Training of Spa Therapist

ISpa therapists work at day spas like the Athenaeum Spa in Malta, health spas and resort spas. They may be trained as massage therapists, nail technicians or skin care therapists. Though they render the most basic beauty treatments, those who are most successful stay abreast of new treatment modalities. Training in a specialty makes a spa therapist more valuable. Spa therapists at the Athenaeum Spa in Malta are experts in pampering and full-body beautification. One of the most common parts of a spa therapist's job is massage. Massage is often a major part of a spa's business and may be combined with other beauty treatments. In specialty spas, a spa therapist might perform a very unique or unusual kind of physical treatment. As massage is such a major part of the spa business, most spa therapists have a degree in massage .

With the rapid growth of the spa, massage therapy and beauty industry, many professional schools are now offering spa-focused training. For example, it is now possible to get a massage certification and learn all about spa therapy treatments at the same time. With or without previous training, careers in the spa industry may benefit from additional training. There are many types of spa therapies and learning even one or two can expand opportunities.

Spa therapists at Athenaeum Spa in Malta specialize in massage, but it is possible to work as a spa therapist without performing any type of massage. A spa therapist may specialize in beauty treatments, skin care, or other typical spa procedures. In general, what a spa therapist does depends on is the spa in question. It is common for spas to expect their employees to learn the spa's protocol on the job but to have a basic background in spa work and massage.

Examples of spa therapy treatments people can learn include the following:

- Body wraps for detoxification, hydration or weight loss
- Exfoliating salt glows using sea salts, oils and aromatic ingredients
- Body scrubs using ingredients such as coffee grounds or grape seeds
- Mud baths and other therapeutic baths
- Hydrotherapy, including the benefits of hot and cold water
- Use of the Vichy shower (a relaxing shower that cascades from five to seven showerheads)
- Thassalotherapy (a seaweed wrap that uses seawater and mineral-rich marine products)
- Aromatherapy using essential oils
- Massage therapy treatments