The Spa Encyclopedia: A Guide to Treatments & Their Benefits for Health & Healing
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (683 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1562538683 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Health care students interested in mind/body connection and alternative therapies will find the book useful in understanding the specifics of spa treatments, including benefits and cautions.. The Spa explains a variety of spa treatments and describes their therapeutic effects on the mind and body of the client. Each treatment description lists contraindications and equipment needed, and guides professionals and clients step-by-step through procedures. For advanced courses in spa management, holistic health, or as a special course in massage programs, the authors give a "whole body" approach to various spa treatments not found in any other book
Great Tool I love this bookit is great way to learn and understand treatmentsI am so happy I bought it. "disappointed" according to mel. I purchased this book as a refresher for past training and hoping to find some new ideas. A lot of this book relates to more European spa equipment, including Kneipp baths, and includes treatments like 'put on cold wet socks and wait until they are warm'.Some of the standard American spa treatments have better descriptions, but even so, they are lacking eg contraindications for seaweed wrap: none - erm no, there are actually quite a few, starting with iodine sensitive individuals.Some of the instructions are the fastest and most efficient way to do something (dry skin brushing with client s. The Spa Encyclopedia: A Guide to Treatments & Their Benefits for Health & Healing A great book. Explains about different spa treatments and how they can help you be healthier. For moreinformation about spas go online to []