Spa has been part of therapeutic healing and health
maintenance through the ages. Spa treatments
originated from customs such as “taking the
waters” in spectacular European health spas.
New innovative treatments and newer versions of ancient
therapeutic treatments comprise the modern-day spa.
Canadian spas are wide-ranging from world class,
getaway
destinations spas to superior day spas in vibrant city
locations. All provide rejuvenating, relaxing and luxurious spa
treatments.
Many professional services are now available under the heading ‘spa’
A guide is often required to provide the spa-goer
with assistance to help them
to select the authentic spa treatment that suits their requirements.
The following details will help you to select
and maximize your spa experience!
Day spas provide a full service menu offering relaxing
and pampering treatments to the spa-goer. Treatments
can last for one hour, half a day or even a whole
day. The day spa menu usually includes the classic
European facial, therapeutic body massage, body
wraps, plus hand
and foot treatments. In some instances hair treatments
are available at the spa/salon. Day spas can be located
in stand alone locations, hotels, shopping centers,
and even airports. Accommodations
are not included at these locations; just great pampering
spa services.
2. The Mobile Spas
The Mobile Spa is the ideal way to provide deluxe spa services in the comfort of your own home. It is becoming a favorite and convenient way to experience the benefits of spa. What a great way to treat yourself and your friends to deluxe spa treatments at home - the spa comes to you. In today's busy world in which we find ourselves, the mobile spa offers a time and place to suit your schedule.
A destination spa is completely focused on all-inclusive health and
renewal treatments. A full immersion spa program with a stay of a few days, a week or
longer, where you find like minded people who have
come to concentrate on lifestyle improvement,
health rejuvenation and self renewal. These programs
are designed to offer
total fitness and health, spa
treatments, spa healthy cuisine and lifestyle
education. Most destination spas, provide many out-door activities such as golf, tennis, water sports, skiing, and even horseback riding.
4. Eco Spas
Are dedicated to providing a 'green or 'environmentally conscious' spa experience. This may include the eco products used for client services, building materials, cleaning and maintenance products etc. These spas may also support eco friendly water, hydro/lighting and other environmental projects.
Natural minerals have been prized for their medicinal
prosperities since at least Roman times. Natural mineral
waters are drawn from deep below the earth’s
surface. “Taking the waters” helps speed
up metabolism, speeds healing, relaxes and refreshes
the muscles, improves blood circulation and detoxifies
the body.
At most locations the “waters”
can be accessed on a daily visit or more often if
necessary. Mineral spas are often located within a
resort and/or hotel location.
Medical Spas provide comprehensive preventive and wellness care in an environment that integrates spa services or concepts. Healthcare services may include traditional Western complementary and alternative or medical integrative principles. Treatments for weight loss, anti-aging skin care therapies and laser hair removal are among the innovative services
offered at the medical spa. Medical spas may or may not have overnight accommodations.
Resort and urban hotel spas offer a wide
range of spa services from budget to luxury and city hotels to tropical-island retreats. The spa menus are equally varied, from a few types of massage in a poolside cabana to dozens of spa treatments in a dedicated spa facility.
8. Spa Lifestyle Communities
Relatively new on the horizon are Spa Lifestyle Communities, residential communities with condos, homes opportunities. Residences are organized and centered around or containing a spa with its related facilities and activities. These communities are a wonderful way to enjoy the convenience of the spa lifestyle right on your doorstep.
9. Spa Resort Timeshares
An annual spa vacation is the perfect way to treat yourself to the rest and relaxation you deserve each and every year. Rather than struggle to find appropriate and affordable accommodations near your spa, buy a timeshare
with a spa on-site. Dozens of spa resorts sell timeshare units to allow owners to make this rejuvenation practice a regular part of their lifestyle.
