TYPES OF SPAS

ISPA defines spa as places devoted to overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit. Depending upon what your goals are, and what you are looking for in a spa experience, you will want to know differences in spas and what they offer. Below are the primary types of spas and examples of the kinds of services you could expect. For example, if you're looking for a spa getaway that includes lodging and other amenities, you should consider cruise ship, hotel/resort and destination spas.  If you simply need a wax or single service a day spa could fit the bill.  

CLUB SPA

A facility whose primary purpose is fitness and which offers a variety of professionally administered spa services on a day-use basis.

DAY SPA 

A spa offering a variety of professionally administered spa services to clients on a day-use basis.

DESTINATION SPA

A destination spa is a facility with the primary purpose of guiding individual spa-goers to develop healthy habits. This lifestyle transformation can be accomplished by providing a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthful cuisine and special interest programming 

MEDICAL SPA

A facility that operates under the supervision of a licensed medical doctor whose primary purpose is to provide medical and wellness care in an environment that integrates spa services.

MINERAL SPRINGS SPA

A spa offering an on-site source of natural mineral, thermal or seawater used in hydrotherapy treatments.

RESORT/HOTEL SPA

A spa located within a resort or hotel providing professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components.

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