Spa Treatments

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Spa Treatments

• Heather Noughton Jane Regante Allison Fogt
  Brittany Peck LeVasiyea Haslem Andrew Dixon

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What is stress?

• stress is when a person perceives that demands
  exceed the personal and social resources the
  individual is able to mobilize.
• stress depends a great deal on individuals
  perceptions of a situation and their real ability
  to cope with it.

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Effects of stress

• Stress has been linked with heart disease.
• Stress can impair the immune system, making us
  more susceptible to infection.
• Stress has been linked with cancer.
• Stress has been linked with mental health
  problems, particularly depression and anxiety.

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Spa Origins

• The word spa comes from the Latin salus per
  aquam, which means health by water
• First spa?
• The Roman Baths, which date back to 27 B.C.
• The natural hot springs in Bath, England
• Native Americans bathed in mineral springs to
  enhance their physical and spiritual health
• Today a spa is known as a facility where
  individuals can receive a variety of treatments
  to promote and enhance their overall health,
  beauty, and well being.

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A Spa Is..

• A tranquil oasis where every sense is serenely
  enticed as stress gently slips away
• A rejuvenating haven to reconnect with nature as
  holistic therapies and treatments replenish and
  restore
• A renewing escape to rediscover the essence of
  health, balance, and wellness

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Types of Spas

• Destination Spas
• Guests come to focus on lifestyle improvement,
  self-renewal, health enhancement, and mind/body
  fitness
• Focus on 4 cornerstones of spa experience
• Resort Spas
• Located far from civilization and in beautiful
  environments
• Variety of recreation and spa treatments

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Types of Spas (cont.)

• Day Spas
• Local spas offering hourly services
• Most commonly visited spas
• City Hotel or Urban Spas
• a relaxing getaway for people wishing to escape
  their hectic every day schedules
• guests can participate in a number of additional
  activities depending on the location of the hotel

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Types of Spas (cont.)

• Holistic Spas
• alternative healing methods and nutrition
• integrating body and mind in a higher
  consciousness
• Structured Spas
• strict set of rules - entire facility is geared
  towards achieving a particular goal such as
  weight loss

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Types of Spas (cont.)

• Medical Spas
• Focus on comprehensive wellness and preventive
  healthcare through the use of alternative medical
  therapies
• also cosmetic and aesthetic procedures
• Fitness Spas
• A spa and fitness club combined in one location
• Wellness Spas
• Focus on increasing the overall health and
  wellness of visitors

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Spa Treatments Massage

• Spot massage specific part of the body
• Swedish classic massage, enhances circulation
  and relieves tension
• Deep tissue firm direct strokes loosen specific
  areas
• Sports massage enhances flexibility

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Massage (cont.)

• Aromatherapy essential oils from plants, herbs
• Reflexology manipulating specific points on the
  feet for overall calming effect
• Rolfing reorganizes the whole body for
  lightness and mobility
• Shiatsu finger pressure technique for pain
  relief and disease resistance

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Massage (cont.)

• Kinesiology - light finger-tip massage to
  pressure points to stimulate or relax key muscles
• Acupressure stimulates the flow of vital
  energy, chi
• Stone therapy warmed basalt rocks
• Reiki stress reduction through specific
  placement of the hands

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Body Exfoliation

• Body gommage European treatment sloughing
  treatment
• Loofah body polish removes dead skin cells
• Sea salt glow smoothes and silkens

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Body Wraps

• Herbal wrap
• Relax and soothe muscles
• Clay body masque
• Clears toxins
• Paraffin body masque
• For tired, dry skin
• Seaweed Spirolina Body Masque
• Toning and elasticity
• Self-tanning mask
• Exfoliate and tan skin safely

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Facials

• European facial
• exfoliation, steam, facial massage, masque, and
  moisturizer
• Deep pore cleansing treatment
• Enzyme masque for clearer complexion
• Custom facial
• Based on your individual needs
• Manual Dermabrasion
• Resurfacing, improves tones and reduces lines
• Eye treatments

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Salon Services

• Hair
• Shampoo, cuts, color and highlights,
  straightening
• Make-up
• Spa Pedicure
• Spa Manicure
• Natural/Acrylic/Porcelain

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Exercise Fitness

• Personal training
• Body composition
• Yoga/Pilates
• Nutritional consultations
• Weight loss consultations
• Private and group exercise

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Wellness Options

• Wellness spas specialize in these treatments
• Stress management
• Success coaching
• Guided personal meditation
• Life management consultations
• Aging consultations

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Spa and Body Treatments

• Rejuvenating
• Renewing
• De-stressing
• Anti-aging
• Replenishing
• Detoxifying
• Radiation

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Escape to Somewhere Else

• Experience rejuvenating therapies to soothe your
  body and soul
• Rediscover youthful skin that radiates health and
  beauty
• Revitalize (v.)
• Impart new life or energy

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Great Spas of the Southeast

• Spa at Amelia Island Plantation (FL)
• The Breakers (FL)
• Breathe Spa (SC)
• The Spa at Grove Park and Resort (NC)
• The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami (FL)
• Ponte Vedra Inn and Club (FL)
• Spa at Turnberry Isle (FL)
• Ballantyne Resort (NC)
• Spa at PGA National Resort (FL)
• Living Waters European Spa and Salon (FL)
• The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club (FL)
• The Spa at Pinehurst (NC)
• The Sporting Club and Continuum (FL)

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Spa
quiet is the new loud
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3 Multiple Choice Questions

• 1.) In the presentation, what ancient
  civilization was given credit for the first spa?
• a.                 Greeks
• b.                 Romans
• c.                 Aztecs
• d.                 Egyptians
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• 2.)  _______ spas are located far from
  civilization in beautiful environments.
• a.                 Structured spas
• b.                 Hotel/Urban spas
• c.                 Fitness spas
• d.                 Resort spas
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• 3.) Which of the following spa treatments is
  designed to treat skin by removing dead skin
  cells?
• a.                 massage
• b.                 nutritional services
• c.                 body exfoliation/wraps
• d.                 lifestyle management sessions