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what is a spa | code of conduct | first time spa goers | mobile phones | how to enjoy a spa treatment?Spas are entities devoted to enhancing overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit.
It's important to know what to expect during a spa experience particularly your first. This section features tips and advice to guide first-time spa goers.
Ultimately the spa experience is unique for each person, therefore each spa offers different services and treatments. Spas cater to people who want to improve their mind, body and spirit - whether they want to lose weight, get in shape, escape from daily stresses, or simply relax with pampering treatments. All you need do to is start looking for the right spa for you! Just remember, despite their variety of offerings, they all have one thing in common - they all specialize in wellness.
Code of Conduct
Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Spa Guest
Although there are a wide array of spas around the world, each offering a unique experience, they are all devoted to enhancing overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit. To enjoy your spa experience to the fullest, observe the Code of Conduct, act responsibly and be aware that common sense and personal awareness can help ensure your satisfaction, comfort and safety, as well as that of others.
As a Spa Guest, it is your responsibility to:
1. Communicate your preferences, expectations and concerns
2. Communicate complete and accurate health information and reasons for your visit
3. Treat staff and other guests with courtesy and respect
4. Use products, equipment and therapies as directed
5. Engage in efforts to preserve the environment; and Adhere to the spa's published policies and procedures.
As a Spa Guest, you have the right to:
1. A clean, safe and comfortable environment
2. Stop a treatment at any time, for any reason
3. Be treated with consideration, dignity and respect
4. Confidential treatment of your disclosed health information
5. Trained staff who respectfully conduct treatments according to treatment protocols and the spa's policies and procedures
Ask questions about your spa experience; and Information regarding staff training, licensing and certification.
First Time Spa Goers
If this is your first time going to a spa don't be nervous. It is common to think about the changing routine and what should you leave on during a treatment. This is a common question and if in doubt you can always ask your spa hostess! However, most spas in the world have the same protocol and each spa will give you similar instructions as follows:
"Here is your changing area - please hang your clothes in here (closet) please take off all jewelry and place it in the jewelry box - please change into the paper underwear if you would like. When you are done changing please let me know and I will come back in the room."
If you are still wondering.. at this point if you should go nude? That is totally up to you! In the west going nude is the preferred method when getting a massage or body treatment. However, in the east most prefer to leave underwear on so in the end it is up to each guests prefrence. Be assured a standard rule is to drape the guest very privately by securing the towel in proper way so the guest always feels he/she can fully relax during their treatment.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones should be placed on silent mode with no exceptions as a minimum if not turned off all together for your next hour of total relaxation. There is nothing worse then hearing a mobile phone if you are trying to relax during a spa treatment. Be curdious to others as you expect them to be for you.
How to enjoy your spa Treatment?
A spa treatment is supposed to be a calming, relaxing experience. So why do so many people arrive at 4:00 for a 4:00 treatment? You should be in the relaxation room sipping on a signature tea with shoes off! Especially in Bangkok most people arrive late, in a stressful state. This does nothing for your relaxation session you are about to experience. Get there at least 15 minutes early. A few other reminders....
1. Don't come on a full stomach - because you will be lying down for at least an hour.
2. Be sure to let your therapist know which kinds of pressure you prefer.
3. If you do not want to remove your clothing you should start with a Thai Massage for Foot Massage which can be truly enjoyable on your first spa journey!