
Natural Spa and Hydrotherapy: Theory and Practice, 1st edition
Published by Pearson (March 3, 2009) © 2010
- Ann Mihina
- Sandra Anderson
Price Reduced From: $133.32
Details
- A print edition
Table of contents
Natural Spa and Hydrotherapy: Theory and Practice
Chapter 1 History of Spa and Hydrotherapy
What is Spa?
Early History of Spa
Water
Origins of Organized Hydrotherapy and Spas
Decline of Hydrotherapy
Christianity and Islam
Resurgence of Hydrotherapy
Innovations in Science and Medicine
Prominent Persons
Birth of Modern Spa and Hydrotherapy
Prominent Persons
Hydrotherapy and Spa Today
Types of Spas
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Chapter 2 The Science Behind Spa and Hydrotherapy
The Connection Between Science and Spa and Hydrotherapy
Water
Ways Water is Used in Treatments
Water of the Earth; Water of the Body
Chemistry of the Body
Atoms
Ions
pH
Ebb and Flow of Body Fluids
Blood, Interstitial Fluid, and Lymph
Body Water Gain and Loss
Body Systems
Integumentary System
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic and Immune System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Urinary System
Reproductive Systems
A Closer Look at Four Systems
Integumentary System
Cardiovascular System
Nervous System
Lymphatic and Immune System
Body Temperature Homeostasis
Metabolism of the Body
Thermoregulation
Mechanisms of Heat Transfer
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Chapter 3 Elements of Practice
Successful Spa and Hydrotherapy Practices
Elements Common to All Spas
The Spa Experience
Communication
What It Means to Work in a Spa
Sales and Profits
Expectations of Spa Staff
Workforce Structure
Supplies and Equipment
Universal Precautions, Hygiene, and Sanitation
Guidelines
Helping Clients Choose the Best Treatments for Them
Questions to Ask Clients
Considerations for Package Treatments
Incorporating Spa and Hydrotherapy Treatments into a Bodywork Practice
Legal Considerations
Scope of Practice
Starting off Small: Dry Rooms
Expanding Further
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Chapter 4 Hydrotherapy
What is Hydrotherapy?
Properties of Water
Heat Transfer
The Effects of Hydrotherapy Treatments
Mechanical
Chemical
Thermal
Four Main Variables in Hydrotherapy
Temperature
Duration
Condition of the Client
Location
Ways to Perform Treatments
Cold Therapies
Local Cold Application
Systemic Cold Application
Contraindications and Considerations for Cold Application Treatments
Treatments
Treatment 4.1 Single Cold Compress
Cryotherapy
Systemic Cold Treatments
Heat Therapies
Local Heat Application
Systemic Heat Application
Contraindications and Considerations for Heat Application Treatments
Treatments
Treatment 4.2 Hot Compress
Treatment 4.3 Ginger Fomentation
Treatment 4.4 Hot Foot Bath
Systemic Heat Treatments
Treatment 4.5 Heating (Cold Sheet) Wrap
Alternating or Contrast Applications
Contraindications and Considerations for Alternating or Contrast Application Treatments
Treatments
Treatment 4.6 Alternating or Contrast Compress
Showers
Spa Showers
Showers and Baths in Private Practice
Balneology
Spa Baths
Alternating or Contrast Full Immersion Baths
Partial Baths
Vapor Treatments
Simple Inhalation Treatment
Steam Bath
Sauna
Steam Baths and Saunas in Private Practice
Other Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy Tub (Hydro Tub)
Whirlpool (Jacuzzi)
Flotation Tank or Sensory Deprivation Tank/RoomHubbard Tank
Watsu and Aquatic Massage
Water Dance
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
Chapter 5 Exfoliation
What is Exfoliation?
Types of Exfoliants
A Closer Look at the Skin
Layers of the Skin
Manual Exfoliation
Lymphatic Flow and Manual Exfoliations
Treatment 5.1 Full Body Dry BrushingTreatment 5.2 Quick-Prep Dry Brushing Manual Exfoliation Using Natural Substances Treatment 5.3 Manual Exfoliation Using Natural Substances
Chemical, Enzyme, or Dissolving Exfoliation
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
Chapter 6 Pelotherapy
Types of Pelotherapy
Muds
Therapeutic Properties of Muds
Types of Muds
Clays
Therapeutic Properties of Clays
Types of Clays
Fuller’s Earth
Peat
Moor Mud
Treatments
Body Wraps
Treatment 6.1 Mud or Peat Body WrapMasks
Treatment 6.2 Mud, Peat, or Clay Mask
Moor Peat Packs
Mud or Peat Bath
Rasul Spa Treatment
Mud, Peat, and Clay Poultices
Earth Salts
Types of Earth Salts
Treatment
Salt Glow
Treatment 6.3 Salt Glow Salt Bath
Paraffin
Paraffin Treatment
Treatment 6.4 Paraffin Applications
Parafango
Geothermal Therapy
Mary D. Nelson
Benefits of Hot and Cold Stones
Treatment 6.5 Hot and Cold Stone Therapy
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
Chapter 7 Thalassotherapy
What is Thalassotherapy?
Early Use of Thalassotherapy
Modern Thalassotherapy
Elements of Thalassotherapy
Seawater
Sea Products
Seaweed
Other Algae
Sea Mud
Sea salt
Treatments
Body Wraps
Treatment 7.1 Seaweed or Other Algae Body Wrap
Treatment 7.2 Sea Mud Body WrapMasks
Treatment 7.3 Seaweed, Other Algae, or Sea Mud Mask
Poultices
Salt Glow
Treatment 7.4 Sea Salt GlowBaths
Brine Inhalation Treatment
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
Chapter 8 Aromatherapy and Herbs
Aromatherapy and Bodywork
History of Aromatherapy and Herbs
Plant Use by Ancient Civilizations
Aromatics from the Middles Ages to Present
Essential Oils
Essential Oil Extraction
How Essential Oils Work
Precautions for Working with Essential Oils
Purchasing Essential Oils
Storage and Shelf Life
Notes
Ten Foundational Essential Oils
Blending Essential Oils
Additional Essential Oils
Ways to use Essential Oils in a Spa or Private Practice
Diffusers
Light Bulb rings
Aromastone
Scented Candles
Scented Massage Oils, Lotions, and Crèmes
Liniments
Simple Inhalation and Facial Sauna Treatments Using Essential Oils
Hot and cold compresses
Manual Exfoliations Using Natural Substances
Aromatic baths
Using Herbs in Spa and Hydrotherapy Treatments
Purchasing and Storing Herbs and Plants
Herbal Infusions
Treatment 8.1 Herbal Wrap
Treatment 8.2 Simple Inhalation and Facial Sauna Treatments Using Herbs
Herbal Baths
Compresses
Poultices
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
Appendix 1 Poultices
Appendix 2 Ayurveda
Appendix 3 Resources
Appendix 4 Answers to Multiple Choice Questions
Appendix 5 References
Glossary
Index
[