Spa GlossaryDo you know what hydrotherapy is? How do you know if it's a treatment you want?
This Spa Glossary will help you understand spa terms (like hydrotherapy) and their definitions. There are many terms that are specific to spas, so a "spa dictionary" can come in handy when you're trying to decide where to go and what kinds of treatments you'd like. There's a big difference between having a simple facial and having a microdermabrasion treatment. Don't make an appointment until you know which is right for you! 
You need to know if the spa you want to visit is a destinatin spa or a day spa before making a reservation; you don't want to show up with your luggage and find that they don't have overnight facilities! How do you decide on a massage? How "deep" is deep tissue massage, and how does it differ from a Swedish massage, Lomi Lomi massage and Thai massage? Should you have a seaweed wrap, salt scrub, mud pack? What are essential oils for? And what about botox, electrolysis, or laser hair removal? How do you choose a spa, and the treatments that are right for you? You can find brief descriptions of spa types - day, resort, or destination, among others - here in the glossary. You'll also find descriptions of body treatments, facial treatments, types of massage, and much more. Once you find a spa or treatment you're interested in, you can then find more detailed information in the spa and treatment sections of the site.
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