Spa Termilogy

Aromatherapy

The use of essential oils and other aromatic compounds from plants to benefit someone's mood or health.

Holistic

An approach to therapy that focuses on the health of the body as a whole and the interaction or complementary of specific or specialized treatments.

Paraffin

Warm wax used in pedicures and manicures to saturate and impregnate hands or feet to sooth and moisturize dry skin.

Cocoatherapy (Fleurs de Cabosse)

A rich formula produced in Quebec made of 100% natural cocoa and soybean pastes, two renowned active ingredients, highly valued for their numerous benefits. Rich in polyphenol cocoa possesses antioxidant properties. The soybean contains an abundance of isoflavones, reputed for hormonal equilibrium.

Reductive massage

A technique used during a massage session to loosen fatty cells.

Infrared therapy

Same heat found in the sun rays without the damage of ultraviolet.

AHA

Alpha hydroxy acid

Hydrotheraphy

A therapy of water.

Reflexology

An ancient science based on the artful application of gentle pressure on the reflex areas in the body which can be found on the scalp, face, ears, hands and feet.

Indian head massage

A massage which originated in India centuries ago of the Head, Shoulders and Scalp.

Facial

The application of techniques, creams and other products to help purify, tonify and rejuvenate the skin on the face.

Relaxation massage

A massage of the body to relax the muscles and joints of the body which could be practiced by an esthetician or masseusse.

Therapeutic massage

An orthopedic massage to sooth muscular aches and body discomfort which is practiced by a registered ortophedist or massage therapist which could issue a receipt for services rendered.

Extraction - face

Deep cleansing of pores through hot compresses or vaporizers.

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