Recently the holistic health movement has brought about a renewed interest in several ancient philosophies such as color therapy, reflexology and acupuncture–natural therapies to help one achieve a perfect triad of mental, physical and spiritual balance.

Color Therapy is a combination of various sciences which utilize light therapy and the stimulation of reflex zones to support the body’s internal mechanisms, which amplifies the healing process on various levels.

Color treatments help activate organs by performing a colour tonation treatment directly on the correlating reflex zone of the hands, face, ears, spine, feet or chakras. All of these areas can also be tonated. The smooth crystal tip of the Color treatment device allows for the reflex zone to be gently massaged, which in turn amplifies the therapy treatment and serves to heal coorelating organs and other areas of the body.

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While regular Swedish massages are as popular as ever and provide good, all over attention to your body, there are many new spa treatments emerging from the scenes. They are as follows:

Hot Stone Treatment: Originating in Arizona, it involves various sized smooth, heat-retaining stones being warmed up and used as massage tools, then placed on ‘meridian’ points across the body.

Thai Massages: They are becoming very en vogue and more widely available too.

Shiatsu Massages: Gives a thorough workout and good stretching in ways you never imagined.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage: Uses specific movements designed to aid the removal of toxins by encouraging them to move to the lymph nodes, resulting in a deep cleansing effect.

Futur-Tec Body Treatment: combines the effects of ultrasound, micro current, laser and vacuum suction, to leave the skin smoother, tauter, toned and more dimple free.

Micronized Marine Algae Body Wrap: Rich in minerals, vitamins and micro nutrients which help activate circulation, increase metabolism and relieve aches and pains for general well-being and relaxation.

Frigli-Thalgo Body Wrap: Helps eliminate excess fluid from the hip and thigh area.

Thalgomince Pregnancy Pamper: Helps lessen the appearance of stretch marks.

CACI Quantum: Advanced face and body treatment system featuring specific programmes for slimming, contouring, cellulite, lymphatic drainage, face lifting, wrinkles, acne and scar tissue.

Japanese Silk Booster Facial: The ultimate in scientific holistic skin therapy.

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According to Spa Finder President Susie Ellis, 2004 saw the rise of the medical spa and more spa participation among men and teens, and 2005 will be a break-out year for spas. “’Spa’ (is) becoming a hot marketing buzzword, and spa-inspired tastes and trends becoming interwoven into daily American life.”

Spa Design Comes Home — More spa-goers are finding decorating inspiration during their spa visits. The bathroom is the main focus of home-spa design, with hydro-therapeutic showers and tubs, mosaic and glass tiling. But spas are also influencing decorating decisions throughout the home, from furnishings and accessories to lighting and ambience.

Living at the Spa — “Spa communities” are providing aging baby boomers with a healthy lifestyle, centered around spa-going. Led by Canyon Ranch Living community in Florida, more premier spas are offer ingresidential properties built around healthy-living activities and amenities like hiking/biking trails, workout rooms, fitness classes, healthy cuisine, spa treatments, and health education.

Ultra-Luxurious Spas — The luxury end of the market is becoming even more luxurious. That trend is going in two directions. At one end you have a more exclusive, tasteful experience, such as the Mandarin Oriental’s Asian-inspired spas. On the other hand you have the “blingâ€? factor, like creams made with diamonds. “Stay tuned for daily private spiritual and wellness counseling, ruby/diamond/emerald/sapphire massage oils, four-hour massages, three-therapist treatments, underwater spas, private hotel/spa rooms, and a slate of ultra-chic big-name designer spas,â€? says Spa-Finder.

Mobile Spas — Can’t find time to get away to a spa? Now the spa will come to you. Mobile spas, complete with therapists, massage tables, pedicure carts and other equipment, offer roving relaxation in venues ranging from movie sets and airports, to hotel rooms and offices. Home spa parties , meanwhile, will become an increasingly popular alternative for baby and wedding showers, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and “just because.”

Spa-Goers Become Spa “Goal-ers” — Travelers hit destination and resort spas to quit smoking, recover from grief, achieve spiritual awareness, improve sexual health, or detoxing (which is shaping up to be an extremely popular spa pursuit in our toxic times). Men come for physical therapy and pain reduction treatments. They also discover that spa-grooming treatments have a positive impact on their business and personal life.

Spa Travel Explodes Online — 33% of leisure travelers say access to a spa is a primary consideration in making their travel plans. In 2005, major travel portals will enable these spa-focused online travelers to book spa vacations (and, soon, spa treatments) as part of their dynamic travel packages, along with rooms, rental cars, etc.

A Kinder, Gentler Medical Spa Experience — Medical spas continue to thrive. Blending traditional medical expertise with spa luxury and innovation, medical spas are becoming trusted venues for executive physicals, health and wellness programs, cosmetic treatments, dentistry and dermatology.

Stay Spas Go Exotic. Day Spas Get Back to Basics. — Day spas are getting away from long, confusing menus and focus on massage, facials, and other mainstays. Some will embrace express, no frills and discount concepts. Resort spas, meanwhile, will continue to diversify their treatment offerings with indigenous experiences. Thai massage, Ashtanga and Indian head massage join Ayurveda, Shiatsu, and hot stone massage as popular treatments. On the spa product front, two trends are high-tech cosmeceuticals and “no-tech” organics.

Spa Cuisine Goes Mass — Led by Nestle’s new Spa Cuisine line, convenient spa-inspired food will became everyday fare in American homes and work places. Americans will look to spa cookbooks, spa cooking classes, and spa chefs for healthy recipe ideas. As for cuisine within the spas, customization and variety are the trends, with spas offering a range of diet options to meet each guest’s needs (vegan/vegetarian, high protein, low carb, low fat, etc.)

Eco Spas Thrive — Eco spas will flourish, providing visitors with a serene, ‘green’ spa experience. These environmentally-friendly destinations believe that personal health begins with global health — a belief that extends to the way they create spa products (all organic ingredients), wash dishes (vinegar instead of soap), light their rooms (solar panels and fluorescent bulbs), and process wastewater (bacteria, fish, snails, et. al.) Look for a growing number of traditional spas to hop on the eco spa bandwagon — both from an operational and marketing standpoint.

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