Spa Treatments

From the days of the Roman baths to present day,the use of water has long been used for its rejuvenating and therapeutic effects.Along with water,different naturally derived products are often used making spa treatments exciting and effective on the total well being of the body.

The demands of the working life today produce continuing challenges of how to balance relaxation and work. Stress can deplete the body of energy,,leaving a tired,emotional and drained individual. A spa Treatment can have a profound effect creating positive feelings throughout the body thus helping recharge the systems.

Spa treatments have developed into a variety of body therapies that are available at many slons. A number of the treatments may only be availabe at larger salons,Leisure clubs or Health farms.

Spa treatments will include treatments to help detoxify the body and help with the reduction of cellulite

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This is the manipulation of the tissues using the hands.Swedish massage is the original form of massage and from it many other massage techniques have arisen. Massage is an ancient method of healing It produces wonderful effects on circulation, muscle tone and nerves and is applied in a rhythmical movement allowing the hands to work the skin, tissues an muscles. A full body massage will consist of the legs, arms, upper chest, abdomen, back and shoulders and will last approximately one hour. Most salons offer a half hour treatment which normally includes the back.

Phytotherapy
This involves use of plant extracts for their specific therapeutic effects on the body. The plant extracts can be applied in the form of wraps, packs or baths.

Aromatherapy
This involves the use of essential oils taken from different parts of herbs, flowers, trees, shrubs and fruits. These oils or essences are applied through a variety of methods such as inhalation, bathing or massage. The essential oils have a huge variety of effects and are selected depending on a client's individual needs. Essential oils can also be used at home and a professional Aromatherapist will be willing to advise you accordingly.

Essential oils are concentrated essences and must always be used wisely. There are many available on the retail market; it is advisable to buy from a reputable store as essential oils can be adulterated (synthetically produced or mixed with an inferior oil).

Hydrotherapy
The use of water,internally and externally. Treatments such as steam baths, jet streams, and underwater massage are types of Hydrotherapy, the therapeutic effects being relaxation of muscles, stimulation of lymphatic flow and invigoration to the body.

Thalassotherapy This refers to the use of seawater and seaweed. The iodine in the seaweed is said to help eliminate toxins and stimulate the body's metabolic rate. Seawater and seaweed are also crammed full of minerals, vitamins and amino acids, which have many beneficial effects on the skin and muscles.

Thermal Therapy
Treatments using heat at various temperatures. Treatments may consist of wraps with or without products applied to the skin. The effects created will increase the circulation and aid relaxation.

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