- Towels (disposable and cloth) and other types of linen used for covering or protection during the procedure must be clean at the start of each treatment.
- Paraffin, creams, oils and artificial nail chemicals should be dispensed using a single use applicator or, dispensed into a separate container for each client.
- Nail technicians should wash their hands if a procedure is interrupted.
- All necessary equipment should be set up prior to the procedure. (Preferably in front of the client).
- The sterile packaging should only be opened when ready to proceed.
- Foot spas (baths) should be cleaned after each client using a mild detergent and warm water followed by swabbing with a household grade disinfectant. After each days usage the foot spa (bath) should be thoroughly cleaned with a proprietary spa bath cleaner which contains a disinfectant and solvent to remove accumulated body grease and then draining until dry.
- The skin area to be treated should be cleaned with a skin antiseptic (eg. client washes hands prior to procedure).
- The sterile part of equipment that penetrates, or has the potential to penetrate the skin should not be touched.
- Where possible use single use equipment, such as razors. These items should be disposed of appropriately immediately after use in an appropriate sharps container.
- Cover spray bottles with disposable plastic covers.
- When using paraffin, regardless of the type used, it must be thrown out after it has been used.
- Nail files, emery boards, and buffers (manual or machine) must be cleaned between each client.
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 One way to encourage muscle repair after training is with sports massage. Sports massage will help release any built up tension and lactic acid in the overworked muscles so that blood and oxygen can return to the muscle and effectively promote muscle repair.In addition to using regular sports massage sessions as part of your sports program, it can also benefit an athlete in the following ways:
* Pre-Event Massage can help athletes prepare for a competitive event. A pre-event massage is brief and invigorating, usually lasting 15-20 minutes. It is given within an hour before the sporting event, through the clothes to warm up the muscles.
* Post-Event Massage should be calming and relaxing. Its goal is to ease muscle pain (by decreasing tension), muscle soreness (by dispersing lactic acid), and to reduce inflammation. A post-event massage should last no more than 15- to 20-minutes, and it should be administered through the athletes clothes. Post-event massages encourage the return of blood and oxygen to tense areas, and they flush out metabolic waste products that have built up during strenuous muscle use.
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@ 11:24 PM
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 Champa spa is the most excellent urban spa in Vientiane, Laos a world of harmony and relation.Spa designed to relax and remove stresses of everyday life. Regaining an internal balance of both mind and body is the most importance challenge when people are facing stress at work and exhaustion of the daily life in the city. Therapists are proficiently trained to understand body mechanics and how muscles are related to specific points in the body. The therapies will take you away from the stress of the outside world. The Champa spas traditional Lao herbal massages, aromatherapy treatments, Lao Fusion techniques and facials treatment are sure to ease every little bit of tension out of your body.
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@ 9:16 PM
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 Hot stone therapy is a type of massage that is treated by volcanic rocks such as basalt and basinite that are help to promote relaxation as well as eliminating negative energy within the client’s body, mind and soul.
We provide different qualities stones are used in all part of the body in variety of sizes, shaped and weights according to that. It could be as little as the size of the thumb or could be as big as about 2 to 3 pounds of weight.
For the treatment, stones are put on the chakra points of the body along the spine. The chakra points are the center of the body that circulates energy. It encourage the physical body, when stimulated, it balances energy flow throughout the body.
Hot stone therapy is compared with Swedish massage or deep tissue massage since hot stone practitioner uses the stone instead of their hands to massage. However gentle it may seem so, therapists are able to reach ten times deeper during the massage than through the use of mere fingers making it stronger than a regular Swedish massage.
The stones are heated using water with temperature ranging from 120 – 130 degree Fahrenheit although normal treatment requires alternating the use of hot basalt or basinite stones and much colder stones like marble ones.
It is believed that the mixture of warmth and cool treatment encourages the body to calm down, detox, and heal.
Benefits:
- Improves blood circulation
- Muscle relaxation
- Releases toxins
- Easing stress and recharge your energy levels
Health conditions treated with hot stone therapy massage:
- Stress, Anxiety
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Circulatory problems
- Muscle and back Pains
- Arthritis
- Insomnia
- Depression
Hot stone therapy are best suitable for people who deserve some nurture and pampering. This kind of massage will not only feel rejuvenated but look beautiful and special as well.
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@ 11:04 PM
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 Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plant oils, as well as essential oils, for psychological and physical wellbeing. Aroma therapists blend therapeutic essential oils particularly for each individual and suggest methods of use such as topical application, massage, inhalation or water immersion to stimulate the desired responses.
The different smells (aromas), and the chemical constituents of the oils, can create different emotional and physiological reactions. Essential oils can be massaged into the skin, added to bath water or vaporized in an oil burner. Although aromatherapy has been practiced for centuries in various cultures, the modern version was developed mainly in France. Aromatherapy has not yet undergone as much scientific scrutiny as other complementary therapies, but research so far shows that it can be an effective treatment for some complaints.
Aromatherapy can be of benefit as a form of preventative health care. Aromatic plant oils can stimulate, balance, uplift, soothe and calm. Aroma therapists believe the release of stress and tension can allow the body’s own healing process to begin.
Aromatherapy is used to alleviate the symptoms of:
* Digestive problems
* Eczema
* Headaches
* Insomnia
* Stress. Popular aromatic plant oils A few of the popular aromatic plant oils and their uses for the following symptoms include: * Peppermint – digestive disorders.
* Rosemary – muscular pains, mental stimulant.
* Sandalwood – depression, anxiety and nervous tension.
* Sweet orange – depression and anxiety.
* Tea tree – respiratory problems, antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral.
* Lavender – headaches, insomnia, burns, aches and pains.
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 Low back pain is one of the most common health problems. It can affect your daily life and become disabling. However, in most cases low back pain does not indicate a serious problem. For 90% of people the pain will go away by itself within a few days. For the other 10% of people the pain can become worse. So it is important that it is treated as soon as possible.
Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like your mid or upper back, a hernia in the groin, or a problem in the testicles or ovaries.
There are many things you can do to help prevent or reduce the pain.
Prevention
* Stay as active as possible and keep in good shape.
* Learn what you can do to prevent back strain, such as using correct ways of bending and lifting, sitting on chairs with good back support, sleeping on a firm mattress, wearing comfortable shoes, ensuring your work bench is at a comfortable height, avoiding overweight.
If you already have back pain:
 * Research has shown that early rehabilitation and prompt return to work and your usual activities are the best ways of getting you back to normal. It doesn’t help to overprotect your back, even when it’s sore. Too much lying in bed makes it take longer to get better.
* Ask your doctor about medicine to relieve the pain (check on side effects or interaction with other medicines you may be taking).
* Ask about gentle exercises you can do to strengthen your back. Set goals to improve your fitness.
* Try to stay positive. Sometimes pain can leave you feeling tired, frustrated, depressed, worried, and angry or just generally in a bad mood.
* In fact it has been shown that this can make the pain feel worse than it actually is. If you are feeling like this you are less likely to want to Exercise and get going and it can take longer to get better.
* So it is important to be aware that pain can sometimes have this effect. Don’t allow the pain to take over your life.
* Learn to relax. Your muscles get tight and sore if you are stressed.
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It is also know as mud therapy is defined as hypothermalized or hyperthermal mud, derived from the combination of a solid component i.e. organic or inorganic clay with mineral water (salso bromo iodic).
* It consists of 53% clay, 36% minerals, 7% organic substances and 4% water.
* Mineral water, as well as temperature & chemical components influence the development of the growing process of typical micro flora.
Depending on the case it can be useful as partial body wrapping, partial bath and full bath. Some of the local Effects are
* Stimulate metabolic exchange in cartilage
* Rise in body temperature
* Improve vascularization
* Local anti-inflammatory
* Resolvent
* Analgesic
* Muscle calming and smoothing
* Revitalizing action
* Stimulate bone cell activity in the joints
* Cell trophism
* Production of synovial fuid
* Improve reactivity of body itself against disease-causing agents
* Pulse rate will increase
Mud treatment is very useful for fibrositis, arthrosis, periarthritis, dysmetabolic reumatism, spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, to tensionovitis, some post-traumatic muscular hypotonia, hypotrophy and muscular rigidity.Mineral-enriched mud benefit to the people who are suffering from psoriasis, eczema, acne and different skin ailments.
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@ 5:34 AM
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 For a safe and enjoyable spa pool session please follow these instructions......
Be aware that:
* The temperature of the spa may be over 40cªC. (check and make sure that the temperature is comfortable for you).
* Bathing time should not exceed 14 minutes at a time but may be repeated during a session. The warmer the water the less time you will require in the spa pool.
* The spa pool is operated with rest periods - you must leave the spa pool during this period.
* Some costumes may fade after immersion in the spa pool. You should not submerge below the water level in the spa as there are entrapment hazards.
* You should not take breakable cups, glasses or razors into the spa pool.
Who should not use the spa pool?
* Anyone who has a serious illness, or heart condition, high/low blood pressure, or any other medical condition that may affect your reaction to heat - please consult with your doctor first.
* Anyone taking medications for any of the above conditions or of which you are unsure as to the advisability of using spas - consult your doctor first.
* Have a contagious disease, infectious skin condition, open sores or wounds.
* Have had a heavy meal within one and a half hours.
* Are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
* Are a diabetic with damaged feet or peripheral neuropathy that experiences reduced sensation in your feet.
* Anyone under 16 years of age.
* If you have recently exercised (always allow time for your body temperature to return to its normal level).
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Some of the Bath treatment offered in spas.
Alkaline Sulphur Baths
Used mainly for skin diseases.
Saline Sulphur Baths
Used for gout, rheumatism and hepatic disorders.
Carbonic Acid (Nauheim) Baths
Both ’still’ and ’aerated’ baths used for heart disease.
Peat Baths
There were four kinds of peat baths:
· Mineral Peat Bath with the addition of Sulphur water.
· Brine Peat Bath
· Electric Peat Bath with a constant electric current
· Basic Peat Bath
These baths were used to treat muscular rheumatism, lumbago and sciatica.
Sulphur Foam Baths
Natural Sulphur water converted to foam by compressed air used to treat obesity, gout and arthritis.
Bergonie Treatment
The rhythmic and graduated exercise of muscles by stimulation used for obesity, insomnia and muscular and
nervous afflictions.
Thermo-Paraffin-Wax Baths
The patient was immersed in wax and afterwards massaged. Used to ease stiff and painful limbs.
Alkaline Sulphur Electric Baths
Constant, interrupted and sinusoidal currents used for muscle weakness and muscle atrophy.
Harrogate Massage Douche (Aix System)
The patient would be seated on a wooden stool or recline on a board, a continuous needle spray would be directed against their spine and a massage carried out under a warm douche in a flexible tube by the attendant. This treatment was used for gout, arthritis and lumbago.
Vichy Massage Douche
The patient would lie on a mattress while being massaged under a spray douche. This treatment was used for gout, arthritis and lumbago.
’Plombieres’ - Intestinal Lavage Treatment
This was a combined bath and sub-aqueous douche, used for constipation and mucous colitis.
Ionisation, Cataphoresis or Ionic Medication
A weak electric current would be applied to the skin through a pad to ease pain in rheumatic joints and muscles.
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Time for Men Based on a combination of olive leaf, eashave, citrus, sake, trace elements and Birch sap, a range of ingredients combined particularly to cater for men's skin, which is often irritated by the daily ritual of shaving, this excellent treatment is highly relaxing and most effective. Our facial therapy is combined with a highly relaxing 30 minute 'Chi-Zen' Back Massage - the perfect way to unwind!
- Session cost for 1 hour 30 minutes £65.00
 Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage
Re-energize and relieve muscular tension with this deep massage. Just relax and de-stress as our therapist applies specially blended aromatic and essential oils to ease the tension from your back, neck and shoulders.
- Session cost for 30 minutes £28.00
Back Wax or Chest
Our therapist will apply a honey warm wax to remove the unwanted hair. Afterwards, a soothing lotion is applied to help the skin recover.
- Session cost for 30 minutes £19.00
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@ 5:57 AM
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 Body Massages - unwind and drift away and let your self be immersed by the experience as fragrant oils are absorbed into your skin and tension slowly drifts away from both your mind and body. Reduces muscular tension, relieves tension headaches, reduce neck and shoulder stiffness and pain, relieves anxiety and stress, stimulates the brain, elevates the mood, promotes healthy hair and improves the condition of the scalp. Enjoy the luxury of a full body massage or choose specific problem areas, light or deep tissue sports manipulation: Full Body Massage - 1hr 20 mins Back, Neck & Shoulder - 40 mins Leg & Foot - 40 mins  Indian Head Massage - 40 mins for the scalp, face and back. Helps alleviate insomnia, hair loss, anxiety and stress.  Deep Tissue Electrical Massage - 40 mins Helps break doen fat deposits, incdreases muscle tone, stimulates sluggish metabolic rate, increased glandular activity, helps Detox the body, increases blood flow to the muscles, aids lymph drainage. An excellent treatment for leg, buttock and upper arm muscles.
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Bowen is a holistic remedial body technique that works on the soft connective tissue (fascia) of the body. Bowen therapy can be used to treat musculoskeletal or related neurological problems including acute sports injuries and chronic or organic conditions. It is gentle and relaxing and does not use manipulation. This makes it safe for people of all ages.
Bowen therapy helps the body’s own healing resources to achieve balance and harmony. This can result in rapid and often long-lasting relief from pain and discomfort, often where other modalities and treatments have not been effective. Benefits may be seen and measured after the first session.
Integrated body response
Bowen therapy is performed on the superficial and deep fascia. The fascia, or soft tissue, is the part of the connective tissue that envelops, separates and influences every organ and tissue in the body. It has been called the ‘endless web’ – recent studies have shown it to be the largest and richest sensory organ in the body, having a profound effect on the body’s physiology and function.
The Bowen technique is safe to use on anyone, from newborns to the elderly and for any musculoskeletal or related neurological complaint. It is a holistic treatment that treats the whole person and aims to treat the cause of problems, rather than the symptoms.
As well as providing rapid and often long-term pain relief, Bowen can help to improve:
* Circulation
* Lymphatic and venous draining
* Assimilation of nutrients
* Elimination of toxins
* Joint mobility
* Posture
* Normalisation of cellular physiology and tissue integrity.
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