As the first and only spa guide mapped to the current occupational standards, SPA: The Official Guide to Spa Therapy at Levels 2 & 3 uses full colour step-by-step photographs taken in real spas to walk you through every key skill. Special learning features help fine-tune your learning, while the Habia endorsed content ensures this is the only guide which gives you a complete and professional introduction to the irresistible world of spa therapy.
Benefits
A thorough understanding of every key topic, including: -all major ‘Heat’, ‘Chill’ and ‘Water’ treatments: from sauna and steam to cryotherapy and jet massage -anatomy and physiology -body massage -Indian head massage -the spa environment -client care -health and safety
The ability to check your progress with tasks and tests for each chapter
A complete learning experience thanks to learning objectives, tip boxes, spa profiles, case studies, health and safety boxes and easy-to-follow diagrams
The latest spa content matched directly to all current major qualification standards making it ideal for all NVQ, BTEC and VTCT courses
Tips and practical advice on how to succeed in the spa industry with a showcase of several world-class spas
Learning endorsed by Habia based upon all of the skills and experience of two top spa experts
Table of contents
1. EXPERIENCE/LEARN.
Chapter 1. History and development of Spa therapy.
2. CORE/ESSENCE.
Chapter 2. The Spa Sector, market and industry.
Chapter 3. Financial effectiveness.
Chapter 4. Promotion of Spa services and products.
Chapter 5. Health & Safety, and First aid.
3. KNOW.
Chapter 6. Anatomy and Physiology.
4. TEMPERATURE/FEEL.
Chapter 7. Heat Treatments.
Chapter 8. Chill Treatments.
5. FLOAT/AQUA.
Chapter 9. Water treatments.
Chapter 10. Testing, control and monitoring of spa/water treatments.
6. TOUCH/SENSE.
Chapter 11. Body Massage.
Chapter 12. Massage with pre-blended oils.
Chapter 13. Indian Head massage.
Chapter 14. Envelopment/Wrap treatments/Scub/Exfoliation/Seaweed.
Chapter 15. Hot Stone treatment.
Chapter 16. Relaxation.
7. JOURNEY.
Chapter 17. The Client Journey/ Spa Experience.
Chapter 18. The Spa environment.
Chapter 19. Consultation and Spa Etiquette.
8. DESTINATION.
Chapter 20. Spa Experiences.
Chapter 21. Types of Spa.
9. ENHANCE.
Chapter 22; A - Z of Associated treatments/Therapies.
10. ASPIRE.
