History of spas

HESTORY OF SPAS ORIGINS No one knows exactly where the word spa comes from, but it may be derived from the Walloon word "espa" meaning fountain. Greece Italy Baths were considered sacred places and were dedicated to several deities. Initially, bathing was confined to the upper class in private baths, but Soon public baths were opened. In Rome three different types of baths were developed: baths at home (balnea), private baths (balnea privata), and public baths (balnea publica) that were run by the state. Turkey Japan Spas have been popular in Japan since 737 A.D, when' the first "onsen" (hot spring) area near Izumo became public thermal area, but it was centuries later that the Japanese built the first "ryokan" (inns). The Ottomans were famous for their hammams which are beautifully constructed with mosaic. The most famous of which is possibly the Baths of Roxelana in 16th century. Roxelana became an important place for Socializing, particularly for Muslim women. TYPE OF SPAS Club Spa Day Spa Destination Spa Medical Spa Resort/Hotel Spa A facility whose primary purpose is fitness and which offers a variety of professionally administered spa services on a day-use basis. A spa offering a variety of professionally administered spa services to clients on a day-use basis. A destination spa is a-facility with the primary purpose of guiding individual spa-goers to develop healthy habits. A facility that has a full-time licensed health care professional on-site, who has a degree in Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) as defined by the AMA. A spa located within a resort or hotel providing professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components. In one small Italian study, doctors found that mineral water mud baths yielded a significant reduction in symptoms caused by psoriasis. A second study found mud baths offered promising relief for those suffering with osteoarthritis. BENEFITS OF SPAS A massage improves blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Massage stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries away the body's waste products. It has been proved that massage releases a hormone called Serotonin that enhances the body and mind's "feel good" state. When you receive a spa service, your mind, body and soul are in harmony. BEST SPAS IN THE WORLD Evania Ladies' Spa & Seba Gentlemen's Sports & Wellness Center Saudi Arabia Best Luxury Fitness Spa Royal Zambezi Lodge Bush Spa Zambia Best Luxury Safari Spa Assawan Spa & Health Club United Arab Emirates Best Luxury Hotel Spa The Grand Spa at Tabacon Costa Rica Best Luxury Mineral Spring Spa ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa Singapore Best Luxury Emerging Spa One&Only Spa by ESPA Reethi Rah Maldives Best Luxury Wellness Spa Referance: http://ard.bmj.com/content/61/3/273.full#R2 http://www.experienceispa.com/spa-goers/spa-101/types-of-spas/ http://spas.about.com/cs/spa101/la/typesofspas.htm http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-15/beauty/30267215_1_massage-skin-care-spa http://www.webmd.com/beauty/spa/spas-the-risks-and-benefits http://www.webmd.com/beauty/spa/risks-of-spa-treatments