Different types of Spa

The word 'spa' is used to describe many different types of health, wellbeing and beauty facilities.  We at Erna Low Body & Soul have grouped the spas in our collection according to the main type of treatment programmes and therapies offered.  We do hope that this grouping will help you decide which type of spa is best for you!

Destination Spas

Lifestyle improvement and health enhancement

A Destination Spa aims to provide lifestyle improvement and health enhancement through a combination of exercise, healthy eating, spa and well-being treatments. Destination Spas are good places to visit if you are travelling alone as there are organised classes and activities throughout the day, giving the opportunity to meet other like-minded guests. Personal training and nutritional guidance are also often available.

Thermal Spa

Thermal Spring Spas have an on-site source of natural mineral or thermal water. Traditionally the thermal waters were used to treat medical complaints.

Ayurveda Spas

The Science of Life'

Ayurveda began in India and is the oldest known health system in the world. Ayurveda aims to prevent and heal diseases and their symptoms, strengthen the immune system, increase the body's general wellbeing and delay the ageing process. Ayurvedic treatment programmes are designed for each individual after consultation with the physician. Most Ayurveda centres also offer daily yoga and meditation as part of the programme.

Medical Spa

These spas offer a traditional medical approach to spa. There will be doctors and other medical professionals such as physiotherapists who provide spa.

Thalassotherapy Spas

Relaxing and beneficial sea water treatments

Thalassotherapy spas use warm seawater for treatments which are perfect for relaxation and de-stressing, or to provide relief from general aches and pains including back-pain, and can be great as a cure for insommnia. The seawater treatments also have a general de-toxifying effect and so can be beneficial for reducing cellulite and for weight loss in combination with a low calorie diet

Hotel Spas

A spa within a hotel environment

A Spa owned by and located within a resort or hotel providing professionally administered spa services, with fitness and wellness components and usually spa cuisine menu choices. Hotel Spas have excellent spa facilities and offer a very wide variety of treatment programmes, they may appeal to the spa-goer who would like to combine a spa holiday with other holiday activities.

Relaxation and Pampering Spas

Relax and be pampered in luxurious surroundings

A centre owned by and/or located within a hotel or resort providing professionally administered beauty and relaxation treatments. The spa experience generally does not extend outside the spa centre to include spa cuisine or exercise classes, however some of the most luxurious spas fall into this category, and are perfect for clients wanting top class pampering as part of a relaxing holiday. Source: Bodyandsoul