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Caldarium
A room containing a steam bath at an approximate heat of 45°C, to which essential oils have been added - great for opening up the sinuses and to aid breathing. Also suitable for loosening stressed muscles.
 
Carrier Oils
Usually vegetable, nut or seed oils that are used to dilute and "carry" essential oils for use on the body. Many have their own therapeutic properties, too. Essential oils, due to their concentration, should always be mixed with carrier oil before using on the skin.
 
Cathiodermie
A skin treatment using a low-voltage electrical stimulation to deep cleanse and improve circulation. It cleanses the face and stimulates skin regeneration.
 
Cayce-Reilly Massage
This massage is intensively therapeutic, manipulating tissues and joints with the use of moist heated castor oil and glycothymaline packs.
 
Celtic Roman Bath
A sequence of hot and cold baths, showers and pools combined with heat and steam rooms.
 
Chakra
Ayurvedic for energy center. We each have seven chakras, which are all interconnected. When balanced, the physical, mental and spiritual aspect of "self" is in a state of harmony, contributing to a state of health and well-being. Chakras run along the base of the spine to the crown of the head. When imbalanced, therapies such as Reiki, color and light therapy, crystal and stones are believed to re-balance the chakras. Yoga and meditative disciplines also contribute to re-balancing the chakras.
 
Chiropractic
The practice of realigning the spine and bone/body mechanics in order to relieve backache and postural problems.
 
Clay / Kaolin
Can be used as body wrap packs or face masks - Natural compounds rich in aluminium which retain warmth well and stimulate blood circulation, allowing active ingredients applied beneath to penetrate the skin more effectively and leaving skin re-energized and feeling fresh and stimulated.
 
Club Spa
A facility whose primary purpose is fitness and which offers a variety of professionally administered spa services on a day-use basis.
 
Cold Plunge
Deep cold water pool to stimulate blood circulation and rapidly cool the body. Especially good after a sauna.
 
Colonic Irrigation
Cleansing of the colon using a water based enema. Benefits include detoxification, cleansing of the blood, and the stimulation of internal organs.
 
Colour Therapy
An ancient philosophy based on the law of attraction wherein the vibration of the colour attracts a similar vibration in the human body. The use of colours to change a person's mental health can be done with the use of coloured rooms, light bulbs, crystals, fabrics etc.
 
Complementary Therapies
The objective of the Complementary Therapy is a collective term used to describe any treatments or practices which specifically create a feeling of well-being through rebalancing the body, alleviating the effects of stress, increasing energy levels and reducing aches and pains. Many conditions respond particularly well to complementary medicine and the benefits you derive can continue long after the treatment. Certain treatments are ideal to have on your day of arrival as a relaxing start to your stay.
 
Compression Wrap
A localized treatment for cellulite and fatty deposits on arms, legs and buttocks.
 
Concentrative Meditation
With this form of meditation, the focus is on the breath, an image, or a mantra/sound, to still the mind and narrow your thoughts/focus therefore allowing a greater awareness and clarity to emerge.
 
Connective Tissue Massage
Deep intensive massage aimed at relaxing tense muscles. Manipulation of the reflexology zones harmonizes the functions of the inner organs. Very suitable if you are highly active and take regular exercise as a relaxing massage, which corrects minor muscle aches!
 
Contouring

The use of physical training for deep toning of specific muscle groups.

 
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Treatment that focuses on the connection between the skull and the base of the spine to release blockages and allow energy to flow in the spinal column.
 


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