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Clients will be assisted in self-discovery through short periods of mindfulness. Clients observe their own reactions and the therapist will pay close attention to tone and expressions while conversing about his or her emotional history. Intense emotions may be brought up to encourage clients to understand his or her unconscious mind.

The hammam experience is part of the authentic traditions of the Middle East. Destress in a private high intensity and low mist steam chamber. The hammam experience cleanses your body while stimulating your senses and imagination. The full hammam experience consists of the application of black soap followed by a deep exfoliation. Additionally, a rhassoul mask and/or body massage can be added.

Maybe you cut someone’s hair uneven or you just couldn’t get the nail color right? It happens every day and to every spa or salon professional. You are not perfect and your day will come when you must re-do a style, cut, or whatever service it is that you offer. In this article, you will learn a process that I have created called the CURL© method. This method is applicable to all industries because it’s simple, easy and it is not rocket science.

In order to be of service to transgender spa guests in a manner that is as welcoming and comforting as it is safe and legal, certain action steps need to be taken. Before action steps can be taken, spa directors and managers need to educate themselves and their staff to reach new levels of understanding concerning the non-discriminatory treatment of transgender individuals with the inclusion of two main components: (1) Best ways to serve and accommodate transgender individuals considering their comfortability in spa’s communal areas (2) Ensuring non-transgender clients feel safe and comfortable from the service and accommodation delivered to transgender guests. 

As many employers recognize, adopting proactive measures may prevent harassment from occurring or minimize the risk to the organization in the event that harassment does occur.

Please keep in mind the following is a “Best Practices” guide compiled from voluntary member organization feedback to aid you in creating your own, unique policy that works best for your business.

These recommendations are based only on United States federal law and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or even fully legally-compliant for your business. ISPA recommends spa owners consult with their attorney to confirm they are meeting the laws within their jurisdiction as they differ based on location, including for international spas and on a state-by-state basis within the United States.

It feels wonderful to bathe your body in aromatic hay! Your joints and back will feel like new, your skin soft, and your mood brightened. This traditional remedy is especially helpful for your circulation and tense musculature.

The therapeutic use of sunlight.

Hellerwork is designed to transform a person's relationship with his body and with the experience of being alive.

Additionally, a cool compress is applied to the forehead. Herbal wraps help relax the muscles, soothe soreness and soften skin. However, some people find the heat oppressive and the cocoon effect of the wet sheets and blankets smothering. To avoid feeling claustrophobic, the arms may remain outside of the wrap. See also aroma bath and herbal bath.

Hilot massage uses the intuition of the therapist (manghihilot), who invokes the natural power of the surroundings to provide energy for healing. Hilot therapists are trained in massage and mind/body connections.

Here's an interesting question to ask yourself about the way people view you in the workplace: Are people happier to see you come, or are they happier to see you go?

THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE AN ABUNDANT TIME FOR THE SPA INDUSTRY, and despite current restrictions, we are confident that with hard work, flexibility and creativity, you’ll navigate the busiest time of year and and—more importantly—increase sales at the spa.

Whether your clients are prepping with a pre-party facial, scheduling a day of self-love or buying gifts for loved ones, this is a great opportunity to bring peace and happiness to your clients during these challenging times. With COVID-19 changing the way things are done this year, we encourage you to diversify your offerings through the spa experience itself, or by bringing the spa to life in a guest’s bathroom—at home or on the road. So, here are a few ideas to generate revenue and cruise through the holiday season.