Spa History and Culture
Are you curious about where spas come from? Where they're going? Articles and links here explore the history and culture of spas.
A Little Spa History
The modern spa is part of a much older tradition of "taking the waters" for health. Learn more here.
The modern spa is part of a much older tradition of "taking the waters" for health. Learn more here.
Traditional Turkish Bath
If you’ve ever wondered what a real hamam – a traditional Turkish bath -- is like, here’s your chance to find out. Julie Earle-Levine, who writes for The Financial Times, Travel + Leisure, and others, is just back from Istanbul, where she visited the historic Cagaloglu Hamam, which has a section for both men and women. Here is her report.
If you’ve ever wondered what a real hamam – a traditional Turkish bath -- is like, here’s your chance to find out. Julie Earle-Levine, who writes for The Financial Times, Travel + Leisure, and others, is just back from Istanbul, where she visited the historic Cagaloglu Hamam, which has a section for both men and women. Here is her report.
What Is A Spa? Historical Background & Modern Influences
by Fiona Thornton & Dr. Hans Brutscher, Managers of the Health Spa at Kimi Ora Health Spa Resort in Kaiteriteri, New Zealand.
by Fiona Thornton & Dr. Hans Brutscher, Managers of the Health Spa at Kimi Ora Health Spa Resort in Kaiteriteri, New Zealand.
Wellness: It's More Than Skin Deep
by Connie Tyne, L.M.S.W., Executive Director of Cooper Wellness Program in Dallas, Texas.
by Connie Tyne, L.M.S.W., Executive Director of Cooper Wellness Program in Dallas, Texas.
Saunas, Sweat Lodges, Turkish Baths
The fascinating world of "sweat bathing," including Finnish saunas, the Turkish Hamman, native American Sweat Lodge, Russian Bania, and more from Mikkel Aaland.
The fascinating world of "sweat bathing," including Finnish saunas, the Turkish Hamman, native American Sweat Lodge, Russian Bania, and more from Mikkel Aaland.
American Healing Waters
"Since the beginning of history, people have resorted to springs, baths, and spas for the therapeutic effects and power of their healing waters. Not so in America today..." by Prof. Jonathan Paul de Vierville, Ph.D., L.P.C.,L.M.S.W.-A.C.P., T.R.M.T. Alamo Plaza Spa at the Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
"Since the beginning of history, people have resorted to springs, baths, and spas for the therapeutic effects and power of their healing waters. Not so in America today..." by Prof. Jonathan Paul de Vierville, Ph.D., L.P.C.,L.M.S.W.-A.C.P., T.R.M.T. Alamo Plaza Spa at the Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas