pThe word 'spa' has many meanings. It is seen as an acronym for salus per aqua, in Latin meaning 'healing through water'. The original use of a spa was as a thermal bath or spring, where mineral-rich spring water was used for its medicinal properties. Another theory is that the term 'spa' comes from the town of Spa in Belgium, where water treatments are popular.ppFrom bath towns in Roman times to the destination spas we are familiar with today, the concept of a spa is to heal or improve one's lifestyle in a relaxing and recreational setting. Wherever they are located, spas have always been recognised as a sacred place of healing.ppFrom what was a slow evolution as it wasn't seen as vital, the spa concept now is a multi-billon-dollar industry incorporating various techniques. Spa Therapists are able to utilise up-to-date training and treatments to enhance their offerings for results-conscious consumers.ppSpa Managers should be excited about the possibilities of the evolution of the spa