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Spa stands for salus per aqua, which means healing by water. According to Wikipedia, the term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. In layman's terms, a spa is a place where you can receive spa treatments, most commonly facial, massage, and body treatments.
A frequent visit to the spa brings release of stress and gets mind and body rejuvenated.
There are quite a variety of spas in the current industry. And it's very important to know the difference so you get to enjoy what you are searching for.
Day Spa. A day spa delivers spa treatments on a day-use basis. It is something that people can enjoy every day. It can be located in a shopping mall, workplace complex, shop-office, or any other designated commercial zone. And it usually provides a comprehensive treatment menu which includes massage, body, waxing and facial and some form of water based treatment.
Destination Spa. Its primary purpose is to help you lead a healthier lifestyle through spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthy cuisine and special interest programming. Typically, more than two-night stay. Some even have a requirement of minimum stay of three or seven nights. Some destination spas are located in exotic places.
Resort/Hotel Spa. A spa that located within a hotel or resort. It provides spa services, spa cuisine and fitness classes. It is a good choice when one person wants spa and the other would like to do something else for example golf or tennis. It also works for business travellers and families.
Medical Spa. A medical spa is also known as medispa or med-spa is a hybrid between a medical clinic and a day spa that operates under the full-time supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. It provides treatments that require a doctor's supervision, for instance laser resurfacing and Botox injections. It also provides spa therapies.
Family spa. Family spa has facilities offering complete salon and spa services for the entire family and group parties. It's an ideal get-away for families that are seeking for a fun experience focuses on wellness, education and bonding.
Above are the commonly known types of spa. This is certainly not an exhaustive list. There are other categories such as airport spa, casino spa and etc. that are only found in some countries.
Malaysia is one of the most well-known spa destinations in the Southeast Asia region. Find out more about the spas in Malaysia at the spa Malaysia blog at www.massagemalaysia.com
