A specialist, who performs variable SPA procedures, for example, massage, beauty masks and works at beauty salons with SPA, recreation centres, hotels, fitness centres or other institutions, using SPA cosmetic and ecologic products, many different tools and special equipment and providing relaxing, comfortable and aesthetic environment for their clients. The main goal of the SPA procedures is to provide recreation and to eliminate exhaustion of a client.

Tasks:

1. Chooses a SPA procedure relevant for the client and makes a schedule of procedures
2. Chooses relevant equipment
3. Prepares the client for a procedure
4. Provides for clients' health and feeling of comfort
5. Arises clients' interest in health care and healthy lifestyle
6. Observes sanitary and hygienic norms
7. Clears workplace after the procedure
8. Does not reveal confidential information related to their client or their state of health
9. Considers the main SPA principles, etiquette, and knows the impact of different liquids to a human body

Skills required:

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of a human
• Knowledge of psychology
• Communicative
• Amiable
• Accurate
• Foreign language skills

Average salary:

United States: $28,904 per year
United Kingdom: £15,573 per year
Australia: AU$ 22.72 per hour

Qualifications:

Secondary school education and variable special courses or education concerning beauty care. Beauty therapy qualification at least to NVQ level 3 or equivalent, certificates in various therapies, for example, face, aromaspa therapies, product knowledge.