4 - Hydro - 2 - Hydro then and now

Question 1

Old use of hot, warm, cold application

Answer 1

Before the development of anti-depressant & stimulant medications, hot, warm and cold applications were used to stimulate and sedate the autonomic nervous system

Question 2

Spa philosophy in Europe

Answer 2

It always has been and continues to be more remedial and medically oriented than the spa philosophy in the New World.

Question 3

Spa philosophy on North American continent

Answer 3

Hot Springs have being revered as sacred healing retreats for centuries. Native Americans created their own early pass by pouring water over heating stones in a small enclosure in a sweat lodge or kivas.

Question 4

Spa themes

Answer 4

• Resort spa
• Amenity spa
• Destination spa
• Fitness & beauty spa
• Luxury spa
• Weight loss spa
• Medical wellness spa
• New Age path spa
• Mineral spring spa
• Day spa

Question 5

Exfoliation

Answer 5

Exfoliation removes dead skin cells & produces smooth, soft, healthy skin.
By removing dead skin barrier, it increases the effectiveness of the treatment that follows

Question 6

Exfoliation - Most common ingredients

Answer 6

• Fruit seeds
• Crushed nuts shells
• Cornmeal
• Salt
• Sugar,
• Oatmeal
• Enzymes
• Jojoba wax beads
• Polyethylene balls
• Pumice
• Ground rice grains

Essential oils can be added

Question 7

Exfoliation - Contraindications

Answer 7

• Open sores
• Cuts
• Abrasions
• Communicable skin condition
• Psoriasis
• Aggravated acute acne

Question 8

Exfoliation - Typical services

Answer 8

• Body scrub
  [refer to wide range of exfoliation services (can incl. salt scrub]
• Body polish
  [More refined and gentle exfoliation - smaller/softer particles of exfoliant]
• Sea Salt glow
  [Salt exfoliation - can be too abrasive]
• Body gommage
  [“Gumming” of the skin]
• Dry brush massage
  [sweeping skin clean with dry bristle body brush]
• Swedish shampoo
  [Body scrub using bath brush/mitt and soapy water]
• Loofah scrub
  [Loofah used to exfoliate skin - can be abrasive]

Question 9

Exfoliation - Wet room

Answer 9

Where the products are washed from the body with a shower hose or a built-in shower (Vichy) and the client is often able to take a full shower as well.

Question 10

Exfoliation - Dry room

Answer 10

Requires vinyl draping and products are removed with warm towels.

Question 11

Body Treatments - Body wraps

Answer 11

Envelope the client inside various layers while products are acting upon the skin, using client’s own body heat.

Effect: soothing, relaxation & comfortable warm

Contraindication: claustrophobia (can leave arms out or not cover face)

Good for: arthritis pain, muscle soreness, dry skin, cellulite treatment & body toxicity

Question 12

Body Treatments - Cellulite wraps

Answer 12

Nourish, cleanse, increase circulation, promote elimination & improve superficial contour of the skin.

Question 13

Body Treatments - Mud & clay wraps

Answer 13

Purging and drawing impurities out through the pores, softening skin & improving joint elasticity when heated.

Question 14

Body Treatments - Seaweed wraps

Answer 14

Re-mineralize skin & entire body as micronutrients & seaborne minerals soak through pores

Usually mixed with an essential oil blend to improve effectiveness and aroma.

Contraindication: iodine allergy

Question 15

Body Treatments - Melted paraffin

Answer 15

Messy, time consuming & expensive to perform
Whole-body application + body wrap

Deeply warming & soothing
Effective for joint stiffness & pain

Question 16

Body Treatments - Aromatherapy wraps

Answer 16

To relax and improve mood & well-being.
Using oils & a carrier oil or lotion
Applied by massage or with superficial glidding stroke over entire body.

Essential oils beneficial through inhalation or lipid absorption
NEVER put essential oil in pure state directly on the skin

1 drop of oil + 1/4 cup of salt: can be dissolve in warm water immersion

Question 17

Body Treatments - Aromatherapy bath or massage - additives

Answer 17

- Relaxing 
  [lavender, clary sage, melissa, ylang ylang, bergamot, chamomille]
- Stimulating 
  [rosemary, thyme, pine, cypress]
- Soothing
  [chamomille, jasmine, geranium, rose]
- Moisturizing
  [orange blossom, neroli, patchouli, lavender]

Question 18

Body Treatments - Moist or dry blanket wrap

Answer 18

For client:

• hypersensitive to touch
• who would like some quiet time during session
• chilled client, needing heating treatment before massage

Question 19

Body Treatments - Wet sheet wrap

Answer 19

Historically used in medical situations

Initial application of cold (stimulating & difficult to tolerate)
Widely used by naturopathic doctors: encourage profuse sweating for detoxification