Women love to be pampered and one place they can receive that pampering is a day spa. What’s amazing is that there are now day spas which cater to male clients or offer their services to both sexes. If you’ve never been to one, these tips on how to select a day spa will enable you to find one for your or a loved one’s day of relaxation.
Some people won’t spend money on themselves for a day at a spa, but they might enjoy receiving a gift certificate for a day of special treatment. How do you know which day spa and services to choose?
Check the yellow pages of your telephone book to see how many day spas are near you. Write down the names and telephone numbers for each one. Then head to the internet to learn more before calling each spa.
Many day spas have websites where you can view pictures, see a list of the treatments they offer, and learn about the staff. They may list their philosophy behind their spa. You may even be able to take a virtual tour so you can see inside without physically visiting.
After you’ve found any websites, you may want to make some telephone calls. Most day spas welcome questions and may even suggest you come in for a personal tour of their facility. They may not let you in every room, especially if there is a client having a treatment, but you’ll know how seriously they protect your privacy.
Be sure to ask whether the therapists are male or female if you would feel awkward having one or the other. In many cases the spa will only have female therapists, but you may find males in larger cities. Remember, the day spa is supposed to be relaxing; you may not be very relaxed if you have someone from the opposite sex giving you a massage or another treatment.
You may also have some preconceived ideas about what you wear during therapy or what you’re allowed to do. The truth is, spas won’t make you undress if you’re not comfortable doing so. They will also follow your lead in relation to therapies, the pressure used during a massage, or whether or not you talk during your treatment.
If you have medical conditions such as high or low blood pressure, heart conditions, arthritis, or pregnancy, be sure to let the staff at the day spa know. They can tailor your treatment to your needs and avoid anything which might compromise your health.
Prices for treatments should be clearly listed for you to see. Pay particular attention to whether the treatment includes a gratuity for the therapist. If one is not listed, ask before paying to ensure your therapist is fairly compensated for their services.
Pay attention to the cleanliness of the spa. If you see dirty towels or robes lying around, garbage around the trash cans, or a sloppy therapy room, you may want to find another spa. They should be clean and relaxing, not dirty and make you feel tense.
You can expect day spas to offer any of the following treatments:
* Facials
* Body massage
* Body bronzing
* Mud wraps
* Whirlpools
* Aromatherapy
* Hot stone massage
A friendly and attentive staff and treatments that pamper you are what you can expect in a quality day spa. Using these tips on how to select a day spa, perhaps you’ll finally find one and then go and enjoy a day for yourself.