Spa Treatments

Question 1

wraps in which a blanket is applied after a treatment to maintain heat or to cool the body

Answer 1

blanket wraps

Question 2

a body treatment involvign the application of an exfoliating, hydrating, purification, or detoxification mask to the entire body; masks may include clay, cream, gel, or seaweed bases

Answer 2

body masks

Question 3

a wrap that uses a plastic material to aid in the penetration of the product by producing or increasing perspiration

Answer 3

cellophane body wrap

Question 4

producing or increasing perspiration

Answer 4

diaphoretic

Question 5

bandages that can be rolled around a client and have an elastic composition, allowing a tight and secure wrap

Answer 5

elastic wraps

Question 6

body wrap treatments that include soaking of the wrap in an herbal tea blend before application

Answer 6

herb wraps

Question 7

a dry heat unit that heats thermal packs to an optimal temperature. it is commonly used in massage therapy, chiropractic, or physical therapy practice

Answer 7

hydrocollator

Question 8

wraps that envelop a body part with wet and dry cloths that are either hold or cold. effects are achieved through temperature, length of application, and addtives

Answer 8

kneipp body wraps

Question 9

a unit designed to hold water and to heat linen wraps to an optimal temperature. commonly herbal blends are added to the water

Answer 9

moist-heat units

Question 10

a hose similar to a fire hose used in water therapy

Answer 10

scotch hose

Question 11

wraps that include application of a seaweed mask followed by a thermal blanket to seal in heat

Answer 11

seaweed wraps

Question 12

therapeutic use of sea water

Answer 12

thalassotherapy

Question 13

an overhead shower with adjustable water pressure used in body treatments

Answer 13

vichy shower

Question 14

a room lined with tile or other water-impervious material and drains to service water treatments such as a vichy shower

Answer 14

wet room