A spa consultant is there to help when a spa therapist or entrepreneur wants to open their own spa, offering guidance in running a spa or expanding services in an existing company to increase profits. They improve business plans, identify problems and provide solutions, ensure equipment and staff training programs are current, find new services to offer, and help manage finances. Duties may also include working with architects or designers to create spa layouts and decor. Some spa consultants work for consulting companies while others find jobs as independent contractors.