Indulge
in Your Spa Style!
By
Angie Kocsi
Spa
has been part of therapeutic healing and health maintenance
throughout the ages. Today's spa originated from the ancient
custom known as "taking the waters" in spectacular
European health spas.
New
innovative treatments and newer versions of ancient therapeutic
treatments comprise the modern spa. As the spa industry continues
to grow, today's spa-goer often requires a guide to the many
professional services now available and advertised under the
heading "spa"
Canadian
spas offer a wide range of spa experiences from world-class
getaway destinations spas to superior day spas in vibrant city
locations. All provide rejuvenating, relaxing and luxurious
spa treatments. The following list will help you to select your
spa style
and maximize your authentic spa experience.
Ayurvedic
Spa - This type of spa is based in ancient Indian practise of
traditional folk medicine, includes, nutrition, herbal therapy,
aromatherapy, massage and meditation.
Day
Spa - A clean, safe and nurturing environment offering a menu
of spa treatments administered by highly trained professionals.
It can be a self-contained facility, but more and more the spa
may be found in a full service salon, hotel lobby or shopping
centre location. Treatments can last for 1 hour or all day.
Destination
Spa - A place where guests can participate in a variety of exclusively
structured programs, including, weight loss, nutrition, a fitness
regime, healing, mediation, yoga and of course all the pampering
the spa experience offers.
A total renewal of the mind, body and sprit is offered at the
destination spa.
Eco-Spa
- Eco-spas offer all the luxuries of a traditional spa but use
of chemical and processed elements are strictly limited. The
emphasis being on natural elements.
Medical
Spa - Spas that concentrate on wellness, preventive healthcare
and cosmetic procedures along with among other innovative treatments.
There is usually a Medical Director overseeing all treatments
in combination with Medical Doctors of various disciplines,
e.g. complimentary and alternative medicine, dermatology, plastic
surgery, along with traditional head to toe deluxe spa treatments
Mobile
Spa - The mobile spa is the ideal way to provide deluxe spa
services, for ourself and friends, in the comfort of your own
home. In the busy world in which we live the mobile spa comes
to you, bringing all the spa treatments at a time and place
to suit your schedule.
Resort
Hotel Spa - A spa facility at a resort/hotel, where guests who
enjoy the spa concept can take advantage of traditional resort
activities. Here guests can combine vacations along with the
amenities the modern spa has to offer. Sometimes this spa resort
can be build around a natural mineral spring area.
Canadian
spas lead the way in health and wellness programs.
For more information please go to www.spasincanada.ca or
Contact Angie at 1-888-688-8338 email: spas@spasincanada.ca
About
the Author
Angie Kocsi co-founder of www.spasincanada.ca
After many years enjoying the benefits of spa in Europe and
drawing upon her knowledge of the corporate world along with
an successful career in Public Relations and International Marketing
Angie created www.spasincanada.ca
The Spas in Canada website provides a place where premier spas
and industry professionals offer useful information for all
spa lovers everywhere.