Back to Basics “ The word ‘ spa ’ suggests water being the core of healing element , and having water as part of the treatment offerings reflects the true meaning and purpose of spa ,” continues Wati . “ Water is not only cleansing and invigorating , but also soothing and relaxing . When combined , these benefits offer a wonderful healing and pampering experience for spa guests .”
At Spa Réveil , vichy therapy is by far the most popular spa treatment . Guests enjoy the horizontal vichy shower treatment as part of larger spa packages that use natural exfoliants to detoxify , promote skin tissue regeneration , and enhance skin vitality .
Those natural elements are exactly what spa guests are looking for these days , according to Kanruethai Roongruang , vice president and executive director of Banyan Tree Spa & Gallery in Phuket , Thailand . “ Water has natural healing powers and beneficial properties , and is crucial for vitality and
Varying pressure and tempurature , like in the Rainforest Treatment Banyan Tree Spa & Gallery , can calm the mind and invigorate the senses .
“ Water has natural healing powers and beneficial properties , and is crucial for vitality and good health .”
good health . By going back to basics , guests can enjoy the many advantages water provides to ease discomfort and promote physical well-being .”
She adds that variations such as pressure and temperature work wonders to quiet and soothe or to stimulate and invigorate the body . At Banyan Tree Spa & Gallery , for example , guests are treated to an experience called The Rainforest . It is a complete hydrothermal experience combining the best of European spa and hydrothermal therapy with time-honored Asian wellness philosophies to create a calming haven dedicated to holistic rejuvenation .
From vichy showers to nature experiences , the possibilities for incorporating water therapies into your spa menu are vast . But what about the latest craze to make waves ?
An article published on time . com entitled Float Hopes : The Strange New Science of Floating , dives into the new but telling research surrounding flotation therapy . Research by Dr . Justin Feinstein , neuropsychologist and founder of the Float Clinic and Research Center at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa , Oklahoma , shows that floating therapy can help people with stress disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ).
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