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| We offer explainations
of many Spa Treatments and
Terminology to help you decide
what best meets your needs.
Though we might not currently
offer all of these services
in our facility, we are always
growing and expanding to provide
the highest quality services
to our clients. |
| An ancient
Oriental healing technique
based on Taoist philosophy.
The aim is to balance the
energy meridians to permit
the body to "heal itself."
A relatively painless technique,
acupuncture can be administered
by using needles, low voltage
electronic current (electro-acupuncture)
or through pinpoint massage
(acupressure). |
| Ancient Chinese
massage technique used to
restore the unrestricted flow
of energy by stimulating specific
pressure points in the body.
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| AHA is an exfoliation
process using fruity acids
and collagen in high concentrates
to provide deeply cleansed
pores, smoothed lines/wrinkles,
purified acne-prone skin and
a fresh new complexion. |
| Aromatherapy
massage is a soothing scented
massage using essential oils
extracted from plants that
are known for their healing
properties. |
| An ancient Indian
folk medicine that employs
a large variety of treatments
by waters to restore and revitalize
the body. Ayurveda utilizes
the curative properties of
plants, herbs and essential
oils to improve the skin's
health and relieve the stress,
tension and emotion of daily
life. |
| The use of water to restore and revitalize
the body. Since antiquity, balnerotherapy has been used
to improve circulation, fortify the immune system as
an antalgic (pain reliever), and as an anti-stress treatment.
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| Dry brushing of the skin. Intended to
remove dead layers and impurities while stimulating
circulation. This is one of many exfoliating techniques
used as a pretreatment for mud and seaweed body masks.
A moisturizing lotion completes the treatment leaving
your skin silky smooth, alive, and glowing. |
| Refers to the
seven energy centers of the
body. Taken from the Sanskrit
word meaning "wheel".
Chakras are located in important
parts of your body such as
your head or heart. Any organs
within the area of these Chakras
are used to control and are,
therefore, directly affected
by the properties of that
Chakra. There are seven Chakras
located throughout the body,
each with their own unique
attributes and characteristics
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| A gentle hands-on massage centering on
the head. This therapy benefits a great number of conditions
such as migraines, stress and tension, anxiety, TMJ,
Fibromyalgia, sinus problems, insomnia, PMS, and many
more. |
| Cryotonic Leg Services help to protect, tone, and
increase circulation in your legs, which are prone to
varicose veins. Leaves your legs feelings refreshed,
decongested, and sooths swollen, tired legs. |
| The application
of Dead Sea mud, rich in minerals,
to detoxify the skin and the
body and to relieve rheumatic
and arthritic pain. |
| A type of massage
designed to free congestion
of the muscle attachments.
Deep work brings about realignment
of postural distortions and
restores proper range of motion.
Liberation of emotional tensions
may also result. Muscle function
and awareness are balanced,
and elasticity is revived. |
| Endermologie is a patented machine that uses gentle
suctioning, rolling, and a trained technician to flush
out loose flat globules, tighten loose skin, smooth
out wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of cellulite. |
| Peels away dry skin cells
and removes deeply-trapped
secretions that impede oxygenation.
Once a month your body rids
itself of dead cells. These
defunct cells fall from the
skin on their own, but a good
exfoliation can boost the
process and make skin radiate!
Exfoliation is particularly
important after the ravages
of the long, cold winter that
thickens and dries out the
skin. |
| An alpha-hydroxyl acid based
facial that breaks down the
glue bond that holds dry skin
on the face, and then creates
a rapid exfoliation to soften
lines and smooth the skin. |
| A cleansing rehydrating
treatment which uses creams
that are applied in long massage
type movements. |
| One of the oldest natural
therapies, it stimulates blood
and lymph circulation, relieves
congestion, tones body tissue,
eases pain and relaxes the
nervous system by the use
of water. |
| A specialty therapeutic
massage stimulates the lymphatic
system, which is the body's
immune system, using a gentle
pumping technique to drain
away pockets of water retention
and trapped toxins while it
soothes and relaxes. Considered
by many, European cure doctors
as a premiere anti-aging treatment.
Lymph drainage can be achieved
through manual massage, hydra
massage or with aromatherapy
massage and is an excellent
choice for relieving the pain
and swelling of sinusitis. |
| Microdermabrasion is effective in reducing fine lines,
"crow's feet," age spots, and acne scars.
It stimulates the production of skin cells and collagen.
The treatment procedure uses a hand piece which emits
crystals onto the surface of the skin, resulting in
a gentle abrasion or "polishing" process.
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| A treatment which involves
the application or submersion
of self into mineral-rich
mud in order to detoxify the
body, loosen muscles, stimulate
circulation, and hydrate &
exfoliate the skin leaving
it with a vital, healthy glow. |
| Melted paraffin is applied
to the skin to trap heat,
absorb toxins, and induce
relaxation. After solidifying,
it is briskly whisked off
leaving the skin silky smooth. |
| Strength training movements
involving coordinated breathing
techniques developed in Germany
by Dr. Joseph Pilates during
the 1920s. Pilates improve
flexibility, agility and economy
of motion and can help alleviate
back pain and stress. |
| The body is rubbed with
coarse salt, sometimes in
combination with fragrant
oils, to remove the top layer
of dead skin and stimulate
circulation. |
| Body wrap or mask of concentrated seaweed with a balance
of the oceans nutrients, minerals, rare trace elements,
vitamins, and proteins which are soaked into the blood
stream to revitalize skin and body. |
| Tiled room with benches
where steam is generated to
high temperatures. This treatment
is used to open pores and
cleanse out toxins. |
| A classical European massage
technique of the muscles with
special oils by therapeutic
stroking and kneading of muscle
tissue to promote stress relief.
It is used to improve circulation,
relieve muscle pain and tension,
increase flexibility and induce
relaxation. It combines three
basic strokes to the skin:
long, firm strokes; kneading
strokes; and small circles.
This is the most requested
and one of the most enjoyable
massages. |
| A technique that involves
a unique combination of gentle
rocking and stretching using
range of motion and acupressure
techniques applied through
clothing without oils. |
| Thalassotherapy is an effective
treatment system that assists
in the rejuvenation of the
cells using fresh heated seawater,
which induces an exchange
of minerals and toxins between
the blood and the water. This
treatment uses the therapeutic
benefits of the sea and seawater
products, seaweed and algae
wraps and also seawater hydrotherapy
to soothe those with certain
medical conditions such as
arthritis. |
| The Vichy Shower Treatment
is a luxurious water treatment
that detoxifies, hydrates,
and is intensely relaxing
both spiritually and physically;
a light rain treatment conducted
with your personalized application
of warmed essential oils,
leaving your skin to feel
soothing, tingling and sedated.
It provides pressure point
massage jets over your entire
body to assist in the relaxation
and stimulation of the mind
and body. It is perfect for
those that are seeking pure
relaxation and a chance to
get away from it all! |
| A massage treatment that is performed with the client
and therapist are in a pool of water. The technique
combines shiatsu and acupressure in flowing dance-like
movements where the body is supported by water and the
practitioner. |
| A type of skin bleaching
used to reduce blemishes,
freckles or lighten unwanted
darker skin areas |
| An oriental practice that uses special positions and
controlled breathing, to stretch and tone the body,
improve circulation, calm the central nervous system
and induce a meditative and all-embracing state of being.
It is also a philisophical discipline. |
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