 |
| Acupressure |
Chinese
massage technique releases muscular tension thorugh applying pressure to
specific points. |
|
| Acupuncture |
A
healing technique applying similar principles to accupressure, but
involves inserting fine gold needles, sometimes with a light electric
current to relieve muscular and neurological problems and promote
healing. Though it doesn't sound like it, it is relatively painless. |
|
| Aerobics |
A
series of dance-like exercises set to music, aimed primarily at
enhancing cardiovascular strength while also toning muscles and burning
fat. |
|
| Aquaerobics |
Aerobics
in the pool. Very good for building muscular strength due to the
additional resistance of movement in water. Participants are also far
less likely to suffer injuries than with land-based aerobics. |
|
| Aromatherapy |
A
body massage with essential oils extracted from herbs and flowers and
dedicated to a specific purpose such as relaxation or stimulation. |
|
| Ayurveda |
Originally
from India, this healing system combines oils and herbs with massage to
balance the body, mind and spirit. |
|
| Body
composition analysis |
An
analysis of the ratio of fat to muscle mass, usually involving the use
of calipers and in some cases being weighed while suspended in water. |
|
| Body
polish |
A
full-body scrub with mild abrasives and warm oil that stimulates
circulation and gently removes dead skin cells. |
|
| Brush
and Tone |
Use
of a dry brush to removes dead skin cells, and stimulate circulation. |
|
| Circuit
weight training |
A
combination of high intensity aerobics and weight-lifting for maximum
all round conditioning. |
|
| Chiropractic |
The
realignment of the spine through active manipulation primarily to
relieve back and neck problems. |
|
| Dulse
scrub |
An
energetic scrub with powdered dulse (seaweed) and oil or water are to
exfoliate and impregnate the skin with minerals and vitamins. |
|
| Fango |
Warm
mineral-rich mud is slathered onto the body, then washed and scrubbed
off to detoxify the skin and stimulate circulation |
|
| Flotation
tank |
A
dark tank filled with heavily salinated water. The client floats
weightlessly to achieve a state of deep relaxation. |
|
| Gommage |
Creams
are massaged into the skin to exfoliate, rehydrate the skin. |
|
| Herbal
wrap |
Strips
of cloth soaked in a warm herbal solution are wrapped around the body to
relax the muscles and draw out impurities. |
|
| Homeopathy |
An
approach to medicine that uses natural substances to encourage the body
to heal itself. |
|
| Hydrotherapy |
Water
treatments including hydrojet massage, sprays and mineral baths. |
|
| Lomi
lomi |
A
rhythmic rocking-style massage originating in Hawaii. |
|
| Parafango |
Volcanic
mud mixed with paraffin is applied to the body to relieve the pain of
rheumatism and arthritis. |
|
| Paraffin
treatment |
Warm
paraffin wax is applied to the body to hold in heat and draw out toxins.
Deeply relaxes muscles and leaves skin moist and smooth. |
|
| Phytotherapy |
Extracts
of a huge range of plants are applied outside and inside the body
through massage, wraps, water and steam therapies or ingestion in the
form of tea. |
|
| Reflexology |
Massage
concentrating on the extremities - particularly the feet to restore
balanced energy flow and relax the body by applying pressure to spots
corresponding to other parts of the body. |
|
| Rolfing |
A
deep massage technique to correct musculo-skeletal alignment problems
through intensive manipulation of fascia. |
|
| Roman
bath |
A
hot whirlpool with benches - usually accommodating more than one person. |
|
| Salt
glow |
Coarse
salt, often combined with fragrant oils, is rubbed into the body to
exfoliate and stimulate circulation. |
|
| Sauna |
A
cedar-lined room is heated to high temperature to open the pores and
sweat out toxins. |
|
| Seaweed
wrap |
Seaweed
preparations are applied as a wrap or mask. Minerals, trace elements,
vitamins, and proteins are absorbed into the skin to revitalize your
whole body. |
|
| Shiatsu |
Japanese-style
accupressure massage. |
|
| Sports
massage |
A
deep-tissue massage specifically targeted at muscles used in sopecific
types of athletic training. |
|
| Swedish
massage |
Traditional
European massage technique using oils and kneading to ease muscle aches
and tension. |
|
| Tai
Chi |
A
Chinese martial art form that combines meditation and slow movement.
Promoted flexibility. |
|
| Vichy
shower |
A
shower from various jets, usually applied on a waterproof massage table. |
|
| Waxing |
Warm
wax is applied, allowed to harden, and then vigorously ripped off to
remove unwanted hair from the face, arms, legs, or body. |
|
| Yoga |
Philosophical
and physical discipline using various postures and controlled breathing
to improve muscle flexibility and tone, improve circulation and calm the
mind. |
|
