Learn the fundamentals of spa bodywork and spa treatments in this 18-hour continuing education course for massage therapists. The course introduces the steps involved in planning and delivering spa services, including indications and contraindications, scope of practice, supplies, room setup, client positioning, product application, and treatment procedures.
You’ll explore a variety of basic spa treatments, including aromatherapy, body wraps, culturally based treatments, fangotherapy, foot treatments, hydrotherapy, salt and sugar glows, spa massage, stone therapy, and thalassotherapy. The course also provides practical ideas for incorporating spa techniques and products into a massage practice and includes online resources and technique demonstrations.
In this course, you will learn:
- The fundamentals of spa bodywork and spa treatments
- Indications, contraindications, and scope-of-practice considerations
- Supplies and equipment used for basic spa treatments
- Spa treatment room setup and client positioning
- Basic spa treatment procedures and product application
- Aromatherapy and spa massage
- Body wraps, mud treatments, and fangotherapy
- Hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy
- Salt and sugar glow treatments
- Foot treatments and stone therapy
- Culturally based spa treatments
- Ways to incorporate spa techniques and products into a massage practice
- Practical techniques demonstrated through online video resources
Why take this course?
Spa treatments can provide massage therapists with additional options for expanding their services and creating a more complete wellness experience for clients. Understanding different spa treatments, products, equipment, setup procedures, and safety considerations can help therapists determine which services may fit their professional practice.
This 18-hour course provides a broad introduction to spa bodywork, combining written instruction, photographs, and online technique demonstrations. It is a good choice for massage therapists who want to explore spa treatments and learn how to incorporate appropriate spa techniques and services into their practice.
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our massage online continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
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All of the following are basic spa application techniques EXCEPT:
A. Application by foot
B. Application by hand
C. Application by brush
D. Application by mist
What is fangotherapy?
A. The use of mud, peat, and clay for healing purposes
B. The use of water, heat, and ice for healing purposes
C. The use of seaweed, dead sea salt, and Epsom salt for healing purposes
D. The use of massage tools, such as stones, for healing purposes
What is a spa philosophy?
A. The fundamental beliefs that the individual or business holds about health, wellness, and beauty
B. All of the different services that are offered at a spa
C. A special treatment that is only offered by one spa which highlights the spa’s unique features and particular strengths
D. An abstract idea that helps both to organize the different parts of a treatment and to send a specific message to the client
