Siyabona Africa recommends the Librisa Spa at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town. Holistic or Alternative Healing Spa For body and soul, this type of Spa is focused on the promotion of well-being and balance through modern health therapies and traditional beauty treatments. Health Hydro or Wellness Centre This venue is for clients wanting to change their lifestyles and educate themselves on how to prevent dis-ease and be pro-active in managing their health and wellness.
Pamper Spa Designed to spoil and pamper clients who want to de-stress without being concerned about their diet. The emphasis is on relaxation, fun and a little decadence combined with a variety of Spa services where clients can enjoy a wonderful Aromatherapy Massage or pop in for a luxury manicure. Medi Spa This is where wellness treatments or procedures are carried out under the management of a Medical Doctor. Other medical services are also offered and include Nutritionists, Chiropractors, Sports Injury Medicine and Physical Therapy. Rehab Centre Otherwise known as clinics, these carry out detoxification and rehabilitation procedures or treatments for people suffering from various types of addiction, also depression and eating disorders. The clinics are usually hospitals with fully equipped facilities and high-care, Medical Doctors, highly trained Nurses, and associated services such as Social Workers, Dieticians, Counsellors, Therapists and Clinical Psychologists are in attendance.
Ayurvedic spa Originating in India, Ayurveda - meaning ‘the knowledge for long life’ in Sanskrit - is the oldest known health practice in the world and the focus of spas with the same name. The treatments aim to boost immunity and prevent disease, delay ageing and promote overall wellbeing. All Ayurvedic treatments are prescriptive. A consultation with a specialised physician will determine the unique needs of your skin and body. Daily yoga and meditation classes are often included as part of packages at Ayurvedic spas. Ayurveda spas are ideal for stressed and tired individuals looking to rekindle their mind, body and spirit. Always check the website of Ayurvedic spas of interest to confirm inclusions and facilities. Bootcamp spa Bootcamp spas offer the treatments one would expect at a traditional spa (massages, facials, manicure etc.), in addition to vigorous workout classes and educational talks, which aim to help participants learn how to make better lifestyle choices for improved health. Many bootcamps are weight-loss or detox-focused, promising inch-loss and improved vitality at the end of their two-night to one-week durations. Guests will feel rejuvenated thanks to nutritional - and delicious - meals, fun team games, and well-earned post-workout pampering.
Some bootcamps demand higher fitness levels than others - always check official resort websites to determine whether you’re up for the challenge. Inclusions vary between bootcamp spa packages - always check individual listings. Club spa Club spas are day spas located within a larger gym or health club. Adjoining fitness and health facilities at club spas are often exclusive to those paying a monthly, or annual, membership fee (though day passes are available at certain times, in order to encourage new sign-ups). Clubs spas often feature a deluxe spa, fully equipped gym, a cafe, a relaxation lounge and/or bar, and occasionally a hair and/or beauty salon also (individual spa specifications vary). Club spas are ideal for both fitness fanatics and less-active individuals seeking occasional pampering.
Deep TissueThe prevalence of club spas is growing - they can now be found in most major cities across the UK. Day spa Unlike spa hotels, day spas provide no overnight accommodation. Guests are welcome to enjoy massages, facials and body scrubs and wraps (note: individual spa menus vary), and make use of onsite leisure facilities during normal working hours, on weekdays and weekends. Day spas can differ greatly. Some are large, luxurious and self-contained affairs, while others are quainter and comprise several rooms within a sizeable hair or beauty salon. Smaller day spas may not feature a steam room or Jacuzzi, and might have a smaller treatment menu (always check individual spa websites to confirm inclusions before booking).
If you’d like to treat a loved one to a relaxing spa day, consider our pamper day gift vouchers. Dental spa Going to the dentist can be nerve-wracking for many but opening wide and saying “Ahhh!” is far easier in a stylish and calming setting designed to mimic a spa. Dental spas are ideal for those who find traditional dental practices intimidating, as well as those seeking the very best maintenance and care for their teeth. Dental spas offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including laser whitening, air polishing, veneers and inlays, to help your smile look its very best.
Some dental spas do not provide traditional spa therapies (massages, facials etc.) and instead offer treatments usually available at medical spas (dermal fillers and Botox, for example). Be sure to check the services offered by individual dental spas. Destination spa Destination spas (i.e. health farms) exist to boost the overall health of guests. Traditional spa treatments help guests unwind, while a full itinerary designed to promote a healthy lifestyle is also provided. Nutritional meals, fitness and stress reduction classes, and educational lectures informing guests how to remain healthy once they have returned home are often included. The term ‘destination spa’ is sometimes used interchangeably with ‘spa resort’. Some destination spas do not allow guests to stay for less than two nights, for the benefits of their itinerary cannot be fully felt or appreciated within a shorter timeframe (check individual resorts for minimal stay durations).
