Seven Things to Look For When Choosing a Health Spa

We all need a little pampering. Here are a few things to look for when choosing a spa.

Get recommendations. People you know can give you tips on where the best spas are—and which ones to avoid.

Check the costs. The cost for spa treatments varies widely depending on the spa. A simple manicure or facial can cost under £50 at one place, or hundreds at another.

Health or beauty? While the menu of treatments offered at health and beauty spas often overlaps, the focus at each is different. If you have a specific ailment, a health spa may be what you're looking for. If you just want to relax, you may want to choose a beauty spa.

Ask about ingredients. If you have any allergies that might be a cause for concern, ask about the ingredients in the spa's products—or tell them about your allergies beforehand.

Do they have a qualified staff? The staff at your spa should be fully licensed according to the laws in your state to practice. Check with the spa to see the resumes and qualifications of its staff.

It's all about ambience. Take note of the decoration when you walk into a spa. It should make you feel like you're in for something special the moment you walk through the door.

Look into treatments. Some spas have different treatments and specialties than others. Check out the menu of services or talk to the spa staff about the treatments offered, and make sure this spa has what you're looking for.

It shouldn't be hard to choose a spa. Ask for recommendations, do some research into the spas in your area, and don't be afraid to ask questions before deciding.

Other articles by this author »
About Janette Vince

Janette Vince is director of Thanks Darling http://www.thanksdarling.com. For a wide range of experiences including Health Spas visit www.thanksdarling.com/44-5.htm


And here is another random article you might be interested in...

Job Interview Active Listening

During a job interview, a potential employer asks, "Can you take on more than one project at a time?" If you respond, "Yes," you may want to rethink that answer. According to Dynamic Listening: Interview Skills, a computer based training module from Mindleaders in Columbus, Ohio, you should avoid one-word or one-sentence answers.

Be specific. And speak money-language. Here's a preferred answer to the question above, "In general, depending upon the type and length of projects, I believe in efficiently handling more than one project at a time. This could save a company as much as 30%."

Let's check out the definition of "active listening skills" and learn more to help with your next interview...

Active Listening Skills

Just as everyday "speaking" is not the same as public speaking; "listening" is not the same as active listening. Active listening means two things: analysis and response to the message being communicated.

An active listener maintains eye contact and good posture with a slight lean towards the speaker. During the interview, the listener nods, smiles and takes notes. Be ware, however, that a daydreamer or pseudolistener, can adopt these behaviors. So a listener's physical response does not necessarily mean good listening skills are at work.

Nonverbal communication, more than just the nod or smile, is important. Gestures, appearance, timing, voice responses, facial expressions, spatial distance â€" all affect how the speaker (or interview) interprets the listener. So a person preparing for a job or work project interview should consider the cultural climate and norms of society of the interviewer. In short, perceived active listening based on nonverbal signals can vary from culture to culture.

Especially in this age of such great cultural diversity, be courteous of others regardless of cultural, sexual or societal backgrounds. If you are a woman and get to a door before a man, open it. If your interviewer doesn't speak English very well and looks puzzled at your words, go back and explain yourself again in different words and re-establish a good communication exchange.

Note: a major part of active listening is paraphrasing. It's not the same as summarizing. A summary is a shortened version of the original message, focusing on the main point. To paraphrase means to re-state the message in your own words.

Active listeners take notes by paraphrasing or restating what the speaker said in their own words, and summarizing main points. A good listener is not the same thing as a silent listener. Good listeners ask questions, even something like, "Is this an accurate paraphrase of you have said?" to let the speaker know that you understand the message being communicated.

Other articles by this author »
About Jay Bauder

Jay Bauder is the web owner of http://www.jobs-in.com Jobs | Job Search Resources, a website that provides information and resources on searching for jobs nationwide. You can visit his website at: Job Search.