Essences of a Day Spa

Understand the difference between a facility that offers spa services and a true day spa.

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Day Spa Guidelines

  • A clean, safe, calming and nurturing environment 
  • Private treatment rooms for each client receiving a personal service
  • Showering and changing facilities for women and men 
  • Spa robes and shoes for all sizes 
  • Business licenses; professional, licensed estheticians and therapists on staff 
  • Professional spa products for which estheticians and therapists have received training in their use
  •  Massages: Swedish, Lymph Drainage and Reflexology (Optional: Shiatsu, Polarity, Sports, Deep tissue, and Deep muscle) 
  • Body treatments (one or more on the menu): Body packs and wraps, Exfoliation, Cellulite, Body toning/contouring, Waxing, Homecare program (Optional: Electrical impulse body toning, heat treatments, Aryurveda treatments, Laser hair removal, Electrolysis, Hand & Foot care) 
  • Face: Cleansing facial, Homecare program (Optional: Medical facial, Electrical toning, Laser hair removal, Electrolysis, Cosmetics, Make-up consultation) 
  • Aromatherapy: Personalized for body and/or face 
  • One of the following: 
    • Hydrotherapy 
    • Steam and Sauna
  • One of the following:
    • Nutritional Counseling/Weight Management
    • Private Trainer/ Yoga/Meditation
    • Spa Cuisine
  • Optional:
    • Hair - full service salon, Scalp treatments and hair packs
    • Spa manicure and pedicure



 

Source: Day Spa Association, www.dayspaassociation.com
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