| ALGOTHERAPY |
The
use of seaweed in facials, body wraps, and baths for
detoxification and rejuvenation. |
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| AROMATHERAPY |
The use of flower, fruit
and herb oil essences in massages, body wraps, and baths to
stimulate the senses and treat physical imbalances. |
| BINDI |
Body
work that combines exfoliation, herbal treatments, and massage. |
| BODY POLISH |
A gentle buffing or
massaging of the skin with botanical or marine extracts or salt
for exfoliation and smoothness. Similar to a salt glow. |
| BODY
WORK |
Techniques
such as massage and hydrotherapy that retain the body's movements
and posture. |
| BODY WRAP |
A coating of seaweed or
an herbal mixture on the body, which is wrapped in plastic, sheets
or blankets to contain heat, eliminate toxins via perspiration. |
| CATHIODERMIE |
The
use of low-voltage electric stimulation to revitalize and
oxygenate the skin, and improve circulation. |
| DEAD SEA MUD |
Mineral-rich mud from
the Dead Sea used in body wraps and facials. |
| EFFLEURAGE |
Massage
technique involving quick, long strokes at the beginning and end
of a treatment. |
| ENDERMOLOGIE |
A form of massage that
reduces the appearance of cellulite. |
| EXFOLIATION |
The
gentle removal of dead skin using salt, suger, crushed grape seeds,
crushed pearls, or another agent, followed by moisturizing. |
| FACIAL |
The use of creams, mud,
seaweed, herbs and other products, electronic stimulation to
cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, moisturize, and increase the
circulation in the skin on the face. |
| FANGO |
Mineral
and nutrient-rich mud from the Italian hot springs at Battaglio.
Fangotherapy involves using mud in facials and body wraps for
detoxification and improved circulation. |
| HOT STONE |
The use of flat, heated
basalt stones and cool marble stones in a massage to relax the
muscles. |
| HYDRATION |
The
use of water, steam, saunas, or flotation tanks to restore
moisture in the skin. |
| HYDROTHERAPY |
Body work in mineral
baths. It may include aligning water jets with pressure points and
the use of aromatherapy. |
| LYMPHATIC
DRAINAGE |
A
light massage on the face and neck or the entire body to reduce
swollen tissue and detoxify the lymphatic system. |
| MASK |
A coating of clay, mud,
paraffin, or other organic material on the body or face for
detoxification, exfoliation, and rejuvenation. |
| MASSAGE |
Manipulation
of the muscles, connective tissues, and joints to calm, relax,
increase circulation and flexibility and release tension. |
| PARAFANGO |
A body mask that
combines wax and mud to heat, detoxify, and exfoliate the skin. |
| PARAFFIN
WRAP |
The
brushing of wax on the body to cleanse and exfoliate the skin. The
wax solidifies and is then washed off. |
| PLUNGE POOLS |
Small hot and cold-water
pools that are used alternately to enhance circulation. Also known
as Roman pools, mineral pools or seawater pools. |
| SALT
GLOW |
The
rubbing of oil and coarse salt in circular strokes over the skin
for exfoliation, hydration, and improved circulation. |
| SAUNA |
An enclosed sitting area
that produces dry heat to induce sweating for detoxification and
relaxation. |
| SPORTS
MASSAGE |
A
deep-tissue massage that prevents or relieves tension in muscles
that are used for particular activities. |
| STEAM ROOM |
An enclosed sitting area
that produces wet steam to induce sweating for relaxation and
detoxification. |
| SWEDISH
MASSAGE |
Involves
lubricating the skin with oil and gently but firmly manipulating
pressure points and muscles to improve circulation, enhance
flexibility, and relieve tension. |
| SWISS SHOWER |
A strong shower with
temperatures that alternate from hot to cold and a spray targeted
at pressure points to massage muscles, increase circulation and
relieve tension. |
| THALASSOTHERAPY |
Any
treatment involving the use of mineral rich seawater and marine
by-products for healing and rejuvenation. |
| VICHY SHOWER |
The use of multiple
shower jets to stimulate circulation and rinse the client, who
lies on a wet table. |
