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Spas originated in Belgium during the 16th Century. The term
spa is generally associated with a type of water treatment also
known as "balneotheraphy". Spa towns or spa resorts offer such
treatment. Some also offer the medication or equipment for such
treatment. Thus, the term has various related meanings.

The term spa is generally associated with a type of water
treatment also known as "balneotheraphy". Spa towns or spa
resorts offer such treatment. Some also offer the medication or
equipment for such treatment. Thus, the term has various related
meanings.

The word originated from a small town in Belgium, where in,
during the medieval times illnesses that was caused by lack of
iron were only treated by drinking chalybeate or iron bearing
found in spring water. During 16th century, an old Roman had an
idea about having baths from medicinal plants and drinking it in
order to treat diseases.

Hence, it was in the year 1571 when a certain William Slingsby
discovered that medicinal effects of the Chalybeate spring in
Yorkshire. He then made an enclosed room from this Chalybeate
spring, which he called "Harrogate". Thus, this is considered as
the first Spa resort in England that made use of medicinal
waters.

However, the practice of going to hot or cold springs, in hope
of finding a cure for some ailment started from the ancient up
to the prehistoric times. This is when Archeologists found hot
springs in France and Czechoslovakia that revealed Bronze Age
weaponry and offerings. In the United Kingdom, ancient legend
credited early Celtic kings due to the discovery of the hot
springs in Bath, England.

During the 18th up to the 19th Century, bathing became a more
common and suggested practice by the physicians due to the
benefits that cleanliness can provide.

By the mid-19th century, European spa's started the concept of
bathing aside from drinking these medicinal waters. Aside from
pavillons, Trinkhallen and fountains, bath houses from the Roman
era were revived. In the United Kingdom their Spas started with
structures that cover the drinking function. This is from
typical fountains to pavilions that emphasize Trinkhallen.

There is also a lot of regimen when it comes to bathing in the
19th century. This would include soaking in hot water, steaming
in vapor, drinking hot water and relaxing in a cool room.

Thus, at the start of the 20th century, European Spas had a
mixture of a strict diet and exercise as their regimen. This is
set as a bathing procedure that will provide lots of benefits
for the patients.

Due to its popularity, the benefits derived from Spas reached
the United States, where in, some medical practitioners
discovered that the thermal waters of resorts such as the Hot
Springs in Virginia, and in Saratoga Springs, New York, were not
as beneficial to the health as compared to using ordinary heated
water.

Spa as a place for treatment

• Spa town – This is a place that is most frequently visited
due to the healing properties of the water.
• Destination Spa – This is a type of Spa usually found in
resorts and used for personal care treatments.
• Day spa - This is a type of Spa usually given at beauty
salons.

Spa medication or equipment

• Spa – mineral water
• Trim Spa- used for loosing weight similar to using pills
• Soda Fountain-used in the United States
• Hot tub
• Foot spa- a tiny bowl where in the feet is immersed in hot
boiling water, washed and also massaged

SOME TYPES OF SPAS:

Club Spa - A facility whose main purpose is to offers several
professionally administered spa services.

Cruise Ship Spa – A type of Spa that available while onboard a
cruise ship.

Day Spa – A type of spa which offers a variety of
professionally administered spa services to clients on a daily
basis, particularly in beauty salons.

Dental Spa – This is usually done in a dental facility, under
the supervision of a dentist. In this type of Spa, traditional
dental treatment is combined with certain Spa services.

Destination spa - A destination spa is a facility that
possesses the main purpose of having individual spa-goers guided
in developing healthy habits. Thus, historically, this requires
staying or visiting for about seven days in order to promote a
lifestyle transformation which can only be accomplished by
providing a comprehensive activity that includes physical
fitness programs, Spa services, wellness education, special
interest programming and healthful cuisine.

Medical spa - A facility that operates under the full-time,
on-site supervision of a licensed health care professional whose
primary purpose is to provide comprehensive medical and wellness
care in an environment that integrates spa services, as well as
traditional, complimentary and/or alternative therapies and
treatments. This facility operates under the practice of its
staff, which can include both aesthetic and cosmetic procedures
for prevention and wellness results.

Mineral Springs Spa – This is a type of Spa that makes use of a
hut that offers natural treatment via on-site sources that
includes thermal, mineral, or seawater usage. This is also
regarded as "Hydrotherapy Treatments".

Resort or Hotel spa – This is a type of Spa owned by either a
hotel or a resort that provides Spa services that are
professionally administered, where in, wellness and fitness
components are mixed with a menu selection of Spa cuisine.

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