Spa Glossary-P
Paraffin Treatment :
Heated paraffin wax is brushed over the body parts to soothe muscles and, by drawing out the dirt, removing the dead skin, and drawing out perspiration through the head, leave skin clean and soft.
Phytotherapy :
Healing treatment with plants, such as herbs and seaweed, and in the form of aromatic essential oils and herbal and floral extracts, applied in conjunction with massage, packs and squashing, water and steam therapies, inhalation treatments, and homeopathy.
Pilates :
Body conditioning program developed by Joseph Pilates meant to develop flexibility and strength without building bulk via a system of controlled movements and individually designed exercise equipment.
Pressotherapy :
Computer controlled techniques prescribed for poor leg circulation or veinous insufficiency. Designed to increase blood circulation and lymph flow, pressotherapy enhances extra-cellular fluid clearance, reduces bloating, distension and oedema, alleviates leg fatigue and improves oxygen flow through the whole body.
Polarity Massage :
Polarity Massage is the therapeutic, relaxing treatment involving hands placed along the energy meridians, stretching, and light rocking to bring the body's own power into balance.
Power Yoga :
Power Yoga is form of active workout involving a series of postures (asanas) that flow into one another and that accentuate building body heat and breaching mindfully. Stretches and strengthens of muscle while creating a calm and clear mind.
