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The Spa Book
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The Spa Book: The Official Guide to Spa Therapy
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Contents
Foreword ix
Introduction xi
Spa time line xv
History of spas
1
1
Water through the ages 1
The impact of science 6
The cold water cure in Europe 14
The cold water cure in England 16
The American connection 22
A famous Bavarian priest 25
The rise of natural methods 25
Water in the space age 28
Promoting spas today 28
The role of water today 33
References 33
The physical properties of water
35
2
Water and life 35
The properties of water 37
The physical states of water 38
Water flow 40
Physiological changes during immersion in water 42
References 44
The uses of water in spa therapy
45
3
Thalassotherapy today 45
Climatotherapy 49
Exercise in water 51
Balneotherapy 53
Effects of hydro massage 54
Advanced water therapies 56
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The use and application of Ai Chi 60
Dreams and rituals in healing water 61
Contra-indications 63
References 64
Therapies in spas
67
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Treatments and procedures 67
Pre-treatments 70
Heat treatments 71
The use and application of the Thermarium Sauna 73
The use and application of the Thermarium Tyrolean Sauna 74
The use and application of the Thermarium Laconium 75
The use and application of the Thermarium Caldarium – 76
mild steam room
The use and application of the Thermarium Turkish Hamman 77
The use and application of the Thalatherm 78
The use and application of the Thermarium Aromatic Herb 79
Bath
The use and application of the Dry Float Soft Pack System 81
The use and application of the Rasul 83
The use and application of the Thermarium Serial Mud 84
Chamber
The use and application of the Thermarium Japanese 85
Salt Room
The use and application of the Thermarium Blossom 86
Steam Room
Cold therapy treatments 88
Water therapy treatments 88
The use and application of the Thermarium Ice Fountain 89
The use and application of the Thermarium Ice Room 90
Massage 91
The use and application of the Jet/Scottish Douche 92
Lymphatic drainage techniques, using the Jet/Scottish 93
Douche
The use and application of the Experience Shower 94
The use and application of Affusion/Vichy Showers 95
Lymphatic drainage techniques using Affusion Showers 96
The use and application of the Thermarium Aqua Meditation 97
Room
The use and application of the Chakra Therapy Room 98
The use and application of the Reflexology Basins 99
The use and application of the Thermarium Cleopatra 100
Slipper Bath
The use and application of Hydro Pools in Spa Treatments 101
The use and application of Hydrotherapy Baths in Spa 102
Treatments
Envelopment treatments 106
Sound therapy 106
Colour therapy 108
Meditation 113
Yoga 114
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Oxygen therapy 115
Ayurveda 115
F.X.Mayr cure 117
Product use 119
Consultation process 126
Complementary therapies 133
References 140
Spa health and safety
143
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Basic health and safety in a spa 143
UK regulations 145
Further health and safety issues 158
Overseas regulations 160
First aid in spas 162
Waterborne infections 165
Disinfection 170
Filtration 172
Water treatment 173
Water testing 173
Spa operations instruction cards (hourly) 174
Spa operations instruction cards (morning) 175
Spa operations instruction cards (evening) 179
Spa operations instruction cards (morning/evening) 183
References 184
The mind–body connection
185
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The effect of the mind over the body 185
The psychology of bathing and spas 189
The part played by massage 192
References 193
The way ahead
195
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The use and application of the Thermarium 197
Tepidarium/Meditation Room
Types of spa 198
Spa design and operations 202
Industry research 205
Appendix A
209
A iii: Spa treatment packages 210
A iii: Benefits of spa treatments 214
A iii: Spa etiquette 215
Appendix B,
Spa education 217
Glossary 229
Index 239
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Foreword
In a busy world we need to make the time to re-energise. For over
5000 years Spa Therapy has been used to relax, revive and restore
well being. Over the last few years the Spa Industry has really
taken off and it’s both exciting and refreshing to recognise this and
to include Spa Therapy in the new beauty therapy standards
produced by HABIA.
The authors for this brilliant publication, Jane Crebbin-Bailey,
John Harrington and Dr John Harcup have woven their individual
skills together that set the standard for Spa Therapy.
Jane Crebbin-Bailey, an inspirational educationalist as well as an
influential force in the industry lets her articulate and professional
manner shine through in her writing. Couple this with John
Harrington’s immense wealth of industry and international
experience working at many of the leading destination and day
spas throughout the world and Dr John Harcup’s 40 year’s
experience researching and lecturing in the spa industry and you
see the calibre of dedicated professionals.
All the authors bring together their specialist skills and experience
to convey their knowledge in the hope that they will inspire you to
achieve and practice in this rapidly developing industry.
Alan Goldsbro
Chief Executive Officer
HABIA
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