Spa Bodywork

Learning Objectives Define the term, tension wrap. Define the two types of tension wraps discussed (using terry strips versus using cellophane) List two cautions or contraindications for tension wraps. Describe two benefits or effects of tension wraps. Discuss the equipment, supplies, and treatment room set up for a tension wrap procedure. Discuss three guidelines for […]

Learning Objectives Define the term, cocoon procedure. Define the eight types of hot sheet wraps discussed (emollient cocoon, aromatherapy cocoon, paraffin/parafango cocoon, aloe vera cocoon, cryogenic cocoon, seaweed cocoon, fango cocoon, natural elements cocoon). List two cautions or contraindications for cocoons. Describe two benefits or effects of cocoons. Discuss the equipment, supplies, and treatment room

Learning Objectives Define the term, hot sheet wrap. Define the five types of hot sheet wraps discussed (herbal body wrap, coffee wrap, seaweed/mud/clay/peat hot sheet wrap, milk and honey hot sheet wrap, and cider/juice hot wrap). List two cautions or contraindications for hot sheet wraps.Describe two benefits or effects of hot sheet wraps. Discuss the

Learning Objectives Define the term, buff and bronze treatment. List two cautions or contraindications for buff and bronze treatments. Describe two benefits or effects of buff and bronze treatments. Discuss the equipment, supplies, and treatment room set up for a buff and bronze session. Discuss three guidelines for the correct application of buff and bronze

Note for Instructors: The loofah scrub is a great treatment to have students explore on their own. Have them create spa sessions and pick products, develop smell scapes using essential oils, deliver their sessions to classmates, and present their outcomes to you and their peers. These directions provide guidance to students as they develop and

Learning Objectives Define the term, full body polish.List two cautions or contraindications for full body polish treatments. Describe two benefits or effects of full body polish treatments. Discuss the equipment, supplies, and treatment room set up for a full body polish session. Discuss three guidelines for the correct application of full body polish products to

Learning Objectives Define the term, salt glow. Define the term, sugar glow. List three types of salt that might be used in a salt glow treatment List two cautions or contraindications for salt/sugar treatments. Describe two benefits or effects of salt/sugar treatments. Discuss the equipment, supplies, and treatment room set up for a salt/sugar session.

Learning Objectives Define the term, dry skin brushing.List two cautions or contraindications for dry brushing treatments. Describe two benefits or effects of dry brushing treatments. Discuss the equipment, supplies, and treatment room set up for a dry brushing session. Discuss three guidelines for the correct application of dry brushing strokes.Outline the steps in a dry

Learning Objectives Discuss options for different applications of aromatherapy, including inhalations, aromatic exfoliations and body shampoos, aromatherapy massage, aromatherapy baths, aromatherapy wraps, aroma and aura mists, and support lotions Lecture Outline 1. Inhalations a. Discuss the method of providing inhalation of aromatherapy in a sauna or other steam bath b. Describe the use of different

Learning Objectives Define the terms fixed oils and synergy Discuss the use of different carrier oils in aromatherapy blends Describe achieving ideal concentrations of essential oils in blends Discuss the concept of creating synergy between different oils in essential oil blends Discuss considerations in top, middle, and base note blending Discuss the various approaches to