Spa Treatment Information Center

The word "SPA" can be translated from a Latin abbreviation for :S - salud, P- per, A-aqua, or "Health Through Water".

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TYPES OF SPAS
Reflecting ISPA membership categories*

• THE DESTINATION SPA
  A spa whose sole purpose is to provide guests with lifestyle improvement and health enhancement through professionally administered spa services, physical fitness, educational programming, and on-site accommodations. Spa cuisine is served exclusively.

• THE RESORT/HOTEL SPA
  A spa owned by and located within a resort or hotel property providing professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices.
  

• THE MEDICAL SPA
  Individuals, solo practices, groups and institutions comprised of medical and spa professionals whose primary purpose is to provide comprehensive medical and wellness care in an environment which integrates spa services, as well as conventional and complimentary therapies and treatments.

• THE DAY SPA
  A spa offering a variety of professionally administered spa services to clients on a day-use basis.

Source:
International Spa Association (ISPA)*