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The Seven Kinds of Spas

Types of spas? Don't all spas offer the same things? Far from it! The International SPA Association (ISPA) has categorized spas into seven types to assist spa goers in choosing the best spa experience for them. ISPA defines the spa experience as "your time to relax, reflect, revitalize, and rejoice." You can choose your perfect spa experience from the seven kinds of spas below.

The Club Spa

A facility whose primary purpose is fitness and which offers a variety of professionally administered spa services on a day-use basis.

The Cruise Ship Spa

A spa aboard a cruise ship providing professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices.

The Day Spa

A spa offering a variety of professionally administered spa services to clients on a day-use basis.

The Destination Spa

A spa whose sole purpose is to provide guests with lifestyle improvement and health enhancement through professionally administered spa services, physical fitness, educational programs, and on-site accommodations. Spa cuisine is served exclusively.

The Medical Spa

Individuals, solo practices, groups and institutions comprised of medical and spa professionals whose primary purpose is to provide comprehensive medical and wellness care in an environment which integrates spa services, as well as conventional and complementary therapies and treatments.

The Mineral Springs Spa

A spa offering an on-site source of natural mineral, thermal or seawater used in hydrotherapy treatments.

The Resort / Hotel Spa

A spa owned by and located within a resort or hotel property providing professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices.