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Spa Evolution, A Brief History of Spas - 2/25/2007
Julie Register
Today’s spa is a center for healing and nourishing mind, body, and spirit. People go to spas for fitness, stress management, peace of mind, pampering and pleasure, and health and wellness. ...
Wellness: It's More Than Skin Deep - 2/25/2007
Connie Tyne
Connie Tyne, L.M.S.W., Executive Director, Cooper Wellness Program in Dallas, Texas was a guest speaker at the 2003 Spa & Resort Expo & Conference in New York City on Monday, April 28 from 11:00-11:55 am. Her presentation was titled: Wellness: It's More Than Skin Deep. The following is her presentation: ...
Medical Spas in Texas - 2/25/2007
Julie Register
Facilities in Texas whose medical programs are run under the strict supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. Services are provided that integrate both traditional and nontraditional medicine and spa treatments. ...
Medical Spas in New York - 2/25/2007
Julie Register
Facilities in New York whose medical programs are run under the strict supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. Services are provided that integrate both traditional and nontraditional medicine and spa treatments. ...
Waxing - 2/25/2007
Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal which removes the hair at the root. New hairs do not grow back in the waxed area for up to three to eight weeks. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, bikini area, legs, arms, back, abdomen and feet. ...
Asana - 12/15/2006
Asana is Sanskrit for "seat". It is no accident that this word be chosen to describe the "posture" of Yoga. The idea of the "seat" in this context refers not only to the physical position of the body, but to the position of the spirit in relation to Divinity. This idea is often referred to as the "One Seat", by Yogis and Buddhists alike. ...
Deep muscle therapy - 12/8/2006
Deep muscle therapy (created by Therese Pfrimmer), is a massage technique that focuses on using a very specific set of movements applied to all muscles and concentrating on all layers of the muscle that have become depleted of their regular blood and lymphatic flow. ...
Osteopathy - 12/8/2006
Osteopathy is a system of healthcare that applies a unique philosophy to diagnosis and treatment. With a strong emphasis on the inter-relationship of the body's nerves, muscles, bones and organs, osteopaths apply the philosophy of treating the whole person (holistic approach) to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease and injury using manual and physical therapies (OMM). ...
Qigong - 12/8/2006
Qigong is mostly taught for health maintenance purposes, but there are also some who teach it as a therapeutic intervention. ...
Rolfing - 5/28/2006
Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, is a codified series of soft tissue manipulation, which purports to organize soft tissue relationships, with the objectives of realigning the body structurally and harmonizing its fundamental movement patterns. This is said to enhance vitality and well-being. ...
Physical Therapy - 5/28/2006
Physical therapy (also known as physiotherapy) is an allied health profession concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and disability through physical means. It is based upon principles of medical science, and is generally held to be within the sphere of conventional (rather than alternative) medicine. ...
Acupressure - 5/28/2006
Acupressure (a portmanteau of "acupuncture" and "pressure") is a traditional Chinese medicine technique based on the same principles as acupuncture. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices, on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body. ...
Reflexology - 5/28/2006
This is an example of a reflexology chart, correlating areas of the feet with portions of the body. (Larger version with colour key) Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of stimulating points on the feet, hands, or ears, in the belief it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or will improve general health. ...
Hydrotherapy - 5/28/2006
Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is probably the oldest form of medical treatment. It involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases. ...
Adventure Therapy - 5/28/2006
The use of adventure in therapy has a long history that has influenced the most recent forms of adventure practices in the therapeutic process. Influences from a variety of learning and psychological theories have contributed to the complex theoretical combination within adventure therapy (AT). ...
Manipulative Therapy - 5/28/2006
Manipulative therapy involves use of body work or massage therapy and other physical manipulation of the body for healing, such as osteopathy, and chiropractic. ...
Prostate Massage - 5/28/2006
Prostate massage and prostate milking are terms used to describe the massage or stimulation of the prostate gland in males, either for medical purposes or sexual enjoyment. ...
Chair massage - 5/26/2006
A Chair Massage is, by far, the most convenient method of massage therapy. Chair massages last about 15 minutes and are done while fully clothed. A chair massage promotes better circulation and muscle stimulation. ...
Swedish massage - 5/26/2006
This style utilizes long, flowing strokes, often but not necessarily in the direction of the heart. Swedish massage is designed to increase circulation and blood flow. ...
Trigger Point Therapy - 5/25/2006
A trigger point is an area of a muscle (about 50 cells) that may refer pain sensations to other parts of the body. Trigger Point Therapy applies manual pressure, or CO2 injections, to these points. ...
Deep tissue massage - 5/16/2006
Deep tissue techniques are generally designed for more focused massage work. Working a specific joint, muscle or muscle group, the practitioner can access deeper layers of the soft tissue. ...
Facial - 5/16/2006
A facial is a cosmetic treatment of the face, commonly involving a variety of skin treatments, grooming steps and deep cleansing of the face by various means including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, masks, peels, and massage. It is a common spa treatment. ...
Destination spa - 5/16/2006
A destination spais a business establishment which people visit for health and life enhancing vacations. The spa’s sole purpose for being is to provide the guest with a health renewing experience and the only reason the guest would attend is to participate in the health and wellness oriented program delivered by the spa. ...
Body treatment - 5/16/2006
A body treatment, spa treatment, or cosmetic treatment is non-medical procedure to help the health of the body. It is often performed at a resort, destination spa, day spa, or beauty salon. ...
Erotic massage - 3/27/2006
Erotic massage is the use of massage techniques for erotic purposes. For example, instead of draping the subject's body with towels, an erotic massage is usually conducted with the subject naked and undraped. Areas of the body such as the areas around the groin and intimate parts of the body, which are normally not touched in therapeutic massage, will be touched in ways that increase sexual arousal. ...
Foot or Sole massage - 3/27/2006
Foot massage, as practiced by the Chinese is performed in the context of chi, in that each spot on the sole of the foot corresponds to an internal organ, and the applied therapy is healing to one's overall well being. The theory supposes that an ailment of an internal organ will be associated with the nerve ending on the sole of the foot. ...
Thai Massage - 3/27/2006
It is usually soothing because of its emphasis on stretching and loosening the body. ...
Soft Tissue Therapy - 3/27/2006
Soft tissue therapy is a class of therapy that allows people to obtain relief from pain and suffering associated with repetitive stress and soft tissue injuries without the complications of oral medication, steroid therapy or invasive surgery.
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