SPA MASSAGE

SPA Massage

Massage therapy can be effective with pain management, but most healthy people go for massage service because it helps in maintaining their physical, mental and emotional well being.

Every spa offers numerous services but it is best to start with a massage as it helps in the manipulation of the body’s muscles. It is an ancient practice and has number of health benefits. It has been seen that it relaxes the nervous system, reduces tension and anxiety and also promotes a sense of relaxation and well being as well.

SPA

The term “spa” is associated with water treatment which is also called baleneotherapy. The term spa is derived from the town of spa in Belgium which is related to the Latin word "spargere" meaning to scatter, sprinkle or moisten. Spas offer various health treatments. It is believed that the use of mineral water goes back to pre historic times. Though popular world wide, they are most renowned in Europe and Japan. Day spas which are also quite popular conduct various personal care treatments.

Spa Treatment

A spa treatment is actually a non-medical practice to help the health of the body. It is often performed at a resort, day spa, destination spa and at a beauty salon or school.

The Typical treatments include:

• facials - facial cleansing with a variety of products
• massage
• waxing - the removal of body hair with hot wax
• Body wraps - wrapping the body in plastic sheets and blankets, hot linens or mud wraps which is a combination of herbal compounds.
• aromatherapy
• skin exfoliation - including chemical peels and microdermabraision
• nail care such as manicures and pedicures
• spa massage
• bathing or soaking in any of the following:
  • hot spring
    • Onsen (Japanese Hot Springs)
    • Thermae (Roman Hot Springs)
  • hot tub
  • mud bath
  • peat pulp bath
  • sauna
  • steam bath
• nutrition and weight guidance
• yoga and meditation
• personal training