Body Scrub

What is Body Scrub?

A body scrub is a popular body treatment that is like a facial for the body. It exfoliates and hydrates your skin, leaving it smooth and soft.

A body scrub is done with an abrasive material like salt, sugar, coffee grounds, rice bran, even pecan hulls, usually mixed with some kind of massage oil and an aromatic like essential oils. If the scrub uses salt, it might be called a salt scrub, salt glow or sea salt scrub.

The exfoliation is usually followed by a shower and an application of body lotion. This is not a massage.

What Happens During a Body Scrub?

A body scrub usually takes place in a wet room, which has a tile floor and a drain. The therapist may offer you disposable underwear, the leave the room. You will start face-down on a massage table that is covered with a towel, a sheet or a thin piece of plastic, or on a special wet table with a Vichy shower overhead. In that case you won't have to get up to be rinsed off.

The therapist will return and start by gently rubbing the exfoliant on your back, the backs of your arms, and the backs of your legs and feet.

You may be draped with a towel so only the part he/she is working on is exposed. Then you turn over and he/she does the other side.

When the therapist is finished, you usually step into a shower to rinse off. Be sure to rinse thoroughly so you don't take little granules back to the table. And don't use shower gel -- it's good to keep the oil and aromatics on your skin. If the spa is doing the treatment on a wet table, the therapist will either rinse you off with a hand-held shower, or turn on a Vichy shower.

If you step into the shower, the therapist will put clean sheets on the treatment table while you're showering and step out of the room again. You dry off and lie face-down on the treatment table underneath a sheet or towel. Then the therapist returns and applies body lotion or oil.

Other Things You Should Know About Body Scrubs

• Some spas do body scrubs in a room without a shower and remove the exfoliant with steamed towels.
• You can get a body scrub on its own, but often it's the first step in a body wrap , often a seaweed or mud wrap, or signature treatments.
• You can also combine a body scrub with a massage. Get the body scrub first because it is stimulating, whereas the massage calms you down. Some spas have signature treatments that combine both body scrub and massage.

How much does a session cost?

1 hour for 550 pesos

Source: http://spas.about.com/od/bodytreatments/a/spabodyscrubs.htm

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Foot Scrub

What is Foot Scrub?

Your feet are subjected to some harsh conditions day in and day out, and over time, excessive walking, tight shoes, going barefoot and other factors can lead to rough calluses, sore arches and feet that are simply tired and sore. Every step you take can take your feet closer to irritation, discomfort and outright pain. Maybe it is time to give your feet a little extra pampering with our luxurious Foot Scrub Therapy, which can refresh and relax your feet from toes to heels.

What are the benefits Foot Scrub?

We specialize in pampering your feet. We offer relaxing massages and soothing scrubs to gently work out the kinks in tight muscles, calm those irritated spots and give you silky, sexy feet without any uncomfortable or unsightly rough patches. Our Foot Scrub Therapy offers many benefits, including:

• Soothing discomfort and pain
• Sloughing away buildup for smoother, healthier skin
• Protecting feet from further damage
• Loosening tight arches, toes and heels
• Improving flexibility and range of motion of the toes, feet and ankles
• Relaxing the entire body

How much does a session cost?

1 hour for 250 pesos

Source: https://www.bellezzaspava.com/p/services/massages/foot-scrub-massage/

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Ventosa Massage(Hot Cup)

What is Ventosa Massage?

Ventosa or hot cup therapy is one of the many alternative medicines from China that improve blood flow and the overall health of a person. The procedure is done by creating a localised suction on the skin of a person, thereby alleviating body pains and uplifting the condition of the organs.

History of Ventosa

The earliest recorded practice of cupping can be found in the Ebers Papyrus within Egypt. It shows the use of cupping by the Egyptians to cure ailments. Hippocrates has been known to correct internal diseases and disorder by using the cupping method. There have been a large number of variations in the cupping therapy, including Bentosa, which has spread throughout Asian and European countries.

Dry and wet cupping

There are two different approaches to Bentosa therapy under these categories: dry and wet cupping. Dry cupping simply involves creating suction with the cup over skin that is not broken due to past wounds or scards. Wet cupping on the other hand involves cutting the area where the suction will take place in order to draw blood.

The procedure

Ventosa falls under the dry cup method, where there is no need for the use of a device or tool to create suction. Instead, this method utilises a lit cotton ball covered in fifty per cent alcohol. The flaming cotton ball is inserted into the cup for a moment and placed onto the surface of the skin to create suction. The hot air rapidly cools within the cup, creating a vacuum at the centre. The vacuum pulls up the skin until no air is able to enter the cup. Usually, the recipient will feel the heat coming from the cup for only a few seconds. This is then replaced by a refreshingly cool sensation.

Medical benefits

The heat and the suction applied through Ventosa therapy is able to unblock the Meridian within the body. Meridians are channels where an individual’s Chi travels around in. A single blockage in the flow of Chi results in bodily disorders eventually felt by the person. Ailments connected may include asthma, rheumatism, back pain, and insomnia. Clearing the blockage is designed to cure and prevent these disorders. Ventosa therapy is ideal for anyone who wishes to experience traditional Asian medicine in its purest form.

How much does a session cost?

1 hour and 15 minutes for 350 pesos

Source: http://homespa2go.com/ventosa-hot-cup-therapy/

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Aromatheraphy

What is Aromatheraphy?

Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy but with highly concentrated plant oils, called essential oils, added to the massage oil or lotion.

The nostrils are attached to a part of the brain called the limbic system. The limbic system controls emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones.

When you inhale essential oil molecules, messages are transmitted to the limbic system and affect heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion, and the immune system.

Essential oils are also believed to be absorbed through the skin. Each essential oil has different healing properties. For example, some calm while others energize. Here are some widely used essential oils and their purported properties:

• calming – chamomile, lavender, geranium
• uplifting – ylang ylang, clary sage, rose, neroli
• menergizing – rosemary/li>
• cleansing – rosemary
• decongesting – eucalyptus, pine, tea tree

Here is a few examples of the research that is being done on aromatherapy massage:

• Self-massage significantly improved symptoms and wellbeing in people with lymphedema. It also slightly, but not significantly reduced limb volume. However, carefully chosen aromatherapy oils did not appear to be more effective than massage without aromatherapy oils.
• Sixteen first-time mothers received a 30-minute aromatherapy massage two days after delivery, while 20 mothers received standard post-partum care. The aromatherapy massage group had significantly decreased ratings of post-partum blues and anxiety and had increased vigor and attachment to their babies.
• Research suggests that patients with cancer, particularly in the palliative care setting, are increasingly using aromatherapy and massage.

What can I expect during an aromatherapy massage?

After the consultation, one or more essential oils are selected based on what you need and are mixed in with the massage oil or lotion. The subtle aroma of the essential oils fill the air around you during the massage. After the massage, the massage therapist may suggest a blend that you can use at home in between massage treatments.

How much does a session cost?

1 hour and 30 minutes for 400 pesos

Source: http://altmedicine.about.com/od/massage/a/aromatherapy.htm

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Stone Massage

What is Stone Massage?

Stone massage therapy melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness and increases circulation and metabolism. Each 1 ½ -hour hot stone massage therapy session promotes deeper muscle relaxation through the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body. Our professional massage therapists also incorporate a customized massage, with the use of hot stones which offers enhanced benefits.

The premise behind hot stone massage therapy is that the direct heat of the stones relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist access to their deeper muscle layers. Combining hot stone protocols with a full body massage provides a very healing and effective experience. The hot stones also expand blood vessels, which encourages blood flow throughout the body. The hot stones have a sedative effect that can relieve chronic pain, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation.

Benefits of Stone Massage

• Provides relief from pain associated with fibromyalgia, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other chronic conditions
• Decreases pain and muscle spasms
• Reduces chronic stress and tension
• Increases flexibility in joints, aiding in easier mobility and movement
• Relieves pain and tension created by strained and contracted muscles

How much does a session cost?

1 hour and 15 minutes for 350 pesos

Source: http://www.massageenvy.com/types-of-massage/hot-stone-envy.aspx

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Swedish Massage

What is Swedish Massage?

The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.

Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.

Swedish Massage Techniques

Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions. The usually sequence of techniques are:

• Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips
• Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers
• Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers
• Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body
• Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping
• Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching

Benefits of Swedish Massage

Swedish massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.

How much does a session cost?

1 hour for 250 pesos

Source: http://www.mamashealth.com/massage/sweed.asp

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Traditional Thai Body Massage

This beautifully traditional Thai massage has been practiced for centuries to deeply relax the mind and body ­ giving you a true taste of Thailand. A restorative holistic full body massage, this spa treatment stretches your muscles through gentle, rhythmic manipulation. Concentrating on nerve centres this treatment is designed to relieve aches and pains. In this passive yoga treatment your joints and muscles are gently manipulated for a full body workout without lifting a finger.

Who is it suitable for?

Recommended for those who enjoy deep bodywork, those who prefer not to undress and anyone with muscular tension.It is very helpful for sports people or for those who use their bodies in a repetitive way, such as working at the computer for long hours.

Benefits of Traditional Thai Body Massage

An holistic therapy that restores physical and energetic balance and facilitates the release of deep seated tension.

How much does a session cost?

1 hour for 150 pesos

Source: http://www.senspa.co.uk/traditional_thai_massage.html

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