Top 5 amazing new spa trends

It's time to check in on what's new in the world of spas. When you start looking into all the options that are available for spas now, you may become so overwhelmed that you need a spa treatment before you choose one. Alongside the technological advances of new treatment options and procedures, this year offers some very old treatments that have become popular all over again.

Here are the top 5 new trends for spas:

1 Spa for one – Individualized treatments based on DNA test results are now a reality. The Kurotel Medical Center for Longevity and Spa in Brazil measures your levels of cortisol, serotonin, and adrenaline, to customize the perfect spa experience for your individual chemistry. Beyond the typical algae wraps, massage, and hydrotherapy, you can expect training in meditation and relaxation techniques for mind/body holistic wellness. This ultimate MedSpa extends its concept of wellness to lifestyle choices after the spa, like a celebrity chef who will provide you with recipes and dietary guidelines that balance your chi energy.

2 Earth-based pampering – Spa towns have been health centers built around natural springs since at least the days of the Roman empire. Throughout time, some watering spots have been believed to have curative properties. As the modern concept of the day spa gained popularity, much of the natural element was lost. Many treatments today still used muds, sands, and other natural materials, though. A return to nature was probably inevitable with today's eco-aware spa goers and spa destinations that tap into the healing source of the Earth. One such destination that has gained a lot of publicity through reality TV is the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in Reykjavik, Iceland. This lava-heated natural pool is a formation in Iceland's pristine landscape that glows an eerie blue from the minerals in the water. It is rumored that the white clay at the bottom is able to cure any ailment from flu to cancer.

3 Ancient renaissance – Facials are as old as Cleopatra, but the new versions combine advanced technology with ancient wisdom. Ayurveda has been around for four millennia, but it is now the newest thing in a “rediscovered wellness.” This health regimen from India offers dietary advice and herbal treatments. Ancient saunas, toning the skin with birch twigs, and aromatic oil treatments are some of the spa specialities at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in California.

4 Take me away! – With longer workweeks, downsizing, and a tight economy, staycations were the preferred mode of travel in 2012. The variation on that this year is stayspacations, with all the elements of professional spas delivered to your home. For those unable or unwilling to break from their schedules long enough to plunge into the restorative waters of a distant clime, the classic bath is coming into its own at home. Manicures and pedicures are more sanitary in your own space, even if the equipment is brought in by a professional from a Mobile Spa.

5 Brotox weekend – Last decade saw the ascendance of the metrosexual – men who actually take care of themselves. The contemporary evolution of this trend is spas that cater to men, with Botox treatments, sea salt scrubs and manly manicures at places like Milk + Honey For Men in Austin, TX. Perhaps not surprisingly, these men's spas report that most packages are bought by women because men often don't want a record of the purchase. Source- Candlespas.com