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Marine Course :
In a corridor filled with seawater and equipped with hydromassage ducts,
this method is used for walking reeducation. Besides, it improves blood
circulation and tones muscles.
Massage :
Manipulation of tissues, usually manually, to improve health and well-being
by relaxing muscles, relieving tension, and improving circulation.
Medical Spa :
Destination or day spa that offers traditional and complementary medical
services supervised or administered by medical professionals. A spa may
specialize in diagnostic testing, preventive care, cosmetic procedures,
or a combination.
Microdermabrasion :
Facial exfoliation procedure in which skin is "sandblasted"
with ultra-fine crystals of aluminum oxide or other ingredients to remove
top layer of skin.
Mineral Springs Spa :
Spa offering an on-site source of mineral-rich thermal or seawater that
is used in hydrotherapy or thalassotherapy. Also see Balneology.
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