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USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology |
Former Sprinter Discovers the Physical Aspects of Aging in MSG Program |
April 2023 |
See what the University of Southern California (USC) Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has to
say about Krystal Walden and her time in the Master of Science in Gernotolgy program. "Krystal Walden has always moved fast. From an early age, she established herself as a first-class
sprinter, earning an athletic scholarship to UCLA. And though she no longer sprints, Walden carries
the mindset of pushing forward with relentless focus.
Not only does she run her own health and fitness business and help manage a large physical
therapy practice, she recently completed a Master of Science in Gerontology (MSG). Despite these
accomplishments, she says, "I don't feel like I've done enough. I've still got more to do." Indeed,
wherever Walden's path takes her, she has a strong foundation to build on."
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Thank you Orli Belman, Sara Katz, Inga Back, Natalie Avunjian, Stephanie Kleinman, and USC
Gerontology for this honor.
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UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives |
February 2022 |
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Alumni Newsletter, The Diversity Digest, featured Krystal Walden during the celebration of Black History Month. The newsletter highlighted Black Bruin businesses that has been founded, owned or managed by alumni. Krystal Walden has and continues to achieve all of these attributes.
In 2002, Krystal founded, developed and own the business concept of KRYSTAL SPA® when she took notice the absence of health and fitness awareness within most spa facilities of today. This awareness created an opportunity for Krystal to integrate and manage a niche of health and fitness services into high quality spa services. KRYSTAL SPA® is fully committed to providing guests with holistic lifestyle improvements and overall health enhancements achieved through yoga, fitness, massage, spa events and innovative products.
Special thank you to all faculty and staff members at the UCLA Alumni that continue to support and share awareness.
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USC Town & Gown Scholarship |
June 2020 |
We are humbly honored and proud that Krystal Walden, Founder/CEO of KRYSTAL SPA® was a finalist of the Town and Gown of University of Southern California (USC) Scholarship for her excellences in academic strength by maintaining a cumulative 3.7 GPA while also demonstrating leadership, community involvement, and extracurricular activities during her pursuit of a USC Masters of Science in Gerontology degree. The mission of the Town and Gown of University of Southern California (USC) Scholarship is to proudly offer merit based scholarships to current USC students to support their educational endeavors. With this opportunity, Krystal Walden will expand her dreams and goals to continue her commitment to providing holistic lifestyle improvements and overall health enhancement to the community.
Special thanks to Jacquelyn Dylla, associate professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy for your loving support. |
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USC Staff Club Graduate Scholarship |
November 2019 |
We are thrilled to announce that Krystal Walden, Founder/CEO of KRYSTAL SPA® was awarded the University of Southern California (USC) Staff Club Graduate Scholarship for her exceptional academic record, entrepreneurial activities, community service, and future goals. Krystal Walden was one who best represented the USC staff community, while simultaneously dedicating to earning a University of Southern California (USC) Masters of Science in Gerontology degree.
Special thanks to Jonathan Sum, assistant professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy for your support.
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USC Staff Assembly and Staff Club |
August 2019 |
We are thrilled to announce that Krystal Walden, Founder/CEO of KRYSTAL SPA® was awarded the University of Southern California (USC) Monthly Staff Recognition Award for August 2019. Krystal Walden was nominated to receive this honor by your peers for her exceptional contributions to the USC Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy department and the USC community.
Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Sum, Dr. Erica Sigman, and Erika Chelsey for your loving support.
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USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Merit-Scholarship |
May 2019 |
We are excited to announce that Krystal Walden, Founder/CEO of KRYSTAL SPA® was rewarded a merit-based scholarship towards her University of Southern California (USC) Masters of Science in Gerontology degree. The mission of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is to promote healthy aging for diverse individuals, communities and societies through leadership and innovation in research, education and practice. Krystal Walden will expand her dreams and goals with this opportunity to continue her commitment to providing holistic lifestyle improvements and overall health enhancement to the community.
Special thanks to University of Southern California (USC) Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty and staff for your support.
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The California Foundation for Parks and Recreation Scholarship |
February 2019 |
We are humbly honored and proud that Krystal Walden, Founder/CEO of KRYSTAL SPA® was a finalist of the 2019 California Foundation for Parks and Recreation Scholarship. The CPSR offers scholarships to assist noteworthy students in fulfilling their goal of entering the park and recreation profession. The Committee annually awards scholarships to junior, senior and graduate level students majoring in recreation, parks, leisure studies and closely related fields, throughout the state of California. Krystal Walden was one of the finalist for a scholarship to continue her goals of enhancing the global image of how to live a stronger, healthier, and balanced lifestyle.
Special thanks to Cindy Hoskins and Mai Yang, the scholarship committee co-chairs.
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MY BEDROOM YOGA™ : A Sunrise & Sunset Yoga Series Book |
Press Release / December 2017 |
A morning of feeling completely exhausted from a long productive work week, motivated and inspired Krystal Walden to develop this MY BEDROOM YOGA™ : A Sunrise and Sunset Yoga book. A yoga regimen that will help anyone; from the extremely busy professionals, exhausted individuals, and the inflexible athletes; learn to move their body properly to achieve longevity.
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the entire article here
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Special thanks to Me ;-), executive producer and writer; Dr. Alexander R. Judkins, foreword writer; Dr. Nora Darakjian, and Dr. Noriko Yamaguchi; anatomical editors; James Williams, photographer; Ethan Christopher, Vera Monk, Charlie Malone, and Frances Tran, yoga students.
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Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary!! |
February 2014 |
We are humbly honored, proud, and extremely trilled to announce that KRYSTAL
SPA® has successfully reached the “Milestone 10th Year Anniversary” in the health and fitness industry as the leader of holistic lifestyle improvements and overall health enhancements for all.
“I am humbly and sincerely thankful for a wonderful 10-year experience as a successful entrepreneur in the health & fitness industry!! My passion for the health of the mind, body and soul is a GOD sent. I always say that the human body is the BEST creation that this universe has ever seen, so take great care of yours!” -Krystal Walden, Founder/CEO of KRYSTAL SPA®
Special thanks to Robert Baker of Millennium Dance Complex, and Andre Dawson of Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills; who have sponsored and supported us throughout the years!!
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CityVoter’s Hotlist – Los Angeles |
November 2012 |
“We are honored, proud and thrilled to announce that KRYSTAL SPA® was voted 3RD for Best Yoga Studio in the entire Los Angeles area.”
Special thanks to CityVoter and all who voted for us.
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La Opinión Newspaper |
October 2012 |
See Krystal Walden’s health & fitness expert advise on aromatherapy spa products in the “La Opinión” newspaper. Pick up a copy at your local newsstand or bookstore.
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the entire article here (requires Adobe Acrobat
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here)
Special thanks to Josep Parera, entertainment editor; and Sigourney Nunez, freelance entertainment reporter.
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Consciousness Magazine |
September 2010 / October 2010 |
See what Krystal Walden has to say about fitness in her second published magazine article "Harmful Fitness -vs- Healthy Fitness: How to know which one you are doing!" Get your copy at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
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the entire article here
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here)
Special thanks to Consciousness Magazine and Aaron Robinson, publisher.
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Beverly Hills Chamber Business Excellence Award |
June 2010 |
KRYSTAL
SPA® was nominated for a Beverly Hills Chamber 2010 Business Excellence Award for the admirable strengths of a health and fitness spa business and for the contributions to the local community.
Special thanks to Jennifer Corbo Castellanos, vice president and Brenda Koch, marketing associate.
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On Point! Magazine |
March 2006 / April 2006 |
See
what Krystal Walden has to say about yoga
in her first magazine article "Yoga:
What is it, really?". Pick up a copy
at your local newsstand or bookstore.
View
the entire article here
(requires Adobe Acrobat
Reader - download
here)
Special thanks to On Pointe magazine and Odell
Cherry, art director.
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MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneur Series Business Plan Competition |
February 2002 |
Krystal Walden,
Founder/CEO of KRYSTAL
SPA® (formerly Royalty & Relaxation
Spa®) was first runner-up in the 2002
MUES Business Plan Competition for her compelling
and impressive health & fitness spa business
plan. Krystal was awarded a grant towards
the investment on the start-up of her business.
Special thanks to Muhammad Nassardeen, founder
of Recycling Black Dollars. |
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UCLA Track & Field Team |
September 1996 - June 2000 |
Krystal Walden competed as a World-Class and UCLA Track Athlete trained by the best
of the best, Brooks Johnson (U.S. Track & Field Olympic Team coach), Bobby Kersee (U.S. Track &
Field Olympic Team coach; husband and coach of six-time U.S. Track & Field Olympic medalist,
Jackie Joyner-Kersee), Jeanette Bolden (U.S. Track & Field Olympic Team coach and medalist;
former UCLA Track & Field head coach), the UCLA athletic weight training staff, and the UCLA
athletic diet/nutrition training staff. Krystal was also awarded the privilege of becoming team
caption her senior year.
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