub, just call 775-852-3838 or visit https://spaandsauna.com/.

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz
707 River St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-425-7727
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7323132295424075120
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-santa-cruz/

Hot Spring Spas of San Jose
1002 S De Anza Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95129
408-996-9693
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7239402217658860966
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-san-jose/

The Spa and Sauna Co.
9748 So. Virginia St. Ste. C-D
Reno, NV 89511
775-852-3838
https://maps.google.com/?cid=2463027483589999860
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-south-virginia-st-reno/

The Spa and Sauna Shop
250 E Glendale Ave
Sparks, NV 89431
775-852-3838
https://maps.google.com/?cid=16064479716723701911
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-glendale-ave-sparks/

Reno Hot Spring Spas and Billiards
6815 Sierra Center Parkway #100
Reno, NV 89511
775-851-7727
https://maps.google.com/?cid=921080039542699057
https://spaandsauna.com/locations-sierra-center-parkway-reno/

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How Much Does a Hot Tub Cost in Reno, Santa Cruz, San Jose?

 

ENTRY-LEVEL HOT TUBS

$3,000 to $5,000 Starting Range

While spas in this price range offer very few features, their affordability makes it very easy for first-time hot tubbers to start enjoying hot water massage – hence the term entry level.

Typically, spas in this price range are rotationally-molded – meaning the spa interior and exterior are formed out of a durable plastic. They look different than spas with shiny acrylic shells offered at higher price points. One benefit of a rotationally-molded spa? They are lightweight and easy to move. When shopping in this price range, expect to hear the term “plug and play,” which means that the hot tub only requires a 110V electrical connection. So, you will not incur additional electrical labor costs and installation is a piece-of-cake. Fill the spa with a garden hose, plug it in and enjoy.

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VALUE-PRICED HOT TUBS

$4,000 to $8,000 Starting Range

This is the starting price range for spas with high-gloss acrylic shells, synthetic wood-like cabinets and lots of fun features, like dozens of jets lining the spa seats. It is important to understand that in this range, spa manufacturers are making trade-offs. In fact, this may be the most precarious price range for first-time hot tub shoppers. It’s important to consider the trade-offs.

A manufacturer offering a hot tub in the value price range – with a lot of big shiny jets, impressive lighting and water features, and other features – may be compromising by not using quality components or performance features like insulation that keep energy costs low. Or they may not be investing in access to customer service and warrantees.

On the other hand, another manufacturer of value-priced spas may focus on including high-quality components that allow for years of reliable hot tub performance. Their spa in this value price point may not have as many features, since they’re investing more in what’s “under the hood.”

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PREMIUM HOT TUBS

$6,000 to $10,000 Starting Range

As you move further up in price, spas in the premium range tend to offer a better and more satisfying long-term ownership experience.

In addition to robust features (think high jet counts, water features and lighting,) spas in this range are designed and constructed using advanced engineering. As a result, these spas are usually more energy-efficient than value-priced spas, which reduces the ongoing cost of ownership. They often feature more advanced control systems. And, they may offer top-of-the-line filtration systems and water care options that can reduce the maintenance time requirements. The spa components such as the pump(s) and heater may also be higher quality, and warranty coverage is often longer than spas at lower price ranges.

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LUXURY HOT TUBS

$9,000 to $16,000 Starting Range

Spas in this range offer the very best ownership experience. At this level you are making the decision to invest more in the upfront price for a hot tub that will deliver exceptional long-term enjoyment. Expect the very lowest energy costs, minimal maintenance, simple operation and quality from a spa that can last 10 to 20 years or more!

Models in this range are the crème de la crème of hot tubs. In addition to robust features, high-quality components and durable construction, you can also expect some very special features in a luxury spa. One-of-a-kind jet systems for the very best hydrotherapy massage, leading-edge design that makes the hot tub a beautiful backyard focal point, top-of-the line filtration for the cleanest spa water possible, and other innovations that help separate spas in this range from models in lower ranges.

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By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz has won the Santa Cruz Sentinel’s Readers Choice Award for Best Pool & Spa Dealer for 2018.

This is not the first time the award has been given to the Santa Cruz showroom. It has been awarded to them every year since 2013, making this the 6^th consecutive time the showroom has received the award.

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose, which were acquired by The Spa and Sauna Company in early 2019, have been a part of their respective communities since 1976.

The Santa Cruz Sentinel runs a yearly Readers Choice online poll. In the poll, Sentinel readers weigh in on the best of everything throughout Santa Cruz County.

One of the reasons Hot Spring Spas earned the award is because of the dedication of their many long-time team members, who are committed to providing extraordinary customer service. Despite a change in ownership, Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose have maintained the same team.

“We are thrilled to have been awarded this win,” said Spa and Sauna Company Owner Scott Clark. “We take pride in carrying the highest quality hot tub brands and serving the Santa Cruz and San Jose communities. We would like to thank our team, our customers, the community, former owner Patrick Carstens and his VP Lynda Sisk, and the Santa Cruz Sentinel for this award.”

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose have received dozens of awards from manufacturers over the years.

This award is special because it is from the community we serve.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Santa Cruz and San Jose communities,” Clark said. “We look forward to continuing the legacy of excellent service, now that Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose are part of The Spa and Sauna Company family.”

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By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz has won the Santa Cruz Sentinel’s Readers Choice Award for Best Pool & Spa Dealer for 2018.

This is not the first time the award has been given to the Santa Cruz showroom. It has been awarded to them every year since 2013, making this the 6^th consecutive time the showroom has received the award.

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose, which were acquired by The Spa and Sauna Company in early 2019, have been a part of their respective communities since 1976.

The Santa Cruz Sentinel runs a yearly Readers Choice online poll. In the poll, Sentinel readers weigh in on the best of everything throughout Santa Cruz County.

One of the reasons Hot Spring Spas earned the award is because of the dedication of their many long-time team members, who are committed to providing extraordinary customer service. Despite a change in ownership, Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose have maintained the same team.

“We are thrilled to have been awarded this win,” said Spa and Sauna Company Owner Scott Clark. “We take pride in carrying the highest quality hot tub brands and serving the Santa Cruz and San Jose communities. We would like to thank our team, our customers, the community, former owner Patrick Carstens and his VP Lynda Sisk, and the Santa Cruz Sentinel for this award.”

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose have received dozens of awards from manufacturers over the years.

This award is special because it is from the community we serve.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Santa Cruz and San Jose communities,” Clark said. “We look forward to continuing the legacy of excellent service, now that Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose are part of The Spa and Sauna Company family.”

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Get Directions to Our Sparks Showroom!

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

The Spa and Sauna Company now has Clearance and Scratch and Dent Hot Tub Covers available at our Sparks Showroom, at 250 E. Glendale Ave., on the corner of McCarran Blvd. and Glendale Ave.

The Spa and Sauna Company gets Clearance and Scratch and Dent Covers from a variety of places and we are always getting more. If you are looking for a specific color or size, check back in with us every so often.

How We Get Clearance Hot Tub Covers

Some of the ways we get these covers are:

• When we do “haul-aways” where we remove someone’s hot tub (often to replace it with a brand-new one) and they no longer need their cover.
• When people decide to get a Cover Replacement, and if their old cover is in decent condition, we evaluate it for resale.
• When new Covers get lightly damaged in our warehouses. They’re practically new, but might have a small blemish or tear.

Regardless of where we got the cover, all our Clearance and Scratch and Dent Covers go through a thorough Spa and Sauna Company evaluation by our Inventory Specialist. If a hot tub cover doesn’t meet our standards, it is thrown away.

Hot Tub Cover Grading System

We have developed a grading system for our Clearance and Scratch and Dent Covers that allows us to price them between $100 to $400. This can be a steep discount from a new factory replacement cover, which typically start at $499.99. Deluxe covers for larger hot tubs or those with additional features or customizations can be over $599.99, when purchased new.

Our grading system includes:

• A level Clearance/Scratch and Dent Covers are priced around $400 and are like new.
• B level Clearance/Scratch and Dent Covers are priced around $300 and might be slightly worn.
• C level Clearance/Scratch and Dent Covers are priced around $200 and are typically moderately worn.
• D level Clearance/Scratch and Dent Covers are priced around $100 and are typically very worn or have minor rips.

Clearance and Scratch and Dent Covers are sold as a “cash and carry” item. We want to make sure you have seen the item first and assessed it thoroughly to make sure you are satisfied with its condition. Should you need your Clearance or Scratch and Dent Cover delivered, we would be glad to do that, for an additional fee.

Is a Clearance Hot Tub Cover Right for You?

A Clearance or Scratch and Dent Hot Tub Cover might be right for you if:

• A new cover is currently beyond your budget.
• You’ve bought one of our used hot tubs.
• You’re looking for a quality cover at a bargain price.

Visit us at 250 E. Glendale Ave. in Sparks today!

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What is a Circ Pump or Circulation Pump? Do I need a Circ Pump? Why? What makes a Circ Pump essential for a quality hot tub?

In the blog below, we hope we can answer all of your questions about Circ Pumps.

What is a Circ Pump?

A Circ Pump is a low-flow pump that comes standard on most hot tubs carried by The Spa and Sauna Co. A Circ Pump keeps the water in a hot tub circulating at all times. This is done so the water inside the hot tub is being filtered, heated, and treated with sanitizer 24/7.

Do I need a Circ Pump? Why?

A Circ Pump is used to enhance your hot tub experience.

Since hot tub water is only changed about every 4 months, Circ Pumps are used to keep water fresher and cleaner for a long period of time.

The Circ Pump ensures that your water is moving and clean.

While you can still purchase a hot tub without a Circ Pump, our hot tub experts at The Spa and Sauna Company recommend that you purchase a hot tub with some sort of filtration system.

Hot Tubs without a Circ Pump often use a two-speed pump. The pump is on low-speed when circulating the water and on high-speed when running the jets.

Just like switching a light on and off often burns out an incandescent light bulb faster than leaving it on all day does, constantly changing the pump speed of a two-speed pump wears out the motor in the hot tub faster than using constant filtration provided by a Circ Pump.

If replacement and maintenance costs are a concern to you, you may be better off making a slightly larger up-front investment, in exchange for less repairs and replacement costs down the line, as well as a superior hot tub experience.

What makes a Circ Pump essential for a quality hot tub?

Would you like your water to be refreshed, filtered and heated, while you are in your hot tub? Without a Circ Pump, you need to alternate between those functions.

It comes down to what is more important to you. A hot tub with a Circ Pump has an easier time maintaining the temperature you’ve selected. That’s because while you are in the hot tub, the water circulates past the heater, and fresh, sanitized, heated waster comes out of the jets, while you use your tub.

With a two-pump system, you have to decide between heated water or moving jets.

Most people have a more enjoyable spa experience, when they can have both at the same time.

Here, at The Spa and Sauna Company, it is our goal to provide you with the most enjoyable hot tub experience, at a budget that suits your needs.

Circ Pump Hot Tub models we carry start at $6,999 and go up from there. They are typically available in the Caldera Paradise and Utopia Series; the Hot Spring Limelight, Highlife and Highlife NXT series; and the Sundance 780, 880 and 980 Series, depending on which showroom you visit.

For more information about the hot tub models we carry at our locations, click here: https://spaandsauna.com/hot-tub-finder/ .

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Find the Perfect Hot Tub

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By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

What is a Circ Pump or Circulation Pump? Do I need a Circ Pump? Why? What makes a Circ Pump essential for a quality hot tub?

In the blog below, we hope we can answer all of your questions about Circ Pumps.

What is a Circ Pump?

A Circ Pump is a low-flow pump that comes standard on most hot tubs carried by The Spa and Sauna Co. A Circ Pump keeps the water in a hot tub circulating at all times. This is done so the water inside the hot tub is being filtered, heated, and treated with sanitizer 24/7.

Do I need a Circ Pump? Why?

A Circ Pump is used to enhance your hot tub experience.

Since hot tub water is only changed about every 4 months, Circ Pumps are used to keep water fresher and cleaner for a long period of time.

The Circ Pump ensures that your water is moving and clean.

While you can still purchase a hot tub without a Circ Pump, our hot tub experts at The Spa and Sauna Company recommend that you purchase a hot tub with some sort of filtration system.

Hot Tubs without a Circ Pump often use a two-speed pump. The pump is on low-speed when circulating the water and on high-speed when running the jets.

Just like switching a light on and off often burns out an incandescent light bulb faster than leaving it on all day does, constantly changing the pump speed of a two-speed pump wears out the motor in the hot tub faster than using constant filtration provided by a Circ Pump.

If replacement and maintenance costs are a concern to you, you may be better off making a slightly larger up-front investment, in exchange for less repairs and replacement costs down the line, as well as a superior hot tub experience.

What makes a Circ Pump essential for a quality hot tub?

Would you like your water to be refreshed, filtered and heated, while you are in your hot tub? Without a Circ Pump, you need to alternate between those functions.

It comes down to what is more important to you. A hot tub with a Circ Pump has an easier time maintaining the temperature you’ve selected. That’s because while you are in the hot tub, the water circulates past the heater, and fresh, sanitized, heated waster comes out of the jets, while you use your tub.

With a two-pump system, you have to decide between heated water or moving jets.

Most people have a more enjoyable spa experience, when they can have both at the same time.

Here, at The Spa and Sauna Company, it is our goal to provide you with the most enjoyable hot tub experience, at a budget that suits your needs.

Circ Pump Hot Tub models we carry start at $6,999 and go up from there. They are typically available in the Caldera Paradise and Utopia Series; the Hot Spring Limelight, Highlife and Highlife NXT series; and the Sundance 780, 880 and 980 Series, depending on which showroom you visit.

For more information about the hot tub models we carry at our locations, click here: https://spaandsauna.com/hot-tub-finder/ .

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By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

The former owner of Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose was honored earlier this month at the Hot Spring Spas annual dealer conference with a lifetime achievement award.

Patrick Carstens, who started Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose in 1976, was inducted into the Hot Spring Spas Ring of Honor. The award is given to him for his lifetime of work supporting the Hot Spring Spas brand and the hot tub industry.

“We are thrilled that Patrick was recognized by Watkins Wellness for his life’s work and contribution to the Hot Spring Spas Hot Tub community,” said Scott Clark, owner of The Spa and Sauna Company, which acquired Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and San Jose upon Carstens’ retirement at the beginning of 2019. “We certainly appreciate all that Patrick and his V.P. Lynda Sisk have done for Hot Spring Spas and the Santa Cruz and San Jose communities. We look forward to preserving and continuing their legacy.”

Hot Spring Spas of Santa Cruz and Hot Spring Spas of San Jose were started by Carstens and a previous partner in 1976. They were joined by Sisk in 1979. Carstens and Sisk have served the community for decades and introduced thousands of people in those communities to the hot tub lifestyle.

A few years ago, Watkins Wellness began doing something different to show special recognition to certain individuals that have committed themselves and their livelihood to our industry and brand, explained Cori Ritter, the Manager of Retail Marketing at Watkins Wellness, which manufactures Hot Spring Spas. In those instances, the individual is inducted and forever memorialized as a hero and one of the “greatest” in the franchise’s history. The award is awarded to an individual, not a company. And the recipients are inducted for a career and a lifetime of achievement and contributions to the success of the Hot Spring brand.

George Dahlheimer, of Hot Spring Spas of Dayton, Ohio, was also Inducted to the Ring of Honor this year.

Recipients of the award are evaluated on character traits, including:

• Passion
• Enthusiasm
• Competitive Spirit
• Willingness to be a Team Player

Here is the Statement from Watkins Wellness about Carstens and Sisk:

“[He’s] An ambassador of hot water wellness. He’s the real deal … a walking, talking legend, known for his passion and knowledge of our industry, and for embracing and promoting the myriad of benefits of hot tubbing.”

“He opened his doors in 1976, and became a Hot Spring Spas dealer in 1979. In fact, one of Watkins’ founders, OT Neal, originally signed him, and he’s represented our brand exclusively for 40 years, since we are now in 2019!”

“This is a person of genuine warmth and kindness. He’s also a highly celebrated leader in our network, earning three Multiple Store Productivity awards, the Scott Smith Service Excellence Award, and the Locksin Thompson Award. This is a person who is known for “doing the right thing.” An icon in our industry, this person is recognized for extensive knowledge and expertise not only on the benefits of hot tubbing, but he has extensive product knowledge. In fact, his expertise in customer service has helped Watkins throughout the years and his feedback has been invaluable. This person is also a smart leader, because of the pick he made to have [Lynda Sisk] help with marketing and sales more than 30 years ago, and he has trusted her ever since to do what she does best!”

We, at The Spa and Sauna Company, are truly grateful to Patrick and Lynda for all they have done for the Hot Spring Brand and the hot tub industry.

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