A guide to spas and wellness in Thailand: Destination spas, day spas, medical spas and other health retreats



		Destination spas are resorts that are completely dedicated to spa treatments. All of the guests are there for the purpose of following a treatment program, whether for slimming, relaxation, detoxifying, or increasing their energy levels. The programs, which require a thorough consultation, tend to be very extensive and dedicated, including special menus, exercise programs, hydrotherapy, skin treatment, massages - everything you could possibly need.
		- Chiva-Som International Health Resort
		- Anantara Resort
		- Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket



		Day spas are those that generally provide the full range of spa services but don't offer accommodation. You visit the spa, receive your treatment and after a rest and perhaps a cup of herbal tea, go on your merry way. Here are the services which usually provide for their guests.
		- Facial Treatments The first step in caring for your facial skin externally is to clean it properly. Perspiration, grease, dust, stale make-up, dirt and bacteria all collect on your face and must be removed completely. Most often the facial therapist will first apply a purifying mask to extract these impurities and follow up with a gentle and relaxing facial massage. Finally balance is carefully restored with the help of many different time proven ingredients.
		- Body Treatments The treatments to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the body come in many variations depending on the desires of the guests and the specific condition of their skin. From sea-salt scrubs whereby marine salts blended with body oil are used to remove dead cells and cleanse the pores to therapeutic mud and clay treatments to relieve muscular rheumatisms, there are too many ancient methods and ingredients to mention.
		- Massage Treatments According to legend, the ancient art of Thai massage was developed over a thousand years ago. By applying pressure point stimulation and stretching the skin to relieve muscle tension, it improves circulation. This in turn invigorates the nervous system and the final result is a feeling of relaxation and overall well-being. Some Spas offer a massage conducted by two therapists, working in unison. While the head and feet are massaged at the same time the procedure induces a state of deep relaxation.


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		- Acupuncture
		Acupuncture originated in China some 3,500 years ago and is one of the oldest and most widely used systems of healing in the world. The treatment has been shown to offer considerable relief from chronic pain with a wide range of therapeutic treatments including facial acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, body acupuncture, electro- and hydro-acupuncture.
		- Hydrotherapy
		Several wellness centers and retreats offer hydrotherapy. Simple hydrotherapy refers to a treatment in a private therapeutic Jacuzzi that opens up the pores and allows you to sweat out toxins while in addition promoting psychological and muscular relaxation. Colon Hydrotherapy is a rejuvenating and highly effective treatment whereby the colon is internally cleansed resulting in the removal of hardened matter and build-ups of gas and mucous.
		- Medical Spa Treatment
		There are many specialized alternative treatments that address specific conditions, imbalances or deficiencies.

		- Purification
		Several Medical Spas offer physician-supervised programs for detoxifying and revitalizing the whole body. The programs are suitable for those who have allergy problems or have been exposed to extensive pollution.

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