Beauty/Spas
The 10 Domains of Spa
Spa offerings can be overwhelming. The variety is astounding. ISPA (The International Spa Association) decided to define or segment this into ten different domains or segments for the industry as follows -
1. “The Waters.”
2. Nourishment, Food, Nutrition and Diet.
3. Exercise, Movement & Fitness.
4. Bodywork, Massage & Touch.
5. Body, Mind & Spirit.
6. Natural Beauty Agents, Skin Care & Aesthetics.
7. Global Ecology, Climatology, Physical Space.
8. Spa Culture, Cultural Arts & Values / Social.
9. Operations, Marketing & Management.
10. Cycles, Rhythm & Time.
Not all spa’s include all the domains because they too come in various sizes, shapes and focuses. Some are only day spas where as some are destination spa’s. Some offer only single treatments while others offer treatments that last a whole week allowing you to stay on their premises while the treatment lasts. There are medical spa’s too which give treatments for cosmetic purposes. Depending on your requirements choose spa days and opt for pamper packages instead of single treatments to get more services for less.
