Spa History
Some believe the term “spa” was derived from the name of a town in what country?
A. Egypt
B. France
C. Belgium
D. Greece
C. Belgium
Now it's time for some thalassotherapy. What would that most likely involve?
A. The use of seawater and marine products
B. Yoga in a room heated to over 100 degrees
C. Mild electric stimulation to remove cellulite
D. A coffee and cream colonic
A. The use of seawater and marine products
At many spas, the most popular treatment is massage. Which of the following is NOT a type of massage?
A. Rolfing
B. Reiki
C. Shiatsu
D. Hot stone
B. Reiki
The largest hot springs pool in the US is located in what state?
A. Utah
B. Arkansas
C. Colorado
D. New Mexico
C. Colorado
All you have to do for this question is pick the term that isn't associated with spas.
A. Husqvarna
B. Brazilian
C. Paraffin
D. Reflexology
A. Husqvarna
In at least two spas in the US you can indulge in a facial using this ingredient. Japanese geishas swear by it!
A. 100-proof sake (rice wine)
B. Purified nightingale droppings
C. Pulverized jade
D. Eel placenta
B. Purified nightingale droppings
In what country was the shiatsu massage technique developed?
A. China
B. Hong Kong
C. Japan
D. Thailand
C. Japan
Which of these is NOT a dictionary definition for the word "spa"?
A. A soda fountain
B. A tub for relaxation or invigoration, usually including a device for raising whirlpools in the water
C. A resort providing therapeutic baths
D. A muddy area, as where animals wallow
D. A muddy area, as where animals wallow
What is the temperature of an average mud bath?
A. 80-83 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 90-93 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 100-103 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 110-113 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 100-103 degrees Fahrenheit
Where was fango (warm mineral-rich mud) treatment first preformed?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Italy
D. Sweden
C. Italy
What is a hammam?
A. An Israeli spa retreat
B. A Greek body wrap
C. A Turkish bath
D. An Egyptian mud mask
C. A Turkish bath
What type of French massage is thought to reduce the appearance of cellulite?
A. Endermologie
B. Effleurage
C. Gommage
D. Polarity massage
A. Endermologie
When was watsu healing massage treatment (in a warm pool) first performed?
A. 1880
B. 1921
C. 1886
D. 1980
D. 1980
What is algotherapy?
A. A seaweed bath
B. Healing through water
C. A wine bath
D. Healing through massage
A. A seaweed bath
How much of the body’s blood do the muscles receive during a massage?
A. ½
B. ⅓
C. ¼
D. ⅛
A. ½