How to Pick a Spa Club

Nowadays, going to the spa has become a regular activity for many who wish to escape the busy and rushed schedule that unfolds during their work hours. It’s a nice way to relax, let the hours unfold, and give themselves a pampering break that fuels them with energy for the next upcoming week. Just as common as regular spas are spa clubs, which have been around since the late 1900s. The idea behind them is the same one sitting behind any other club. You get access to all kinds of special treatments and add-ons by paying a fee at a decided time.

If you happen to have more than one club in your area and you’re not that familiar with what a club can offer you, we’re going to help you decide which one would be the best fit by detailing the exact aspects to look into beforehand.

What types of amenities does it include?

Ideal for those looking to make long-term commitments to a new activity, club spas can offer plenty of services that you could take advantage of on your off days. Usually, there are at least 2 or 3 other activities you could do besides the spa-specific ones, and a club membership could come with any combination, or even all of the following amenities depending on the level you choose.

Healthy Women Relaxing in Sauna

Deluxe treatments

The most obvious activity that you will engage in is the deluxe treatments that make the most of your day. Hot stones, steam, salt walls, and long massage beds are the staple of these locations. One new feature that keeps popping up lately is the infrared sauna which can heat you up effectively without making the air around as hot and heavy as it would be in a traditional sauna. Without them, you couldn’t have a proper spa experience.

Fully-equipped gym

A common combination that you might run into when searching for this type of club is a spa-gym. After a long but rewarding day of working on your cardio and improving your muscle strength, you’ll have the option of getting a massage to rid yourself of the tension and knots accumulated over the course of a day. Those gyms come fully equipped and they offer all sorts of machinery and ample space to allow for any type of exercise you might want to do. Weight lifting, yoga, treadmill running, and more are all options that can await you in this type of gym.

Salons

Another commonly encountered amenity is a beauty salon. Whether it is only hair-related, like haircuts or dye-jobs, or it offers a full nail painting session, you’ll be able to turn to it at the end of your treatments and go out looking as fresh as possible.

Relaxation spots

This might translate differently from person to person. The usual relaxation spot is comprised of a lounge and a bar or café. The lounge itself could have tables with seats, massage chairs, or even loveseats and sofas to accommodate larger groups who might want to sit for a chat during the breaks in between treatments. These spaces are kept well-ventilated, offer plenty of space, have soothing background tunes, and offer ambient lighting to promote a peaceful and stress-free environment. The café or bar is self-explanatory, serving as an area from where you’ll be able to get a refreshment or a drink of your choice. Near those, you might also be able to find some games that can help the waiting time pass faster, such as darts or a deck of cards.

Exfoliation Treatment Using Natural Minerals

What type of spa treatments are available?

As was to be expected, we have a section specifically dedicated to the spa-specific activities that this type of club can include. They can be extremely numerous and this is why there are generally multiple types of memberships to choose from. Those activities can be separated into 3 categories and all have a plethora of treatments to choose from, but we will only name a few for each. Those 3 are the following:

• Activities that can improve your health
  The most common ones you’ll find at just about any spa are saunas that work with heaters, salt rooms that help with ailments of the respiratory tract, stress relief bundles, and acupuncture or acupressure. Saunas do a world of good for those suffering from asthma, skin problems, poor circulation, and even high stress levels. Acupuncture has just as many benefits and even more, including an increase in fertility, better digestion, and better sleep.
• Activities that can enhance your appearance
  When it comes to enhancing your appearance, spas are the place to be. They can offer you all types of specialized treatments that will focus either on your face, your body, or both. For the face, you can expect a full cleanse, exfoliation, moisturizing, and spot treatment plan, whereas for the body you might get full packages that deal with moisturizing and muscle-relaxing treatments. One that stands out, in particular, is the paraffin wax bath which involves applying layers of said melted wax on your hands or feet, which is later removed after it has had time to cool down and moisturize your skin. After a treatment like that, you will enjoy better skin elasticity, less stiffness, and even exfoliation. Other services can include a manicure and pedicure combination to trims and clean your nails thoroughly and rid you of calluses, and hair removal that can be done with wax or laser.
• Activities that can bring pleasure
  In this category, most types of massages have a spot reservation. Scalp massages that promote hair growth, neck and shoulders to melt knots away, full-back to relieve stiffness throughout, deep tissue to help with pain relief, and many more are considered to be the best services. These make up half of the reasons one might have in mind when wanting to visit a spa. One type that is notably very popular in these establishments is the hot stone massage. The heated stones are strategically placed along your back and have a proven ability to ease up tension and relieving muscle stiffness. Those massages combined with aromatherapy can be some of the most pleasurable moments in your month.

Types of Memberships

The most frequent type of categorization used by a club are Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and so on. Those let you know beforehand the number of customized plans you can expect and they each come with different prices and access to certain combinations of activities. The ones costing less might allow for a gym and massage combination, those on the medium side can add in health treatments and lounges, and those that have the highest price point can include benefits like entrance on weekends and holidays and unlimited access to certain services.

The payment plans tend to come with a monthly withdrawal if you sign up using a credit card, but some also have weekly payments or a 3-month subscription paid for upfront.

In Conclusion

To wrap it up, being a member of any club can come with all types of perks, but being part of a spa club can also guarantee that you’ll be able to get your stress levels down at the end of the week, or even at any moment during when you happen to have some time off.

The main takeaways from this article are that you might want to check the types of clubs available in your town, the amenities offered, and the treatments they can perform before choosing an establishment.