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Chateau On The Lake Resort & Spa in Missouri Names Heidi Clark Spa Director

BRANSON, MO (August 2010) – Heidi Clark has joined the AAA Four-Diamond Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa in Branson, Missouri, as Spa Director. In her new position, Clark is responsible for overseeing operations and the staff of the world-class, full-service Spa Chateau. The 14,000-square-foot spa features 10 treatment rooms, customized body treatments, a lake-view Movement Therapy Studio for Yoga, a unique Barber Spa, a soothing Infinity Tub that is filled from the ceiling, and an opulent Roman Bath situated beneath a waterfall overlooking Table Rock Lake.

An accomplished Spa Director, Clark is also a certified expert in deep tissue treatments, Swedish Massage, Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Hot Stone Massage, CranioSacral, Neuromuscular Massage, Reflexology, Body Wraps, and Body Scrubs. She joins Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa from Spalogics, LLC, a spa consulting firm. Prior to that she was Corporate Director of Spa Operations for Ocean Properties, LTD, and was a licensed Massage Therapist at Spa Palazzo at Boca Raton Resort and Club in Florida.

Spa Chateau offers a range of services that includes Chateau Dogwood Signature Massage, Fall Creek Deep Tissue Massage, Rockaway Salt Scrub, Table Rock Hot Stone Massage, Chateau Dogwood Signature Body Treatment, Classic Facial, Reflexology Foot Massage, Grand Chateau Massage, Chateau Dogwood Signature Facial, Mom-To-Be Massage, Detox Wrap, Headache and Sinus Massage, Table Rock Manicure, Chateau Dogwood Signature Pedicure, and salon services. The spa also offers special services for men at its unique Barber Spa, which includes the Gentleman’s Facial, Chateau Dogwood Signature Shave and Facial Treatment, and a Traditional Hot Lather Shave.

“Heidi is a dynamic Spa Director who has so many great ideas that will elevate our award-winning Spa Chateau to an even higher level,” said Stephen Marshall, vice president and general manager of the 301-room resort. “Her extensive knowledge of spa services, combined with her hospitality management experience, makes her a great addition to our Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa management team.”

In addition to The Spa, offerings at the mountaintop/lakefront resort include 43,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, a full-service marina that offers more water sports activities than any other resort in the Midwest, a 24-hour fitness center, two lighted tennis courts, a year-round indoor pool, an outdoor (seasonal) pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, nature and biking trails, the 54-seat Sassafras Movie Theater, Crawdaddies Kids Club, and full-service concierge. Golf at six area courses, which includes two of Missouri’s finest, also is available to groups and guests.

Featuring an impressive 10-story sky-lit atrium with meandering streams brimming with colorful Koi fish, the resort also offers such dining options as the award-winning Chateau Grille, which features a stunning view of Table Rock Lake and is known for its elegant presentation and exceptional cuisine. Casual fare options include: the Downstairs Deli, serving bistro-style sandwiches, hand-made pizza, and “to go” box lunches; the Atrium Café & Wine Bar, located in the lobby beside an indoor waterfall and stream; and The Sweet Shoppe, offering hand-dipped ice cream, baked goods, candies, and specialty coffees.

Widely regarded as the “Live Music Show Capital of the World,” Branson features a wealth of offerings, which includes more than 100 live shows per day and a variety of impressive attractions. Among the newest offerings is the acclaimed Titanic: The World's Largest Interactive Titanic Museum & Exhibition. Branson Landing in historic downtown features festivals, musical events, a variety of new waterfront dining options, and more than 400,000 sq. ft. of national brand-name shops, galleries and specialty gift shops. Other Branson offerings include Silver Dollar City, celebrating its 50 th anniversary; Liverpool Legends; Spirit of the Dance; and The Legends of Kung Fu.

Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa is owned and managed by Springfield, Missouri-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts. For more information on the resort, call 1-888-333-LAKE (5253) or (417) 334-1161, or visit www.ChateauOnTheLake.com .