SPA TREATMENTS

Why Would You Go to a Spa?

Spas are a center for healing and nourishing
mind, body and spirit. People go to spas for
fitness, stress management, peace of mind,
pampering and pleasure, and health and
wellness.
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 Who Would Go to a Spa?
Business traveler who wants to minimize jet lag
A mother of three wants some time to herself
A group of friends plans a birthday celebration
A man with back pain seeks relief
An obese man needs help controlling his weight
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 Brief History of Spas
The very word and concept of SPAS actually originates
from the Roman Empire
To recover from their military wounds and ailments
legionnaires sought out hot wells and then built baths so
that they could heal their aching bodies
They called these places aquae
They named the bathing treatments undertaken
Sanus Per Aquam (SPA)-meaning health by or through
water
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Different Types of Spas

Day Spa
Destination Spa
Resort Spa
Different Types of Spa Treatments

Swedish Thalassotherapy
Japanese Shiatsu Aromatherapy
Thai Massage Reflexology
European Facials Microdermbrasion
Acupuncture Endermologic
Dead Sea salt scrubs Reiki
Moor Mud Wraps
 Benefits of Spas
Mind:
Spas are great mind stimulants and mind
relaxants. People who walk away from a spa
experience feel more at ease in their own
mind, less stressed, and better prepared
intellectually and emotionally for the return of
their daily lives.
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 Benefits of Spas
Spirit:
By combining the services and ambiance
of the spa, to stimulate the mind and
cleanse the body, people who take part in
a spa experience report that they feel they
experience a stronger spiritual sense than
they had when they first arrived.
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 Benefits of Spas
Balance/Rejuvenation:
A spa experience is about leaving your daily troubles
behind and to make a positive impact on yourself. The
spa facilities, services and staff will help you unwind,
relieve any anxieties and stress you may be carrying, help
you to cleanse your body, stimulate your mind and
provide balance and equilibrium to your lifestyle. When
the time comes to leave the spa, you should feel
rejuvenated and carry with you a sense of relaxation and
confidence that will help you to approach your daily life
back home in a more assertive and progressive way.
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Average Spa Treatment Prices

Swedish massage- $75

European Facial- $65
Half Hour Body Scrub- $40
Prices will vary depending on where you live
and the spas luxury factor. Prices at a
more luxurious Spa could be double
Acupuncture
 What is Acupuncture?
The insertion of fine needles into the body at specific
points shown as effective in the treatment of specific
health problems
Originated in China over 2000 years ago
Stainless steel needles inserted .25 to an inch deep at
specific acupuncture points or the site of the disease.
Regulates and restores the harmonious energetic
balance of the body
Conditions Claimed to Respond
to Acupuncture:
Chronic back and neck pain
Strains, Muscle and ligament tears
Gastrointestinal problems
Cardiovascular conditions
Behavioral problems
 Thinking of Getting Acupuncture?

Not much pain, only mild discomfort

Patients should ask the practitioner:
Where they trained
How long was the training
How long he/she has been in practice and
the experience in treating your ailment
Important not to change position or move
suddenly
Just relax
Body Treatments
 Body Treatments
Body treatments generally mean the polishing
of the skin, followed by a wrap. They
combine some of the techniques of a massage
or a facial. First, aromatic oils are used to
stimulate and exfoliate the skin. The body is
the wrapped with a thermal treatment to
smooth and hydrate the skin. The wrap also
encompasses the body to leave the skin
scented by the oils used.
 Body Treatments
Therapeutic baths use water, herbs, and botanicals
which soften you skin. The senses are soothed
and the body is relaxed with the use of light and
color therapy. Massaging jets are also used. Baths
can be a mixture of almost anything, from
chocolate to soften the skin, mint julep to clear the
sinuses, green tea for a complete detoxify, to
eucalyptus for sore muscles. Herbs and botanicals
like rose petals, lemon lime for energy, lavender for
relaxation, as well as cypress, fir, juniper and pine.
 Body Treatments
Mud treatments are also used. The mud is
applied to your entire body, much like a body
facial. After the mud application you relax on
your specially designed steam table which
provides the ultimate in comfort and luxury
during your spa experience. Mud treatments
cleanse and soften skin and soothe tired
muscles. The addition of aromatherapy
enhances your experience while you rest on the
steam table.
Massage Therapy:
Self Massage
 Ears
Heightened circulation and pressure to the ears
causes stimulation to the reflexes of the
Microsystems of the ear. Through this reflex
Microsystems all parts of the body can be
influenced through pressure massage to the ear
Stimulation of the ears aids in the productivity of
important neurotransmitters
The acupuncture points for alcohol and drug
addiction are in the ears
Self Ear Massage
 Feet
Start with pressure over the entire foot, noticing
tender areas
Then working with the tender areas will help
organs, glands and tissues that are associated
with them.
Pressure generally applied with thumbs, but also
knuckles and heal of the hand.
Start with light pressure and work up to more.
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 Hands
Can do it anywhere, anytime.
As with feet, start all over, then move on
to the sore spots.
The tender areas are associated with
organs and functions that are not
operating at the most healthy level.
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 Aromatherapy
What is it? Use of plant aromatics (essential oils
collected through steam distillation) for the
holistic healing of mind, body and spirit
Has been used for thousands of years, but the
term Aromatherapy was coined in 1920 by Rene-
Maurice Gattefosse, Ph.D., a French cosmetic
chemist.
Ways to use Essential Oils: Inhalation,
Vaporization, Massage, Bathing and Compresses
 Aromatherapy
Hot and Cold Compresses
Hot: Useful for backaches, rheumatism, arthritis,
abscesses, earache, and toothache
Cold: Useful for headaches, neck tension, sprains, and
strains.
Fill a bowl with very hot (or very cold) water
Add 4 to 5 drops of essential oils
Dip a folded piece of cloth into the water, then squeeze
out extra water
Place the moistened cloth onto the affected area until it
reaches body temperature.
 Aromatherapy
Caution!
Essential oils are very powerful so start with a few drops
and see how your body reacts
Essential oils should always be diluted with V6 Vegetable
Oil or other carrier oils before they are applied to skin
Do not use essential oils internally
Do not put directly into eyes or ears
If you are pregnant, consult with your doctor before
using
Some oils may damage the surface of contact lenses
Facials
 Facials
A relaxing a cleansing experience often for your entire upper body
Facials are designed not only to help you relax but to deep clean and
hydrate your pores and skin
Usually include a neck, shoulder, and scalp massage
Price Range $25- $100
--depending on the ingredients used and the length of facial
Common Ingredients included in Facial Masques : Glycolic acid, rose petals,
a variety of vitamins and minerals, botanicals, fruit acids, eucalyptus,
peppermint, lavender
There are many different types of facials all serving a different purpose.
Facial Peels : remove the top layer of dead skin skills and help disguise the
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Sinus Relief Facials : includes the massaging of sinus specific pressure
points, and sinus clearing botanicals and oils
Oxygen Mist Facials : a rehydrating and anti aging facial
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Pedicures
 Pedicures
The removal, trimming and upkeep of the feet. Pedicures
are very relaxing and take about an hour to complete.
They can use a variety of ingredients and can there are
a number of different types.
--chocolate mint pedicure
-- rose petal milk pedicure
Procedure: A foot soak, nail trimming, excess skin
removal, massage, lotion application, hot paraffin wax
application, nail paint
Price: $20-$60
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Manicures
 Manicures

Manicures consist of massaging the hands

and lower arms, trimming, filing and
buffing the nails, treating the cuticles, and
painting the nails.. They leave your hands
looking and feeling soft, relaxed, clean,
and beautiful in about one hour
Average Price Range: $25 - $35
 Manicures
Spa Manicure - includes massage, trimming,
filing, and buffing of your nails and cuticles, as
well as a raspberry sugar scrub for example.
Also includes a hot paraffin wax dip which leaves
skin on hands incredibly moisturized and soft
French Manicure - Includes painting of the
classic pink and white look on the nails as well
as everything listed above