Day spa
Encyclopedia
A day spa is a business establishment which people visit for professionally administered personal care treatments such as massage
s and facial
s. It is similar to a beauty salon
in that it is only visited for the duration of the treatment. Day spas sited in airport terminals are often called airport spas, which also offer services for hair and nails. In contrast, a destination spa
offers the same services in a hotel
setting where people reside for a day or more.
A medical spa, medispa or med-spa (UK usage) are terms that describes a clinic that operates under the authority of the Care & Quality Commission, and offers non-surgical and day surgical elective cosmetic medical treatments. A medical spa or medispa combines elements of a (cosmetic) doctor's surgery, an aesthetics clinic and a beauty salon.
Treatments offered depend upon the scope of practice of the licensed practitioner and may include:
to the United States
. There is some challenge, from Burke Williams of San Francisco, who also claims to have coined the term. The first airport spa was created on November 17, 2000 at Newark Liberty International Airport
Terminal C located in Newark, New Jersey
, USA.
Massage
Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel or handle"...
s and facial
Facial
A facial is a procedure involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, facial masks, peels, and massage...
s. It is similar to a beauty salon
Beauty salon
A beauty salon or beauty parlor is an establishment dealing with cosmetic treatments for men and women...
in that it is only visited for the duration of the treatment. Day spas sited in airport terminals are often called airport spas, which also offer services for hair and nails. In contrast, a destination spa
Destination spa
A destination spa is a short term residential/lodging facility with the primary purpose of providing individual services for spa-goers to develop healthy habits. Historically many such spas were developed at the location of natural hot springs or sources of mineral waters...
offers the same services in a hotel
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
setting where people reside for a day or more.
- facialFacialA facial is a procedure involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, facial masks, peels, and massage...
s — facial cleansing with a variety of products - massageMassageMassage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel or handle"...
- waxingWaxingWaxing is a method of semi-permanent hair removal which removes the hair from the root. New hair will not grow back in the previously waxed area for two to eight weeks, although some people will start to see regrowth in only a week. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows,...
— the removal of body hair with hot wax - body treatments such as body wraps, aromatherapyAromatherapyAromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health....
, salt scrubs, etc. - manicures and pedicures
Medical spa
A medical spa, medispa or med-spa (USA usage) are terms that describes any medical office that operates under the supervision of a licensed health care professional, such as a medical doctor (MD) and offers non-surgical elective cosmetic medical treatments. A medical spa is a hybrid between a medical clinic (doctor’s office) and a day spa that operates under the supervision of medical doctor. Medical spas may offer additional treatments that can only be administered by licensed medical professionals, such as MD's, aestheticians, or RN's.A medical spa, medispa or med-spa (UK usage) are terms that describes a clinic that operates under the authority of the Care & Quality Commission, and offers non-surgical and day surgical elective cosmetic medical treatments. A medical spa or medispa combines elements of a (cosmetic) doctor's surgery, an aesthetics clinic and a beauty salon.
Treatments offered depend upon the scope of practice of the licensed practitioner and may include:
- Laser medicineLaser medicineLaser medicine is the use of various types of lasers in medical diagnosis, treatment, or therapy. Types of lasers used in medicine include in principle any laser design, especially:* CO2 lasers* diode lasers* dye lasers* excimer lasers* fiber lasers...
, such as skin tightening, laser hair removal, laser vein treatments, treatment of pigmented lesions or moles, treatment of sun damage, etc. - Microdermabrasion
- Photo-facials or photorejuvenationPhotorejuvenationPhotorejuvenation is a skin treatment that uses intense pulsed light or other thermal or chemical methods to treat some skin conditions and remove wrinkles arising from photoaging. The process induces controlled wounds on the skin, prompting it to heal itself by creating new cells...
- Botulinum toxinBotulinum toxinBotulinum toxin is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is considered the most powerful neurotoxin ever discovered. Botulinum toxin causes Botulism poisoning, a serious and life-threatening illness in humans and animals...
(Botox) - Dermal filler injections
- Chemical peelChemical peelA chemical peel is a body treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution that causes the dead skin to slough off and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Thus the term chemical...
s - Day surgery
- Eyelash extensionsEyelash extensionsLike hair extensions, eyelash extensions add length, thickness and fullness to natural eyelashes. Synthetic single fiber polyester thread-like materials are applied to individual eyelashes to create a fuller, longer look.- Materials :...
- Extractions and facialFacialA facial is a procedure involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, facial masks, peels, and massage...
s - SclerotherapySclerotherapySclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat blood vessels or blood vessel malformations and also those of the lymphatic system. A medicine is injected into the vessels, which makes them shrink. It is used for children and young adults with vascular or lymphatic malformations...
- Pharmaceutical Grade skin care products
History
The term "day spa" was coined back in the 1980s by Catherine Atzen, upon her entry from FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. There is some challenge, from Burke Williams of San Francisco, who also claims to have coined the term. The first airport spa was created on November 17, 2000 at Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport , first named Newark Metropolitan Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international airport within the city limits of both Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States...
Terminal C located in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
, USA.