Spa Glossary

A glossary of most of the terms you'll come across in the world of spas, from Ayurveda to watsu.

Asian Massage
What is Asian massage and where can you get it?

Draping
Find out more about the draping technique that massage therapists use during massage to keep you feeling safe and covered.

Effleurage
Effleurage is one of the primary strokes used in Swedish massage.

Happy Ending Massage
What is a "happy ending" in the context of a spa setting? Find out what you need to know about happy ending massages.

Laser Treatments
Lasers treatments address a variety of conditions, including unwanted hair, uneven pigmentation, and broken capillaries and dull or pitted skin.

Laconium
A full definition and description of laconium, a gentle sauna experience.

Ayurveda Spas
Ayurveda spas specialize in a traditional Eastern Indian medical philosophy known as "the science of life."

Masseuse
What's a masseuse? Find out what a masseuse does and how to find a great masseuse.

Swedish Massage
What Swedish massage is -- and why it's called Swedish massage.

Massage Therapist
Find out what a massage therapist does and where to find them.

Masseur
A masseur is a male massage therapist. Find out what you need to know about masseurs and where to find them.

Rolfing® Structural Integration
a bodywork method that focuses on connective tissue to bring relief from chronic pain

Spa Glossary
Is thalassotherapy Greek to you? Here's a quick definition of a lot of the terms and treatments that are used in spas.

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