Application of spa and wellness procedures for prevention of stress

Abstract

Stress is a normal companion in our everyday life. It cannot be avoided and may, in certain circumstances, lead to impairment of our body and mental functioning. One way to counter stress is through physical adaptation that includes spa treatments; various types of massages (relaxing, aromatherapy, reflector, hot mineral water, hydrating and cleansing masks); Finnish and infrared sauna; steam bath; hydrotherapy (baths and bathing in the swimming pool); aeration and heliotherapy outdoors. We have conducted a study on the effects of different types of procedures used in the spa and wellness practices as a means of prevention and overcoming the physical manifestations of stress. We have studied the opinion of 45 clients on whom procedures from the Antistress package have been applied within 5 days, 30 minutes a day. Variance and correlative analyses of the effectiveness of these procedures were performed through the use of questionnaires and a SAN test. The procedures from the Antistress package are well accepted and preferred by customers because they carry a lasting change in terms of their self-esteem, mental and physical condition and lead to a permanent reduction of the physical manifestations of stress.