...Explain the factors that affect access to complementary therapies Factors that could affect access to complementary therapies could stem from many sources. These could consist of physical barriers, geographical barriers, socio-economical barriers, cultural barriers, educational barriers and the barriers that may be face by referral systems. Physical Barriers includes whether or not a service user can access the building in which the CAM therapy is to take place. For example the individual may face mobility issues such as being in a wheelchair, or other health problems such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which may result in breathlessness. Geographical barriers would include aspects of an individual’s life associated with where they live which may determine how easy it is to get to and from places in which complementary therapies take place. Various transport options may have to be considered, does the individual drive, or is there reliable access to public transport? Socio-economical barriers arise in association with how financially secure potential service users are. Whether or not an individual can attend a complementary therapy service is dependent on how much the therapy costs, and whether it can be afforded by the individual. Cultural barriers stem from the beliefs of an individual, and whether a particular type of practice is acceptable in relation to their religion or culture, but may also be a result of perceived efficacy of the therapies...
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...Pain is necessary and important. In fact, it is an inborn drive, vital to our very existence (Hebb). Pain prompts us to change something, for instance, to move our hand off of a hot stove. It, therefore, prevents us from causing damage or even death to ourselves. It motivates us to protect an injured area, and the abatement of that pain lets us know when it is safe to use that area of our body again (Doctor's Surgery Center). While pain is a crucial sensation, required for our survival, it’s no secret that in our day to day lives we want to avoid it at all cost. Pain doesn’t feel good. Therefore, if we can avoid it, we will. This desire to avoid pain makes pain control a very big business. Google the word “pain” and you will get a return of about 215 million websites. These websites offer a vast array of pain management options, including a variety of medications, surgeries, medical therapies, complementary therapies, alternative therapies, emotional therapies, products, tools, and more. Notice the next time you watch television or listen to the radio how many advertisements there are for these products. To get some idea of how much money is spent annually on pain control we will look at just a few of these pain management options. Acetaminophen is the pain relieving ingredient found in Tylenol as well as a few other prescription and over-the-counter medications. The sales of this drug in 2009 were 2.6 billion dollars (Aubuchon). More than 400,000 carpal tunnel surgeries are...
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...mission statement explains the purpose and promises of an organization where a vision statement defines the motivation of an organization with a strategic plan in place to meet the organization’s vision. Life’s Scents built the shops strategic plan around the mission and vision statement opposed to the mission and vision statement based on the strategic plan to ensure success reaching the goals of the shop. Life’s Scents is a local shop that specializes in aromatherapy, relaxation products, and workshops that teach relaxation, meditation, and massage techniques. The shop caters to a multicultural community by creating sections within the store dedicated to a variety of cultural needs reminiscent of Indian cultural oils, spices, aromas, and relaxation techniques. Life’s Scents strives to meet the demand and desires of all potential customers and continues to change and expand product lines to provide the most current quality products and services available. The shop originally focused on high end quality products but has since added product lines that focus on the middle income market. Mission Statement Life’s Scents hopes to enrich people’s lives by helping to enlighten their sense of well being, health, and relaxation. We strive to provide quality products and services at a fair price as well as superior customer service to meet the needs and desires of our customers. Vision Statement Within the next five years Life’s Scents will become the premier aromatherapy shop within...
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...Top 10 Global Spa and Wellness Trends Forecast 2014 Trends Report Top 10 Global Spa and Wellness Trends Forecast This is our 11th annual Trends Forecast, and I have never been more excited about the spa and wellness industry. So many of the trends we predicted over the past decade are now coming to fruition…helping businesses thrive and helping people live more healthfully every day. At the same time, we are seeing new, provocative ideas that will have a dramatic impact around the globe. The 2014 trends reflect an industry that is reimagining core elements of spa and wellness and exploring brave, new directions. It is gratifying to see a healthy dose of healthy travel in several of the trends; bold new ideas in mainstays like aromatherapy and hot springs take hold; and the development of new models for classic destination spas. It is also rewarding to watch trends in technology, beauty and fitness shape how we will live (and look)—and even take note of how the industry will help people address dying, illness and major life changes. And finally, there is a trend we forecasted in 2013 that continues to capture our imagination: mindfulness. We feel strongly that it is important to watch how this is evolving, and you’ll see a short synopsis of this “über trend” in the report. Spafinder Wellness 365™’s Trends Forecast reports on what is happening in our industry, but we also strive to present a true forecast of what lies ahead. Some ideas are still on the horizon, but we think...
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...CHAPTER I: HISTORY OF SPA Getting enough sleep after a tiring day is sometimes not enough to give glow and fullness to your physical well-being. If you are the workaholic type of person, then take this as an advice – you need more than sleep and right diet. Undergoing a spa treatment at least once a week can give you a relaxed feeling and it can also give you mental comfort. But what is a spa anyway? Spa is a treatment that’s more close to a water treatment or balneotherapy (bath treatment). If you will notice, most of spa houses and resorts also offer health remedies and treatments. There are also various types of spa, depending on the health benefits it gives. Here are some of the known spas: Ayurvedic spa, Club spa, Cruise Ship spa, Day spa, Dental spa, Garden spa, and Medical spa and Mineral Springs spa. The use of spa treatment dates back in the pre historic -times, when people had to travel in hot or cold springs, hoping to be cured on certain ailments. There was a case that Bronze Age weapons and offerings were found in hot springs in countries France and Czech Republic. Romans, Native Americans, Egyptians, Persians and Babylonians even believe that spa is one way to one’s physical and spiritual sanctification. Ritual ceremonies and bathing rituals are done in a spring or well. While in Greek and Roman times, spa has been well-known for relaxation and personal hygiene. Small bathtubs, basins and baths for foot are just few of the tools used...
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...* Mini Case Study #1 A) Explain how concepts of organizational justice may be used to explain the success of the incentive programs described here. * Organizational justice draws an overall picture of what is fair in the workplace that is composed of distributive, procedural, and interactional justice (Robbins & Judge, 2013, pp. 222-223). In the case of Rogan, he was not able to provide his 107 employees with pay increases, however the cost savings incentive made up for that. In fact, the employees at Rogan got what they deserved based on the ideas they gave (or interactional justice). Likewise, Aspect Communications incentive plan is based customer service (or procedural justice) in which all 400 employees are equally rewarded when the customers are happy. At the Calvert Group, distributive justice was implemented where the bonuses are distributed to the outstanding performers as well as regular distributions of the company’s yield. As a result, employees will work harder in efforts to monetary bonuses. Indeed, the incentive plans at all three companies are based on a fair outcome and in the end will have a positive impact on the employee as well as the employee. Moreover, the employees will have a sense of satisfaction at their jobs, which increases production and quality. Effective incentives involve more than just money. Explain what these three firms are doing in recognition of this fact. While monetary incentives are great but money does not buy happiness...
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...Introduction In this era of globalization, multinational companies play an important role of the economy development. As a result, consumer behavior, which includes how consumers think and feel and the physical actions that result from those decisions and feelings, becomes more and more important for the marketers. (Michael R, 2010) Consumer behavior has changed rapidly over the past decade. To meet the needs of consumers more effectively, accurate market segmentation is necessary. One of the most well known theories of human motivation is Maslow’s hierarchy, which gives five basics of human needs. From the low-level to high-level are physiological needs, safety and security needs, social needs, ego needs, and need of self-actualization. (David, D, 2007 )Everybody have their personal picture or image of themselves, some products or brands are match their self-image but some are not. Before join in a market marketers should research the consumer’s self-image and have a great understanding of how and why the product and brand match the consumer’s self-image. As the worlds’ largest developing country, China becomes the most attractive country for the foreign competitors. At present, more and more multinational companies have established their corporation and relationship in China. (Warren S, 2007) Our topic is focus on the difference of consumer behaviors between Australia and China. We will analyze the topic on the basis of segmentation, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and self-images...
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...Adult Learning is affected by our ability to manage stress. Stress comes in many forms. Things like our environment, physiological well being, thoughts and social stresses can have an effect on our learning. The knowledge of stress’s impact on learning has resulted in a cottage industry dedicated to teaching methods of managing it. The ability to identify sources of stress and then ways to manage them are key to resolving and overcoming stress and opening our learning channels. Environment is a major factor in causing stress and tension in all of us often without our knowledge. Noise can throw the body and mind out of synchronization and make concentration difficult. Studies have shown “that music which goes against the body’s natural rhythm - the heartbeat - induces a type of stress that even babies in the womb react to by kicking the mother’s tummy.” (“Heighten”). On the other hand music that fits with the bodies natural heartbeat causes relaxation and allows the mind to focus better and get into a flow zone, absorbing knowledge at a greater rate. (“What”) Weather and pollution can also cause stress we may not even notice. (“Stress”) You know the feeling. It is a cloudy hazy day outside and you can not seem to motivate yourself to do anything. Going out feels like a huge chore and all you want to do is sit at home and be lazy. Studying and doing anything productive is out of the question. The reason is that your body is reacting to the stress the weather is causing. Relaxation...
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...into actuality. B. GROUP/PERSONAL OBJECTIVES Basically, the researchers have the goal to acquire knowledge about the salon and spa in terms of the possible and probable effects of external forces on the survival and growth strategies of the industry. * To know what determines the level of profit in an industry/SPA industry. * To understand how the competitive structure of the industry determines its profitability. * To know how is industry profit shared between the different firms competing in SPA industry. * Analyze firm's industry environment to know its profit potential. * Identify the main structural features of the industry that influence competition and profitability. * To be able to explain why competition is more intense in some industries and profitability is lower. * Use structural trends within industries to forecast changes in competition and predict future profitability. * Analyze competition and customer requirements in order to identify opportunities for competitive advantage within an industry. *...
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...understanding of consumer needs and then develops a marketing mix to satisfy these needs. A) The marketing concept B) The strategic plan C) The product influences D) The price influences Answer: A Page: 40 2. ________________ is one of the most basic influences on an individual’s needs, wants, and behavior. A) Brand B) Culture C) Product D) Price Answer: B Page: 41 3. In terms of consumer behavior; culture, social class, and reference group influences have been related to purchase and _______________. A) Economic situations B) Situational influences C) Consumption decisions D) Physiological influences Answer: C Page: 39 4. Many sub-cultural barriers are decreasing because of mass communication, mass transit, and a ___________________. A) Decline in the influence of religious values B) Decline in communal influences C) Strong awareness of brands in the market D) Strong awareness of pricing policies in the market Answer: A Page: 42 5. ___________ develop on the basis of wealth, skills and power. A) Economical classes B) Purchasing communities C) Competitors D) Social classes Answer: D Page: 42 6. _____________ (is) are transmitted through three basic organizations: the family, religious organizations, and educational institutions; and in today’s society, educational institutions are playing an increasingly greater role in this regard. A) Consumer feedback B) Marketing information systems C) Market...
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...EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK STERLING HOME This handbook has beenamended in line with government rules and regulations and contains new policy information which all staff are required to read as part of their contractual agreement. 2011 PB STERLING HOME 1/1/2011 UNIT III: HEALTH & SAFETY IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION BOOKLET SUBMITTED BY: MARIA ANTONIA BOC SUBMITTED TO: CHARLOTTE MILES SANDRA SMITH DECEMBER 12, 2011 CONTENTS: i. Introduction A. Location B. Aim C. View D. About our home E. Organizational Chart ii. Health and Safety iii. Trainings A. First Aid B. Fire Safety C. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) D. Manual Handling E. Infection Control F. Food Hygiene iv. Data Protection Act v. Whistle blowing Policy vi. Equal Opportunities and Discrimination vii. CRB and ISA Adult first checks viii. Disciplinary System ix. Confidentiality x. Disclosure Procedure xi. Legislations xii. Policies and Procedures for the safety of A. Residents B. Visitors C. Staffs xiii. Employers and employees responsibilities xiv. Accident/ Incident Reporting Procedures xv. Missing Service users/ Residents xvi. Fire and Health and Safety i. INTRODUCTION: This Staff Handbook provides you with a summary of the policies and procedures that operate in the Company. It should be read in conjunction with your Contract...
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...Strategic Plan, Part I: Conceptualizing a Business Business, products and customers: Mission statement Not every individual wants relaxation, religion and culture matters. All the stressed persons are in search of a treatment or any other technique to reduce their mental stress. The sources of relaxation are relaxation therapy stores and spa. In spa customers, pay lots of dollar for relaxation therapy while in healthy place stores they can buy all the products related to relaxation therapy and take all the spa comforts at home. The mission of healthy place therapy is to provide all the high quality products of relaxation therapy in reasonable prices for the satisfaction of customers at home. Now the healthy place store have set a business market and become a competitor for spa. Now the customer has to go on these stores and see the displayed products, if any product is beneficial to them then they can buy it. This technique has saved not only the customer money but their precious time also. Organization Vision Vision refers to the strategic planning of a company used to achieving its goal. “A vision statement presents the firm’s strategic intent that focuses the energies and resources of the company on achieving a desirable future” (Pearce & Robinson, 2009, p37). The aim of Healthy Place is to provide quality services and tools to the customers so that they can get comfort and enjoy their lives without any stress. The future planning of the company is to get precise services...
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...enough rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance, but many still over train and feel guilty when they take a day off. The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and continuous training can actually weaken the strongest athletes. Rest days are critical to sports performance for a variety of reasons. Some are physiological and some are psychological. Rest is physically necessary so that the muscles can repair, rebuild and strengthen. For recreational athletes, building in rest days can help maintain a better balance between home, work and fitness goals. The main objective of my project of this term is to build up a recovery program for athletes. That is what I am gonna try to study into the basics. Sport is not only about performance, there is a lot of other factors that influence the performance, from the psychological aspect to the physiological condition. The recovery phase and rest is one of the main subject that help to improve athlete s performance. Human is not a machine, we all need rest to restart our body again to reach the performance we want. Rest is not only behind higher performance, recovery periods prevent injuries that are caused by overtraining or a trauma. My project is about recovery program for a specific athlete, and how it can influence his performance. I try to build up a recovery program for him, that is suitable for his possibilities and capacities. I ve chosen Tiago Luz as my client. He is a basketball...
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...A STRATEGIC PLAN ON SWEET ESCAPE DAY SPA LOCATED AT THE BREBUEF GYM, ATENEO DE ZAMBOANGA UNIVERSITY, LA PURISIMA ST., ZAMBOANGA CITY In partial fulfilment of the requirement in MGT 220 - B Ateneo de Zamboanga University October 7, 2013 SWEET ESCAPE DAY SPA I. INTRODUCTION The sweet escape day spa is a health and wellness type of business specifically providing different spa services that encourage the renewal of the mind, body and spirit. Such services include, body massages, foot massage, manicure and pedicure. Also, the services are designed and fitted in terms of industry standards with a minimal pricing strategy. The proposed project is primarily a service oriented and day spa type of business that will provide a spa atmosphere that is clean, simple and relaxing. Sounds of relaxation music are often playing in the background, lighting are usually dimmed and natural as possible, and clients are offered simple robes and towels to wear or rest on while they receive their spa treatment. The proponent got the idea of introducing a spa in the Ateneo campus since there are quite a number of students who already avail the services of spa. This proposed business will be a big help for the students to find a place to relax and get pampered through the services offered and the will help promote wellness. This strategic plan aims to bring about the issues and concerns on operating a spa. This plan also provides an analysis and evaluation of the current...
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...Managing stress Overview Introduction Pressure and stress in perspective So what do we mean by pressure? When pressure becomes stress Sources of stress Responses to stress How can you tell if you are stressed? Stress management Psychological and behavioural approaches to stress management Psychological approaches to stress management Organisational stress References Introduction According to Time magazine we live in a 'time famine' where life is getting more and more complicated as the time available to us gets shorter and shorter. We seem to have to run twice as fast just to stay in one place. We feel pressurised. We feel stressed. What is it about the way that we live today that makes us feel this way, and is there anything we can do about it? More importantly just what exactly are we talking about here? Is this some new disease of the 21st century? Something that is part and parcel of taking on new responsibilities, whether at home or at work? Is there a certain inevitability about it all? Concepts of pressure and stress vary, and therein lies part of the problem. We can all relate to stress, we can all describe what it feels like to be pressurised, but what causes stress itself is perhaps less well defined. There are a variety of stress management techniques to choose from, which focus on different aspects of the stress response. Apart from endeavouring to manage personal stress, employers are also going to have to address questions of stress management...
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