Spa Setting CH 14
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| Archaeological studies and written accounts tell us that the earliest spas were found at the source of _________ or in the case of the ancient romans at sites to which water was redirected by means of aquatics. | Natural Springs
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| Sanitas per aqua or Health through water means: | SPA
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| During the height of roman empire the average citizen used ____ gallons of water per day. | 300 gallons
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| As _______ civilization spread, so to did the use of the baths. Many Roman outposts were built at the site of a spring so that a bath could be constructed there, as occurred from northern Africa all the way to England. | Roman
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| ________ himself, the founder of Islam, recommended sweat baths. He taught his followers that the heat in the hammam, which in Arabic means "spreader of warmth" improved fertility, and he wanted his flock to be fruitful and multiply. | Mohammed
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| _________ is where the springs became known as Onsen | Japan
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| in ________ spa philosophy always has been and continues to be more remedial and medically oriented than spa philosophy in the New World. Many European health plans pay for spa treatments. | Europe
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| _________ created their own early spas by pouring water over heated stones in small enclosures known as sweat lodges or kivas. | Native Americans
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| The first spa was ____________ in California which opened in the 1950's | the Golden Door
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| Of the spa services performed ______ remains the most popular by far. | Massage with 60% of all spa guests receiving a massage or body treatment.
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| Average age of clients is approx.____ | 40
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| Those who receive massage outside of the spa are around ____years old | 30
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| Ave income is more than _____ and over half of them hold college degrees | 70,000
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| six major types of spas are ___ ____ ____ ___ ___ ___ | Day, Destination, Hotel/Resort, Club,
Medical/Dental, Mineral Spring.
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| Reason most people visited spas in 2005: | Weight Loss
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| _______ is one of the best known destination spas in the world. Many therapists would consider it a dream job to work here. | Canyon Ranch
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| A ___________spa is where guests visit for a few hours a day, no sleepover accommodations are available. | Day Spa
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| The following points are important to keep in mind when practicing in a spa setting: | Scope of Practice, Intake Procedures, Optimal # of Massages per day, Timing of Services, Guest Greetings, Preparation & Cleanup.
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| Avg # of massages per day is___ | 5
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| If Massage intake procedure is not in place ... | suggest one to management or find another job
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| Many states have no law of # of massage employers can ask a therapist to perform. | However spas that overwork therapists soon develop a poor reputation
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| Massage Therapists may find massage in a spa onerous because time limitations, giving the same massage over and over... | Therapists need to find ways to make their work fresh meeting this challenge is the essence of giving a good massage.
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| Why is it not a good idea to give a client extra time? | Because the client may tell other clients who may become jealous
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| If the therapist is paid for their time it is their responsibility to productive work to do to fill the hour. | such as tidying the treatment room, client notes, cleaning,
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| Is it ok to solicit tips? | Never ask for tips DUH!
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| _______ and _____ are almost essential for spas of any size to offer on their menus. | Aromatherapy and Stone Massage.
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| When people use this term they most often mean a spa's basic massage offering. | Swedish or Relaxation Massage
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| ________ treats bones and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord to free restrictions in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, increasing overall health and relieving pain and stress. | Craniosacral Therapy
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| _____ is a system of treatment that channels universal healing through the practitioners hands into and around the clients body sometimes without direct hand on application. | Reiki
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| _______ is a treatment given with both guest and therapist are submerged into chest deep warm water(90-98*) the therapist floats stretches and massages guest to open joints improve mobility and open energy pathways to promote healing. | Watsu (Meaning Water Shiatsu)
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| 2 reasons it is challenging for therapists to give high quality therapeutic massages in a spa setting | clients have low expectations no complaints or pains and simply don't expect more than relaxation. #2 is because of time restraints I spa settings.
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| To create a sense of timelessness within a strict time limit | slow down focus on the moment and learn to use inner clock
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| When is it a better time to speed things up? | between treatments refresh yourself.
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| How to Avoid burnout? | get enough rest, get bodywork done, take time off and practice in moderation.
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| What common stones are used for treatments? | Basalt, which are volcanic in origin are used for hot stones and marble are used for cold stones.
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| Water in the heating container must be kept between? | 110-140*
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| When stones are sticky from lubricant you can use _____ to clean them? | Alcohol
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| _________Drains superficial tissues, a non invasive way to improve appearance in the comfort of a spa setting. | Cellulite Treatment
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| ____________ prepares skin to absorb spa products cleanses away dead skin cells and imparts a healthy glow. | Exfoliation
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| Contraindication of a herbal wrap? | Claustrophobia
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| Contraindication to a seaweed wrap | Allergies to iodine which is found in many seaweeds
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| Contraindication to a Vichy shower | NONE
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| ________ is used in almost all spas in one form or another | Aromatherapy
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| Essential oils have a shelf life of________ if they are tightly capped, kept in dark bottles out of direct sunlight and stored in a cool dry place. | several years
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| In common essential oils ________notes last the longest and are often sweet smelling and calming. | Base Notes
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| ____ is useful for headaches, wounds, bruises, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, insomnia, mild depression | Lavender
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| ______ drops of essential oil needs to be added for each ounce of carrier oil. | 12-15 drops
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| Popular essential oils for aromatherapy baths are: | Chamomile, Lavender, Rose, and Rosemary.
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| Essential oils to avoid for aromatherapy baths are especially cooling or highly stimulating oils such as: | Peppermint, Ginger, or Juniper
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| ______ Assists the skin's regenerative process, aids in absorption of spa products, cleanses and promotes overall hygiene, gives glow and shine to skin. | Exfoliation
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| To exfoliate back and back of legs use _____ motion | Circular
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| Sea Salt glow often utilizes salts from the dead sea, which are high in minerals a few are: ____________ ___________ _________ ____________ | Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium bromine,
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| Wrap for heating the body and detoxification? | Herbal Wrap
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| # Characteristics body wraps have in common? | Comfort and security, Warmth, Enclosed Enviroment
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| Top Characteristics of a successful spa therapist | Caring and Open Hearted
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| Giving a full treatment massage to somebody on the spas staff such as a supervisor | Interview massage
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| Therapists who expect to move into a higher position need to get involved with the overall operations of the spa at an early stage | True
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| Some spa resources are? | Spa magazines, spa books, spa associations, spa trade shows, spa websites
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| One important thing to keep in mind | Is that spas are first and foremost a business
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