A | B | C | D | E | F | G-H | I-J | K-L | M-N| O-P | Q-R | S | T | U-Z Salt Glow A body treatment which consists of rubbing on coarse salt mixed with essential oils and waters, followed by a gentle shower and body moisturizer to cleanse pores and remove dead skin. Sauna A dry heat bath in a wooden structure set a temperature of 160-210 degrees Fahrenheit, designed to cleanse the body of impurities by sweating. Scalp and Hair Treatments The products used vary from spa to spa. Some use natural ingredients, such as a sea kelp mixture; others use chemically based products. However, the process and results are generally the same: a thorough cleansing, conditioning and scalp massage that leave hair shiny and full of body intense protein mixed with humectants leaving the hair stronger and the follicle stimulated. Scotch Hose/ Swiss Shower (Douch Massage) Standing body massage delivered by therapist with high-pressure hoses. This invigorating shower tones circulation by contracting then dilating capillaries as water from sixteen needle-spray shower heads and two high-pressure hoses (operated by an attendant), ranging in temperature from 45°F to 105° F is turned quickly from hot to cold to hot for several seconds at a time. This massage aids circulation and helps relieve the pain of arthritis and rheumatism. Seaweed (Body) Wrap Similar to herbal wraps combined with heat packs, using sea water and seaweed with a balance of the ocean's nutrients; minerals, rare trace elements, vitamins and proteins, which are soaked into the blood stream, to revitalize skin and body. Shiatsu A cross between acupuncture and massage, this treatment works with vital points and energy meridians and uses finger-thumb-palm pressure to stimulate the body's inner powers of balance and healing. Sitz Bath Shaped like a chair, this bathtub immerses a person's hips and lower body in herbal hot water, followed by cold water, while soaking feet in water alternating from cold to hot to stimulate the immune system. Skincare Skincare treatments range from hi-tech (laser, permanent makeup, injection therapy) to old fashioned folk remedies (herbal wraps, mud baths, aromatherapy). Traditionally, skincare specialists in the United States come from the hair industry (obtaining an esthetics license). Skincare practitioners of the future will become infinitely more sophisticated--understanding the elements of the earth with which they work (mud, seaweed, essential oils) as well as delivery mediums (manual, hydrotherapy, thalassotherapy). Places like the Bramham Institute at the PGA are offering comprehensive skincare training--200 hours of educational programming designed to close the gap between the spa as a place for pampering and the spa as a place that promotes health and well being. Skin Masque Customized to each person's skin type, skin care products are applied to the face and neck to cleanse, tone and remove dry skin. Skin Cuisine Term to describe foods low in saturated fats and cholesterol, without added salt, preservatives and artificial flavorings. Men items feature fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. Sports/Athletic Massage Specifically for the muscles used in athletic activities, this deep-tissue massage that uses quick and vigorous strokes can be either preventive or corrective in approach. Steam Room A tiled room with wet, hot steam that promotes sweating and softens skin, cleanses pores and relieves tension. Stress Management Programs that teach relaxation techniques and incorporate relaxing spa services designed to reduce a person's stress and the conditions it can cause. Swedish Massage One of the most popular types of massage, this technique uses oils and employs five different movements: long strokes, kneading of individual muscles, tapping movements, rolling of the fingers, and vibration.