Day Spa Comfort Zone

Finding a Day Spa that Fits Your Comfort Zone

Comfort zone. Sounds like room temperature, doesn't it? So, be sure to pick a day spa that pays its utility bills.

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If "comfort zone" was only a matter of hot or cold, this would be a very short page. However, comfort zone is a phrase with a diversity of meanings. Fortunately, the day spa's main business is to provide a visit that swaddles you in relaxation and day spa staff will do absolutely everything they can to ensure you're comfortable. In addition, you can take steps to ensure that your day spa visit is within your comfort zone.

Defining your comfort zone

Your comfort zone could be defined as a combination of all your personal characteristics and preferences. Choose your day spa by prioritizing what's most important for your comfort and rating yourself within certain categories. While not all of the examples below may be important to you, use this little quiz to start yourself thinking about and defining your comfort zone:

• Speaking of temperature, what is the average temperature at your day spa? What type of climate control is available in spa treatment rooms? What adjustments can spa personnel make if you're too hot or too cold? Are your typically-

Hot or cold: 1 2 3 4 5 (temperature is not an issue)

• Find spa services that give you the value you want and choose spa services to match your level of financial comfort.

Extravagant or Thrifty: 1 2 3 4 5 (money's no object - lucky you!)

• Schedule your day spa appointment for the time of day when you're at your best. Are you a night owl or a morning person? Just because it's a day spa doesn't mean it closes at sun down. Many day spas accommodate their clients with evening hours.

Night or morning: 1 2 3 4 5 (anytime is fine)

• How important is personal privacy? Ask if shower and changing facilities are private or shared. Choose services based on your privacy preferences. For instance, if you're shy, a full-body massage might not be the best choice for your first day spa visit.

Adventurous or Shy: 1 2 3 4 5 (not a problem)

• Do you enjoy background music or do you prefer total quiet?

Music or Quiet: 1 2 3 4 5 (no preference)

• Do you enjoy friendly chitchat or would you prefer to keep relationships between you and spa staff on a professional basis?

Outgoing or Introspective: 1 2 3 4 5 (I can go with the flow)

Once you have defined your comfort zone, you can ask questions in advance to ensure that your day spa meets your expectations. Also, be sure to find out what remedies they'll provide if you feel uncomfortable for any reason during your day spa visit.

Defining your comfort zone and knowing in advance what measures your day spa can take to accommodate your needs insures that you'll have a relaxing and satisfying day of total comfort at your day spa.