Glossary

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Accupressure

Oriental technique based on the same principles of acupuncture by applying pressure to specific “pressure points” to improve the flow of energy
Algotherapy

Anti-inflamatory and pain treatment where thin layers of heated seaweed are applied on the skin and kept heated using infra-red lamps.
Aromatherapy

Treatment based on the ancient practice of using essential oils to heal by stimulating the nasal/olfactive sense, mental response and circulatory and respiratory functions.
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Balneotherapy / Hydrotherapy

Refers to therapies in which mineral, salt or purified water is used to cure a variety of conditions such as stress, arthritis, circulation problems etc.

Body Composition Analysis

Any method such as caliper or electronic device used to determine the percentage ratio of body fat to lean muscle in weigh reduction or exercise programs.

Body Scrub or Polish (exfoliation)

A body scrub or polish treatment exfoliates the skin body leaving it fresh, smooth, moisturized and soft by rubbing away dead skin cells and hard flaky skin. These treatments usually include an oily base to moisturize and soothe the skin after it is scrubbed.
Body Wrap

Treatment designed to slim and tone the body, hydrate or firm the skin, relax and soothe muscle, eliminate toxins and cleanse the skin. There is a wide variety of wrap options with certain name variations according to each spa. Some of the most popular are:

  • Algae – to nourish and detoxify the skin
     
  • Bust Wrap – including a wrap with serum, lotion or mask to the bust area to firm and soften skin. This treatment is...
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Cathiodorme

Electric stimulation of skin with low voltage doses to stimulate circulation and eliminate impurities.
Collagen Facial

Facial treatment taking advantage of collagen protein, which is used in creams and can also be injected to reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles plus enhancing your lips and cheekbones.
Colonic Irrigation

Treatment includes irrigation of the colon to cleanse trapped debris which is believed to recycle toxins into the body.
Cranio-Sacral Therapy

Massage therapy which focuses on the head and neck.
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Dry Brush

The use of a natural-bristle brush to remove dead skin and impurities while stimulating circulation previous to a wrap, body mask or massage.
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Electrotherapy

Treatments which take advantage of the stimulating properties of low voltage current applied.

Esthetician

Skin care specialist
European Facial

Most popular facial treatment for soothing, feel pampered and relaxed. Usually involves cleansing, exfoliating, a mask and sometimes a face, hand, shoulder and head massage
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Floatation Tank

Darkened room combined with a shallow pool with salt or Epsom salts to enable the body to float.  It is great for deep relaxation.
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Gommage

Treatment for the body which cleanse and rehydrates by using creams applied in long massage-like strokes.
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Hammam

It is a Middle Eastern or Turkish communal bath house using steam, oils and water.
Hot Stone Massage

Deep and intense massage therapy using heated lava and frozen marble stones which are placed on the body and used during a gentle massage.
Hydro Pool

Pool with high pressure jets and neck fountains in certain cases.