Spa Glossary | M

Mariel Massage
A massage technique that employs energy-balancing elements.

Massage
A generic term referring to the manipulation of skin, tissues, muscles and joints with the goal of relieving tension, reducing stress, relaxing muscles, and improving circulation. Massage is generally delivered by hand, but machines such as high-powered water jets can also be used. Forms of massage include: acupressure, polarity massage, reflexology, Rolfing, Shiatsu massage, sports massage, Swedish massage, Traeger massage, and Watsu massage. See massage therapy.

Massage Therapy
Massage used to treat muscular conditions, such as aches and pains, and improve movement and quality of life.

Mineral Springs Spa
A facility that provides on-site natural mineral, thermal, or sea water used in hydrotherapy treatments like baths.

Mineral Water Bath
A bath treatment where the client is immersed in hot or cool spring water that contains minerals and gases. This spa practice helps to relieve muscular pain and also relaxes the client.

Moor Mud Therapy/Treatment
A skin treatment that uses a moor mud mixture to hydrate and exfoliate the client's skin.

Moor/Peat Baths
A bath treatment using natural peat. Peat is rich in proteins, organic matter, vitamins, and minerals, and when applied helps to ease the client's aches and pains.

Mud Treatment
A spa skin treatment that uses mud high in minerals to remove toxins from the client's body, as well as loosen muscles and improve circulation.