The Complete Spa Book for Massage Therapists
Part I. Spa History and Development. 1. In the Beginning-Spas' Watery Roots. 2. Spas in the Modern Age. 3. Spa Equipment & Facilities. Part II. Hydrotherapy for the 21st Century: WATER-BASED SPA TREATMENTS. 4. Bath and Shower Techniques. 5. Heat & Cold Applications. 6. Exfoliation. 7. Thalassotherapy. PART III. BODY WRAPS, ESTHETIC TREATMENTS, & SPA mASSAGE. 8. Body Wraps. 9. Spa Massage. 10. Stone Therapy. 11. Aromatherapy. 12. Advanced Modalities. 13. Esthetic Modalities for the LMT. PART IV. SPA CAREERS. 14. Finding Spa Work. 15. Becoming a Valuable Spa Employee. 16. Spa Retailing for Massage Therapists. 17. Opening a Therapeutic Spa. 18. Spa Operations. Key Terms. Appendix.