The word spa is related with water treatment or health treatment through water and it has various related meanings like balneotherapy, spa towns or spa resorts which offer these treatment or medication or equipment. It is a best way to treat both body and mind. Basically the term Spa is derived from the name of a town in Belgium. In earlier days the illness caused by iron deficiency was treated by drinking spring water. In England the old Roman ideas of medicinal bathing were put into service in health resorts, but in the beginning they were into water drinking rather than bathing and slowly it was lost when many spas started to offer external remedies.

Spa is meant for overall well being of mind, body and spirit and done by various professional services. This differs from country to country and can be done both traditionally and through modern therapies. To revitalize the body and mind various spa therapies and treatments are being offered which include aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, herbal body glow, shirodhara therapy, Hawaiian massage, Thai massage and Balinese massage. But in many countries they even include Ayurvedic therapies.

Some of the types of Spas are, Club Spa, Cruise Ship Spa, Day Spa, Dental Spa, Destination Spa, Medical Spa, Mineral Springs Spa, Resort or Hotel Spa. Club Spa and Day Spa offer primary fitness services on day use basis through professionals. Cruise Ship Spa provides spa services when people are on the move in cruise ship. Dental Spa offer services with the supervision of a licensed dentist which will include traditional dental treatment. Destination Spa's primary idea is to guide the individual to develop healthy habits. In olden days, this program was done as a seven day stay and it included spa services, physical fitness activities, healthful cuisine and wellness education program. Medical Spa's purpose is to give medical and wellness care and also in traditional method. The procedure or service includes both aesthetic or cosmetic and prevention or wellness. Mineral Springs Spa offers hydrotherapy treatments by using natural mineral, thermal or seawater. Resort or Hotel Spa is owned by resorts or hotels where they offer professional spa services, fitness etc. This is useful for the guests who visit to these places.

Even many services have luxury spas, where they have some unique features like lavender scrubs, geranium cream wraps, jasmine bath, chakra head, shoulder massage, honey citrus wrap, almond cleansing scrub, Balinese massage, lavender milk bath, tomato body wrap, the honey and sesame scrub etc. By taking a spa therapy or treatment it helps the body to cool, relax and refresh itself and mainly it relieves the mind from stress. Whatever is done must be done in a relaxed manner, so that it will help the body or mind to refresh quickly. So spa therapies and treatments are an ideal way to relax.