Spa Bodywork

Learning Objectives Define the terms disease, antiseptics, direct contact, indirect contact, disinfectants, lice, mites, pathogen, sterilization, vector transmission, and vehicle transmission Describe general terminology of diseases and discuss disease carriers, disease transmission, and transmission prevention Discuss sanitation of the facility, equipment, and supplies in a spa environment Discuss universal precautions to ensure optimal sanitation and […]

Learning Objectives Define the terms code of ethics, scope of practice, and esthetician Describe principles commonly included in a spa/massage therapist’s code of ethics Discuss the necessity of commitment to personal and professional boundaries Discuss the scope of practice and limitations of a spa/massage therapist Lecture Outline 1. Introduction to Ethics a. Define Ethics b.

Learning Objectives Discuss the sense of sight in designing an optimal spa environment Discuss the sense of sound in designing an optimal spa environment Discuss the sense of smell in designing an optimal spa environment Discuss the sense of taste in designing an optimal spa environment Discuss the sense of touch in designing an optimal

Learning Objectives Define the terms toners, astringents, exfoliation products, treatment products, moisturizers, antioxidants, cleansers, botanicals, fragrance Describe the various types of spa products Discuss important product terms Discuss the importance of product exploration Lecture Outline 1. Cleansers a. Define the term cleansers b. Describe the characteristics and use of cleansers 2. Toners and Astringents a.

Learning Objectives Define the terms wet room, hydrotherapy tub, sauna, steam room, Swiss shower, and Vichy shower Describe the various types of equipment used in a wet room Describe the use of specialized environments such as saunas, steam rooms, steam showers, and steam canopies Discuss the considerations of purchasing and maintaining equipment Lecture Outline 1.

Learning Objectives Define the terms dry room, hot towel cabinet (Cabbi), Hydrocollator, and paraffin warmer Describe the various types of equipment used in a dry room Lecture Outline 1. Introduction to Dry room equipment a. Define dry room b. Discuss considerations when choosing a massage table  i. Portable vs. stationary   ii. Hydraulic vs. manual height

Learning Objectives Describe the ways in which spas can be tailored to specific demographics Lecture Outline 1. Introduction to the changing Spa Market a. Describe the history of changing demographics in the spa market in the past 50 years b. Describe the various motivations of the average spa-goer in the United States today 2. Spas

Learning Objectives ●      Define the terms luxury spa and Ayurveda ●      Describe the basic types of spa experiences available Lecture Outline 1. Introduction to Spa Categories a. Define luxury spa b. Give a basic overview of spa categories 2. Destination Spas a. Give several examples of destination spas 3. Resort Spas a. Give several examples

Learning Objectives Define the terms haman, hydrotherapy, esthetician, exfoliation, spa, spa treatment, spa therapy, the Kur system, radon, terme, and thermal mud Describe several examples of spa culture throughout world history Describe spa history in 18th/19th century Europe and modern European spa culture Describe spa history in the United States Lecture Outline 1. Introduction to