Global Massage Business Concepts, Innovation and Developments for Beauty Salons and Spas
11. Jade Hot Stone Massage
The Concept: Long considered a symbol of beauty, power, and good health in Asian countries (where it’s largely harvested), jade is often worn against the skin for the purposes of strengthening the kidneys, liver, and heart. Cosmetic manufacturers who infuse their products with the green stones also insist the ingredient helps to even skin tone, reduce inflammation, and add moisture, likely due to its high content of silica, which helps produce collagen. The Jade treatment begins with a cleansing facial, “polarity balancing,” and an acupressure head massage, followed by a dousing of the body in warm scented oils. Next, hot jade stones are used during a deep massage, helping to loosen muscles and—ostensibly—impart mental clarity and spiritual harmony.
Available at: ©The Peninsula, Beijing
12. Longevity for Him
The Concept: Renew your whole metabolism in a pure botanical steam bath designed to boost the body functions. Then let an energising massage increase your inner strength and vigour before concluding with a moisture-rich facial to leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. Regenerative private Lao steam; Pherm Palang, energizing oil ceremony; Manao, head and face treat for men and Spa drink
Available at: ©La Résidence Phou Vao
13. Banya and Platza
Russian-themed treatments such as the traditional Banya and Platza, a sauna followed by a brisk brushing with birch leaves followed by a cold water plunge.
The Concept: A traditional Russian sauna with steam, our Banya is a modern introduction to an old world experience. Try Platza, the revitalizing experience of venik bundled birch leaves brushed against sauna-warmed skin. Let a trained Russian Platza master take you back to traditions almost forgotten today. Enjoy a vigorously refreshing cold water plunge as a finishing touch. Banya and Platza: Each a unique therapy, a prelude or a finale to any Okeanos massage.
Available at: ©Okeanos Spa Services – New York
14. Beer Wellness
The Concept: Beer baths, beer massages and beer cosmetics are on offer at the spa at the Chodovar Family brewery in Chodova Plana. The converted cellars include seven huge Victorian style baths where guests can swim in beer while enjoying a pint poured at a bathside bar.
Owner Jiri Plevka said: "Beer can treat a range of conditions, particularly skin conditions, and the health centre should appeal to men who are put off by 'posh' traditional spas. "I have heard of some places in other countries where people can swim in beer but it's just a gimmick. "We believe in the healing properties of beer and we offer the full range of treatments. We are a fully-fledged beer spa."
Available at: ©Chodovar Brewery's Beer Wellness Land Czech Republic
15. BareFoot Compression Deep Tissue Massage
The Concept: The legs and feet are way stronger than the arms and hands and therefore the practitioner has more power behind them and can easily apply deep pressure. In barefoot massage, massage technicians use the heel, the arch of the foot, and sometimes the entire surface of the foot.
Available at: ©Hands On HealthCare Massage Therapy
Variations of the Barefoot Massage include: Ashiatsu Floor Therapy, Ashiatsu Bar Therapy, barefoot shiatsu massage and Fijian barefoot massage.
Training: This is an easy modality to learn and perform, yet it provides profoundly satisfying results. http://www.trisoma.com/barefoot-deep-tissue.html
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