The Art and Science of Spa & Body Therapy

by Jane Foulston

Overview

The Art and Science of Spa & Body Therapy is a thorough reference for all students of Level 3 spa and body electrical treatments. Accessibly written, it explains complex subjects concisely but comprehensively with clear diagrams and sumptuous photographs throughout. Carefully guiding learners through each therapy and with detailed sections on professionalism and body analysis, The Art and Science of Spa & Body Therapy enables beauty therapists to understand both the theory and practice of their subject.

Meets the National Occupational Standards of all the main examination boards awarding spa qualifications - BTEC, CIBTAC, CIDESCO, City & Guilds, ITEC and VTCT.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781903348123
Publisher:	EMS Publishing UK
Publication date:	04/30/2011
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jane Foulston, the Chief Executive of ITEC, has been working in the beauty industry for over 28 years and has edited many bestselling textbooks. Jan has always had a passion for education and the need to provide the highest standards of education in the beauty and spa industry.

Table of Contents

1 Being professional 07

Professional appearance 08

Providing a professional environment 11

Professional communication 16

Professional client care 18

Professional health and safety 22

Safety, risk assessment and the salon 29

Professional record keeping 34

2 Body analysis 37

Gathering background information 38

Assessment techniques 42

Body types 45

Posture 48

Postural problems 50

Measuring the body 53

3 Exfoliation 59

Exfoliation and the skin 60

Reasons for exfoliation 65

Contraindications 66

Exfoliation methods 69

Scrubs 71

Aftercard 72

4 Tanning 73

False tanning 74

Preparation for false tanning 78

Tanning products 79

Pigmentation disorders 82

Aftercare 83

UV tanning 85

Prior to treatment 87

Overexposure 89

Sunscreens 92

5 Heat treatments 93

Benefits of heat treatment 95

Heat and hydration 97

Heat treatment facilities 99

Ear candling 103

Contraindications 104

6 Spas 105

The spa concept 107

Types of spa 110

Areas within the spa 113

The spa environment 115

Water-health and safety 116

7 Hydrotherapy 121

Water basics 122

Kneipp treatment 124

Unique properties of hydrotherapy 128

Flotation therapy 129

Affusion showers 132

Swiss shower 134

8 Body masks and wraps 137

Body masks 138

Professional body wraps 144

Different wrap methods 145

Natural wraps 146

Applying a standard professional wrap 148

Adapting wraps to your client 152

9 Massage techniques 153

Massage techniques 154

Massage mediums 164

Massage routine 166

Case study 188

10 The Science of electrical treatments 193

The structure of the atom 194

Electricity 196

Electromagnetic radiation and beauty therapy 199

Electricity, safety and professionals 203

Faradic treatments 206

Microcurrent treatments 212

Vacuum Suction 214

Infrared treatments 217

Galvanism and iontophoresis 219

Mechanical massage 223

Index 227