Aspen Club and Spa

by Andrew Kole from Aspen Exposure

February 15, 2008

A number of months back the Aspen Club & Spa had an idea. That idea was to make a series of improvements to the current facility. After much to-do about really nothing, they pulled their plans, regrouped, and have now put together a new and improved project.

On February 19th, Planning & Zoning is going to talk about the new Aspen Club & Spa plan to renovate through updating and expanding the facility, and thus creating an amenity worthy of Aspen, it visitors, and locals.

The problem facing the Aspen Club is twofold. First, to move forward they will need to build, to some degree, a new facility. Given that they are trying to work within the walls already in use as much as possible, the truth is they will still need to expand to some extent. The second hurdle, and it’s a big one, is the current city council seems to be on a NO vote track when it comes to construction impact on the citizens, which to some degree they should be. The question is “to what degree?” To put the Aspen Club in the same box as Cooper Street, or the Weinerstube is unfair.

The reason this project should go forward is also twofold. First, it is not in the middle of town, therefore the impact on the town, visitors, and locals will only be felt by those who use the facility - which seems fair to me. The second reason a YES is in order - we are losing amenities faster then presidential candidates dropped out of the 2008 race.

The Aspen Club is an amenity the community can’t afford to lose to another housing project. I am not suggesting council will not embrace the new proposal. What I am saying is that based on current actions, the Aspen Club could be doomed to a lack of understanding in respect to what it brings to the community. Not being able to relate to the business should not be the reason to vote against it.

I would suggest city council do some old fashion homework, visit the club, talk to the members and visitors, and check in with the local non-profits. The Aspen Club has been one of the best citizens in respect to supporting local charities over the years. If council does that, I think it will be difficult to vote NO – which it should be. While being a good citizen might not be a reason to vote YES - it should at the very least be considered.

Finally this thought. If character counts - the Aspen Club has plenty of it.

Deep in the heart of the 77,000 square foot facility known as The Aspen Club & Spa, there is a rehabilitation center unlike any other. If you are looking for a hospital setting, you won’t find it here. Patients can expect unique one on one hands-on attention from a team that has “seen it all” and will help return the patient stronger and more educated about their overall health and well-being than they were before. At The Aspen Club Sports Medicine Institute and Brown Chiropractic, a patient will experience a place that provides “one-stop shopping” for health needs in a serene and majestic arena.

The clinic boasts four highly trained physical therapists, a chiropractor and a variety of therapy aides and personal trainers that work as a team to bring the valley’s athletic community the extensive knowledge and physical therapy they need after an injury. In the 11-room facility, patients won’t stop at rehabilitation but instead progress with tools such as physiology, stress and aerobic performance tests, nutrition and wellness advice, as well as personal trainers and use of the Aspen Club’s fitness facility.

“There is knowledge and experience and a variety of facility and staff here,” says Bill Fabrocini, the director of Sports Performance at ACSMI. “We have seen everything; every kind of athlete, kids, stroke patients, spinal cord injuries…everything.” Fabrocini and colleague Christopher Peshek are two of the three certified orthopedic specialists in physical therapy in the Western slope. Fabrocini has treated Olympic athletes such as Casey Puckett, Gretchen Bleiler and David Robinson but attracts a wide variety of patients. Peshek specializes in orthopedics, sports and manual therapy and says he enjoys the community involvement aspect of the clinic. (Peshek is one of the coaches of the Aspen High School football team.)

Robin Severy- Pfautz and Dan Ritschard complete the physical therapy team at ACSMI. Severy-Pfautz, the athletic Aspen native, brings the female touch to patients at the clinic while Ritschard’s Spanish fluency brings him close to the vast Spanish-speaking community in the valley.

Experience aside, the facility at the Aspen Club is what makes ACSMI unique. Patients have access to all of the amenities of the health club, including the 20-yard pool, weight floor, cardio deck, and locker rooms. They can be paired with personal trainers and wellness coaches or visit the Cancer Survivor Center or the Susan G. Komen office. Walk downstairs from ACSMI and patients can have a therapeutic massage in the largest spa in Colorado. If that wasn’t enough, ACSMI recently brought chiropractor Dr. D’Arcy Brown on board.

Dr. Brown specializes in jaw work, pediatrics and pregnancy and says that being properly aligned is only one aspect of a healthy person. Dr. Brown focuses his treatment on an advanced nutrition program and “Aspen Life” which is a physical, chemical and emotional wellness program that changes habits for the whole body.

Whatever patients are “shopping” for in terms of physical therapy, chiropractic or general health, they are sure to find it at ACSMI. And they can expect to be in a better state of mind with an active role in their overall health goals when walking out the door.

Need a boost to your organizations bottom line? Looking to create some energy in your company’s performance? Consider an “Aspen Life Getaway Day” .

Your employees have done the traditional corporate retreat. Why not try something a little bit different in a majestic setting.

The Aspen Club and Spa can design a retreat that meets your companies objectives. By addressing the issues that effect your company and creating clear goals at the start, your company will leave Aspen Club having accomplished something that will make your company work better as an organization.

Get clear on what you want to accomplish. Working with our business consultants we will have created a clear set of accomplishments for your company and how we intend to execute.

Tackle the tough stuff. Your company has real issues that need to be addressed and resolved.
We will provide a setting and the people to help work through these issues.

Invite the right group. It is important that the right people be here. We will help you define what criteria justifies who attends.

Get outside help. Look to our staff and our experience to run a well organized retreat that get results for your bottom line.

Aspen Life Getaway Day lets you customize your day the way you want it for your best results!

Sample Day:
Imagine a morning meeting in private conference room with a professional facilitator; or a team-building activity that gets everyone connected and laughing all in a learning environment.
A healthy, delicious lunch in our very own Garnish café. We can even provide a professional speaker.
An afternoon where every member of your group gets their choice of services from fitness to coaching to spa pampering.
A day pass to any fitness class, club pool, hot tub and steam room. Visit our retail store for one-of-a-kind items.
Pricing

The one-day Aspen Life Getaway Day is yours to design.

The Aspen Club and Spa invites you to attend our 10 year annivesery since the Club was remodeled, December 18th from 4:30 pm - Close.

10 years ago Challenge Aspen was the beneficiary of our grand opening night and at that time Amanda Boxtel was the director. This year we are proud to announce we will be supporting individuals in the community who are undergoing Stem Cell research. Amanda Boxtel who recently returned from India with incredible results will be one of the individuals going back to India in January. Leah Roland will be going for the 1st time in the spring.

So save the date and plan on attending our Re-Grand opening party December 18th from 4:30 pm - Close. We will have food, drinks, music and a special guest of honor.

To Learn more about Amanda Boxtel click here

To Learn more about Leah Roland click here

The Aspen Club and Spa is now offering cosmetic teeth whitening. The Natural White Spa treatment can restore your natural white smile, removing years of stains. Members receive 25% off this procedure.

The Natural White Spa System starts with our Power Whitening Accelerator. Producing an intense beam of purple light filtered through over 12,000 optical fibers and 20 layers of coated optical glass, the Whitening Accelerator Illuminates the teeth at a wavelength of 480 to 520 nanometers, proven to be the optimal range for teeth whitening. Harmful ultra-violet (UV) and infrared light is completely removed by the filtering system, leaving only a focused beam of cold-light in the blue-cyan spectrum, penetrating deep into the teeth and activating the whitening formula to its optimal potency.

The Natural White Spa Formula found in our client treatment packs is designed to work specifically with the Beyond Whitening Accelerator. The dual-syringe whitening gel delivery system enters the proprietary formula with the included molding tips for direct, immediate application to the tooth surface. The Whitening Accelerator’s intense cold-light activates the whitening gel and rapidly accelerates the whitening process. In just three 20-minute cycles, teeth discoloration from years of staining foods, coffee, tobacco, cola, and red wine is eliminated. Call 925-8900 to book your teeth whitening appointment

Be sure to check out the show this week. Our featured guest was Keri Bengs of the Aspen Club and Spa. Keri talked about the services offered in the Spa and Salon. We are running an off season special in the Spa. Purchase 1 service and get 10% off, purchase 2 services and get 20% off both, purchase 3 and get 30% off or purchase 4 services and receive 40% off. This special will be running the entire off season, so take a day to pamper yourself here at the Aspen Club and Spa.

Next week we are featuring Chef Clark Church. Clark just recently opened up Garnish Cafe here in the Aspen Club. It has been a big hit here at the club, so be sure to check out the schedule on Grass Roots to see what time Aspen Life aires.

Are you a member here at the Club and have a great fitness story that needs to be heard? If so please contact Casey at cmcconnell@aspenclub.com about being on the show. We are always looking for new faces to be on.

Tonight the Aspen Club and Spa will be hosting a benefit dinner for Challenge Aspen. Music will start around 5pm and will continue until 8pm. Dinner will be included with your ticket. We also will be serving wine and beer. The event will be on the deck if the weather is nice. However if it rains we will move the event indoors. Bring the family out to enjoy a great evening of food, music and to support a great local organization.

Challenge Aspen provides recreational, cultural, competitive and educational experiences for individuals who have mental or physical disabilities.  

Making possibilities for people with disabilities
Please join us for Tuesdays with Michael
Benefit Barbecue
proceeds benefit Challenge Aspen

DATE: Tuesday, August 14th
TIME: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: The Aspen Club, 1450 Ute Ave

kids jumpy castle - family fun
live music by Big Daddy Lee & the Kingbees
food & beverages included
donations appreciated

We hope you can join us!
Our thanks to Michael Fox and his team at The Aspen Club & Spa for hosting this event.

The Aspen Club and Spa was featured recently at the Spa Finder’s Aspen Spa Day here in Aspen Colorado. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and enjoyed a chair massage.

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