[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_color=”” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”no” min_height=”” hover_type=”none” link=””][fusion_title margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”default” sep_color=””] It’s spa time! Why visit a spa [/fusion_title][fusion_text] Many of us don’t need to think too much about visiting a spa. But there are those who have never been to one before, feeling that it’s an unnecessary luxury and has nothing to offer them. First, let’s have a look at the etymology of the word “spa”. It probably comes from the initials of the Latin words Sanitas Per Aqua which means “health through water” because, in ancient times, treatment was strongly connected to thermal baths. Still, others claim that the word came from the Belgian city of Spa, which was popular for its thermal baths. The spa in the sense of thermal baths existed in both Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
Why should I go?
First of all, a visit to a spa, either for a single treatment or more, is very much needed for us modern individuals who are constantly “running”, trying to make time for everything in one day.
At the spa:
– you relax -you briefly forget about stress -you disconnect from mobiles, people, deadlines, everything – you are pampering yourself -you receive energy and wellness – you reduce body pain -you do your metabolism a favor – you are detoxifying -you focus on the present -you increase your self-confidence
Spa services
Massage
Most spas have a long list of massage types. You can choose a classic relaxing massage or something more special like a Thai or a shiatsu massage. Men would most likely prefer a sporty or deep tissue massage. Also, there are some types that focus on specific body parts, such as the head, your lower back etc.
Limb care
Let’s overcome clichés. Manicures and pedicures can be done by both women and men.
Facial treatment
Beauty knows no gender.
Beauty treatments
Many spas offer hair removal services as well as anti-aging treatments.
Sauna
I think this is one of the most typical treatments you could do in a spa. In many spas, sauna use is free or comes with a small extra charge. The heat relaxes your body, opens the pores of your skin through sweating, thus preparing your body to receive the rest of the treatments. So next time, treat yourself and visit that spa near your place! Giota Florou Translated by Katerina Kontolati [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]