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Chapter 14
Spa Setting
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sanitas per aqua | Health through water |
| Earlies spas where found where | Natural springs |
| How did Ancient Romans created spas | Redirected water by use of aqueducts |
| How many gallons of water/day was used by Roman empires | 300 gallons |
| How many gallons of water/day is used for modern America | 50 gallons |
| As Roman civilization spread what increased | Baths - used springs to construct |
| Who recommended sweat baths | Mohammed founder of Islam |
| What benefits did Mohammed tell his followers about of sweat baths | means spreader of warms, improved fertility wanted them to be fruitful and multiply |
| Japanese hot springs are called | Onsen |
| What is Europe philosophy on Spas | Medically oriented and have health plans to pay for spa visits/treatments |
| What did Native Americans spas consist of | Poured water over hot stones in small enclosures called sweat lodges or kivas |
| What was the first spa that focused on holistic health, fitness, diet adn overall well-being. | Golden Door in California in late 1950's |
| What is the most popular Spa treatment | Massage by 60% |
| What was the main reason people visited Spa's in 2005 | Weight loss |
| Average age of people who go to spa's. | 40 years old |
| What is the determining factor of people who go to Spas. | Income (over $70,000) and education, |
| Name 6 categories of Spa's. | Destination, hotel/resort, day, club, medical/dental and mineral spring |
| Spa where gusts visit for a few hours or a day with no sleepover accommodations available | Day Spa |
| What should you keep in mind when practicing in spa setting | Intake procedures, # massages/day, timing of services, guest greetings, preparation, clean up |
| What should you do if there is tension between management and massage staff. | Implement intake procedure or seek employment somewhere else |
| What is the normal number of massages per day | 5 |
| There are limit in many states on the number of massages a employee can do | False |
| Massage given by therapist within the structure and limitations of the spa setting usually referring to the Spa's basic Swedish Massage. | Spa Massage |
| Why should you not go over your allotted time for massage | Client might tell others and cause jealousy |
| If you are paid by the hour what other activities can you do if you are not massaging. | Stocking, tidying, cleaning, client notes |
| What are 2 other massage essential for spa's to offer on their menus | Aromatherapy and Stone massage |
| What is spa's basic massage called | Swedish or relaxation massage |
| What is the purpose of craniosacral therapy | Treats bones and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord to be free restrictions in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid to relieve pain and stress |
| What is Reiki | Channels universal healing through practitioner's hands sometime without direct hands on application |
| What is Watsu | Water Shiatsu everyone submersed in warm water adn therapist floats, stretches and massage the client. |
| What are 3 reasons why working in a Spa is challenging for Therapist | Low expectations, Time constraints, Inexperienced clients |
| What are challenges of spa massage to create a sense of timelessness | Slow down, Internalize timing, focus on moment |
| What should therapist do between treatments? | Refresh, get blood flowing, move around |
| How should a therapist avoid burnout | Get massage, rest, time off and moderation |
| Most common stone used for massage | Basalt volcanic in origin |
| What is correct water temperature in a heating container. | 110-140 |
| What do you use to clean stones sticky from lubricant | Alcohol |
| Benefits of Cellulite treatment | Drains superficial tissues; noninvasive way to improve appearance. |
| Benefits of exfoliaiton | Assist skin in regenerative processes, Prepares skin to absorb spa products, cleanses away dead cells, imparts healthy glow. |
| Herbal wrap contradictions | Claustrophobia |
| Seaweed wrap contradiction | Allergies to iodine |
| Vichy shower contradiction | None |
| Type of treatment used in almost all spas | Aromatherapy |
| How to store essential oils | Out of direct sunlight in tightly caped dark colored bottles in cool dry place. |
| What is Base notes | Longest and sweet smelling and calming essential oil |
| Lavender oil is used for | Headaches, wounds, bruises, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, insomnia and mild depression |
| How many drops do you use for carrier oil | 12-15 drops |
| Popular oils used for aromatherapy baths | Chamomile, lavender, rose and rosemary |
| Oils to avoid for aromatherapy baths due to cooling or highly stimulating | Peppermint, ginger or juniper |
| What method do you use for exfoliation | Circular motion |
| Sea salt glow uses salts from dead sea that contain what | Magnesium, potassium, calcium, bromine and other minerals |
| Purpose of Herbal body wraps | Heating and detoxification |
| Characteristics of body wraps | comfort and security, warmth, enclosed environment |
| List Teamwork skills | Follow directions, anticipate others needs, present united front, pitching in |
| Behaviors of successful spa therapist | Caring and open hearted |
| What is an interview massage | Giving full treatment to somebody on spa's staff |
| How do you advance your career | Become active with overall operations of spa at early age |
| What resources are available to beginning practitioner | Magazines, books, associates, trade shows and web sites |
| Spa are what | A business |
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