What is a Medical Spa?

A new type of Spa has emerged in last few years. These are known as Medical Spas. These spas provide the high quality health & beauty care and advanced surgical procedures in luxurious setting even while treating patients royally. These facilities provide Botox treatments, laser hair removal, dermal fillers, chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion, and other similar procedures in a holistic setting which calms the frayed nerves of patients.

Along with, medical treatments, clients can also avail services like hair styling, massages, aromatherapy, Pilates session, yoga session, manicure and pedicures. . These types of facilities are the perfect destination for somebody who wants complete body & mind care at one place.

Medical treatments are more expensive and can range from a few hundred dollars to a couple of thousand dollars depending on the type and extensiveness of the procedure. But before selecting any medical spa, you should verify if the facility has certified medical doctors and staff who can perform procedures. Also check out the ambience of the medical spa. You should fee absolutely relaxed in the premises and not feel intimidated or uncomfortable. If the environment is sooth and relaxed, you stand better chance of healing quicker and better. While inspecting, also notice the hygiene levels. 

Find the right medical spa in your neighborhood or locality. You can ask your friends and relatives and take their recommendation. Also search internet to find a competent medical spa. Many spas have their own websites with all therapies and prices listed to make your search easier.

Posted on 27 February '10 by admin, under Beauty, Health, Spa. No Comments.

Spa Secrets for a Beautiful Skin

Spas help to clean and rejuvenate your skin and make it look glowing & beautiful. Once you receive a treatment, you will be amazed at the difference. Spas use special techniques & ingredients to make your skin glow. These techniques and products are simple and can be done even at home.

1) One needs to exfoliate each body part for at least 5-10 minutes. You should start from the shoulders and end at the toes. This will make your skin smoother. Always use slow circular gentle motions and apply pressure with thumbs. Apply exfoliator on dry skin to create more friction and strip away dead skin cells.

2) For a pedicure treatment, pour warm whole milk into the basin. Lactic acid in milk softens skin. Add a handful of sugar to your exfoliator to make it a better scrub. Add bit of honey to your body cream even more moisturizing. Squeeze half a lemon into the bath. The lemon juice has natural acids that brighten the skin.

3) Apply on good quantity portions of your body lotion and scrubs to deep nourish your skin.

4) Body creams and masks can be applied with a regular paintbrush to ensure even coating all over.

5) You should replace your loofahs and sponges monthly to prevent the harboring of bacteria.

Posted on 22 February '10 by admin, under Beauty, Spa. No Comments.

Five Day Spa Health Benefits

A visit to the day spa can do wonders for your health & beauty. That’s why day spas are opening everywhere to cater to increasing popularity. Want to know what a wellness center in Arizona can do for you?
1) Massage Magic: A great massage not only relaxes your muscles but also your nervous system and mind. It also benefits your internal organs. Massage also helps blood circulate better, stomach digest better, lungs breathe better and help lymphatic system get rid of toxins and waste effectively. It also helps in relieving pain.
2) Hot Therapy: A hot tub or Jacuzzi session for a couple of hours, not only is relaxing, but also promotes good blood circulation by dilating the blood vessels. It also helps with muscle & joint soreness and stiffness. It also makes body release endorphins, which are natural pain killers.
3) Be Stress Free: Therapies like massage, sauna and hydrotherapy completely relax one’s mind. At a day spa you can escape from world’s fast paced lifestyle and spend hours just lazing and having various treatments.
4) Sound sleep: Spas are very useful for people who have trouble sleeping and suffer from headaches and migraines. Steam therapy is a wonderful natural alternative to headache medicines. It naturally dilates the blood vessels in the head.
5) Lose weight: Many specialized spas offer weight lose treatments which allow you to shed pounds holistically by addressing the underlying problems and a natural diet.

Posted on 12 February '10 by admin, under Beauty, Health, Skin, Spa. No Comments.