08/10/2015
Types of spa
Ayurvedic spa, a spa in which all treatments and products are natural and it's often used as alternative medicine.
Club spa, a facility whose primary purpose is fitness or pool and which offers a variety of professionally administered spa services on a day-use basis.
Cruise ship spa, a spa aboard a cruise ship providing professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices.
Day spa, a spa offering a variety of professionally administered spa services to clients on a day-use basis.
Dental spa, a facility under the supervision of a licensed dentist that combines traditional dental treatment with the services of a spa.
Destination spa, a facility with the primary purpose of guiding individual spa-goers to develop healthy habits. Historically a seven-day stay, this lifestyle transformation can be accomplished by providing a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthful cuisine and special interest programming.
Hot tub, an outdoor spa used for bathing and self cleansing
Medical spa, a facility that operates under the full-time, on-site supervision of a licensed health care professional whose primary purpose is to provide comprehensive medical and wellness care in an environment that integrates spa services, as well as traditional, complementary and/or alternative therapies and treatments. The facility operates within the scope of practice of its staff, which can include both aesthetic/cosmetic and prevention/wellness procedures and services. These spas typically use balneotherapy, employing a variety of peloids.
"Balneotherapy treatments can have different purposes. In a spa setting, they can be used to treat conditions such as arthritis and backache, build up muscles after injury or illness or to stimulate the immune system, and they can be enjoyed as a relief from day-to-day stress."[29]
Mineral springs spa, a spa offering an on-site source of natural mineral, thermal or seawater used in hydrotherapy treatments.
Resort/hotel spa, a spa owned by and located within a resort or hotel providing professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices.
Mobile spa, a spa which provides services at home, hotels, or wherever you are.
Regulation of the spa industry
The International Spa and Body Wrap Association (ISBWA) is an international association for spas and body wrap centers around the world.[30] The main concern of the ISBWA is the regulation of the industry and the welfare of the consumers.
The International Spa and Body Wrap Association Code of Ethics
Provide treatments and products that are safe, sanitary, and effective.
Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and honesty in all client interactions, and will not engage in any unethical practices.
Respect the right of its clients to dignity, confidentiality, and privacy.
Make a commitment to improving its services and treatments.
Adhere to the laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of treatments and services as required by their local government in which they operate.
