
MF Spa & Beauty Placements offer niche recruitment services to the Spa, Beauty and Hospitality industries within South Africa and abroad.
Established in 2017 with the focus on ethical, professional and accountable staffing solutions. Operated by Executive Recruiter and Director, Miranda Forrester.
Boasting 2 decades of experience in various sectors of the professional industry, Miranda is a confident and qualified Health & Skin Care professional having enjoyed employment in high-end spas around South Africa as well as Internationally.
In 2024, Miranda completed an ITEC certification in Sustainable Spa Practices, enrolled for Human Resource Management and was awarded the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques South Africa’s Spa Ambassador.
Clients and candidates alike compliment Miranda on her personal, emotional and genuine investment in their recruitment journey alike.
In addition to recruitment, Miranda Forrester Spa & Beauty Placements offer Consultancy, Training & Development, Procurement, Student Guidance Support and Networking Events.
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Previous Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conferences

28 & 29 July 2024
Southern Sun, Rosebank, Johannesburg
A must attend event for all spa managers, salon or spa owners, and wellness professionals.
The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference focuses on building capacity, raising benchmarks and adding value to the spa industry, in addition to the infinite networking opportunity.
This results in a speaker program that is focused in helping delegates to better understand their business; master industries best practices and directly apply practical lessons in their business.
Theme: Future Wellness Thinking
The future of spas embrace a intertwining of wellness, spa therapies, and business innovation. Anticipate personalized wellness journeys, sustainable practices, holistic therapies and tech-integrated therapies. Spa businesses will evolve into comprehensive wellness hubs, offering curated experiences that go beyond relaxation. Forward-thinking strategies will redefine industry standards, creating a harmonious synergy between mind, body, and business for an enriched spa landscape. Embrace the transformative wave of future spa thinking.
SA SPA ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: SPA CONFERENCE COSTS PER DELEGATE
2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner R3250.00
2 Day Conference R2950.00
1 Day Conference R1850.00
Spa Awards Gala Dinner R600.00
Included in the spa conference costs: Welcome tea, coffee and juice. Midmorning tea, coffee and snack. Delectable Spa Cuisine Lunch. Spa Conference Goody Bag.
SPA CONFERENCE COSTS PER DELEGATE
2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner R3900.00
2 Day Conference R3540.00
1 Day Conference R2220.00
Spa Awards Gala Dinner R600.00
Included in the spa conference costs: Welcome tea, coffee and juice. Midmorning tea, coffee and snack. Delectable Spa Cuisine Lunch. Spa Conference Goody Bag.

30 & 31 July 2023
The Houghton Hotel, Houghton, Johannesburg
We look forward to welcoming you to Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference 2023
A must attend event for all spa managers, salon or spa owners, and wellness professionals. The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference focuses on building capacity, raising benchmarks and adding value to the spa industry, in addition to the infinite networking opportunity. This results in a speaker program that is focused in helping delegates to better understand their business; master industries best practices and directly apply practical lessons in their business.
Theme: Creativity in Wellness
Creativity is a integral component of an overall wellness plan, expressed in the choice to therapies, design, techniques, …… for clients and employees that enhances mood and emotion, reduces stress, improves immune system functioning and cognitive strength.
Additionally a creative workplace gives all workers a way to voice their ideas, collaborate with others, and help spread new, innovative thinking throughout your business.
Spa Conference Cost per Delegate:
- 2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner: R 3250.00
- 2 Day Conference: R 2950.00
- 1 Day Conference: R 1850.00
- Spa Awards Gala Dinner: R 550.00
Included in the spa conference costs: Welcome tea, coffee, and juice. Midmorning tea, coffee, and snack. Delectable Spa Cuisine Lunch. Notepad, pen, and conference catalogue. Spa Conference Goody Bag.

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference 2022
A must attend event for all spa managers, salon or spa owners, and wellness professionals.
The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference focuses on building capacity, raising benchmarks and adding value to the spa industry, in addition to the infinite networking opportunity.
This results in a speaker program that is focused in helping delegates to better understand their business; master industries best practices and directly apply practical lessons in their business.
Theme: A Sense of Purpose
“If you aren’t making a difference in other people’s lives. You shouldn’t be in business – it is that simple” Richard Branson
What Is a Sense of Purpose? A sense of purpose is whatever you believe in. It is your driving force, your motivation, and your guiding light to work towards a life that you think will satisfy you. Your life’s purpose is very closely linked to your sense of purpose.
In these times of change, it can be called: Disruptive Thinking, Critical Thinking, Workplace Intelligence, Increased Employee or Customer Engagement, Interface Design, Matrix Model …. the list goes on, but still returns to a Sense of Purpose.
Spa Conference Cost per Delegate:
South African Spa Association Members
- 2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner: R 2950.00
- 2 Day Conference: R 2650.00
- 1 Day Conference: R 1550.00
- Spa Awards Gala Dinner: R 500.00
Included in the spa conference costs: Welcome tea, coffee and juice. Midmorning tea, coffee and snack. Delectable Spa Cuisine Lunch. Spa Conference Goody Bag.

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference 2021
Theme: Innovate, Invigorate, and Elevate your Spa
25 & 26th July 2021
The Houghton Hotel – Lloys Ellis Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg
A must attend event for all spa managers, salon or spa owners, and wellness professionals.
The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference focuses on building capacity, raising benchmarks and adding value to the spa industry, in addition to the infinite networking opportunity.
This results in a speaker program that is focused in helping delegates to better understand their business; master industries best practices and directly apply practical lessons in their business.
Spa Conference Cost per Delegate:
South African Spa Association Members
- 2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner: R 2950.00
- 2 Day Conference: R 2650.00
- 1 Day Conference: R 1550.00
- Spa Awards Gala Dinner: R 500.00
Non-members
- 2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner: R 3250.00
- 2 Day Conference: R 2950.00
- 1 Day Conference: R 1850.00
- Spa Awards Gala Dinner: R 500.00
Included in the spa conference costs: Welcome tea, coffee and juice. Midmorning tea, coffee and snack. Delectable Spa Cuisine Lunch. Notepad, pen and conference catalogue. Spa Conference Goody Bag.

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference 2019
Theme: Defining Your Strengths
A must attend event for all spa managers, salon or spa owners, and wellness professionals.
The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference focuses on building capacity, raising benchmarks and adding value to the spa industry, in addition to the infinite networking opportunity.
This results in a speaker program that is focused in helping delegates to better understand their business; master industries best practices and directly apply practical lessons in their business.
Spa Conference Cost per Delegate:
South African Spa Association Members
- 2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner: R 2950.00
- 2 Day Conference: R 2650.00
- 1 Day Conference: R 1550.00
- Spa Awards Gala Dinner: R 480.00
Non-members
- 2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner: R 3250.00
- 2 Day Conference: R 2950.00
- 1 Day Conference: R 1850.00
- Spa Awards Gala Dinner: R 480.00
Included in the spa conference costs: Welcome tea, coffee and juice. Midmorning tea, coffee and snack. Delectable Spa Cuisine Lunch. Notepad, pen and conference catalogue. Spa Conference Goody Bag.