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Dulse Scrub

A vigorous scrubbing of the entire body with a mixture of powdered dulse seaweed and oil or water to remove dead skin and provide a mineral and vitamin treatment to the skin.

Ear Candling

A form of alternative therapy in which the tapered end of an ear candle is placed in a person’s ear while the other end of the candle is lit, in the belief that earwax and other impurities are drawn out of the ear canal by a partial vacuum created by the candle flame.

Earthing

Grounding, or Earthing, is defined as placing one’s bare feet on the ground whether it be dirt, grass, sand or concrete (especially when humid or wet). When you ground to the electron-enriched earth, an improved balance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system occurs.

Electrolysis

Electrolysis is treatment that results in permanent hair removal. Electrolysis is a treatment whereby a fine needle (wire filament or probe) is inserted into a hair follicle, and an electric current (galvanic and/or radio frequency) is passed down the needle to destroy the hair follicle so that it can no longer produce new hair.

Electrotherapy / Diathermy (Electro-Impulse)

Treatments using the stimulating properties of a low voltage electric current. Used to reaffirm muscle, eliminate cellulite and help in weight loss treatments.

Embracing AI in Spa Operations for a Competitive Edge

July 11, 2024

Customer-facing technologies—think augmented reality (AR) experiences, virtual skincare advisors and robots that offer bespoke automated massage—are highly visible uses of artificial intelligence in the modern spa. These tangible uses of AI are still novelties, if not truly rare, then at least unexpected enough to be the focus of conversation for most spa guests during their early experiences.

Embracing Nature in Spa Design

September 26, 2024

Designing spaces that evoke a connection to nature can greatly enhance the therapeutic experience for spa guests. Combining wood, stone, live plants, water features and earthy materials with natural light presents a harmonious and balanced environment that fosters a sense of well-being. The aesthetic appeal of these materials, coupled with their intrinsic health benefits, creates spaces that nurture, heal and rejuvenate.

 

Energy Healing

An umbrella term for any therapy that manipulates energy circuits in our physical or subtle bodies to regain balance and facilitate our bodies innate healing mechanisms.

Erica Dhawan: Connectional Intelligence

September 14, 2023

“WE ARE ALL IMMIGRANTS TO THE NEW WORLD OF DIGITAL BODY LANGUAGE.” Erica Dhawan believes we’re all experiencing the same challenges as more of our interactions—with colleagues, with resource partners, even with clients—move away from in-person to online. So, how do we connect intelligently?

Erica suggested to the ISPA Conference audience that “the question shouldn’t be how to adapt to ‘the new normal,’ but instead how to create a better normal” in digital communications. Whether communicating in a video conference or by email or text message, Erica offers five key principles to ensure your message is received the way you intend:

Esalen Massage

Developed and refined over the last 20 years by the Esalen Institute in California, this massage combines Swedish and sensory relaxation massage techniques.

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