Massage History

History of Spa Massage — Cindys Spa Hi Friends, I am Philip and i would like to tell you the history and insights of Spa and Massage as a whole. Lets Go. The history of spa massage dates back to ancient times. The Finnish saunas, thought to have originated around 7,000 B.C., are possibly the oldest example of spa treatments. Ancient Egyptians were the first to have practiced early forms of spa treatment. The Greeks and Romans spread the concept throughout their empires, establishing public baths in their colonies. The benefits of spas were also known to the Japanese, who established public bathhouses and saunas. The word “Spa” comes from the Belgian town of Spa, where a health resort was established in the 14th century. By the 16th century, the spa’s popularity began to rise and after 200 years the medicinal uses of spring water were rediscovered.The 19th century saw spa routines include soaking in hot water, drinking the water, steaming in a vapor room, and relaxing in a cooling...