Who doesn’t love to indulge in a little rest and relaxation? The easiest way to achieve that ‘floating on a cloud’ feeling is to visit a day spa. In this article we step inside a day spa to find out why they are so good for our health and wellness.
What is a Day Spa?
A day spa is a pampering haven, with most day spas offering an array of beauty and therapeutic treatments to promote wellbeing. Typically, a day spa houses several beauticians and therapists who offer specific services catering to the mind, body and spirit. This could include massage, aromatherapy, manicures and pedicures, reflexology, nutrition advice, naturopathy and acupuncture.
While the term ‘day spa’ implies a long, luxurious stretch of time in which to indulge, most day spas offer single treatments ranging from 30 minutes to two or more hours. This allows you to pop in for a quick wax or facial in your lunch break, or combine several therapies for the ultimate pamper package.
7 Great Reasons to Visit a Day Spa
While you definitely don’t need an excuse to take time out and revitalise your body, here are some great reasons to head to your local day spa:
- Improve your skin: A facial sloughs away dead skin cells, promotes cell renewal and can improve the appearance and feel of your face. Look for a day spa that offers facials for different skin types, as not all facials will suit your dermis.
- Aid weight loss: Many spas offer body wraps and massage to stimulate the lymphatic system and promote weight loss. Of course, these should be combined with a healthy eating regime and exercise.
- Reduce stress and anxiety: It should be no surprise that day spas are the perfect place for unwinding and reducing anxiety. Whether you choose a body scrub, massage, floatation tank, aromatherapy or facial, you're sure to emerge feeling floaty and fabulous!
- Treat skin conditions: Some day spas specialise in treating skin conditions such as ageing, acne, rosacea and other common complaints. When booking your appointment, enquire about the treatments your therapist can offer to improve your skin condition. This is especially important if you have sensitive skin.
- Improve your nutrition: It’s always a bonus when a day spa has a resident nutritionist. You can consult a nutritionist for advice on weight loss and management, healthy eating, food intolerances and balancing your body’s systems.
- Treat aches and pains: Hot stone, Swedish, Thai, deep tissue, remedial and many other massage techniques work wonders on aches and pains. Aromatherapy and reflexology are also beneficial for treating and managing pain. You can usually choose a short or long session, depending on your time constraints and the amount of treatment you require. Remember to tell your therapist about your sore spots before having the massage.
- Talk about it: These days, more and more day spas are offering the total health and wellness package, which includes having a counsellor on hand to help you manage emotions and tackle any issues you may be facing. Read our article Choosing a Counsellor for hints and tips before booking a consultation.
Perhaps the best reason to visit a day spa is that you are guaranteed to leave the spa looking and feeling sensational. Tempted? You can book an appointment at a day spa using the ntpages directory.
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