Spa glossary M-O
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Mandi Susu
Indonesian bath using milk, buttermilk or yoghurt.
Marine Hydrotherapy
A form of thalassotherapy using water jets to massage and reduce pain and increase circulation.
Massage
Mandi Susu
Indonesian bath using milk, buttermilk or yoghurt.
Marine Hydrotherapy
A form of thalassotherapy using water jets to massage and reduce pain and increase circulation.
Massage
Medical Esthetician
A skin care specialist who works with a physician in a medical setting, usually before and after cosmetic surgery.
Medical spa (also known as medi-spa)
A spa that includes medical therapeutic treatments along with traditional spa treatments. A doctor or other qualified health professional supervises or performs all medical treatments.
Meditation
A form of concentration usually focused around breathing, relaxation, clearing one’s thoughts and becoming one with the inner and outer self.
Melanin
Pigment in the skin.
Mesotherapy
A series of nutraceutical injections to the middle layer (mesoderm) of the skin to dissolve fat and reduce cellulite. Mesotherapy is a non-invasive procedure performed by a medical professional.
Microdermabrasion
A skin care specialist who works with a physician in a medical setting, usually before and after cosmetic surgery.
Medical spa (also known as medi-spa)
A spa that includes medical therapeutic treatments along with traditional spa treatments. A doctor or other qualified health professional supervises or performs all medical treatments.
Meditation
A form of concentration usually focused around breathing, relaxation, clearing one’s thoughts and becoming one with the inner and outer self.
Melanin
Pigment in the skin.
Mesotherapy
A series of nutraceutical injections to the middle layer (mesoderm) of the skin to dissolve fat and reduce cellulite. Mesotherapy is a non-invasive procedure performed by a medical professional.
Microdermabrasion
Milk bath
A bath with the addition of milk and often other scents such as lavender,
honey and essential oils designed to help remove dead skin cells.
Mineral springs spa
A spa with natural mineral springs that guests can soak in for therapeutic
benefits with naturally occurring minerals known to be beneficial for
arthritis, joint pain and other ailments.
Moor peat baths
Nurtient-rich bath consisting of organic materials designed to relieve stiffness and pain.
Morphology
Massage focused on specific digestive areas in order to improve digestion and eliminate waste. Specialised training is required.
Mud
Nutrient-rich mud compounds used in various spa treatments to exfoliate and rejuvenate skin. Usually contains therapeutic minerals that provide detoxifying and healing effects to aid in the relief of ailments such as rheumatism, arthritis and inflammation of nerves.
Myofascial Release
Various massage techniques designed to smoothing away knots in the fascia – the connective tissues that hold muscles together. The best way to smooth fascia knots is through rolfing, which can be painful.
Nurtient-rich bath consisting of organic materials designed to relieve stiffness and pain.
Morphology
Massage focused on specific digestive areas in order to improve digestion and eliminate waste. Specialised training is required.
Mud
Nutrient-rich mud compounds used in various spa treatments to exfoliate and rejuvenate skin. Usually contains therapeutic minerals that provide detoxifying and healing effects to aid in the relief of ailments such as rheumatism, arthritis and inflammation of nerves.
Myofascial Release
Various massage techniques designed to smoothing away knots in the fascia – the connective tissues that hold muscles together. The best way to smooth fascia knots is through rolfing, which can be painful.
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Naturopathy
Natural healing procedures and medicines using natural substances, such as flowers and plants.
Neuromuscular
Finger pressure is applied to pressure points. Similar to shiatsu in feel, but more focused on relieving pain and used for breaking cycles of muscle spasms.
Nutraceuticals
Skin care formulas using food ingredients for their natural revitalising materials, such as pineapple enzymes, or exfoliation products using nuts or seeds.
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Oleation
Ayurvedic treatment combining friction massage and blended essential oils.
Onsen
A natural Japanese mineral thermal spring.
Oshandhi
Warm, moist herbal wrap using dosha-specific oils. Calms and relaxes the physiology, while encouraging the elimination of toxins.
Oxygen facial
Facial treatment using oxygen and various nutrients to revitalise collagen levels in the skin to enhance youthfulness.
Naturopathy
Natural healing procedures and medicines using natural substances, such as flowers and plants.
Neuromuscular
Finger pressure is applied to pressure points. Similar to shiatsu in feel, but more focused on relieving pain and used for breaking cycles of muscle spasms.
Nutraceuticals
Skin care formulas using food ingredients for their natural revitalising materials, such as pineapple enzymes, or exfoliation products using nuts or seeds.
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Oleation
Ayurvedic treatment combining friction massage and blended essential oils.
Onsen
A natural Japanese mineral thermal spring.
Oshandhi
Warm, moist herbal wrap using dosha-specific oils. Calms and relaxes the physiology, while encouraging the elimination of toxins.
Oxygen facial
Facial treatment using oxygen and various nutrients to revitalise collagen levels in the skin to enhance youthfulness.