Here are guidelines that The Day Spa Association has set that will help you to make the distinction between a facility that offers spa services, and a true day spa.
A clean, safe, calming, and nurturing environment
Private treatment rooms for each client receiving a personal service
Showering and changing facilities for women and men
Spa robes and shoes for all sizes
Business licenses; professional, licensed estheticians and therapists on staff
Professional spa products for which estheticians and therapists have received training in their use
Massages: Swedish, Lymph Drainage and Reflexology (Optional: Shiatsu, Polarity, Sports, Deep tissue, and Deep muscle)
Body treatments (one or more on the menu): Body packs and wraps, Exfoliation, Cellulite, Body toning/contouring, Waxing, Homecare program (Optional: Electrical impulse body toning, heat treatments, Ayurveda treatments, Laser hair removal, Electrolysis, Hand & Footcare)
Face: Cleansing facial, Homecare program (Optional: Medical facial, Electrical toning, Laser hair removal, Electrolysis, Cosmetics, Make-up consultation)
Aromatherapy: Personalized for body and/or face
One of the following:
Hydrotherapy
Steam and Sauna
One of the following:
Nutritional Counseling/Weight Management
Private Trainer/ Yoga/Meditation
Spa Cuisine
Optional:
Hair - full-service salon, Scalp treatments, and hair packs
Spa manicure and pedicure
Source from: www.dayspaassociation.com