Spa and Wellness Development

Course Objectives

By the end of the Spa and Wellness Development course, students will understand the spa industry, different spa concepts, spa design, treatment types and products. They will be equipped with the knowledge to prepare a spa business plan, and will be able to understand spa ethics and etiquettes.

Course Topics

This professional Spa and Wellness Development course covers the origins and development of the spa industry, the different types of spa establishments and the governing bodies and associations. The course guides participants in developing their own spa concepts, offering practical information to tailor it to the business’ needs and recourses. Our expert instructors will teach students how to develop spa business plans with an emphasis on marketing (including the “6 P’s” and their relation to the spa industry), management plans (including organization charts, staffing, recruiting and initial training), and financial planning (including a review of set-up costs and profit and loss projections, and an introduction to the ISPA Uniform System of Financial Account for Spas). The course also touches upon spa treatments and products, with guidance on creating spa menus and selecting product ranges. Moreover, the course will cover spa design, including layout requirements, general considerations and room-specific considerations, designer briefings, and inventory requirements (including products, equipment, furnishing, fabric items and other supplies). Finally, the course will cover spa ethics and etiquette, to ensure participants’ businesses will run by international spa standards.

Examinations

The Academy will conduct individual or group assignment towards the end of the course.

Certification

After successfully completing the course and examinations, participants will receive a CSIA Certificate of Student Attendance in Spa and Wellness Development.

Inclusive

3 days – Learning at Chiva-Som Academy (Bangkok)

2 days & 1 night – Learning at Chiva-Som Resort (Hua Hin) including : Transportation from Academy to Hua Hin

Type of accommodation :

• Ocean Room Double


• If one opts to reside individually in the Ocean Room Single, an additional charge of +3,000 Baht will apply Individual health and wellness consultation


• Three wellness cuisine meals per night of stay Daily wellness minibar


• Daily fitness and leisure activities (up to nine classes daily)


• Unlimited use of the Water Therapy Suites (steam, sauna, and Jacuzzi), gymnasium, indoor and outdoor swimming pools


• Physical analysis (optional)


• A daily treatment choosing from : Thai Massage, Chiva-Som Signature Massage, Invigorating Massage, Relaxing Foot Massage, Oriental Scalp Massage, Chiva-Som Skin Haven Body Polish, Hydrotherapy, (Detoxifying Balneotherapy, Floatation or Body Jet Blitz), Manicure or Pedicure


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