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| a deeply penetrating herbal oil massage that relaxes body and mind breaks up impuriteis, and stimulates circulation of blodd and lymph, aids in detoxifying tissues and increases bodily awareness |
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| Traditional oriental pressure-point massage used to increase the body's flow of energy |
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| a treatment given in conjunction w/ the desired primary treatment in order to ehance the overall effectiveness of the primary treatment |
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| Greek healing centers named after the philospher and healer, Aescleopios, thes centers are thought to be evidence of ancient spa and healing techniques |
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| any sustained rhythmic excresise (walking, jogging, dancing etc) that uses the large muscle groups adn increases the efficiency of the cirrculatory and respiratiory systems |
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| Use of equipment such as lasers to remove scars and blemishes to leave skin lookng youthful, adminstered by a medical professional within thier scope of pracitice |
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| Is a seaweed bath similar in form to thalasontherapy, which is the use of sea products to detoxify , exfoliate adn hydrate the skin giving the skin back it's radiant appearance that often fades with time |
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| a person and/or a diet that emphazies use of alkatine food, drink, adn lifestyle in order to maintan a balanced acid-alkaline body chemisty for optimal health adn vitality |
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| a spa facility located with a resort or luxury hotel |
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| Oppisite of aerobic exercise, the body uses more oxygen than it takes in, such as in weightilifting or body buliding |
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| Exercise using water restince to stenghten and tone muscles |
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| hydrotherapy technique in which a person is submerged in a tub of water and massaged by underwater jets,or hand held jets used by a therapist |
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| A natural skin lighetning agent consisting of glucose and hydroquirnone, derived from bearberry extract |
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| spa treatment such as massge and body wraps that incorporate tragrnat essetnial oils with various therapeutic benefits |
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(foot pressure)
foot and measureing pressure in this luxurious deep tissue masage the therapist walks along the clients back |
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| Developed Dr. Ana Aslan of Romania as an anti-aging formula adn procedure, using Gerovital H3 adn Aslavital or Novocain |
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| Substance that dries or tightens the surface in on which it is applied |
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| Reduce to a fine spray or minute particules |
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| An Eastern indian medicinal philosphy using herbal treatments adn hot oils, combined with meditation nurition and aromatherapy to create an overall balance of self. |
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| Similar to the Swedish masage but with specially formulated fragrant oils, mixed specifically to a client's doshas |
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| German term for bath and many german spas use Bad in their names to refer to the town's emphais on theri mineral springs |
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| the German term for bathing |
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| a famous spa town located in Germany |
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| A spa town located near vienna Austria |
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| healing by water: uses water to restore and revitalize the body by improving cirulation and fortifying the immune system. It relieves pain adn stress. |
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| Ayurtvedic herbal cleansing treatment designed to pull toxins from the colon |
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| Clay used as an absorbent in cosmetics |
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| Sunscreen used in cosmetics to combat UV rays |
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| system of therapy that combines breathing and body exercises, psychological therapy and the free expression of impulsea dn emotins and that is held to increase well-being by releasing blocked physical psychic |
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| dry brushing the skin to remove dead skin cells and stimulate circulation |
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| use of various scrubs to exfolate skin adn remove dead skin cells and cleanse the body |
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| a treatment which strips of cloth are soaked in heral teas adn cocooned or warped around the body. This can be a mixture of clay and natural sea salt or a more complex mixture of herbs and teas |
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| Balinese cleansing and exfoliating body treatment usign herbs, seeds, grains, special oils and grated carrots to stimulate and increase circulation. |
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| Body brushing treatment followed by and application of hydrating oils or moisturizers to soften skin |
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| Ayurvedic for engery center and it is thought to be 7 chakra that are all interconnected when balanced the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of self are in a state of harmony contributing to state of wellness and health |
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| chemically removes the top layer of dried or damaged skin to reveal a more even texture and fresh skin layer |
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| massage of the abdomen using circular strokes to alleviate bloating and constipation and improve digestion |
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| Natural clay is applied to skin to remove toxins and ease muscle pain |
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| a skin care specalist in a medical enviroment trained to wrok with skin ailments |
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| a person is immersed in a pool of cold water after a sauna treatment to increase cirrculation |
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| The main connective tissue of the skin, responible for strengthening skin |
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| The process of cleansing the colon fo toxins with an emena developed specifically for the indivual |
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| Based on the idea that certian color frequences hold specfic healing energy; applying certain color rays to various areas of the body may correct physical imbalances adn promote healing. It is also believed that color induces mood changes in a person for example increase or suppresses appetite calming effects etc. |
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| Non-tradtional forms of medicinal treatments such as herbs, vitamins, and maggage, used to relieve various maladies |
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| cosmetic products that ofter therapeutic benefits such as nutrients and anti-aging elements, along with beautifiying and ehancing the skin |
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| masage for the neck and head |
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| Dancercize (Dance/totally 80's) |
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| aerobic routine using dance |
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| Sead Sea Mineral Mud is thought to cleanse and purify the skin, thus allowing the skin to better absorb moisture leavign your whole body looking radiant adn refreshed |
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| Procedure for smoothing skin by abrasing the outer layer of the skin |
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| Procedure for smoothing skin by shaving off the outer layer of the skin |
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| The metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a posison or toxin are reduced by the body |
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| Refers to the tree Ayurvedic body functions, considering of Vat, referring to blood cirrculation, and healing; Pitta, heat adn metabolism, adn Kapha the structure of one's spiritual and philosphicals self. |
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| Exfoliating body treatment using dulse seaweed powder, hydrated with water or essential oils. |
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| A masage treatment preformed in simultaneously by two therapists and it can take many forms and forms the same benefits as massage |
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| French Massage technique used to improve skin quality and define the figure by reducing the appearances of cellulite, performed by a trained esthetican reqular treatsments recommended |
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| New Age massage strokes in the beginning and end of the treatment |
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| An aromatic liquid substances extracted from various plants used as part of a cosmetic or therapeutic treatment such as aromatherapy |
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| skin care provider professional specializing in both health and beautyskin treatments |
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| A skin treatment that includes a deep cleansing facial including the removal of white adn black heads often through "manual squeezing" adn masage of the face adn shoulders to refine the skin; followed by a specail hydrating masque |
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| the process of removing dead skin cells, while also improving circulation adn increasing relaxation |
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| a deep cleansing treatment of the face oftn includes massing and tonign steaming efoliating and moistering |
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| Ues gentle reflexology type massage to relax facial muscle and freshen up your appearnaces may temporally reduce lension- induced wrinkles |
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| Mineral-rich italian grey mud used to detoxify and re-mineralize |
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| Treatment using different types of mineral-rich mud to exfoliate the skin and remove the toxins from the body through |
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| A dry heat chamber designed to open pores to release toxins wherein water is poured over the hot rocks combined with aromatherapy ususally pine and a cold treatment such as rolling the snow to close pores adn increase circulation |
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| A Relaxation and stress reduction treatment using a tank filled with engough salt water so a person can float effortlessly ; often times light and music therapies are used to ehance the process |
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| a massage movement whereinthe patient's limbs are rolled back and forth between the therapist's hands |
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| Dry brushing with either a silk or wool glove Enhances circualtion and exfoliation skin preparing body for subsquesnt oil or herbal treatment |
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| Creams applied to the body in long strokes (if to the face use short quick strokes) to cleanse and hydrate the skin |
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| Turkish /Middle Eastern steam bathouse |
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| System of yoga that focuses on phusical exercieses to gain control of the body |
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Mehndi (Indian /Pakistani) |
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| A natural plant substance decoratively applied to women as part of a rital or cermony such as marriage Henna is mixed with a liquid adn elaborate patterns are painted on various body parts such as hands and feet |
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| Herbral wraps are a form of treatment using strips of cloth soaked in a heated herbal solution to wrap around the body used for relaxion to elimate impurities and detoxify |
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| a health alternative to treating certian aliments with plants and plant extracts |
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| Similar to herbalish or all natural treaments it also incropartes other forms of non-tradtional techiques, focusing on the relationship of being one with all elements |
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| A form of medicine where paitents are treated with natural substances in minscule doses to create similar symptoms to those of the siases being treated a practicing physican is called a Homeopathic M.D. |
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| Hot Stone therapy is a relaxing and therapuetic treatment that uses dark smooth stones heated in hot water to lightly stroke area of the body such as the back, the palms, and between toes. The heat relieves sore muscles, alleviates stiffness and increases blood flow |
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| Therapy using fresh spring water |
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| Jetted tub used in various hydrotherapy producures |
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| Term used to state a product will not cause an allergic reaction or sevsitivty to the skin |
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| massage of the scalp and neck to revielve tension |
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| Treatment Involign the inhalation of stear; may be enhanced with medicne or natual herb substances. the process is used for respiratory, pulmonary or sinus related ailments |
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| International Spa Association (ISPA) |
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| A professional organiaztion that respresents all aspects of the spa indursty and recongized worldwide as the voice of the Spa Industry |
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Club (fittnes) Spa
Cruise Spa
Day Spa
Desitation Spa
Medical Spa
Minerial/natural (onsite) Springs Spa
also uses thermal/seawater
Resort/Hotet Spa |
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| Wooden tub filled with fibrous material (such as wood chips) and plant enzymes that naturally ferment to create a heated substnce. Person is submerged in the mixture to sweat out toxins. Stimulates metabolism adn increases relaxation. |
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| Facial energizing technique used to stimulate acupressure points on the face and scalp, believed to help keep youthful apperance |
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| A traditional Indonessian prenuptial treatment combining massage, exfoliation adn bathing |
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| An Ayurvedic body function meaning the structure of one's spiritual and philosophical self |
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| Treatment involving passavie movement (ROM) of body parts in order to tone muscles adn enhance cirrculation also known as physicotherapy |
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| in thsi therapeutic healing process, herbal or mineral baths are used in conjunction with nurtion and excirise. Changing between hot and cold baths is a vital healing element in this process and developed in germany |
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| The Krauter bath is a strong aromatic herbal bath solution based in German natural remedy and still used in Germany for medical purposes |
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| German planned series of spa treatments based on natural resources such as mineral water, mud baths, algae, herbs, and essential oils. This process can be a 10 - 20 day process every 2 -3 months |
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| This type of massage therarpy uses stones of all shapes, sizes, varying in tempature to help with physical healing, mental relaxation and spiritual connectionto the earth |
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| Dry heat chambers used prior to some treatments to open pores and detoxify the skin; often used with cold packs or plunge pools |
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| Acronym light Amplification by stimulation or Radiation produces a concertrated beam of light that can disolve tissue and is used in surgery adn hari removal, espically on small or tender areas |
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| Treatments performed by medical professionals using lasers to reduce blemishes wrinkles or other imperfections |
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| Expose skin to controlled ultravoliet light in order to treat varios skin condtion |
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| Hawaiian body treament that uses long and expanisve masage strokes in rocking motion; therapist may occasionally walk on patient's backs to enhance the massage treatment |
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| Indoneasion body treatment usually involving masage, exforlation using spices, rains and seeds, followed by a hot shouwer in order to open the pores. The patient is then covered in yogurt and sent to soak in a soothing bat of flower petals adn esstential oils |
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| Lympatic system masage treatment to reduce water retrention , increase circulation adn drain toxins fromt eh body |
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| Masage refers to the manual mainpulation of tissues The result relaxed muscles , released tenison and improved circulation |
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| Acupressure, Chi Nei Tsang, Cranio-Sacral therapy, DT/NMT, Myofasical Release, On-site Massage, Reflexology, Rolfing, Roesn Method, Shiatsu, Sports massage, |
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| Ayurvedic purification treatmetns incorporating essentials oils, masage, adn mediation |
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| parafangos a mixture of dehydrated mud (fango means mud in Italian) containig healing minerials adn herbal components , and various paraffins |
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| Warm melted wax enriched with hydrating substances such as menthol and essental oils |
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| Melted paraffin wax is brushed on to help relax muscles and soften skin |
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| A system of western herbal medicines, combining traditions with science |
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| Strength training and contiitioning program that's origin from germany it uses specialized stretches to tone nuscles , often performed on pilates equipment or floor mats |
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| Deep massage using rice boiled in milk and herbs, relaxing, rejuvenation adn detoxifying |
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| Term for one of Ayurevedic body functions, referring to heat and metabolism |
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| A constant stream of warm herabal oil is poured over the body as two therapists gently masage |
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| Two pools filled with hot/cold water revitaiton circulation as the person immersed themselves in each alterantion hot/cold. Aslos know as Roman pools. |
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| Massage technique to promote balance of energy in the body; often incorporates gentle rocking motions. |
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| An irritant solution is injected into soft tissues, such as ligamentsor tendons, to promote healing in the area. |
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| European spa treatment involving an inert natural gas believed to stimulate organ functions adn improve gland secrections without harmful effects of radiation |
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| Found in Morococo this mineral -rich mud-like compound is used to revitalize and condition hair, adn exfoliate facial skin |
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| this treatment is for couples each is placed on heated poredlain and affectionately applies rassoul mud to their partner. The setting of soothing music and romatic lighting is used to stimulate emotion as the mud dries |
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| Body treatment starts with a warm shower using seaweed soap followed by mud application, and completed with adn herbal stem bath |
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| a yogo breathing technique used with guided mediations to clear the mind |
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| Shiatsu-like finger pressure is applied to pressure points to the hands and feet, which are believed to rorrspond to all glands adn organs in the body. Used for relieving tension and improving circulation also performed on teh earlobes |
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| An anicent Japanesse masage techi1ue wherin the therapisty uses stationary palm postioning and pressure to relieve specfiic tension points. |
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| it impoves engery flow and relieves stress through deep manipulation of muscles bones and joints; can be painful due to deep muscle manipulation |
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| A whirlpool bath alternating warm, hot, cold water to improve circulation |
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| By meeting the tension with gentle hand pressure monitoring the breatihing and asking questions the practitoner facilitates the release of stress adn locked up memories |
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| Sauna-like chambers used to treat the body with steam,heat and water.Alternating between hot and cold, massage are fiven in the chambers with oak leave branches soaked in hot soapy water. |
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| In this treatment the entire body is dampened in a salt and oil mixture is then spread over the entire body gently w/ fingertips or with a loofah mit. The salt is gently masaged and scrubbed all over the entire body in small circular motion that begins at your hands and works towards the heart |
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| a heated wooden room w/ benches for sittting as the dry heat opens pores to let the toxins sweat out. |
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| Concentrated Seaweed and saltwater is warpped around your body for health purposes |
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| Japanesse acupressure massage technique pressure applied with finger, hands, elbows and feet |
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| Combined deep head, neck and shoulder masage with a facial lymphatic massage followed by the inhalation of aromatic steam and a nasal and winus Nasya with herbal nose dorps; balances and alleviates most head, neck and shoulder respiroatory disorders |
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| Ayunvedic treatment in which warm oil is gently poured over the center of the forehead and tnderly massaged into hair and scalp |
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| Ayurvedic medical treatment using plant substances to balance a person's dosha (Kapha, Pitta & Vata) |
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| Soft pack system/dry floatation |
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| Paitents sinks into a dry waterbed while wrapped in heated mud or herbal applications |
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| Using soothing sounds and tones to promote healing and the realignment of body rhythms |
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| to enter by means of water or health through comes from a laten pharse "solus per aqua" |
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| A Belgian town where Roman soldiers discovered the healing elements of the towns' mineral springs |
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| A center where people come for relaxation, rjuvernation, ecerise adn various treatments (oftern involvong massage, skin treatments etc.) |
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| Massage done to relieve tension and specific muscle tightnes causec by sports or other strenous activies often involves deep tissue massage strokes. |
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| Timilar to a sauna this room provides hot steam to open pores in order to toxins to exit the body |
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| A natural sauna made of heated rocks inside a mud hut, attributed to the Navitve American Indians |
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| An herbal steam treatment that reduces tension and releases toxins through the skin |
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| Developed in the 19th century in Stockholm this masage involves kneading, firm stroking, and tapping of pressure points, lotions or oils are used for lubrication |
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| a mulit-jet shower that alternates hot/cold water to relieve tension and improve circulation genrally used after mud treatments or wraps |
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| Ancient Chinesse martial arts involving slow, graceful movements whle focusing on relaxed breathing adn concertration |
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| is an ancient method of massag that actually developed in India and it's a natural, holistic apporach to health and wellness that is dedicated to maintaining the overall health of the paitent it is based on the ancietn Thais that "the absence of illness is the best blessing" |
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| The medical use of sea adn seawater products to ehance a person's overall health |
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Therapies designed espically for spa facilities to relax, modify, stimulate and heat the body often contain the following prefixes:
1. Aroma - essential oils
2. Balneso - using hot springs mineral water
3. hydro - water
4. Masso/Presso - manipulation of pressure 5points
5. Physio - any of the masso/presso, thermal, and mechanical adapations
6. Phyto - plant
7. Radon - inert gas
8. Thalasso - sea water & marine products
9. Thermal - heat, wet & dry |
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| Massage Techniques using gentle rhythmic rocking motiions in order to relax the body adn relieve tension from joints. |
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| Asian bodywork techinque that combines the use of acupressure and masage to balance energy and flush toxins from the body |
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| The Turkish bath or hamam is a bathing procedures that is a highly communal and soical experience |
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| a deeply pereratrating and exfolationg herbal paste massage. Conditions the skin while stimulating lymph adn detoxifying the tissues |
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| A therapy performed by a physical therapist or chiropractor using high-frequency sound waves in order to alleviate pain caused by injuries to the body. |
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| a massage performed with various water pressure jets while a person is submerged in water |
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| term for one of three Ayurvedic body functions refering to blood, circulation and healing |
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| is a unique body treatment that is rooted in the princples of hydrotherapy and it is used in conjunction with a full body massage. This is a relaxing treatment thaa consists of 5 - 7 shower head system that stimulates what can be described as a tropical rain shower. |
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| Deep muscular masage to impove circulation and break up knots within muscle spindles |
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| a unique healing massage that combines the therapueic benefits of warm water with elements of Zen, Shiatsue but it also inspired yoga, dance, ;adn medtiations and it aids in relaxation and has a number of health benefits |
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| Hair removal treatment using hot/cold wax |
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| Usually owned by physicans/entrepneurs anc encompass many of the same services as the nedical/hospital facilitices if owned by physican |
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| A heated pool with high-pressured jets that ciruclate water. Jets are often focused on pressure points in order to reduce joint stiffness adn muscles aches |
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| Toning the body through varous stretches and postures and involves controlled breathing adn concerntration that improves circulation, strength and flexiblilty |
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1. rocks should be heated in container to tempature of 120 - 125 F degree
2. if rock is to hot to hold it's to hot for the body
3. Use smaller rocks first they heat the least amt of time(go from sm to large)
4. When the rock is very warm use quickly - flip often/ when rock begins to losse heat you can slow down or switch out |
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