Spa & Body Massage

Origin of Spa:Derived from the name of the town of Spa, Belgium, known as Aquae Spadanae back to

Roman times, when the location was incorrectly connected to the Latin word “spargere” meaning to scatter, sprinkle or moisten.

In 16th-century England, the old Roman ideas of medicinal bathing were revived at towns like Bath (not the source of the word bath), and in 1596 William Slingsby who had been to the Belgian town (which he called Spaw) discovered a chalybeate spring in Yorkshire.

He built an enclosed well at what became known as Harrogate, the first resort in England for drinking medicinal waters, then in 1596 Dr Timothy Bright after discovering a second well called the resort The English Spaw, beginning the use of the word Spa as a generic description.

It is commonly claimed, in a commercial context, that the word is an acronym of various Latin phrases such as "Salus Per Aquam" or "Sanitas Per Aquam" meaning "health through water".

The derivation does not appear before the early 21st century and is probably a backronym as there is no evidence of acronyms passing into the language before the 20th century;nor does it match the known Roman name for the location.

Types of Spa❖ Ayurvedic spa❖ Club spa❖ Connoisseur Spa❖ Cruise ship spa❖ Day Spa❖ Dental spa❖ Destination Spa❖ Destination spa❖ Medical Spa❖ Mineral springs spa❖ Resort/Hotel Spa

What is a Spa TreatmentSpa treatments are the services that a spa provides.Apart from facials and body massages, Spas have a much broader variety of treatments.

➔ Facial Treatments➔ Body Treatments➔ Massages➔ Nail Treatments➔ Hair Removal➔ Medical Treatments

Spa Benefits:Back pain - More than one study has shown the effectiveness of massage therapy

for back pain. Headache Massage therapy can reduce the number of migraines a person has and also improve sleep.

Osteoarthritis - The effectiveness of Swedish massage for knee osteoarthritis, participants who received a one-hour massage either one or two times a week had improvements in pain, stiffness, and function.

Cancer - Western medicine, massage can promote relaxation and reduce cancer symptoms or side effects of treatment. It may help reduce pain, swelling, fatigue, nausea, or depression, for example, or improve the function of your immune system.

Anxiety - The massage helps relieve depression and anxiety. It lowered levels of cortisol by up to 50%. Massage increased levels of neurotransmitters that help reduce depression.

Body MassageMassage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle,

connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person's health and well-being.It involves working and acting on the body with pressure – structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving tension, motion, or vibration, done manually or with mechanical aids.

Types of Massage❏Chair Massage❏Deep Tissue Massage❏Hot Stone Massage❏Neuromuscular Therapy

Massage❏Pregnancy Massage❏Reflexology❏Shiatsu Massage❏Sports Massage❏Thai Massage

Which Massage Styles Are Best?Styles used in massage therapy range

from long, smooth strokes to short, percussive strokes.

Some massage therapists use oils and lotions; others do not.

Most massage therapists have clients unclothe for a massage, but some do not.

A massage can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 2 hours.

A massage...Session is a break from your job, your family, friends... to slow down and de stress.Improves blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells.Stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries away the body's waste products.Can keep the extra pounds off and keep your body in shape and beautiful.Can polish your Body gently exfoliate your skin, promoting cellular renovation, refining

pores and gives your skin uniform relief.Has been proved that it releases a hormone called Serotonin that enhances the body and

mind's "feel good" state. When you receive a spa service, your mind, body and soul are in harmony.

Can offer you great relief along with physical pampering and relaxation with deep tissue massage.

Gives you Prenatal and postnatal benefits for women is one of the most important factors.Therapy can help with pain management in chronic conditions such as arthritis, sciatica

and muscle spasms.

Choosing the Right Spa★Know your desired outcome

★Have Realistic Expectations

★Have Meaningful communications with your spa therapist

★Make Sure the Spa is Clean

★Research various spas & treatments they offer

★Check for the Spa's License and Registration

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