Essence of a Day Spa
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
