Spas have been around for centuries and have been centers for healing and nourishing the mind, body, and spirit. As early as 3000-5000 years ago the Hindus developed Ayurveda, which means “the science of long life.” Aromatic oils, herbs and spices and “waters” were used to restore one to good health. In China the art of massage was considered a healing tool. Hippocrates, considered the father of modern medicine, spoke of massage in the 4th century B.C. as” binding a point that is too loose, and loosening a point that is too rigid.” In the ancient capital city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, the ruins of an ancient hospital consists of medicinal boats, walking meditation centers and flower beds dating back to the 3rd century. Today, people are revisiting the wisdom of our ancestors that one secret to good health is pampering the body, mind and soul with massage, medicine and serenity.
Today the medical day spa is a combination of ancient traditions and technological advances. The medical spa has the advantage of having a full time physician or licensed medical professional (such as a physician’s assistant or nurse) on-site to determine what procedures in combination with products can produce the best and safest results. In the dermatological medical spa the value of prevention, anti-aging treatments and healthy lifestyles with relaxation and facial massage have been rediscovered and appreciated anew. The International Medical Spa association defines a medical spa as a facility that operates under the full-time, on-site supervision of a licensed health care professional and within the scope of practice of its staff, and offers traditional and alternative health practices and treatments in a spa-like setting.
The medical spa reinforces the importance of a relaxing atmosphere. That is why we discourage bringing children to the appointments (as well as your favorite family pet). This is a time for you to take advantage of relaxation and for others that are there to enjoy a relaxing experience as well. Since there are no facilities to accommodate either children or pets, please do not bring them to the dermaSpa. The use of cell phones is also prohibited as they disrupt the atmosphere of serenity that we want to maintain for all of our patients.
Attention to detail is essential in a medical spa from the color of the walls to the fabric of the robes. However, unlike a regular spa where the main goal is to be pampered, a medical spa is more than just a place to receive aesthetic services. The Asarch DermaSpa is committed to offering the latest and safest medical technologies for skin, coupled with education on lifestyle changes, nutrition, skin care and exercise as a holistic approach to living a healthy lifestyle. We were a pioneer of dermatological spas in Denver beginning in the late 1990’s. We have continued to keep our treatments current and state of the art with the best lasers and technology such as Thermage. Our medical professionals have been trained to do fillers and injections that are safe, and our product line which has been developed by Dr. Asarch was formulated to restore, reverse damage, enhance and revitalize the skin. Ultimately, the essence of the modern medical spa remains the same as it was in Hippocrates time: it is about healing.
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