THE DAY SPA
Contributed by Hannelore R. Leavy, Founder & Executive Director
THE DAY SPA ASSOCIATION
Spas in general are environmentally conscious and take great care to give back to nature as much as they can. This includes the use of non-toxic laundry detergents, cleaning materials and proper waste disposal. Spas pride themselves for using skincare products that do not use animal testing. There is a greater availability of soaps, candles and gifts being sold at spas that have been made with organic ingredients. This holistic approach of spas goes hand in hand with the organic movement. Here are guidelines that The Day Spa Association has set which will help you to make the distinction between a facility that offers spa services, and a true day spa: - A clean, safe, calming and nurturing environment
- Private treatment rooms for each client receiving a personal service
- Showering and changing facilities for women and men
- Spa robes and shoes for all sizes
- Business licenses; professional, licensed estheticians and therapists on staff
- Professional spa products for which estheticians and therapists have received training in their use
- Massages: Swedish, Lymph Drainage and Reflexology (Optional: Shiatsu, Polarity, Sports, Deep tissue, and Deep muscle)
- Body treatments (one or more on the menu): Body packs and wraps, Exfoliation, Cellulite, Body toning/contouring, Waxing, Homecare program (Optional: Electrical impulse body toning, heat treatments, Aryurveda treatments, Laser hair removal, Electrolysis, Hand & Foot care)
- Face: Cleansing facial, Homecare program (Optional: Medical facial, Electrical toning, Laser hair removal, Electrolysis, Cosmetics, Make-up consultation)
- Aromatherapy: Personalized for body and/or face
- One of the following:
- Hydrotherapy
- Steam and Sauna
- One of the following:
- Nutritional Counseling/Weight Management
- Private Trainer/ Yoga/Meditation
- Spa Cuisine
- Optional:
- Hair - full service salon, Scalp treatments and hair packs
- Spa manicure and pedicure
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