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Know the difference
between acupuncture and acupressure? How about Shiatsu and Watsu?
The spa world is filled with a dizzying collection of terms and
procedures. Following is a sample glossary, thanks to Spa Finder,
to help spa-goers speak and understand the lingo with ease.
Acupressure
Used
to stimulate the flow of energy in the body, acupressure is a
traditional Chinese pressure-point massage.
Acupuncture
Administered using
needles, a low-voltage electric current, or acupressure, acupuncture
is a traditional Chinese healing technique based on Taoist philosophy.
Body Wrap
Herbal
body wraps cover the client in a cocoon-like form with strips
of cloth soaked in herbal teas. Sea mud body wraps use mineral
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Complementary medicine
Unlike
alternative medicine which replaces traditional therapies, complementary
medicine uses treatments and therapies in conjunction with traditional
medicine.
Destination Spa
Property that focuses on improving one's lifestyle,
enhancing health, and creating self-renewal in the company of
other like-minded people.
European
Facial
A treatment that includes deep cleansing,
steam, exfoliation, and a professional face massage, followed
by a mask that hydrates the skin.
Green
The buzzword that describes a concern with, or
promotion of, environmentalism through recycling, creation of
biogradable products, or reducing pollution.
Hot Stone Therapy
A treatment
in which dark, smooth stones are heated in hot water and then
placed or stroked lightly on key areas of the body.
ISPA
The International Spa Association,
which represents all aspects of the spa industry.
Lymph Drainage
A type of massage
meant to stimulate circulation in the lymph system to drain away
excess fluids and trapped toxins.
Medical
Spa
These are destination or day spas that offer
traditional and complementary medical services including cosmetic
procedures, diagnostic testing, and preventative care.
Organic
Food grown
without the use of chemicals of any kind, including growth hormones,
pesticides, and fertilizers.
Pilates
Developed by Joseph Pilates, this is a body conditioning
program that develops flexibility and strength through controlled
movements and specially-designed exercise equipment.
Qi Gong (or Chi Gung or Chi Kung)
A
group of Chinese self-healing exercises, the term Qi Gong comes
from qi (energy) and gong (achievement that comes from practice).
The exercises include simple movements, breathing, and mental
imagery to relax and strengthen the body and mind.
Salt Glow
Used to exfoliate and
stimulate circulation, skin is rubbed with coarse salt combined
with fragrant oils.
Shiatsu
This massage technique developed in Japan uses
applied pressure to specific body points to stimulate and unblock
meridians, or pathways through which energy is said to flow.
Thai Massage
With
a client dressed in full clothing, this treatment involves yoga-like
stretching and pressure-point massage to release blocked energy,
relieve tension, and increase awareness.
Vichy Shower
Meant to hydrate
the body and improve circulation, the Vichy shower was inspired
by treatments in the French thermal spa city. It involves a client
lying beneath a spray of warm water created by a five- to seven-head
shower system.
Watsu
This treatment achieves deep relaxation in the client
through rhythmic movements and a pressure-point massage administered
by a therapist in a warm pool.
Yoga
Aimed at self-development and self-realization,
the physical practice of yoga uses positions, deep breathing,
and meditation to stretch and tone the body.
Zen
A school of Mahayana Buddhism
that asserts enlightenment can be achieved through meditation,
self-contemplation, and intuition by focusing on one's essential
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Article Posted: November 3, 2009 |
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