SPA is defined by the International Spa Association as places devoted to overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit.
Typical Spa Treatments - non-medical procedure that helps the body's health, which are usually performed at a resort or day spas.
- Aromatherapy
- Bathing (hot spring, hot tub, sauna, steam)
- Body wraps
- Facial
- Massage
- Manicure / Pedicure
- Skin Exfoliation
- Waxing
Types of Spa in the Philippines:
- Ayurvedic Spa - all treatments and products here are natural and is often used as alternative medicine.
- Day Spa - offers a variety of professionally administered spa services to clients on a day-use basis.
- Club Spa - a facility whose primary purpose is fitness, which also offers spa services similar to a day spa.
- 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, complimentary 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.
- Resort or Hotel 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 - provides services at home, hotels, or wherever you are.
