ISPA- International SPA Association
Taupo Hot Springs Spa is a New Zealand member of
ISPA - International SPA Association. ISPA is
recognized worldwide as the professional organization
and voice of the spa industry, representing more than
2,000 health and wellness facilities and providers
internationally.
ISPA Members encompass the entire arena of the spa
experience, from resort/hotel spas, destination spas,
mineral springs spas, medical spas, cruise ship spas,
club and day spas to service providers such as
physicians, wellness instructors, nutritionists,
massage therapists and product suppliers.
The International SPA Association has categorized
spas into seven types to assist spa goers in choosing
the best spa experience for them.
Club Spa - a facility whose primary
purpose is fitness and which offers a variety of
professionally administered spa services on a day-use
basis.
Cruise Ship Spa - a spa aboard a
cruise ship providing professionally administered spa
services, fitness and wellness components and spa
cuisine menu choices.
Day Spa - a spa offering a variety
of professionally administered spa services to clients
on a day-use basis.
Destination Spa - a spa whose sole
purpose is to provide guests with lifestyle improvement
and health enhancement through professionally
administered spa services, physical fitness,
educational programming and on-site accommodations. Spa
cuisine is served exclusively.
Medical Spa - individuals, solo
practices, groups and institutions comprised of medical
and spa professionals whose primary purpose is to
provide comprehensive medical and wellness care in an
environment which integrates spa services, as well as
conventional and complimentary therapies and
treatments.
Mineral Springs Spa - a spa
offering an on-site source of natural mineral, thermal
or seawater used in hydrotherapy treatments, "Taupo Hot
Springs Spa is such a mineral Spa".
Resort/Hotel Spa - A spa owned by
and located within a resort or hotel providing
professionally administered spa services, fitness and
wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices.