Spa Techniques
Spa Techniques prepares students to formulate and apply wraps, scrubs, and facial protocols while exploring mud and kelp applications, head massage, and spa operations. The course emphasizes safe workflow, polished service delivery, and effective client care.
What Students Build
Overview
Course Description
A Wellness & Spa elective focused on safe application, smooth service flow, and polished client experience.
Core Areas of Study
- Wraps and ScrubsFormulate and apply spa-style products with safe workflow and client comfort in mind.
- Facials and Foot TreatmentsPractice basic facial protocols and complementary hands-on spa care.
- Mud and Kelp ApplicationsExplore specialty applications used in wellness-focused spa environments.
- Operations and FlowBuild confidence with table setup, timing, sanitation, and smooth transitions.
Learning Outcomes
Course Outcomes
Students strengthen practical decision-making and applied course competency through guided theory and lab work.
By the End of This Course
- Formulate herbal wraps and scrubs safely.
- Deliver basic facials and foot treatments.
- Apply mud and kelp treatments and manage table and cabinet workflow.
Hours Overview
Lab training represents the larger share of the course, supported by lecture-based planning and product knowledge.
| Type | Hours | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 9 | 30% |
| Lab | 21 | 70% |
Evaluation
Grading Summary
Student progress is measured across course activities, labs, and final assessment work.
Explore
Related Electives
A few related courses in the elective curriculum.
Resources
Helpful References
A few public resources related to the course topic.
Course Planning Note
Spa Techniques supports smooth service flow, client comfort, and polished wellness-focused application within the AFSM elective curriculum.