Natural Spa and Hydrotherapy: Theory and Practice, 1st edition
Published by Pearson (March 3, 2009) © 2010
- Ann Mihina
- Sandra Anderson
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Features
Each chapter has a number of pedagogical features designed to help readers generate interest in the material, retain information, and integrate the knowledge into their own experience.  Â
Chapter Learning Objectives
Each chapter-opening page contains measurable objectives for the reader. Each objective allows the reader to identify what the key goals are and what information should be studied thoroughly. Readers can use these as a checklist for recall of important information. Those readers who are students can use the objectives in preparation for exams.
Key Terms
When key terms are initially introduced and defined within the text, they are boldfaced to highlight their importance. Readers can watch for these bolded key terms, knowing that these point to the most useful pieces of information.
Treatment Boxes
To ensure clarity of information, all the treatment protocols are set apart in individual boxes within the text. Within the treatment box are Rationale, Indications, Contraindications, Equipment and Supplies, Preparation, Procedure, After the Treatment, and Hygiene. Readers can be assured that the information they need for any given procedure is contained in one place and that they will not have to hunt through the text. Clinical Alert Boxes
Clinical Alert boxes contain essential cautionary information readers need as they prepare for and perform treatments.Â
Did You Know… Margin Notes
Did You Know margin notes are throughout each chapter and contain pieces of trivia designed to add more interest to particular subject matter.
To Get You Started… Boxes
To Get You Started boxes are found throughout chapters 4 through 8 and contain recipes for various treatment substances and applications that readers can try. The recipes are designed to stimulate readers’ creativity and can be used by readers as tools for designing their own treatment menus.
Chapter Summaries
Summaries at the end of each chapter provide an overview of major topics and information discussed. Readers can use these as quick references and for quick searches of the material presented in the chapter.
Activities
Activities at the end of each chapter contain questions designed to stimulate readers’ retention of the material presented in the chapter. Readers are also encouraged to receive treatments presented in the chapters, perform assessments of these treatments, and formulate what improvements they would make. Other activities are designed to support readers in thinking about the material presented in the chapter in new and different ways.
Natural Spa and Hydrotherapy: Theory and Practice
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Chapter 1 History of Spa and Hydrotherapy
           What is Spa?
Early History of Spa
           Water
           Origins of Organized Hydrotherapy and Spas Â
Decline of Hydrotherapy
           Christianity and Islam
Resurgence of Hydrotherapy
           Innovations in Science and Medicine
Prominent Persons
Birth of Modern Spa and Hydrotherapy
           Prominent Persons
           Hydrotherapy and Spa Today
           Types of Spas
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
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Chapter 2 The Science Behind Spa and Hydrotherapy
The Connection Between Science and Spa and Hydrotherapy Â
Water
           Ways Water is Used in Treatments
           Water of the Earth; Water of the Body
Chemistry of the Body
           Atoms
           Ions
           pH
Ebb and Flow of Body Fluids
         Blood, Interstitial Fluid, and Lymph
           Body Water Gain and Loss
Body Systems
           Integumentary System
Cardiovascular System
           Lymphatic and Immune System
           Respiratory System
           Digestive System
           Skeletal System
           Muscular System
           Nervous System
           Endocrine System
           Urinary System
           Reproductive Systems
A Closer Look at Four Systems
           Integumentary System
           Cardiovascular System
           Nervous System
           Lymphatic and Immune System
Body Temperature Homeostasis
           Metabolism of the Body
           Thermoregulation
           Mechanisms of Heat Transfer
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
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Chapter 3 Elements of Practice
Successful Spa and Hydrotherapy Practices
Elements Common to All Spas
           The Spa Experience
           Communication
What It Means to Work in a Spa
           Sales and Profits
           Expectations of Spa Staff
           Workforce Structure
           Supplies and Equipment
Universal Precautions, Hygiene, and Sanitation
         Guidelines
Helping Clients Choose the Best Treatments for Them
           Questions to Ask Clients
           Considerations for Package Treatments
Incorporating Spa and Hydrotherapy Treatments into a Bodywork Practice
           Legal Considerations
           Scope of Practice
           Starting off Small: Dry Rooms
           Expanding Further
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
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Chapter 4 Hydrotherapy
What is Hydrotherapy?
Properties of Water
           Heat Transfer
The Effects of Hydrotherapy Treatments
           Mechanical
           Chemical
           Thermal
Four Main Variables in Hydrotherapy
         Temperature
         Duration
         Condition of the Client
         Location
Ways to Perform Treatments
Cold Therapies
           Local Cold Application
           Systemic Cold Application
           Contraindications and Considerations for Cold Application Treatments
           Treatments
           Treatment 4.1 Single Cold Compress
Cryotherapy
           Systemic Cold Treatments
Heat Therapies
           Local Heat Application
           Systemic Heat Application
    Contraindications and Considerations for Heat Application Treatments
           Treatments
           Treatment 4.2 Hot Compress
Treatment 4.3 Ginger Fomentation
           Treatment 4.4 Hot Foot Bath
           Systemic Heat Treatments
           Treatment 4.5 Heating (Cold Sheet) Wrap
Alternating or Contrast Applications
           Contraindications and Considerations for Alternating or Contrast Application Treatments
           Treatments
           Treatment 4.6 Alternating or Contrast Compress
Showers
           Spa Showers
           Showers and Baths in Private Practice
Balneology
           Spa Baths
           Alternating or Contrast Full Immersion Baths
           Partial Baths
Vapor Treatments
           Simple Inhalation Treatment
           Steam Bath
Sauna
Steam Baths and Saunas in Private Practice
 Other Hydrotherapy
           Hydrotherapy Tub (Hydro Tub)
     Whirlpool (Jacuzzi)
           Flotation Tank or Sensory Deprivation Tank/Room           Hubbard Tank
           Watsu and Aquatic Massage
           Water Dance
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
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Chapter 5 Exfoliation
What is Exfoliation?
Types of Exfoliants
A Closer Look at the Skin
           Layers of the Skin
Manual Exfoliation
           Lymphatic Flow and Manual Exfoliations
           Treatment 5.1 Full Body Dry BrushingÂ
           Treatment 5.2 Quick-Prep Dry Brushing            Manual Exfoliation Using Natural Substances            Treatment 5.3 Manual Exfoliation Using Natural SubstancesChemical, Enzyme, or Dissolving Exfoliation
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
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Chapter 6 Pelotherapy
Types of Pelotherapy
Muds
           Therapeutic Properties of Muds
           Types of Muds
Clays
          Therapeutic Properties of Clays
          Types of Clays
          Fuller’s Earth
Peat
           Moor Mud
Treatments
         Body Wraps
           Treatment 6.1 Mud or Peat Body Wrap         Masks
         Treatment 6.2 Mud, Peat, or Clay Mask
         Moor Peat Packs
         Mud or Peat Bath
           Rasul Spa Treatment
           Mud, Peat, and Clay Poultices
Earth Salts
           Types of Earth Salts
Treatment
           Salt Glow
           Treatment 6.3 Salt Glow          Salt BathÂ
Paraffin
Paraffin Treatment
           Treatment 6.4 Paraffin Applications
         Parafango
Geothermal Therapy
           Mary D. Nelson
           Benefits of Hot and Cold Stones
           Treatment 6.5 Hot and Cold Stone Therapy
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
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Chapter 7 Thalassotherapy
What is Thalassotherapy?
         Early Use of Thalassotherapy
           Modern Thalassotherapy
           Elements of Thalassotherapy
Seawater
Sea Products
           Seaweed
           Other Algae
           Sea Mud
           Sea saltÂ
Treatments
           Body Wraps
           Treatment 7.1 Seaweed or Other Algae Body Wrap
           Treatment 7.2 Sea Mud Body Wrap         Masks
           Treatment 7.3 Seaweed, Other Algae, or Sea Mud Mask
           Poultices
Salt Glow
           Treatment 7.4 Sea Salt Glow         Baths
Brine Inhalation Treatment
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
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Chapter 8 Aromatherapy and Herbs
Aromatherapy and Bodywork
History of Aromatherapy and Herbs
          Plant Use by Ancient Civilizations
          Aromatics from the Middles Ages to Present
Essential Oils
           Essential Oil Extraction
           How Essential Oils Work
           Precautions for Working with Essential Oils
           Purchasing Essential Oils
          Storage and Shelf Life
           Notes
Ten Foundational Essential Oils
           Blending Essential Oils
Additional Essential Oils
Ways to use Essential Oils in a Spa or Private Practice
           Diffusers
           Light Bulb rings
           Aromastone
           Scented Candles
           Scented Massage Oils, Lotions, and Crèmes
           Liniments
           Simple Inhalation and Facial Sauna Treatments Using Essential Oils
           Hot and cold compresses
           Manual Exfoliations Using Natural Substances
           Aromatic baths
Using Herbs in Spa and Hydrotherapy Treatments
           Purchasing and Storing Herbs and Plants
           Herbal Infusions
           Treatment 8.1 Herbal Wrap
           Treatment 8.2 Simple Inhalation and Facial Sauna Treatments Using Herbs
           Herbal Baths
           Compresses
           Poultices
Summary
Activities
Study Questions
Case Samples
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Appendix 1 Poultices
Appendix 2 Ayurveda
Appendix 3 Resources
Appendix 4 Answers to Multiple Choice Questions
Appendix 5 References
Glossary
Index
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