Want to go to the SPA during a Pandemic? This is What You Need to Pay Attention to
Did you know, SPA and Wellness can still be the choice of place to get holistic treatment during a pandemic like now? However, of course, many aspects need to be considered. Anything? Here's the review.
Given that the pandemic period is still filled with many uncertainties, health care is one thing that must be maintained so that we can reduce the risk of being exposed to Covid-19. And one way is to take advantage of SPA services which are included in traditional health services (Yankestrad).
Based on PP No. 103/2014 of the Ministry of Health regarding Yankestrad, it is explained that traditional health services are treatment and or treatment with methods and drugs that refer to empirical hereditary experience and skills that can be used.
accountable and applied following the norms prevailing in society. And SPA into it.
However, have you understood the criteria for a SPA that can be a safe choice during this pandemic? When viewed from the concept, SPA health services are health services that are carried out holistically by combining various types of traditional and modern health care that use water along with other supporting treatments. Such as massage, the use of herbal ingredients, aromatherapy, physical exercise, color therapy, music therapy, and healthy food. This is done to provide a therapeutic effect through the five senses to achieve a balance between the body (body), mind (mind), and soul (spirit) so that optimal health conditions are realized.
Director of Traditional Health Services, Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Wiendra Waworuntu, M. Kes said by looking at the current situation, the Ministry of Health encourages people to be able to maintain health, and overcome minor health problems by utilizing traditional health services.
Meanwhile, the working principle of using traditional methods is recommended because these services are expected to help revitalize body functions so that the body can work optimally. That way, the body's ability to adapt to the environment becomes good.
"SPA is one of the traditional health services whose services include promotive and preventive aspects," he said while giving the #VAKSINSAJATAKCUKUP webinar, some time ago.
However, Wiendra reminded that it is important to pay attention to health protocols and the implementation of adaptation of new habits in SPA places to avoid the occurrence of Covid-19 transmission, both between workers and clients and between SPA workers themselves.
"We have also discussed the health protocol for SPA health services in the new normal era with various parties, including SPA associations. This is done to prevent the transmission of the virus in the SPA practice," he said.
Broadly speaking, some health protocols that need to be considered at the SPA include wearing masks, diligently washing hands with soap and running water, maintaining personal hygiene, checking body temperature, not talking during services, not forcing yourself to come when you have a cough, runny nose. , or fever. In addition, there is also a questionnaire on the health condition of the therapist and client that needs to be filled out.
"Don't forget to clean the work area and equipment with disinfectant, maintain a distance of at least 1 meter from co-workers, and the distance between clients in the treatment waiting room is also at least 1 meter," he added.
So, don't choose the wrong place to enjoy services at the SPA. Pay close attention to the implementation of the health protocol and whether the treatment provided has covered all aspects that can provide therapeutic effects through the five senses, such as massage, use of herbal ingredients, aromatherapy, physical exercise, color therapy, music therapy, and healthy food. If everything is already in the SPA, then there is no harm in taking advantage of the traditional health services offered by the SPA.