2. Why Would You Go to a Spa?Why Would You Go to a Spa?
Spas are a center for healing and nourishingSpas are a center for healing and nourishing
mind, body and spirit. People go to spas formind, body and spirit. People go to spas for
fitness, stress management, peace of mind,fitness, stress management, peace of mind,
pampering and pleasure, and health andpampering and pleasure, and health and
wellness.wellness.
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3. Who Would Go to a Spa?Who Would Go to a Spa?
• Business traveler who wants to minimize jet lagBusiness traveler who wants to minimize jet lag
• A mother of three wants some time to herselfA mother of three wants some time to herself
• A group of friends plans a birthday celebrationA group of friends plans a birthday celebration
• A man with back pain seeks reliefA man with back pain seeks relief
• An obese man needs help controlling his weightAn obese man needs help controlling his weight
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4. Brief History of SpasBrief History of Spas
• The very word and concept of SPAS actually originatesThe very word and concept of SPAS actually originates
from the Roman Empirefrom the Roman Empire
• To recover from their military wounds and ailmentsTo recover from their military wounds and ailments
legionnaires sought out hot wells and then built baths solegionnaires sought out hot wells and then built baths so
that they could heal their aching bodiesthat they could heal their aching bodies
• They called these places “aquae”They called these places “aquae”
• They named the bathing treatments undertakenThey named the bathing treatments undertaken
““SSanusanus PPerer AAquam” (quam” (SPASPA))-meaning health by or through-meaning health by or through
waterwater
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5. Different Types of SpasDifferent Types of Spas
• Day SpaDay Spa
• Destination SpaDestination Spa
• Resort SpaResort Spa
6. Different Types of Spa TreatmentsDifferent Types of Spa Treatments
• SwedishSwedish
• Japanese ShiatsuJapanese Shiatsu
• Thai MassageThai Massage
• European FacialsEuropean Facials
• AcupunctureAcupuncture
• Dead Sea salt scrubsDead Sea salt scrubs
• Moor Mud WrapsMoor Mud Wraps
• ThalassotherapyThalassotherapy
• AromatherapyAromatherapy
• ReflexologyReflexology
• MicrodermbrasionMicrodermbrasion
• EndermologicEndermologic
• ReikiReiki
7. Benefits of SpasBenefits of Spas
MindMind::
Spas are great mind stimulants and mindSpas are great mind stimulants and mind
relaxants. People who walk away from a sparelaxants. People who walk away from a spa
experience feel more at ease in their ownexperience feel more at ease in their own
mind, less stressed, and better preparedmind, less stressed, and better prepared
intellectually and emotionally for the return ofintellectually and emotionally for the return of
their daily lives.their daily lives.
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8. Benefits of SpasBenefits of Spas
SpiritSpirit::
By combining the services and ambianceBy combining the services and ambiance
of the spa, to stimulate the mind andof the spa, to stimulate the mind and
cleanse the body, people who take part incleanse the body, people who take part in
a spa experience report that they feel theya spa experience report that they feel they
experience a stronger spiritual sense thanexperience a stronger spiritual sense than
they had when they first arrived.they had when they first arrived.
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9. Benefits of SpasBenefits of Spas
Balance/RejuvenationBalance/Rejuvenation::
A spa experience is about leaving your daily troublesA spa experience is about leaving your daily troubles
behind and to make a positive impact on yourself. Thebehind and to make a positive impact on yourself. The
spa facilities, services and staff will help you unwind,spa facilities, services and staff will help you unwind,
relieve any anxieties and stress you may be carrying,relieve any anxieties and stress you may be carrying,
help you to cleanse your body, stimulate your mind andhelp you to cleanse your body, stimulate your mind and
provide balance and equilibrium to your lifestyle. Whenprovide balance and equilibrium to your lifestyle. When
the time comes to leave the spa, you should feelthe time comes to leave the spa, you should feel
rejuvenated and carry with you a sense of relaxation andrejuvenated and carry with you a sense of relaxation and
confidence that will help you to approach your daily lifeconfidence that will help you to approach your daily life
back home in a more assertive and progressive way.back home in a more assertive and progressive way.
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10. Average Spa Treatment PricesAverage Spa Treatment Prices
• Swedish massage- $75Swedish massage- $75
• European Facial- $65European Facial- $65
• Half Hour Body Scrub- $40Half Hour Body Scrub- $40
Prices will vary depending on where you livePrices will vary depending on where you live
and the spa’s luxury factor. Prices at aand the spa’s luxury factor. Prices at a
more luxurious Spa could be doublemore luxurious Spa could be double
12. What is Acupuncture?What is Acupuncture?
• The insertion of fine needles into the body at specificThe insertion of fine needles into the body at specific
points shown as effective in the treatment of specificpoints shown as effective in the treatment of specific
health problemshealth problems
• Originated in China over 2000 years agoOriginated in China over 2000 years ago
• Stainless steel needles inserted .25 to an inch deep atStainless steel needles inserted .25 to an inch deep at
specific acupuncture points or the site of the disease.specific acupuncture points or the site of the disease.
• Regulates and restores the harmonious energeticRegulates and restores the harmonious energetic
balance of the bodybalance of the body
13. Conditions Claimed to RespondConditions Claimed to Respond
to Acupuncture:to Acupuncture:
• Chronic back and neck painChronic back and neck pain
• Strains, Muscle and ligament tearsStrains, Muscle and ligament tears
• Gastrointestinal problemsGastrointestinal problems
• Cardiovascular conditionsCardiovascular conditions
• Behavioral problemsBehavioral problems
14. Thinking of Getting Acupuncture?Thinking of Getting Acupuncture?
• Not much pain, only mild discomfortNot much pain, only mild discomfort
• Patients should ask the practitioner:Patients should ask the practitioner:
Where they trainedWhere they trained
How long was the trainingHow long was the training
How long he/she has been in practice andHow long he/she has been in practice and
the experience in treating your ailmentthe experience in treating your ailment
• Important not to change position or moveImportant not to change position or move
suddenlysuddenly
• Just relaxJust relax
16. Body TreatmentsBody Treatments
Body treatments generally mean the polishingBody treatments generally mean the polishing
of the skin, followed by a wrapof the skin, followed by a wrap.. TheyThey
combine some of the techniques of acombine some of the techniques of a
massage or a facial.massage or a facial. First, aromatic oils areFirst, aromatic oils are
used to stimulate and exfoliate the skin. Theused to stimulate and exfoliate the skin. The
body is the wrapped with a thermal treatmentbody is the wrapped with a thermal treatment
to smooth and hydrate the skin. The wrapto smooth and hydrate the skin. The wrap
also encompasses the body to leave the skinalso encompasses the body to leave the skin
scented by the oils used.scented by the oils used.
17. Body TreatmentsBody Treatments
Therapeutic baths use water, herbs, and botanicalsTherapeutic baths use water, herbs, and botanicals
which soften you skin. The senses are soothedwhich soften you skin. The senses are soothed
and the body is relaxed with the use of light andand the body is relaxed with the use of light and
color therapy. Massaging jets are also used.color therapy. Massaging jets are also used.
Baths can be a mixture of almost anything, fromBaths can be a mixture of almost anything, from
chocolate to soften the skin, mint julep to clear thechocolate to soften the skin, mint julep to clear the
sinuses, green tea for a complete detoxify, tosinuses, green tea for a complete detoxify, to
eucalyptus for sore muscles. Herbs and botanicalseucalyptus for sore muscles. Herbs and botanicals
like rose petals, lemon lime for energy, lavender forlike rose petals, lemon lime for energy, lavender for
relaxation, as well as cypress, fir, juniper and pine.relaxation, as well as cypress, fir, juniper and pine.
18. Body TreatmentsBody Treatments
Mud treatments are also used. The mud isMud treatments are also used. The mud is
applied to your entire body, much like a bodyapplied to your entire body, much like a body
facial. After the mud application you relax onfacial. After the mud application you relax on
your specially designed steam table whichyour specially designed steam table which
provides the ultimate in comfort and luxuryprovides the ultimate in comfort and luxury
during your spa experience. Mud treatmentsduring your spa experience. Mud treatments
cleanse and soften skin and soothe tiredcleanse and soften skin and soothe tired
muscles. The addition of aromatherapymuscles. The addition of aromatherapy
enhances your experience while you rest on theenhances your experience while you rest on the
steam table.steam table.
20. EarsEars
• Heightened circulation and pressure to the earsHeightened circulation and pressure to the ears
causes stimulation to the reflexes of thecauses stimulation to the reflexes of the
Microsystems of the ear. Through this reflexMicrosystems of the ear. Through this reflex
Microsystems all parts of the body can beMicrosystems all parts of the body can be
influenced through pressure massage to the earinfluenced through pressure massage to the ear
• Stimulation of the ears aids in the productivity ofStimulation of the ears aids in the productivity of
important neurotransmittersimportant neurotransmitters
• The acupuncture points for alcohol and drugThe acupuncture points for alcohol and drug
addiction are in the earsaddiction are in the ears
• Self Ear MassageSelf Ear Massage
21. FeetFeet
• Start with pressure over the entire foot, noticingStart with pressure over the entire foot, noticing
tender areastender areas
• Then working with the tender areas will helpThen working with the tender areas will help
organs, glands and tissues that are associatedorgans, glands and tissues that are associated
with them.with them.
• Pressure generally applied with thumbs, but alsoPressure generally applied with thumbs, but also
knuckles and heal of the hand.knuckles and heal of the hand.
• Start with light pressure and work up to more.Start with light pressure and work up to more.
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23. HandsHands
• Can do it anywhere, anytime.Can do it anywhere, anytime.
• As with feet, start all over, then move on toAs with feet, start all over, then move on to
the sore spots.the sore spots.
• The tender areas are associated withThe tender areas are associated with
organs and functions that are notorgans and functions that are not
operating at the most healthy level.operating at the most healthy level.
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25. AromatherapyAromatherapy
• What is it? Use of plant aromatics (essential oilsWhat is it? Use of plant aromatics (essential oils
collected through steam distillation) for thecollected through steam distillation) for the
holistic healing of mind, body and spiritholistic healing of mind, body and spirit
• Has been used for thousands of years, but theHas been used for thousands of years, but the
term Aromatherapy was coined in 1920 byterm Aromatherapy was coined in 1920 by
Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, Ph.D., a FrenchRene-Maurice Gattefosse, Ph.D., a French
cosmetic chemist.cosmetic chemist.
• Ways to use Essential Oils: Inhalation,Ways to use Essential Oils: Inhalation,
Vaporization, Massage, Bathing andVaporization, Massage, Bathing and
CompressesCompresses
26. AromatherapyAromatherapy
• Hot and Cold CompressesHot and Cold Compresses
• Hot: Useful for backaches, rheumatism, arthritis,Hot: Useful for backaches, rheumatism, arthritis,
abscesses, earache, and toothacheabscesses, earache, and toothache
• Cold: Useful for headaches, neck tension, sprains, andCold: Useful for headaches, neck tension, sprains, and
strains.strains.
• Fill a bowl with very hot (or very cold) waterFill a bowl with very hot (or very cold) water
• Add 4 to 5 drops of essential oilsAdd 4 to 5 drops of essential oils
• Dip a folded piece of cloth into the water, then squeezeDip a folded piece of cloth into the water, then squeeze
out extra waterout extra water
• Place the moistened cloth onto the affected area until itPlace the moistened cloth onto the affected area until it
reaches body temperature.reaches body temperature.
27. AromatherapyAromatherapy
• Caution!Caution!
• Essential oils are very powerful so start with a few dropsEssential oils are very powerful so start with a few drops
and see how your body reactsand see how your body reacts
• Essential oils should always be diluted with V6Essential oils should always be diluted with V6
Vegetable Oil or other carrier oils before they are appliedVegetable Oil or other carrier oils before they are applied
to skinto skin
• Do not use essential oils internallyDo not use essential oils internally
• Do not put directly into eyes or earsDo not put directly into eyes or ears
• If you are pregnant, consult with your doctor before usingIf you are pregnant, consult with your doctor before using
• Some oils may damage the surface of contact lensesSome oils may damage the surface of contact lenses
29. FacialsFacials
• A relaxing a cleansing experience often for your entire upper bodyA relaxing a cleansing experience often for your entire upper body
• Facials are designed not only to help you relax but to deep clean andFacials are designed not only to help you relax but to deep clean and
hydrate your pores and skinhydrate your pores and skin
• Usually include a neck, shoulder, and scalp massageUsually include a neck, shoulder, and scalp massage
• Price Range $25- $100Price Range $25- $100
• --depending on the ingredients used and the length of facial--depending on the ingredients used and the length of facial
• Common Ingredients included in Facial Masques : Glycolic acid, rose petals,Common Ingredients included in Facial Masques : Glycolic acid, rose petals,
a variety of vitamins and minerals, botanicals, fruit acids, eucalyptus,a variety of vitamins and minerals, botanicals, fruit acids, eucalyptus,
peppermint, lavenderpeppermint, lavender
• There are many different types of facials all serving a different purpose.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 theFacial Peels : remove the top layer of dead skin skills and help disguise the
appearance of fine lines and wrinklesappearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Sinus Relief Facials : includes the massaging of sinus specific pressureSinus Relief Facials : includes the massaging of sinus specific pressure
points, and sinus clearing botanicals and oilspoints, and sinus clearing botanicals and oils
• Oxygen Mist Facials : a rehydrating and anti aging facialOxygen Mist Facials : a rehydrating and anti aging facial
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31. PedicuresPedicures
• The removal, trimming and upkeep of the feet. PedicuresThe removal, trimming and upkeep of the feet. Pedicures
are very relaxing and take about an hour to complete.are very relaxing and take about an hour to complete.
They can use a variety of ingredients and can there areThey can use a variety of ingredients and can there are
a number of different types.a number of different types.
--chocolate mint pedicure--chocolate mint pedicure
-- rose petal milk pedicure-- rose petal milk pedicure
• Procedure: A foot soak, nail trimming, excess skinProcedure: A foot soak, nail trimming, excess skin
removal, massage, lotion application, hot paraffin waxremoval, massage, lotion application, hot paraffin wax
application, nail paintapplication, nail paint
• Price: $20-$60Price: $20-$60
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33. ManicuresManicures
• Manicures consist of massaging theManicures consist of massaging the
hands and lower arms, trimming, filing andhands and lower arms, trimming, filing and
buffing the nails, treating the cuticles, andbuffing the nails, treating the cuticles, and
painting the nails.. They leave your handspainting the nails.. They leave your hands
looking and feeling soft, relaxed, clean,looking and feeling soft, relaxed, clean,
and beautiful in about one hourand beautiful in about one hour
• Average Price Range: $25 - $35Average Price Range: $25 - $35
34. ManicuresManicures
• ““Spa Manicure” - includes massage, trimming,Spa Manicure” - includes massage, trimming,
filing, and buffing of your nails and cuticles, asfiling, and buffing of your nails and cuticles, as
well as a raspberry sugar scrub for example.well as a raspberry sugar scrub for example.
Also includes a hot paraffin wax dip whichAlso includes a hot paraffin wax dip which
leaves skin on hands incredibly moisturized andleaves skin on hands incredibly moisturized and
softsoft
• ““French Manicure” - Includes painting of theFrench Manicure” - Includes painting of the
classic pink and white look on the nails as wellclassic pink and white look on the nails as well
as everything listed aboveas everything listed above