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how many treatment rooms should be in a spa

by Aidan Wisoky III Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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In the spirit of keeping this light, the average city or urban spa was built to support approximately 700- 800m2, including treatment rooms and fitness. This would give about six treatment rooms, a modest-sized thermal area, and approximately 100m2 dedicated fitness spaces.

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How do you design a treatment room in a spa?

Designing Spa Treatment Rooms. Treatment Rooms. A wet area treatment room should feed off of each wet area. Access to these treatment areas should be from both the men's and women's locker rooms through a hallway. The area should include: treatment tables. sink. counter space.

What should a treatment room look like in a hotel?

Treatment Rooms. A wet area treatment room should feed off of each wet area. Access to these treatment areas should be from both the men's and women's locker rooms through a hallway. The area should include: treatment tables. sink. counter space. clean and soiled linen storage.

What is the minimum size of a massage room?

Minimum Treatment Room Dimensions. The minimum dimensions for a massage room are 10' x 12'. This will give you almost 4 feet (45 inches) on each side of the table.

Why should you consider the total look of your treatment room?

The client must be at ease; treatments can be private at times, and clients are often asked to undress to some degree, which can cause anxiety. Providing a comfortable and safe atmosphere for their treatments will allow them to relax and enjoy it. That is the reason why you need to consider the total look of your treatment room.

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How big is a treatment room in a spa?

400-500sq ftIn resorts, spa treatment rooms tend to be bigger – 400-500sq ft (37-46sq m) – to give a greater sense of escape, while 150-200sq ft (14-16 sq m) is adequate for a city location.

How big should a treatment room be?

90 to 120 square feetA typical treatment room in a spa ranges from 90 to 120 square feet. If you plan to have a laser in that room, it is essential to increase the size from 120 to 140 square feet.

What does spa facilities include?

The most common spa treatments are massages, manicures/pedicures and facials. However, you might also see offered such treatments as a body scrub/exfoliation, a fingers or toes file & polish (like a mini manicure or pedicure) or a scalp massage.

What order should you do a spa in?

All of our experts agree that you should keep your menu of treatments in this general order: steam/sauna, bath treatment, scrub, massage, and then facial.

What is spa room?

A spa is a location where mineral-rich spring water (and sometimes seawater) is used to give medicinal baths. Spa towns or spa resorts (including hot springs resorts) typically offer various health treatments, which are also known as balneotherapy.

What is spa treatment?

Spa treatments often include a combination of deep cleansing, massages and moisturisation. Body treatments, facials and scrubs not only remove impurities, but they also help soften the skin.

What is mudding spa?

What is a mud bath? Mud baths are treatments offered by spas and resorts. While it may look like the mud you would find in your backyard after a rain shower, therapeutic mud contains specific ingredients believed to have therapeutic properties.

What does a spa weekend involve?

You can have a dip in the pool, detox in the sauna, unwind in the relaxation room, or get your heart pumping in the gym* - it's completely up to you. You may be able to book additional spa treatments for later in the day, depending on the availability of staff and rooms.

How do you organize a spa day?

To prepare for the perfect at-home spa day, here are a few things to keep in mind:Set your intention: ... Commit to a time: ... Plan for what you'll need: ... Include your friends or significant other: ... Create a relaxation room: ... Choose the perfect scent: ... Set the mood with music: ... Flawless microdermabrasion facial:More items...•

How do I plan a perfect spa day?

To make sure you make the most of it, check out this guide to learn how to have the perfect spa day.Choose the Right Spa. ... Take Advantage of Packages and Membership Programs. ... Choose the Right Order. ... Eat a Light and Healthy Meal Beforehand. ... Clear Your Schedule of Stressful Events Afterwards. ... Bring the Right Spa Partner.More items...•

What goes first sauna or steam room?

Sauna and steam room use While there's no hard and fast rule for which is best to use first, some people prefer to start with the sauna and end with the steam room. Either way, it's proper etiquette, and safest, to take a quick shower and drink a glass of water between sessions.

Trent Munday

It continues to amaze me how naïve many hotel managers are when it comes to how many treatment rooms they need in their spa. Stop the madness! The answer is probably much less than you think.

LinkedIn User

A really interesting article. Intelligent planning of Treatment Rooms and the Thermal Experience (Sauna, Steam Etc) needs to be reconsidered in order to deliver the P&L Benefits expected from the property.

Colin Gary Hall

Boss can you send a copy of this great article to my e mail [email protected] it's a very interesting article. Hope all ok in kl.

Trent Munday

Thanks PhysiqueIntelligence Roberto Fabris. Happy to hear we stirred up some passion on this one! ;-)

Adley Costa

Spot On Trent Munday! Location of the property also plays a huge role in the capture rate. A typical MICE Hotel/Resort will have a further cut compared to Leisure/FIT based business.

Peigin Crowley

Brilliant synopsis - the hardest part in this game is making assumptions on the day spa/non-res guest...depending on the hotel’s potential/local appetite for this.

Trent Munday

Thanks Peigin Crowley. True enough. I'd say it's also a question of the appetite of the hotel to chase the non-hotel guests. As we know, that's a very different proposition to getting in-house guests.

The perfect setup

The way you choose to set up your facial room is more important than you may realize. A facial is a serious and scientific treatment, but it is also clients’ special time away from the stress of work, family and their daily environment. The mood set by the room and the skin care professional is crucial to client satisfaction.

Ready for success

If you want to have a successful and efficient spa, you have to first start in your treatment room. My father used to say, “You only sleep as well as you have made your bed,” so if your treatment room is disorganized and not thought through, the rest of your business will be as well.

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Esthetician Treatment Room Ideas

Before delving into real-life examples or ideas for your treatment rooms. The first thing you should do is put yourself in a client’s shoes. Experience for yourself the client’s journey your spa or business provides.

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