:: WELLNESS TREATMENTS
Ancient Filipino art of healing called Hilot offers a broad range of curative and relaxing wellness treatments that promise to bring both pleasure and tranquility..	Long known as a haven for wellness, the Philippines boasts of healing practices that are deeply rooted in the vibrant heritage and rich tradition of Filipinos. Today, people from around the world can ejoy and indulge in a broad range of curative and relaxing wellness treatments at spas that promise to bring pleasure and tranquility.   Foremost among these treatments is Hilot, a traditional therapeutic massage performed by a therapist, kneading the muscles ro remove aches and pains. Based on the ancient Filipino art of healing by touch, Hilot uses medium to deep pressure and smooth, flowing strokes to restore the body's balance. Coconut oil is applied all over the body, keeping it warm and moisturized for maximum soothing effect.   Other indigenous wellness treatments include Bentosa the cupping of heated glasses along the body surface; Taal,also known as lava stone therapy; Pamula, or bamboo tap massage; Banyos, an aromatic herbal and floral bath; Oslob an herbal steam bath; and Hilod, Philippine sea stone scrub.
Travelers can choose among different types of spas:   A day spa offers a variety of spa services to clients on a day’s use basis, including that of hair and beauty salons.                         A destination/resort spa provides clients with lifestyle improvement and health enhancement through spa treatments, physical fitness & on-site accomodations.                        A hotel spa is located within a hotel, offering spa services, as well as fitness and wellness components.                         Finally, a medical spa,  which is a hybrid between a clinic and a day spa, provides comprehensive medical and wellness treatments under the supervision of a medical doctor. Some medical spas offer beauty-enhancing cosmetic procedures, such as laser treatments,  microdermabrasion, photofacials, peels and skin tightening.Other focus on detoxification programs, weight loss and other holistic therapies.                         The Philippine Wellness and Spa Association upholds the standards and ethics of the spa industry in the country.	Nestled in a lush tropical setting, the Philippines has many spas where travelers can de-stress and detoxify.   Pampering is more than just a luxury; for those who are always stressed out, it's a necessity. As the Heart of Asia, the Philippines has many spas where travelers can de-stress and detoxify. Nestled in a lush tropical setting, spas in the Philippines offer a wide variety of beauty and wellness regimens, massage treatments, wraps, scrubs and other refreshing treats. Many are equipped with jacuzzis, steam rooms, saunas and swimming pools.