What is a Day Spa ?

• A nurturing, safe, clean and caring, serene atmosphere.
• Professional, licensed estheticians and therapists
  on staff
• Private treatment rooms for each client receiving a personal service.
• Spa products used for which estheticians and therapists have received training in their use.
• Massages : Swedish, Shiatsu, Lymph Drainage and Reflexology
  Optional : Polarity, Sports, Deep tissue and Deep muscle
• Body Treatments : Body packs & wraps,Exfoliation, Cellulite, Heat treatments
  Optional: Electrolysis, Body Toning, Waxing.
• Aromatherapy : Personalized for body and/or face.
• Face : Cleansing facial
  Optional :Medical facial, Non-surgical face lift, Electrical toning, Electrolysis.
• One out of the following :
  a. Hydrotherapy
  b.Steam and Sauna
  c.Nutrition and Weight Management
  d.Spa Cuisine
  e.Excercise
• Optional:
  Hair: Full service salon, Scalp and Hair packs
  Nails: Manicure, Pedicure
  Make-up: Consultation, Application
  

Like any business, the individual(s) who created their Day Spa or manages it, incorporates her/his personal philosophies, beliefs and experiences into their program. As diverse as every individual is, so are the facilities they have created. Here are a few examples of actual quotes of philosophies received from Day Spas surveyed:

"No matter how brief the visit, we promise our clients enhanced
wellbeing, stress reduction, and a sense of belonging."

"Promise of Paradise is the essence and spirit. Seek to provide
an unmatched atmosphere of serenity and relaxation in a
setting of beauty and lush surroundings."

"To provide healing, therapeutic cleansing and beauty
treatments in a relaxing, quiet ocean view environment".

"Para-medical skin care treatment using pharmaceutical products -
upscale atmosphere - discriminating clientele."

"Preventive management of health problems, education,
personal responsibility for health and well being."

"To pamper in the most natural way - to preserve and
beautify the body & face."

"A complete integration of fitness, relaxation and beauty."

"Japanese philosophy that a spa should be therapeutic,
social and fun."

"A beautiful place of tranquility, where one comes to
restore their spirit."

"Accredited beauty therapies are offered in a warm,
tranquil atmosphere, allowing pampering and revitalization
whether for an hour or a day."

"Using the art of aromatherapy and integrating holistic
practices to reduce stress and to look & feel better."

"Well being inspires beauty."

"To offer tested treatments that provide 'no nonsense' results."

"Therapeutic beauty, stress reduction."